Good morning Okanagan! Itâs time to get your Wednesday started!
Fun Fact: Today is National Winnie The Pooh Day because it is author A.A. Milneâs birthday. Milne got the bearâs name from his son Christopher (who Christopher Robin is based on) because they were at the London Zoo and saw a black bear named âWinnieâ after Winnipeg.
On this day
In 1958, Willie OâRee makes his NHL debut, becoming the first African-American player in the leagueâs history.
In 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X.
In 1980, Pink Floydâs âThe Wallâ becomes the number one album in the world.
In 1993, Martin Luther King Jr. Day occurs in all 50 states for the first time.
In 2022, on the 64th anniversary of Willie OâRee becomes the first African-American player in the leagueâs history, the Boston Bruins retire his number 22.
National holidays
Today is National Gourmet Coffee Day, National Winnie The Pooh Day, National Thesaurus Day, and Museum Selfie Day.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with wrestler and actor Dave Bautista (54), actor Kevin Costner (68), actor Jason Segel (43), rapper Estelle (43), and retired NHL player Mark Messier (62).
Have a great Wednesday everyone!!
jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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