NATIONAL POPCORN DAY
On January 19th, National Popcorn Day pops onto the scene with a crunch we all love to enjoy! The annual celebration recognizes a treat that satisfies munchies, day or night. #NationalPopcornDay
Notable Birthdays for January 19
Sarah Helen Whitman (1803-1878) – Poet and romantic interest of Edgar Allan Poe.
Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) – General of the Confederate Army.
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) – Short story writer and considered one of the greatest poets of all time.
Guy Madison (1922-1996) – Actor best remembered for his role as Wild Bill in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok.
Jean Stapleton (1923-2013) – Actress known for her award-winning role as Edith Bunker in All In the Family.
Nicholas Colasanto (1924-1985) – Actor fondly remembered for his funny role as Ernie in Cheers.
Tippi Hedren (1930-) – Model who graced the covers for Life and Glamour magazines.
Willie “Big Eyes” Smith (1936-2011) – Musician who made the harmonica a part of mainstream music.
Janis Joplin (1943-1970) – Singer of Me and Bobby McGee and Piece of My Heart.
Dolly Parton (1946-) – Famous country singer.
Paula Deen (1947-) – Chef well-recognized from the Food Network.
Bruce Jay Nelson (1952-1999) – Computer scientist who invented the remote Procedure Call Concept for computer network communications.
Desi Arnaz Jr. (1953-) – Actor and son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Thomas Kinkade (1958-2012) – One of the first artists who successfully mass marketed his works as of his work as printed reproductions.
Memorable Events for January 19
1883 – The first electric lighting system begins service in NJ.
1937 – Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying from LA to NY City (7 hours and 28 minutes).
1953 – More than 72% of people in the U.S. tune in to watch Lucy give birth on I Love Lucy.