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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Six decades ago, change in status for ALASKA as a part of the U.S.A.

ON THIS DAY

On Jan. 3, 1959, President Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Alaska to the Union as the 49th state.

1 comment:

Timothy Shaw said...

January 3 is also a worldwide day to toast bestselling author J.R.R. Tolkien -- here is some information from TOLKIEN Society dot-org:
Each year on 3 January, the Tolkien Society encourages Tolkien fans from across the world to celebrate the Professor’s birthday with a simple toast-drinking ceremony.



The Toast
At 9:00 p.m. your local time, we invite Tolkien fans to raise a glass and toast the birthday of this much loved author. The toast is simply:


The Professor!

All you need to do is stand, raise a glass of your choice of drink (not necessarily alcoholic), and say the words “The Professor” before taking a sip (or swig, if that’s more appropriate for your drink). Sit and enjoy the rest of your drink.