January 5, 2020 - What happened that day?
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222534)
United States
January 5, 2020 10:47am CST
Fruitcake Toss Day (Throw out that old fruitcake.) :-)
National Bird Day
1914 - Ford Motor Company announced an 8-hour workday and a minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses.
1933 - Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began in San Francisco Bay.
1946 - Diane Keaton was born. She is an American actress, director, producer, photographer, real estate developer, author and singer. She's won 1 Academy Award, 1 BAFTA Award, 2 Golden Globes and an AFI Life Achievement Award. Some of her movies: The Godfather and the two sequels, Play it Again Sam, Sleeper, Annie Hall, Something's Gotta Give, Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and the Book Club.
1975 - Bradley Cooper was born. He is an American actor and filmmaker. He has been nominated for 7 Academy Awards and 1 Tony and has received 1 Grammy and 1 BAFTA Award. His films have grossed over $11 billion worldwide. He was known for his role as Will Tippin in the TV show Alias (2001-2006). Some of his movies: Wedding Crashers, The Hangover and 2 sequels, Limitless, Silver Linings Playbook, American Sniper and A Star is Born.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jan 20
So fruitcakes like me better be careful today.
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@FourWalls (86757)
• United States
5 Jan 20
Explain, please...is that toss out the fruitcake from 2019 or 2018?? 

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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Jan 20
All excellent days in history!
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