We keep the clouds with a few showers expected in the afternoon. Temperatures holding steady in the low 20’s for the daytime high. There is a chance of seeing a heavy thunderstorm move in Friday evening around 8pm . Saturday we break out the sun and back to slightly above temperatures but we drop off to a chilly 5c overnight. Sunday, more sun and comfortable temps.
1609 Galileo demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers, including to the Doge (ruler) of Venice, Leonardo Donato
1768 Captain James Cook departs from Plymouth, England, on his first voyage on board the Endeavour, bound for the Pacific Ocean
1998 “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” debut album by Lauryn Hill is released (5 Grammy Awards including Album of the Year, Billboard Album of the Year 1998)
Did you know “Q” is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
Go through the list of the fifty nifty states and we can guarantee you won’t find any state that has the letter Q in its name!
Did you know a jockey once won a race after he had died?
Frank Hayes was hailed as the winner at a race at Belmont Park right outside New York City in 1923. However, there was a slight problem. Hayes suffered a heart attack and died in the middle of the race so the celebration wasn’t exactly sweet.
Did you know Winston Churchill was hit by a car and nearly killed during a New York visit?
Talk about an all-American welcome! During a lecture tour in the U.S. in Dec. 1931, Winston Churchill was struck by a car while crossing Fifth Avenue and nearly killed. Fortunately, he survived the accident.
Have a Great Weekend!
