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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 1/12/2023

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It's hard to believe its the second week in 2023! Another year with time to look back over the years and see the significance of certain dates. Here's a few to check out!

u 2005: On Jan 14, the Cassini-Huygens probe sends back pictures of Saturn's moons.

u 2001: The FTC approves the merger of America Online and Time Warner Jan. 11.

u 1984: Wendy's "Where's the beef?" ads with octogenarian Clara Peller hit TV on Jan. 9.

u 1973: Miami wins the Super Bowl Jan. 14, completing the NFL's only unbeaten season.

u 1972: On Jan. 9, ocean liner Queen Elizabeth is destroyed by fire in Hong Kong harbor.

u 1964: A Jan. 11 Surgeon General's report classifies cigarettes as a definite health risk.

u 1943: On Jan. 12, the U.S. government decrees frankfurters be called "victory sausages.""

u 1902: "Popular Mechanics" publishes its first issue on Jan. 11.

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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks for these. Always interesting , and amazing to think smoking was no big concern before the 60s

Jan 12, 2023 09:32 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Always fun to see these facts, I did not know this one, I may have to start calling them a different name.

1943: On Jan. 12, the U.S. government decrees frankfurters be called "victory sausages."

Jan 12, 2023 10:10 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

Liked and noticed that one too! Tube steak... 

Jan 13, 2023 03:40 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and WHERE THE BEEF was a major commercial for Wendy's and I will remember that one for sure.

 

Jan 12, 2023 10:37 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Dorie, for sharing your list of interesting facts.

Have a great day!

Jan 12, 2023 11:21 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie~ I remember the Wendy's commercials and had forgotten about AOL.  I love these weekly reminders. 

Jan 12, 2023 11:59 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Interesting fun facts, Dorie.  I like the one about frankfurters IVictory Sausages) in 1943.

Jan 12, 2023 01:59 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Dorie, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Jan 12, 2023 02:12 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

It is mind blowing isn't it Brian England 

Jan 12, 2023 02:41 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I was so surprised in one way but I think the government has tried and is still trying to change our English word meanings. They tried to change the name of a "closing" in real estate in 2008. Some one on a committee (I'm sure not familiar with real estate) didn't think the public understood what a closing meant (really!! Who doesn't know what a closing is??) so they tried to substitute the word "consummation" NOT!! even the closers at the Title Companies got a laugh over this one and we don't use it!

Jan 12, 2023 02:47 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Joan Cox everyone who was around remembers that one....great advertising slogan that remained top of mind for years!

Jan 12, 2023 02:49 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I agree Lise Howe ..everyone smoked everywhere! My dad smoked at work, at their conference tables but mom wouldn't let him smoke in the house as she hated the smell of smoke!

Jan 12, 2023 02:50 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I wouldn't change what you call them. The US government tried to change that but it didn't catch on!

Jan 12, 2023 02:51 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Will Hamm ..it was a MAOR home run commercial for Wendy's....everyone associated Wendy's with it.

Jan 12, 2023 02:53 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you for stopping by Roy Kelley 

Jan 12, 2023 02:53 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

So many bits of trivia that are historical reminders of how fast our world is changing Kathy Streib 

Jan 12, 2023 02:55 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat ..crazy isn't it??

Jan 12, 2023 02:55 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you Myrl Jeffcoat !! I appreciate it.

Jan 12, 2023 02:56 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I doubt the FDA could tout "victory sausages" as a healthy option.  LOL

Jan 12, 2023 03:17 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I wonder why inhaling tobacco into you lungs is considered a health risk, but inhaling maryjane is not???

Jan 12, 2023 03:39 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You always make me love Thursdays and I appreciate your history lessons Dorie 🙂

Jan 12, 2023 08:10 PM