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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 1.23.2025

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Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week. 

 

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

♦2025: The 47th President, Donald J. Trump, was sworn in on Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 2025

♦2011: The regional revolution known as "Arab Spring" begins Jan. 25 in Egypt.

♦1999: The first hand transplant surgery is performed Jan. 25 in Louisville, KY.

♦1985: On Jan. 24, OJ Simpson is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

♦1967: A fire kills three U.S. astronauts aboard Apollo I during Jan. 27 launch rehearsals.

♦1960: On Jan. 23, the U.S. Navy vessel Trieste dives to a record depth of 35,820 feet.

♦1954: The first atomic submarine, Nautilus, launches Jan 21 in Connecticut.

♦1924: The first Winter Olympics begin Jan. 25, in Chamonix, France.

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. Must say knew some, remembered some and had no clue as to some. Learn something new everyday. Enjoy your day.

Jan 23, 2025 05:33 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thanks for stopping by Wayne Martin and checking the fun facts out for this week!

Jan 23, 2025 07:08 AM
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

Good morning, Dorie.
I thought this was going to be the first look back in history that I was alive for every event... until I got to the last one. I wasn't alive in 1924 for the first Winter Olympics.

Happy Thursday!

Jan 23, 2025 05:59 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Good morning Carol Williams ..I always have to add something that was done before we were born..good to remember past facts too!

Jan 23, 2025 07:09 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Dorie - I always enjoy looking back in history.  I had forgotten about the first transplant hand surgery in 1999.  Thanks for helping me look back at some historical events.   Joe

Jan 23, 2025 06:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Isn't it amazing Joe Mojica the first transplant hand surgery was in 1999!

Jan 23, 2025 07:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... what Carol Williams said. And how well I remember the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20th, 2025! :)))

Jan 23, 2025 06:18 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I think many people are going to remember the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20th Nina Hollander, Broker 

Jan 23, 2025 07:11 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Dorie - like Carol Williams, I wasn't alive for the first Winter Olympics in 1924 but I do recall it being mentioned when the 2024 Olympics was held in France last year.  I also recall it as a reason that Paris was chosen and not Los Angeles (scheduled for 2028).

Jan 23, 2025 06:19 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It's fun Michael Jacobs to be reminded of these factoids throughout the years!

Jan 23, 2025 07:11 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

This one just might be my favorite of all time. I bet you know why...lol

Jan 23, 2025 07:30 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

A real mixture of events across the spectrum that stand out this week.

Jan 23, 2025 07:54 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

35,000 feet an incredible depth for any vessel, manned or not.  m

Jan 23, 2025 08:18 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie I recall the Apollo 1 fire that took the life of three great man.  I think it was on a Friday night as I was going to a high school dance.

 

Jan 23, 2025 08:34 AM
Aura Alex
Seattle, WA
Retired Real Estate Pro

There you are, Dorie. I was hoping you included OFC for your posts.

Join us in uncovering history, one Thursday at a time. Thank you for sharing our passion for the past.

Jan 23, 2025 08:36 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- it was fun looking back however I felt a little old...I was around for all but one. I'd forgotten about the hand transplant and remember with sadness the loss os the 3 astronauts. 

Jan 23, 2025 12:37 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Dorie, for this interesting list of fun facts.

I hope all is going well for you this week.

Jan 23, 2025 12:42 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I did not realize that the Winter Olympics was only 101 years old.

Jan 23, 2025 01:17 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I did not realize that the Winter Olympics was only 101 years old.

Jan 23, 2025 01:20 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I was born in 54 so I was around for all but two of the events.

Jan 23, 2025 07:01 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sadly I am showing my age and remember many of the events you mentioned.... there were a couple I was not aware of :)Endre

Jan 23, 2025 09:37 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I LOVE the first one in your list and it definitely was history in the making and good things are coming quickly because of it.

Jan 24, 2025 04:39 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Hello Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

I was very impressed with the Presidential Inauguration! It was very tasteful and the best one I ever saw!

I recall the year and worldly events in 1967 very well but can't say I knew anything about the others.

May we get a lot more good news these next four years. 

 

Jan 24, 2025 06:52 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Dorie:

I always enjoy these and usually learn a few things. And I, too, was around for all except the 1st Winter Olympics.

Have a good weekend!

Jeff

Jan 24, 2025 02:18 PM