🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on January 14:

1997 — Greek archaeologists announced the discovery of a site in Athens believed to be Aristotle's Lyceum.

1970 — Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their final concert before Ross launched her solo career.

1954 — Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio married actress Marilyn Monroe at City Hall in San Francisco.

1900 — Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca premiered, becoming a classic of the repertoire.

1784 — The Continental Congress ratified the Peace of Paris (1783), formally recognizing US independence from Great Britain.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On January 14, we’re singing to:

Benedict Arnold (1741) — American general infamous for his betrayal during the Revolutionary War, now synonymous with treachery.

Faye Dunaway (1941) — Acclaimed actress celebrated for her roles in Bonnie and Clyde, Chinatown, and Network, earning her a place in Hollywood history.

Steven Soderbergh (1963) — Visionary film director behind Traffic, Erin Brockovich, and the Ocean’s trilogy, known for his innovative approach to filmmaking.

LL Cool J (1968) — Influential rapper and actor who helped pioneer hip-hop with hits like "Mama Said Knock You Out" and starred in NCIS: Los Angeles.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On January 14, we’re saying goodbye to:

George Berkeley (1753) — Irish philosopher whose work on idealism profoundly influenced Western philosophy, particularly his theory that "to be is to be perceived."

Lewis Carroll (1898) — British author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, whose whimsical storytelling has captivated readers for generations.

Humphrey Bogart (1957) — Legendary actor immortalized by his performances in Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon, embodying the classic Hollywood tough guy.

Peter Finch (1977) — British actor remembered for his Oscar-winning role in Network, delivering the iconic line, "I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!"

Alan Rickman (2016) — Revered British actor and director known for roles in Die Hard, Sense and Sensibility, and as Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series.

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