🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on January 15:

2009 — Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River after the plane struck a flock of Canada geese shortly after takeoff.

1967 — The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10 in the first Super Bowl, marking a historic moment in professional football.

1919 — Rosa Luxemburg was arrested and murdered in Berlin for leading the Spartacus Revolt.

1870 — Thomas Nast popularized the donkey as a symbol of the Democratic Party in a political cartoon, cementing its place in American political imagery.

1759 — The British Museum opened its doors to the public, showcasing historical and cultural artifacts from around the world.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On January 15, we’re singing to:

St. Mary MacKillop (1842) — Australian religious figure, educator, and social reformer who co-founded the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart to improve education for the poor.

Drew Brees (1979) — Record-setting American football quarterback celebrated for his leadership of the New Orleans Saints and a Super Bowl victory.

Edward Teller (1908) — Hungarian-born American physicist, often called the "father of the hydrogen bomb," who played a key role in the development of nuclear energy.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On January 15, we’re saying goodbye to:

Galba (69) — Roman emperor whose short reign marked a turbulent period in Roman history, ultimately ending in his assassination during the Year of the Four Emperors.

Sir John Kirk (1922) — British official and explorer known for his service as a diplomat in Zanzibar and his efforts to end the East African slave trade.

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