10 important things you should know about January:
1. It is national eye care
month.
This site will tell you about different eye problems and why it is important
to prevent them.
2. It is national hot tea
month.
This site explains why January is the perfect time to add tea to your diet.
3. It is national soup
month.
This site provides links and recipes for good soup.
4. It is national oatmeal
month.
This site tells why oatmeal is good for you.
5. It is the month that Superman first appeared in a magazine.
Superman's home page tells you everything you ever wanted to know...and more
about Superman.
6. It is the month that Ellis Island opened.
This is the site of the Ellis Island immigrants.
7. We celebrate New Year's day on
January 1st.
This site tells the different ways New Year's is celebrated around the
world.
8. We have the Rose Parade in January.
This site explains the significance and gives you information of the Rose
Parade.
9. The Rose Bowl is held in January.
The official website of the Rose Bowl Stadium.
10. It is the anniversary of American aviation.
This site gives you information and facts about the FAA.
I'm not the only one who was born on January 8th...here are ten famous people that were also born on the 8th:
1. Elvis Presley
Famous singer from the 1950's. Otherwise known as the "King of Rock N
Roll"
2. David Bowie
Rock star from the 70's. Has recorded over 100 songs including
"Ziggy Stardust" and "Dead Man Walking"
3. Bob Eubanks
Hosted many game shows including The Newlywed Game.
4. Sarah Polley
Starred in TV movies such as Disney Channel's Road to Avonlea.
5. Larry Storch
Starred in TV series and movies such as The Pink Panther TV series.
6. Milton Soupman
Host of the children's show: The Soupy Sales Show
7. Wilkie Collins
Writer from the 1850's. Author of Gabriel's Marriage.
8. Galina Ulanova
A Russian ballerina born in 1910 and died in 1998.
9. Stephen Hawking
Famous scientist who studies the basic laws of the universe.
10. Charles Osgood
Famous artist who did a lot of portraits.
Here is one of his portraits:
Some fun facts about January:
January comes from the name for the God of Sun.
Birthstone: Garnet
(a dark red or maroon gem)
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
(December 22nd to January 20th- the goat)
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Author: Jenna H.
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Created: December 2003
Thanks to Hee Yun's graphic site for all the pictures on this page.