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TODAY - Jan 20, 2025

Thought of the Day

If you don't value your time, neither will others. Stop giving away your time and talents. Value what you know & start charging for it.

Today's Birthday

George Burns
George Burns Comedian, American(1896)

An American comedian, actor and writer.

 
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini Director, Italian(1920)

An Italian film director who is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century and whose works include "La Dolce Vita and La Strada".

 
Edwin Buzz Aldrin
Edwin Buzz Aldrin Astronomer, American(1930)

An American astronomer who was the second man on moon.

 
David Lynch
David Lynch Director, American(1946)

An American film director, musician and actor.

This day in History

1920

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is formed.

1937

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt becomes the first United States president to be sworn into office on January 20, as required by the 20th Amendment to the Constitution.

1961

President John F. Kennedy gives his memorable inaugural address that includes the words, "Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country."

1964

The album "Meet the Beatles" is released in the United States.

1981

American hostages are released from Iran after being held for 444 days.

Edwin Buzz Aldrin (1930)

Edwin Buzz Aldrin

Born on January 20, 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey. He is an American astronaut, aerospace engineer, author, and pilot. On July 20, 1969, he became the second human being to set foot on the moon. He served as the pilot of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, the capsule that descended to the surface of the moon. He also flew into space during the Gemini program (a precursor to the Apollo program) and is one of the world's leading advocates of space exploration. He has more than 4500 hours of flying time, including 290 hours of spaceflight and 8 hours in space outside of the spacecraft. Aldrin later worked in shaping space-faring technology and working as an author, penning titles like his memoir Return to Earth. He is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and numerous other U.S. and international awards.

Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal