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It happened on a… January 16

Execution of Louis XVI, 21 January 1793.Louis XVI, 1754-1793. King of France 1774-1792. From "Histoire de la Revolution Francaise" by Louis Blanc. When: 06 Oct 2010 Credit: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group

2020

Impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump begins in the Senate.

2016

First ever flower grown in space – a zinnia aboard the International Space Station using NASA Veggie system.

2011

French politician Marine Le Pen becomes the leader of the National Front Party.

2006

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia’s new president. She becomes Africa’s first female elected head of state..

2003

The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later on re-entry.

1992

Eric Clapton performs for an episode of MTV “Unplugged” at Bray Film Studios in Windsor, England. Recording won six Grammy Awards, and became Clapton’s bestselling album, and the bestselling live album of all time.

1962

Shooting begins on “Dr No” the first James Bond film.

1957

Cavern Club opens on Matthews Street in Liverpool, England, home of The Beatles’ 1st appearance.

1919

The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of US states.

1793

French King Louis XVI sentenced to death by the National Convention during the French Revolution.

1605

The first edition of “El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha” (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de Cervantes is published in Madrid.

1547

Ivan the Terrible was crowned Czar of Russia.

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Horror story: a fire in a crowded plane!

Two passengers were injured on a crowded plane when a fire caused panic among the ton of people on board.

The plane was still on the ground when the fire broke out, where 189 people were crammed together, witnessing the terrifying and disturbing phenomenon.

The video shows smoke billowing into the cabin and flight attendants scrambling to quickly quell the fire that terrified some.

https://twitter.com/ScottishSun/status/1613276050624073730

This video was taken at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, just before the plane’s departure to Singapore.

According to the report provided by the airport, the two injured passengers suffered only minor injuries to their hands and a small bruise to the face for one of the two people.

The fire would have started because of a cell phone charger and the two injured people are, obviously, the owner of the charger and his travelling companion.

In short, the flight was finally cancelled and rescheduled, while adding compensation to the panicked passengers.

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Entertainment

Ben Affleck working at a Dunkin’ Donuts?

In a video obtained by TMZ, Ben Affleck was seen dressed head to toe in a Dunkin’ Donuts employee uniform, at the drive-thru of a Boston restaurant, handing out orders, including one to none other than… Jennifer Lopez!

According to TMZ, Affleck and Lopez are currently filming a commercial for Dunkin’ Donuts in the actor’s hometown, which could air soon… that is, during the Super Bowl on February 12!

In the video, Ben Affleck is seen at the drive-thru window having a serious discussion with a customer behind the wheel of her car.

Then, in another video, Affleck hands over another customer’s order and this time… it’s Jennifer Lopez!

However, nothing is confirmed from the actor and J. Lo for the moment!

To be continued soon…

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Entertainment

Three more Avatar sequels confirmed

It was during an interview on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace that James Cameron, the writer and director of the two Avatar films, confirmed sequels!

https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1612417880062050306

In fact, The Way of the Water and Avatar 3 were shot simultaneously, and it looks like movies 4 and 5 are about to be ready, according to Cameron.

If logic holds, the third installment should be released in December 2024 and it will feature the “Ash people” of Pandora, a clan not as nice as one might think.

Let’s remember that the first Avatar released in 2009 is the most profitable movie of all time. In the case of Avatar: The Way of Water, it ranks 7th all time only 25 days after its release.

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A lion rebels and the scene is terrifying

A 42-year-old Russian circus performer named Alexey Makarenko could have tragically lost his life when a lion lunged at him, sinking its teeth and claws into a few places on his body.

The fans present at the show were terrified by this monstrous scene, which ended without death thanks to the artist’s wife who rushed to save her man.

The wife of the man in question, Olga Borisova (43 years old), is also a lion tamer, and she did not hesitate to chase away the big cat.

This incident took place in an arena in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, where 1200 people were gathered to watch the show.

The horrible moment was obviously captured by video and it is very terrifying.

https://twitter.com/6ixworldnews/status/1610994023367573505

Let’s mention that Makarenko, a professional trainer, like his wife, experienced for the first time such a ferocious session with a lion. Let’s bet that he will remember it for a long time.

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The web makes fun of Prince Harry’s frozen penis

People on the web “royally” mocked Prince Harry when he revealed that he froze his “willy ” during a trip to the North Pole in 2011.

Page Six offered this revelation after the Duke of Sussex’s memoir, Spare, which comes out on January 10, was revealed.

The incident happened after a 200-mile charity walk in the Arctic in March 2011. The frostbite on his penis was so severe, he was still reeling from it a month later… at his older brother’s wedding.

The wounds just wouldn’t heal, hence his concern.

That being said, social media is having a field day ridiculing Prince Harry because of this funny story, where he might… have lost his penis.

Anyway, we now know that Prince Harry had a frozen penis at the wedding of his brother, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.

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Harry reveals that a violent fight with his brother William caused him back injuries!

The British newspaper The Guardian got hold of Prince Harry’s memoirs, thanks to a huge blunder caused by booksellers in Spain. Indeed, the book, Spare, has suddenly found itself on sale throughout the country even before the official release… on January 10.

In his memoirs, Harry reveals, among other things, that a violent argument between him and his brother William would have broken out in 2019 regarding Meghan Markle… and where William would have brutally thrown Harry to the ground… to finally apologize.

But, the prince’s fall reportedly left him with several back injuries, as he reportedly fell on dog bowls that were in the vicinity of the altercation!

William’s comments about Meghan being “difficult”, “rough” and “abrasive” are said to be the reason for the confrontation between the two brothers.

After giving an interview to journalist Anderson Cooper for 60 Minutes, Harry is determined to reveal all the reasons that pushed him to leave the royal family.

https://twitter.com/60Minutes/status/1609722216853262337

The royal family has not commented on these new revelations and this is only the beginning, since the book is still not officially available!

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It happened on a… January 15

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2018

US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

2001

Wikipedia, a free Wiki content encyclopedia, goes online.

1986

Montreal’s rookie goaltender Patrick Roy records his first of 66 career NHL shutouts, in the Canadiens’ 4-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets at the Forum.

1974

TV sitcom “Happy Days” begins an 11 year run on ABC, starring Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross and Ton Bosley

1971

George Harrison releases “My Sweet Lord” single in the UK

1970

Muammar Gaddafi is proclaimed premier of Libya.

1968

Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton dies 2 days after suffering a head injury in a game against the Oakland Seals; the only death as a result of a game injury in NHL history

1967

The first National Football League Super Bowl was played. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. The final score was 35-10.

1965

Rock group Who releases first album “I Can’t Explain”.

1961

Berry Gordy signs The Supremes with Motown Records.

1943

World’s largest office building, the Pentagon is completed to house the US military.

1895

Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Swan Lake” premieres, St Petersburg.

1892

Basketball rules first published in Triangle Magazine, written by Canadian James Naismith.

1889

The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia.

1870

Donkey first used as symbol of Democratic Party, in Harper’s Weekly.

1797

1st top hat worn by John Etherington of London

1759

The British Museum opens.

1559

England’s Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

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It happened on a… January 14

(171225) -- TORONTO, Dec. 25, 2017 (Xinhua) -- A resident uses a snow blower to clear a sidewalk in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 25, 2017. The city of Toronto got a snowfall warning with a total of 15 to 20 centimeters of snow from Christmas Eve. (Xinhua/Zou Zheng) Where: Toronto When: 26 Dec 2017 Credit: Newscom/Cover Images **Only available for publication in United Kingdom**

2019

US President Donald Trump denies he is a Russian agent after NY Times article states the FBI started an investigation over a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

1999

Mel Lastman, Mayor of Toronto, calls in the Army to help with snow removal and emergency medical evacuations after major snowstorm hits the city.

1976

“The Bionic Woman” with Lindsay Wagner debuts on ABC (later NBC).

1973

Elvis Presley’s concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.

1966

David Bowie releases his 1st single “Can’t Help Thinking About Me”.

1960

US Army promotes Elvis Presley to Sergeant.

1956

Little Richard releases single “Tutti Frutti”

1954

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married. The marriage only lasted nine months.

1953

Yugoslavia elects its 1st president (Marshal Tito).

1952

“Today Show” premieres with Dave Garroway & Jack Lescoulie on NBC-TV.

1951

The first National Football League Pro Bowl All-Star Game was played in Los Angeles, CA.

1878

Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone for Britain’s Queen Victoria.

1784

The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War.

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Andretti Cadillac on its way to F1?

Cadillac and Andretti Global are looking to join forces to bid for Formula 1, and the team would be called Andretti Cadillac.

These are not guesses, as the group is waiting for bids to open to officially open the process.

https://twitter.com/CARandDRIVER/status/1611076790562299905

With the popularity of Formula One growing in the United States, Andretti and GM have decided to get together to take the steps to the F1 grid as soon as possible.

Remember that the FIA has recently indicated its desire to open up applications to potential new teams. The road to this prestigious sport can be very long, but this team has a ton of resources to succeed.

It’s still a long way from seeing this team on the tracks of Formula 1, but the desire is to get there as soon as possible, while bringing at least one American driver with them.

For those who don’t keep up with the pace of racing, Michael Andretti is 60 years old and has raced in IndyCar for several years, as well as Formula E.

Andretti has tried to go it alone before in order to break into the world of F1, but he was unable to achieve his goal.

This time around, with GM/Cadillac, it’s definitely going to be a game changer at the finish line.