On this day in history, the third Monday of every January, we celebrate the achievements and ambitions of Martin Luther King, Junior. We thank him for championing equality, desegregation and the importance of non-violence in the face of oppression.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
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On this day, January 16, in 1959, singer-songwriter, composer and record producer Sade was born. She has been a smooth operator ever since, selling over 60 million records and winning countless music awards (including two Grammys).
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January 8th marks the birthday of music notables Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Shirley Bassey, R. Kelly and DJ Clue. Imagine a mixtape with all 5? That’d be a century of music in a nutshell.
Happy Birthday
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On this day, January 5, in 1969, rock icon Marilyn Manson was born.
Manson’s notable singles include The Beautiful People, The Dope Show and Personal Jesus.
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On this day, January 5, in 2007, Momofuku Ando, the inventor of instant noodles, passed away. Momofuku’s company, Nissin Food Products, was founded in 1948 and has probably fed millions of hungry, poor college students.
Thank you Mr. Ando.
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On this day, Oct. 22, in 1964, French existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre turned down the Nobel Prize for Literature. Sartre is the notable author of The Wall, Nausea, The Imaginary and many more philosophical essays and fiction pieces.
Also on this day, Oct. 20, in 1977, Lynyrd Synyrd musicians Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines die in a tragic plane crash.
On this day, Oct. 20, in 1968, Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping tycoon. Jacqueline was reportedly offered over $3 million for the marriage deal.
