Good morning Okanagan! Let鈥檚 get your Thursday started before heading into the long weekend.
Fun Fact: Lions can鈥檛 roar until 1-2 years old.
On this day
In 1934, the first penalty shot in NHL history is awarded.
In 1951, the first long distance phone call without an operator鈥檚 assistance takes place.
In 1969, Sesame Street premieres on PBS.
In 1990, 鈥楬ome Alone鈥� premieres in Chicago.
In 2012, the final US election ballot results are declared after Barack Obama wins Florida to become President for a second term.
In 2020, the Collins English Dictionary announces the word of the year is 鈥榣ockdown鈥�.
National holidays
Today is Area Code Day, National Vanilla Cupcake Day, International Accounting Day, World Quality Day, World Usability Day, and World Science Day for Peace and Development.
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In case you missed it
Highway 8 reopens after being closed for 361 days due to flooding. Learn more here.
Drug crisis gets worse as Penticton heads for another record year for fatal overdoses. Learn more .
Explosive footage from Kamloops prompts safety warnings over lithium batteries. Learn more .
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actress Ellen Pompeo (53), actor Josh Peck (36), actor Taron Edgerton (33), actress Brittany Murphy (would鈥檝e been 45), actress Zoey Deutch (28), country singer Miranda Lambert (39), DJ Diplo (44), and actor Tracy Morgan (54).
Have a great and safe long weekend everyone!
jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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