Good morning Okanagan! It鈥檚 time to get your Thursday started!
Fun Fact: Crocodiles can鈥檛 move their tongue.
On this day
In 1909, the first subway car with side doors is in service in New York.
In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first NBA player to reach 30,000 career points.
In 1991, Tonya Harding wins figure skating championship.
In 1992, Los Angeles Lakers retire Magic Johnson鈥檚 number 32.
In 2005, the 2004-05 NHL season was cancelled due to a labour dispute.
National holidays
Today is National Almond Day and Do a Grouch a Favour Day.
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In case you missed it
Hells Angels clubhouses in 琉璃神社, Nanaimo and Vancouver seized by government. Learn more here.
Flights between Penticton and Edmonton to resume after 2-year hiatus. Learn more .
Okanagan Indian Band announces new board members. Learn more .
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with rapper The Weeknd (33), rapper Ice T (65), actress Elizabeth Olsen (34), actor Mahershala Ali (49), former tennis star John McEnroe (64), and actor LeVar Burton (66).
Have a great day everyone!
jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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