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SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT BORN ON THIS DAY

Abraham Lincoln's Early Life, Childhood & Education - Lesson | Study.com

Young Abraham Lincoln as High School Fashion by Asar Studios #3 Jigsaw  Puzzle by Celestial Images - Pixels

WHAT IS THE LAST KNOWN PICTURE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN ALIVE? | A Little Touch  of History

Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty in a log cabin
in
Kentucky on February 12, 1809.

He served as President of the United States from 1861
until
his assassination in 1865.        


The Boyhood of Lincoln, from 1868 Painting by Eastman Johnson - Fine Art  America

Colored drawing of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. Booth stands next to Abraham Lincoln in a theatre box and shoots a derringer at his head. In his other hand he holds a dagger. A man in a union army uniform stands to try to stop him.

Abraham Lincoln Assassination Anniversary: How the Day Was Covered

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ACTOR ROBERT WAGNER IS 95 TODAY

The Towering Inferno - Blu-ray
1974

Irwin Allen - The Towering Inferno

Robert John Wagner Jr. is also known for starring in the
television shows It Takes a Thief (1968–1970), Switch

(1975–1978), and
Hart to Hart (1979–1984). He later had
recurring roles on
Two and a Half Men (2007–2008) and
NCIS
(2010–2019).

Robert Wagner – The Official Website

Terrific Thursday  10 days left to send your Birthday Wishes in! Robert  Wagner will be turning 95 on 2/10, let's make it happen and get him the  most wishes ever! We

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A PAST SUPER BOWL MEMORY

Remember the Super Bowl halftime's 'Nipplegate'? We all owe Janet Jackson  an apology - Los Angeles Times
Janet Jackson at the halftime show of the Super Bowl in 2004.

The infamous “wardrobe malfunction” during the halftime show with Justin Timberlake.  

An Oral History of Janet Jackson's Super Bowl Halftime Wardrobe Malfunction  | The New Yorker

Janet Jackson Tickets, 2025 Tour Dates, and More
Janet Damita Jo Jackson will be 59 years young in May.

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STEAK MAY BE ADDED TO STATE SYMBOLS

Senate candidate Todd Nash to host campaign events in Pendleton, Stanfield  | Elections | eastoregonian.com

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) – Oregon, known for its state bird, nut,
and beverage, may soon add a state steak its state symbols smorgasbord.

State Republican Senator Todd Nash (above) is among the
sponsors of a resolution to designate the T-bone as Oregon’s
state steak.

In addition, Oregon’s state tree is the Douglas-fir, state flower
being
Oregon Grape, and square dancing as state dance.

Nash is the owner of a small cattle ranch in Enterprise, Oregon.

Grilled T-Bone Steaks with BBQ Rub
”WHAT’S AT STAKE?”

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FROM THE PDX RETRO BLOG ~

Super Bowl Sunday Game Day | Dining

When is Super Bowl 2025? Start time, TV channel, how to stream, halfitme  show

The first Super Bowl game, then called the AFL-NFL
World Championship Game, was played at the Los
Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 15, 1967.          

       
Broadcast on two television networks and played
before
less than a sellout crowd, the game saw
the NFL’s
Green Bay Packers defeat the AFL’s
Kansas City Chiefs, 35–10.         

The name “Super Bowl” first appeared in 1969, as
did the
use of Roman numerals.

   NFL 100 | NFL.com     

        
        
        
       

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