What Day Is Today? 9 Holidays We Celebrate On January 20th

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Today is January 20th. But more than that it’s some fun holidays as well. We honor one our favorite professions, foods, animals, and more. These are the holidays we celebrate on January 20th.

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Today’s famous birthdays list for January 20, 2022 includes celebrities Questlove, Paul Stanley

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Birthday wishes go out to Questlove, Paul Stanley and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on January 20th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.

Top celebrity birthdays on January 20, 2022

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin listens as Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the opening ceremony of the International Astronautical Congress, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)AP

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin turns 92

Fun fact: Has a degree in mechanical engineering

David Lynch arrives at the Governors Awards on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Director David Lynch turns 76

Fun fact: His daughter Jennifer is also a director

Members of the band Kiss, from left, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer attend the premiere of A&E Network’s “Biography: KISStory” during the 20th Tribeca Festival at Battery Park on Friday, June 11, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Musician Paul Stanley turns 70

Fun fact: Legally changed his name to Paul Stanley in the ‘70s

Bill Maher arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Comedian Bill Maher turns 66

Fun fact: Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Lorenzo Lamas and Victoria Lamas attend the 4th annual Roger Neal Oscar Viewing Dinner Icon Awards and after party at Hollywood Palladium on February 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)Getty Images

Actor Lorenzo Lamas turns 64

Fun fact: His middle name is Fernando

Sam Neill, from left, Susan Sarandon and Rainn Wilson attend the premiere for “Blackbird” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Toronto. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Actor Rainn Wilson turns 56

Fun fact: Wilson also auditioned for the role of Michael Scott on ‘The Office’

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: Actress Stacey Dash attends The Diaspora Dialogues’ 3rd Annual International Women Of Power Luncheon at Arbat Banquet Hall on March 07, 2020 in Burbank, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)Getty Images

Actress Stacey Dash turns 55

Fun fact: Appeared in several episodes of ‘St. Elsewhere’ early in her career

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R)Melissa Rivers, Victor Cruz, and Dascha Polanco attend the Annual Charity Day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC and GFI at Cantor Fitzgerald on September 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald)Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgera

TV host Melissa Rivers turns 54

Fun fact: Once appeared on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ as a restaurant patron

Skeet Ulrich attends the “Riverdale” press line on day three of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in San Diego.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Actor Skeet Ulrich turns 52

Fun fact: Is related to former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd

Selma Blair, left, and Questlove attend the 8th annual DOC NYC Visionaries Tribute Awards gala at Gotham Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Musician Questlove turns 51

Fun fact: Has won 5 Grammy Awards

Evan Peters poses for a photo with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie for “Mare of Easttown” at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Actor Evan Peters turns 35

Fun fact: Won an Emmy Award at last year’s Primetime Emmys

More celebrities with birthdays today

Singer Eric Stewart (10cc, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders) is 77. Drummer George Grantham of Poco is 75. Bassist Ian Hill of Judas Priest is 70. Actor James Denton (“Desperate Housewives”) is 59. Bassist Greg K. of The Offspring is 57. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 57. Actor Reno Wilson (“Mike and Molly”) is 53. Singer Edwin McCain is 52. Drummer Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park is 43. Singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee is 38. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 37. Singer Kevin Parker of Tame Impala is 36.

Other popular or historical birthdays on January 20th

Federico Fellini, director

George Burns, comedian

DeForest Kelley, actor

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Prior celebrity fun facts (Associated Press)

Celebrity fun facts

Gal Gadot | Emilia Clarke | Sophie Turner | Jason Momoa

Chris Hemsworth | Amanda Seyfried | Kat Dennings

Robert Downey Jr. | Alyson Hannigan | Tiffani Amber Thiessen

Miley Cyrus | Emma Stone | Seth MacFarlane | Mark Hamill

Jennifer Lawrence & Mila Kunis | David Hasselhoff

Lindsay Lohan | Natalie Portman | George Clooney

Sarah Michelle Gellar | Emma Watson | Alec Baldwin

Jenna Fischer | Kate Mara | Jennifer Aniston | Alan Alda

Betty White | Dave Matthews | Danica McKellar | Taylor Swift

Britney Spears | Bill Nye | Scarlett Johansson

Rachel McAdams | Demi Moore | Julia Roberts

Danielle Fishel and the ‘Boy Meets World’ cast

A look at prior movie and tv-related fun fact lists (Associated Press)

Movie and TV fun facts & more

In memoriam: Celebrities who died in 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018

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88 celebrities who were born in Canada

15 celebrities who appeared on ‘Saved By the Bell’

‘The Office’ fun facts | 30 guest stars on ‘The Office’

10 famous directors who shot episodes of ‘The Office’

25 fun facts about ‘Friends’ | 25 celebs who appeared on ‘Friends’

25 actors you didn’t know were on ‘Game of Thrones’

25 actors you didn’t know appeared in ‘Boy Meets World’

Oscars hosts since 1989

Relive your childhood with these 120 Hanna-Barbera cartoons

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Austin Peay State University closed Thursday, January 20th

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Clarksville, TN – Due to inclement weather, Austin Peay State University (APSU) will be closed on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, and all on-ground classes and events are canceled for that day.

Students will need to check their D2L course sites for details on make-up assignments or tests, or contact the instructor for more information.

Because the university is closed, most employees are not expected to work remotely. If you have any questions, please contact your supervisor.

As a reminder, updates will be deployed through text, email, Guardian, Twitter, Facebook and the University’s website. In the event that you don’t have access to the internet, check local televisions and news broadcasts.

Additionally, recorded updates will be posted on the university’s main phone line — 931.221.7011. University officials are monitoring the situation and updates will be provided as soon as possible.

For updates about on-campus dining availability, visit apsu.edu/dining.

Today in History for January 20th

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Today in History for January 20th

Highlights of Today in History: Iran releases American hostages; Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy inaugurated as President. (Jan. 20)

Eyewitness News Webcast: Thursday, January 20th

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DALEVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT is alerting drivers that State Route 502 in Daleville is closed after a dump truck pulled down utility lines and a pole.

According to Covington Independent Fire Company, around 7:00 Wednesday morning, a dump truck was leaving a driveway with the bed raised and pulled down wires and a pole. The roadway is closed in both directions between State Route 435 and State Route 502.