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King Taksin Memorial Day (Thailand)

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King Taksin Memorial Day (Thailand)

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  • Proclamation Day (South Australia), celebration started on the day following Christmas (South Australia)

    Proclamation Day (South Australia), celebration started on the day following Christmas (South Australia)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Republic Day (South Sudan)

    Republic Day (South Sudan)

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  • The fourth of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity)

    The fourth of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity)

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Kitchen · Today

Recipe

Canned Tuna and Onions Quesadillas

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Canned Tuna and Onions Quesadillas

Prep 12 min

Fill tortillas with cooked canned tuna, onions, and cheese. Pan-fry 2 min per side until golden and melty. Slice into wedges.

Ingredients

canned tuna, onions, garlic

History

On This Day

7 events
A truck bomb is detonated in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 85 people and injuring over 140 more. The militant group Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.

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2019

A truck bomb is detonated in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 85 people and injuring over 140 more. The militant group Al-Shabaab claims responsibility.

  • 2014

    Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashes into the Karimata Strait en route from Surabaya to Singapore, killing all 162 people aboard.

  • 2014

    Nine people die and another 19 are reported missing, when the MS Norman Atlantic catches fire in the Strait of Otranto, in the Adriatic Sea, in Italian waters.

  • 1973

    The United States Endangered Species Act is signed into law by President Richard Nixon.

  • 1967

    American businesswoman Muriel Siebert becomes the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.

  • 1943

    Soviet authorities launch Operation Ulussy, beginning the deportation of the Kalmyk nation to Siberia and Central Asia.

  • 1918

    Constance Markievicz, while detained in Holloway prison, becomes the first woman to be elected Member of Parliament (MP) to the British House of Commons.

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Birthdays

Born Today

5
  • Austin Barnes

    1989·American baseball player

  • Ayele Abshero

    1990·Ethiopian runner

  • Marcos Alonso

    1990·Spanish footballer

  • David Archuleta

    1990·American singer

  • John Henson

    1990·American basketball player

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story
  • Florida man accepts plea agreement for sexual assault on flight from Sarasota to Charlotte

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

362

Day of 365 · 99% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

362 is even

Today's Season

Horoscope

Capricorn

Capricorn

Dec 22 – Jan 19

Element
Earth
Ruler
Saturn

Bring excitement to your home by discussing long-term goals with anyone you cohabitate with, darling Capricorn. As the Aries Moon and Saturn unite, initiative and structure act as molecules for success. If you currently live alone, connect with a family member or your closest friend to spark mutual inspiration. Consider where untapped resources might be hiding while Pluto activates. Selling unwanted goods or reassessing your budget could make a significant impact on your bank account. You may feel restless or emotional later tonight when Luna and Jupiter square off. If you struggle to settle down, try indulging in simple comforts or self-care practices.

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Coming Up

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  • 04

    Super Bowl LXI

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Wellness · 5 min

Desk Break

2 min
Person stretching at desk

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Stretch & mobility Desk Break

Sneak it in

The Routine

  1. Seated Twists: 20s
  2. Arm Circles: 30s
  3. Wrist Circles: 10 each
  4. Seated Hamstring Stretch: 15s each

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