JANUARY - 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Fun, Games, Calendar.

NATIONAL EYE CARE MONTH
Information on eyecare.

NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH
Information about different hobbies.

NATIONAL HOT TEA MONTH
Learn the history of tea.

NATIONAL SOUP MONTH
History and information about soup - Activities and Recipes.

NATIONAL OATMEAL MONTH
Learn the history of Oatmeal. Try some oatmeal recipes Make an Oatmeal Box Pinhole Camera.

SUPERMAN FIRST APPEARED IN MAGAZINE
History of Superman who first appeared in a science fiction magazine in 1933.

1 - NEW YEARS DAY
Find out how people celebrate New Years Day around the world.

1 - ROSE PARADE
Information about the Rose Parade. Information about the Rose Parade Queen and her Court.

1 - ROSE BOWL GAME
The Rose Bowl Game is played in California. History of the Game

1 - ELLIS ISLAND OPENED
History and photos of Ellis Island. How immigrants were processed there and how to get family information.

5 - NATIONAL BIRD DAY
Information about National Bird Day. The eagle is the National Bird of the United States. Find out what the State Bird is where you live.

9 - ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN AVIATION
In 1793 a balloon was sent aloft while President Washington watched.

13 - ANNIVERSARY OF 1ST RADIO BROADCAST
Story of the first radio commercial.
Listen to a radio program about computers every Saturday.

14 - U.S. WAF BAND FORMED
The United States Womens Air Force Band was formed in 195l.

15 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE 4-H CLUB
The 4-H Club began on this date in 1902.

19 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
Observance of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read story of his life and "I Have a Dream" speech. Take a quiz about Martin Luther King, Jr.

17 - 1ST NUCLEAR-POWERED SUBMARINE VOYAGE
The lst Nuclear-powered submarine began its voyage on this day in 1955.
Find out how submarines work.

18 - POOH DAY
Visit Winnie the Pooh - History, Stories, Fun. Even more Winnie the Pooh fun and games

19 - POPCORN DAY
Information about Popcorn Day.Learn the History of Popcorn.

20 - INAUGURATION DAY
History of Inauguration Day from George Washington to the present.

23 - FIRST 4-WAY TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLED
The first 4-way traffic light was installed in 1920.

24 - GOLD DISCOVERED IN CALIFORNIA
On a Monday in 1848 Gold was discovered in California.

26 - CHINESE NEW YEAR
Information about the Chinese New Year. This is the year Year of the Ox.

28 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE COAST GUARD - 1915
History of the Coast Guard.

28 - ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES
The Great Seal of the United States was approved by Congress in 1782.

29 - NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
A variety of Puzzles for Kids