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JANUARY 4 - History of food and drink
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National Spaghetti Day
1493 Columbus returned from his first voyage to the New World.
1863 James Plimpton of New York patented 4 wheeled roller skates.
1905 Actor Sterling Holloway was born. He was also the voice of Winnie The Pooh, the honey loving bear in Disney's animated version.
1997 Billionaire Harry Helmsley died. Husband of the infamous Leona (‘Queen of Mean,’ ‘Queen of Greed’), his real estate holdings included the Empire State Building.
2002 An Italian shepherd, the world's oldest man died at the age of 112. Quote: "....love your brother and drink a good glass of red wine every day."
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