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Wednesday, January 14th 2026

Events:

1690   The clarinet is invented

1724   King Philip V of Spain abdicates the throne

1784   The Treaty of Paris was ratified to end the American Revolutionary War. The treaty was signed on 9/3/1783

1951   The NFL has its first Pro Bowl Game

1952   The Today Show premieres on NBC.

1954   Marilyn Monroe weds Joe DiMaggio.

1985   Martina Navratilova wins her 100th tennis tournament.

Famous Birthdays:

83 B.C.   Mark Antony (Roman Leader)

1741   Benedict Arnold (US Revolutionary War Traitor)

1875   Albert Schweitzer (philosopher and physician)

1919   Andy Rooney (Jouralist from 60 Minutes)

1941   Faye Dunaway (Actress)

1968   LL Cool J (Rapper)

1969   Jason Bateman (Actor)

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