Good morning Kelowna! Let’s get your Friday started!
Fun Fact: Texas A&M University offers a class all about barbecue! It’s all about the history of barbecue, cooking methods and more.
On this day
In 1890, Henri Nestlé, the founder of Nestlé, dies at 75.
In 1928, sliced bread is sold for the first time.
In 1969, the Canadian House of Commons approves equality of the French-English language.
In 1996, Nelson Mandela steps down as South Africa’s president.
In 2011, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” premieres.
National holidays
Today is Global Forgiveness Day, International Peace and Love Day, National Dive Bar Day, National Macaroni Day, National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day, National Strawberry Sundae Day, Tell the Truth Day, and World Chocolate Day.
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In case you missed it
Kelowna man punches officer after assaulting 2 people in hospital
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with musician Ringo Starr (83), comedian Jim Gaffigan (57), actress Kirsten Vangsness (51), and Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Sakic (54).
Have a great weekend all!
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