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Fun Fact: Today is Mardi Gras! Here are some facts about the event:

• The biggest celebration happens in New Orleans every year but there are also celebrations in France, Quebec City, Rio de Janerio, and Trinidad and Tobago;
• It91裸聊视频檚 illegal for people to wear masks while on one of the parade floats;
• There91裸聊视频檚 a different theme for the parade every year;
• The official colours of Mardi Gras are green, gold, and purple.

On this day

In 1842, the first known sewing machine is patented.

In 1878, the world91裸聊视频檚 first telephone directory is issued.

In 1965, civil rights activist Malcolm X is shot dead at 39.

In 1974, NHL player and Tim Hortons co-founder Tim Horton dies in a car crash at 44.

In 2002, the Canadian women91裸聊视频檚 hockey team wins their first of four consecutive Winter Olympic gold medals, beating the U.S.A. 3-2.

National holidays

Today is National Pancake Day, National Sticky Bun Day, Language Day, and National Grain Free Day.

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Celebrity birthdays

If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actor Alan Rickman (would91裸聊视频檝e been 78), actor Sophie Turner (27), actor Elliot Page (36), actress Jennifer Love Hewitt (44), actor and director Jordan Peele (44), actor Kelsey Grammer (68), and singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone (would91裸聊视频檝e been 90).

Have a great Tuesday and a great week everyone!

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