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Morning Start: Adidas and Puma creators

Your morning start for Tuesday, Dec. 20
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Good morning Okanagan! Let’s get your Tuesday started!

Fun Fact: The creators of Adidas and Puma are brothers.

On this day

In 1919, the Canadian Railway Association is established.

In 1957, musician Elvis Presley receives a draft notice for the U.S. Army.

In 1966, the NBA awards Seattle a team for the 1967-68 season.

In 1974, ‘The Godfather Part II” is released.

In 1991, ‘Father of the Bride’ is released.

In 1996, ‘Scream’ is released.

In 2007, Queen Elizabeth II becomes the oldest ever monarch.

National holidays

Today is National Sangria Day, Games Day, and Go Caroling Day.

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Celebrity birthdays

If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with soccer player Kylian Mbappé (24), actor Jonah Hill (39), actress JoJo (32), television series creator Dick Wolf (76), and filmmaker Todd Phillips (52).

Have a great Tuesday everyone!


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Jordy Cunningham

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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