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Each day this year, we are sharing a history note about something that happened on that date and offering a prayer idea. Read more about this project and subscribe to get updates by email or text.
January 6: Birthday of Danny Thomas (1912)
January 6, 1912: Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is born.
January 5: Construction Begins on the Golden Gate Bridge (1933)
January 1, 1933: Construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.
January 4: Louis Braille is Born in Coupvray, France (1809)
January 4, 1809: Louis Braille is born in Coupvray, France.
January 3: The Convening of Congress
The U.S. Congress convenes and new members are sworn in on January 3.