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Fun Fact Tuesday
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items Welcome to Fun Fact Tuesday 🎶🎬📼—where I share quick throwback trivia (music, movies, pop culture) and sometimes a timely “today is…” fun fact when something fun pops up on the calendar. All posts are saved here in one spot, and when it makes sense...
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December 2025
Fun Facts I posted on my social media on Tuesday's in December 2025.
Barney Clark was the first official heart transplant patient on December 2, 1982. 💗 He live for 112 days until he died from unrelated causes.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - December 2, 1982 | First official heart transplant patient.
The women's first Pro Basketball League game was played on December 9, 1978 and featured the Chicago Hustle vs. the Milwaukee Does.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - December 9, 1978 | The women's first Pro Basketball League Game was played.
“Jingle Bells” became the first song played in space when Gemini 6A astronauts Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford broadcast it on December 16, 1965 - complete with a harmonica and tiny sleigh bells.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - December 16, 1965 | Jingle Bells played in space.
Cinderella, the first full-length ballet by Frederick Ashton was first presented at Covent Garden, London by Sadler's Wells Ballet on December 23, 1948.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - December 23, 1948 | Cinderella ballet first presented.
Frank Sinatra first recorded “My Way” with lyrics written by Paul Anka on December 30, 1968.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - December 30, 1968 | Frank Sinatra records "My Way".
January 2026
Fun Facts I posted on my social media on Tuesday's in January 2026.
On January 6, 1974, the U.S. tried year-round Daylight Savings Time during the energy crisis to help conserve fuel during the OPEC oil embargo. The two-year plan was so unpopular it ended after just 9 months, and the country went back to standard tim... Do you think we should get rid of Daylight Savings Time altogether?
FUN FACT TUESDAY - Jan 6, 1974 |Year Round Daylight savings Time Introduced.
Never saw the comic strip growing up but I did watch the Mickey Mouse show.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - January 13, 1930 | Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse comic Strip was first published on January 13, 1930.
On January 20, 2008, the first episode of “Breaking Bad” aired. “Breaking Bad” - favorite show or something else?
FUN FACT TUESDAY - January 20, 2008 | The first episode of "Breaking Bad" aired.
On January 27, 1956, Elvis releasted “Heartbreak Hotel” which won him his first GOLD record.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - January 27, 1956 | Elvis releases "Heartbreak Hotel".
February 2026
Fun Facts I posted on my social media on Tuesday's in February 2026.
On February 3, 1979, Y.M.C.A. by The Village People hit #2 on the charts and became an iconic staple that was played at all the discos.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - February 3, 1979 - Y.M.C.A. by The Village People hits #2 on the charts.
“Tom and Jerry” made their debut in “Puss Gets the Boot” on February 10, 1940. What was your favorite cartoon?
FUN FACT TUESDAY - February 10, 1940 |Tom & Jerry debut.
Did you know the movie “FOOTLOOSE” was inspired by real-life events in a small Oklahoma town where dancing was actually banned for teenagers. Could you survive somewhere dancing was illegal?
FUN FACT TUESDAY - February 17, 1984 |The movie "Footloose" was released.
Still not over the “FOOTLOOSE” movie fun fact 😳. A VHS VCR = peak 80s movie night nostalgia 📼. Did you grow up with one? Yes or No? Retro tech favorites are here on my Benable page.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - Throwback
On February 24, 1993, Eric Clapton won multiple Grammy Awards. 3 for “Tears in Heaven,” 2 for his album “Unplugged", and Best Rock Song for his acoustic version of “Layla”.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - February 24, 1993 | Eric Clapton wins at the Grammy Awards.
Vinyl is making a big comeback - and honestly, I get it. That first little crackle is pure nostalgia. Check out the record player I have linked here on my Benable account - Electronic Gadgets of the 1970's and 1980's that you can still purchase (or s... What's the first album you ever purchased?
FUN FACT TUESDAY - Follow-up
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March 2026
Fun Facts I posted on my social media on Tuesday's in March 2026.
Today is World Wildlife Day (March 3) celebrating the wild ones and why protecting habitats matters. 🐘🦁🦭🐅 Which animal is your favorite in this montage.
FUN FACT TUESDAY - March 3, 2026 | World Wildlife Day.