January Puns in History

January Puns in History

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January Pun History
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Overview


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This page details the contents of the book ''Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down''...originally written by Bob Weaver, meterologist at a Miami, Florida TV station. Some of the pun dates were based on actual events...while others were basically made up.

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January Pun History


On Jan. 1, 1954, Henry Bascom replaced the bulbs atop the tower of the Empire State Building, and said it was the high light of his career.

On Jan. 2, 1914, The first crossword puzzle was printed in a newspaper. The author received $4,000 down...and $3,000 across.

On Jan. 3, 1890, Cooking Oil was first bottled...on a Fryday.

On Jan. 4, 1884, A Filipino Contortionist was hired by the Circus. He was known as the first Manila Folder.

On Jan. 5, 1930, A restaurant opened above a karate school; they only served chops.

On Jan. 6, 1822, The patent was granted for artificial teeth to Charles M. Graham of New York City. They were known as Graham Clackers.

On Jan. 7, 1922, The world's largest candle was lit, and it burned for a wick.

On Jan. 8, 1808, Chocolate was first made. Isn't that sweet??

On Jan. 9, 1906, Crackers became popular after being a wafer awhile.

On Jan. 10, 1899, The first dog training school opened. Graduates received a Barkalaureate degree.

On Jan. 11, 1968, The first dancing school opened, with waltz to waltz carpeting.

On Jan. 12, 1914, The first course was offered in cosmetology. Students took a make-up exam.

On Jan. 13, 1910, The first Army Dental Unit was formed. They had a good Drill Team.

On Jan. 14, 1868, The first Postmaster was hired. He got the job by stamping his feet.

On Jan. 15, 1904, Mens briefs were first manufactured in the West Undies.

On Jan. 16, 1919, The first elevator company opened, but had its ups and downs.

On Jan. 17, 1902, The first gum factory opened. An employee fell into a vat, and his boss chewed him out.

On Jan. 18, 1881, The first carpenter was employed. He wasn't very successful...he bit his nails.

On Jan. 19, 1896, The first music patent was granted. The man who received it said he got it for a song.

On Jan. 20, 1945, Bakers went on strike, as they said they kneaded more dough.

On Jan. 21, 1940, Charles Atlas joined the Circus; he carried the whole show.

On Jan. 22, 1900, The first lightnouse was built, and everyone celebrated with beacon and eggs.

On Jan. 23, 1882, The first pilot's license was issued. It was made of flypaper.

On Jan. 24, 1843, The first Shetland Pony was brought to the United States. All of the children screamed for joy, and got a little hoarse.

On Jan. 25, 1886, The first accountant was hired by the Circus, but he juggled the books.

On Jan. 26, 1922, Cardboard belts were first made...the first waist paper.

On Jan. 27, 1926, Electricity was first installed in an English Castle. It was the first Knight Light.

On Jan. 28, 1600, Acupuncture was first used. Practitioners worked for pin money.

On Jan. 29, 1931, The first human cannonball was hired by the Circus. He was fired, then they hired someone of higher caliber.

On Jan. 30, 1791, The first marble building was built, but it kept rolling away.

On Jan. 31, 1951, The first automobile commercial was set to music. It was the first Car Tune.

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