Brooklyn Today: January 20, 2012
Good morning. Today is the 20th day of the year. It is the birth anniversary (1896) of comedian George Burns, who was most famous as part of the duo Burns and Allen, with his wife Gracie Allen. The two had a long career in radio, in film and on television. Later he played the roles of God and the Devil in the Oh! God movies. He died at age 100 in 1996.
Well-known people who were born today include comedian-actor Arte Johnson (“Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In”), director David Lynch, (“Twin Peaks,” Blue Velvet), TV host Bill Maher (“Politically Incorrect”) and country singer Slim Whitman.
Tomorrow from 6 to 9 p.m., the Veteran Corps of the Artillery Mess Dinner at Army Garrison Fort Harrison will celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. During this battle, the final battle of the War of 1812, American forces under Major Gen. Andrew Jackson defeated a British force that was intent on capturing New Orleans. The event will take place at the Fort Hamilton Community Club. …