Historical Events "Ship Ahoy" album by The O'Jays is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1974) Famous Birthdays Cale Hulse, Canadian NHL defenseman, 1995-2006 (Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, and 3 other teams), born in Edmonton, Alberta Darius Holland, American NFL defensive tackle (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31), born in Petersburg, Virginia John Solomon, NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks) Khiry Abdulsamad, American R&B singer (The Boys - "Dial My Heart"

Historical Events Avro Arrow roll-out ceremony at Avro Canada plant in Malton, Ontario Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, the 1st artificial Earth satellite into elliptical low Earth orbit TV sitcom "Leave It to Beaver" debuts on CBS Famous Birthdays Bill Fagerbakke, American actor (Coach - "Dauber"; SpongeBob - "Patrick Star"), born in Fontana, California Gregory T. Linteris, American astronaut and payload specialist (STS-83, STS-94), born in Demarest, New Jersey Kyra Schon, American actress (Night Of The Living Dead), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Russell Simmons, American hip-hop music magnate (Def Jam), and entrepreneur, born in Queens, New York About October 4, 1957

THE South-West geo-political zone, yesterday, was divided on how the outcome of the proposed National Conference should become law. While some agreed that the report should be sent to the National Assembly for consideration as declared by President Goodluck Jonathan, others said a referendum of the people is sufficient. However, another opinion said the National Assembly should make a law to back the confab so that the dialogue will not be an exercise in illegality.

In celebration of January's National Hat Day and Middleton's 37th birthday on January 9, here's a look at some of the Duchess' most stylish hats over the years. One of Middletons earliest headpieces was this black and brown feathered fascinator by Vivien Sheriff Millinery she wore in February 2011. ADVERTISEMENT Christopher Furlong/Getty Images She wore the subtle look a few months before she married Prince William in April 2011.

PepsiCo Inc.’s sponsorship of the Super Bowl halftime show — arguably the crown jewel of U.S. marketing — is paying off in a big way. In a new Morning Consult survey, more Americans said they associate Pepsi with the Super Bowl than any other brand. As for advertisers, U.S. adults were most likely to mention Budweiser as the brand that typically airs the best Super Bowl commercials. The impact The Super Bowl offers brands a larger and more captive television audience than any other event.