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Retirement location-Ambergris Caye Ambergris Caye, Belize

Belize, situated on the Caribbean Sea, is located in Central America. Its mild temperatures and beautiful vistas have attracted many to this retirement haven. Although its official language is English it comprises a diverse society of many cultures and languages. Over 60% of Belize is covered by forest and its terrestrial and marine biodiversity is rich in flora and fauna.
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Comedy: Abbott and Castello

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Body Fat Calc Calculators: Body Fat

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Let your imagination release your imprisoned possibilities - Dr Robert H Schuller

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Famous Birthdays | OnThisDay.com

Daily famous and celebrity birthdays from OnThisDay.com.

Famous Birthdays for 1st January 2026

1815 - Charles Renouvier, French philosopher, born in Montpellier, France (d. 1903)
1849 - Benjamin Holt, American businessman (Holt Manufacturing; Caterpillar), and inventor (crawler-type tread tractor), born in Concord, New Hampshire (d. 1920)
1863 - Pierre de Coubertin, French educator and historian (founder International Olympic Committee; President IOC 1896–1925), born in Paris, France (d. 1937)
1867 - Jeanne Lanvin, French fashion designer and perfumer (Lavin), born in Paris, France (d. 1946)
1888 - John C. Garand, Canadian-American designer of the M1 semi-automatic rifle, born in St. Rémi, Quebec (d. 1974)
1901 - Century Milstead, American College Football Hall of Fame tackle (Yale; NFL C'ship 1927, NY Giants), born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (d. 1963)
1909 - Barry Goldwater, American politician (Senator-R-Arizona, 1953-65, 69-87) and 1964 presidential candidate (R), born in Phoenix, Arizona (d. 1998)
1909 - Dana Andrews, American actor (Battle of the Bulge, Laura), born in Covington County, Mississippi (d. 1992)
1944 - Ziya Şengül, Turkish soccer defender (20 caps; Fenerbahçe SK, PTT Ankara), born in Istanbul, Turkey (d. 2023)
1964 - (Dorothy) "DeDee" Pfeiffer, American actress (Cybill; For Your Love; Big Sky, born in Midway City, California

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Posted: January 1, 2026, 5:04 am
 

This Day in History

Joe Namath spurns NFL to sign record deal with AFL’s New York Jets

 
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