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In January 1950, twin calves were born for the second consecutive year to a cow belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burke.
In the same month in 1798, the town of Woodville was established by the General Assembly.
These and other fascinating facts grace the pages of the 1987 calendar recently published by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC).
And for music lovers, there’s a wealth of trivial information on musicians from various backgrounds. Keep track throughout the year of the birth and death dates of your favorites, from Hank Williams to Dolly Parton (born January 19, 1946), from Ralph Stanley to Elvis. Owning this unusual calendar will keep the information so important to daily life in Rappahannock right at your fingertips.
In February you’ll note the anniversary of the Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and Big Bopper plane crash over Clear Lake, Iowa, along with the occasion of dial telephones being installed in Rappahannock County.
The trivia adds a light note to what is a serious fundraising effort by the local arts organization.
Two professional photographers donated their services to photo
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