34– Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state on Jan. 29, 1861.
30.5– Inches of the greatest January snowfall in Kansas City, which occurred in 1962.
17.3– Billion quarts of popcorn eaten by Americans annually.
18– Winnie the Pooh Day, in honor of Pooh author A.A. Milne’s birthday.
1970– On Jan. 11 of this year, the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings.
49 – Years the Crown Center Ice Terrace has been the place to skate in Kansas City.
13,000– Units of blood collected by the Community Blood Center (SaveALife.org) in its first year of operation, 1958.
1858– Year theMahaffie Stagecoach Stopfirst started operating. On snowy Saturdays, enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides.
17– Date of January’s full moon.
184– Hours of sunshine expected in January in Kansas City.