Chris Ford

University of Tennessee, BS - Education; State Farm experience since 1993-Third generation Agent; Alderman - City of Millington (2007-2016), 2022- ; Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman; Rotary Member; Married with Two Children. We have a new office and would love to show it to you.

Here are a few fun events and birthdays for April:

Historical & Cultural Events in April

• April 1 – April Fools’ Day: A day celebrated with pranks and jokes worldwide.

• April 4, 1968 – Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a major event in U.S. civil rights history.

• April 12, 1961 – Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space.

• April 15, 1912 – The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.

• April 22 – Earth Day, an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

• April 25 – ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand, commemorating soldiers who fought at Gallipoli in WWI.

• April 30, 1975 – Fall of Saigon, marking the end of the Vietnam War.

Fun & Pop Culture Events

• April is National Poetry Month in the U.S., celebrating poetry with readings and festivals.

• The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival takes place in April on the weekends of 10-12 and 17-19th in California.

• The Boston Marathon is held on Monday, April 30th

• April 23 is World Book Day, promoting reading and literature worldwide.

• Various film festivals, such as the Tribeca Film Festival, sometimes occur in April.

Famous Birthdays in April

• April 1 – Debbie Reynolds (1932–2016), Actress and singer

• April 4 – Robert Downey Jr. (1965), Actor known for Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes

• April 7 – Billie Holiday (1915–1959), Legendary jazz singer

• April 10 – Mandy Moore (1984), Singer and actress

• April 15 – Emma Watson (1990), Actress famous for Harry Potter series

• April 16 – Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977), Iconic silent film actor and director

• April 18 – Conan O’Brien (1963), TV host and comedian

• April 23 – William Shakespeare (1564–1616), Playwright and poet (traditionally celebrated on this day)

• April 25 – Al Pacino (1940), Renowned actor

• April 26 – Jet Li (1963), Martial artist and actor

• April 27 – Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885), 18th U.S. president and Civil War general (historical figure, sometimes celebrated in culture)

• April 28 – Jessica Alba (1981), Actress and businesswoman

• April 30 – Kirsten Dunst (1982), Actress

Please stay safe this Month and remember to love on your family!!

As always, we at Chris Ford State Farm Insurance always welcome an opportunity to visit about your insurance and financial needs!

CITY OF MILLINGTON MONTHLY NEWS:

• BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN - REGULAR MEETING on March 9th at 6:00pm

• Planning Commission - March 16th at 6:00

  All meetings are held at Millington City Hall

If you have a specific region or type of event in mind, feel free to ask!

As always, we encourage you to review your policy and ensure it still meets your evolving needs. Our team of experts is here to assist you in any way we can, so please don't hesitate to reach out.

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