January 21, 1939 - Georgia Ritchie, an 11 year old 6th grader at Hardburly Grade School , won the Perry County Spelling Championship over 41 other constantans. She then competed in the state spelling B in Louisville . 
January 21, 1959 - An electric motor at Don's Restaurant caught fire, however the blaze was confined to the motor. Fire Chief Shorty Sizemore reminded residents to keep an eye on their heating equipment during the cold weather.
January 21, 1986 - Don Fouts died. He was a former Hazard Police Judge, Hazard City Commissioner, and owner of Don's Restaurant.