Free Slurpee’s Today!!

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Events and Celebrations

We have a busy day, so let’s start it off with a cup of coffee and BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY.  If you don’t like the taste of coffee – too bad – foo foo it up and let’s go.

I am sure you look wonderful for the day, but how about your pooch or kitty?  Spruce them up for ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY and snap a pic of your lambchop.  Don’t forget to post that sucker on social media for the world to see.

We have Francis Pesek, of Detroit Michigan, to thank for CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY.  He was looking to raise spirits in nursing homes and for those who are shut-in.  It’s a great idea, so if you happen across someone who is need of a smile and good company, oblige them.

After all of that do-gooding, you may be a little hungry and that would be a great time for NATIONAL STATE FAIR FOOD DAY.  Break out the deep fryer for the corn dogs, funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos and stick butter.  If all of that salty cholesterol and fat make you thirsty you are in luck with 7-11 DAY.  All 7-11s are offering a free Slurpee today.  Now, I am not responsible for what all of that salt and sugar does to you – just keep that in mind.

Now we have to wait a half hour before jumping into NATIONAL SWIMMING POOL DAY.  That nice cool water will certainly refresh and invigorate you.

Time to towel off and relax poolside with NATIONAL MOJITO DAY.   A little rum, a little lime, a little mint and a little sugar make up this charming cocktail which is a perfect end to this perfect day.

On this day…

1302 – Belgium is saved from French fighting forces by an untrained army of Flemish tradesmen who outsmarted them in the Battle of the Golden Spurs.  The French can cook… but when it comes to fighting…?

1804 – Aaron Burr defends his honor by killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel

1914 – The Sultan of Swing (Babe Ruth) plays in the big show for the first time

1955 – The Air Force Academy officially opens at Lowery Air Force Base in Denver

1960 – “To Kill a Mockingbird” gets published

1979 – Skylab, our first space station, plummets to the Earth 6 years after it was launched

Happy Birthday to…

Our 6^th President

Gave us “Charlotte’s Web” and “Stuart Little”

Cut the imposing figure on the big screen, whether he was the King of Siam or shooting it out as one of the “Magnificent Seven”

Knows his way around needle and thread when it comes to designing clothes

Olympic gold medal boxer (from St. Louis) who, along with his brother, Michael, were the first siblings to both win world championship titles

Played guitar for Bon Jovi and was the boyfriend for Cher and Heather Locklear – man I bet he hates being a stereotypical rock star hanging out with actresses and models

Enjoy the day and make it your own

Thank you, Most High God, for this wonderful day. Amen.

Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; On this day.com