A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
We give a tip of a big 10-gallon hat to NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY. This iconic symbol of America definitely deserves to have a day. We want all of you cowboys and cowgirls to know that we appreciate the hard work you put in and the bold way of life that you represent.
A tip of the workman’s hat goes to NATIONAL RAT CATCHERS DAY. We thank all of the people who take care of those pesky varmints for us. Knowing where to look, what to look for and how to deal with it, is a real talent. Today is also one of the dates given when the Pied Piper of Hamlin got rid of all the rats. When the townspeople wouldn’t pay him, he got rid of all of the children.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
FRAGILE X AWARENESS DAY brings this genetic disorder into the spotlight. Fragile X Syndrome happens when not enough of the FRMP protein is made, which helps develop the brain. Symptoms include balance problems, shaky hands, memory loss, cognitive problems, unstable mood and numbness in the hands and feet. There is no cure for Fragile X and not much research has been conducted yet. Let’s see if we can change that. Wear teal today to show support.
Celebrate You with…
NATIONAL HAMMOCK DAY is here to make sure we get some rest. Turn off the phone, climb into one of these rocking relaxers and let all of your problems and cares melt away as you swing your way to sleep.
Education and Information
WORLD BRAIN DAY seeks to make sure we keep our brains in good shape. The World Federation of Neurology founded this day to help improve mental health. Here are 5 tips from the Mayo Clinic on keeping our brains in good working order:
· Exercise regularly
· Get plenty of sleep
· Stay mentally active – more puzzles and games and less TV
· Follow a Mediterranean diet
· Stay socially active
For Fun
For all of the math lovers out there it is also PI APPROXIMATION DAY. Take todays date and divide it by itself. The result is 3.14285…which is close to Pi. Anyway, it’s a good reason to have some pie today.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL MANGO DAY celebrates the sweet fruit that is full of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and potassium. Turn them into a smoothie, use them in salads or just eat one by itself.
All you need to celebrate NATIONAL PENUCHE FUDGE DAY is sugar, brown sugar, butter, milk and a little vanilla extract. Add some time and patience and you will be sweetly rewarded.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Women Touched By Addiction Day
National Parents Day
Gorgeous Grandma Day
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Day
Sprout Day
Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Sprinkle Day
On this day…
1893 – Katherine Lee Bates gives us America the Beautiful
1923 – Walter Johnson gets his 3,000th strikeout while pitching for the Washington Senators. He had a career strikeout total of 3,508 – a record which would stand until 1983
1933 – Wiley Post takes a little less than 8 days to fly solo around the world
1934 – Public Enemy #1 John Dillinger’s criminal career comes to an end as he is killed in a shootout with Federal Agents in Chicago
1959 – Plan 9 from Outer Space is released in theaters – it has been called the worst movie ever made
1983 – Dick Smith is the first to fly solo around the world – in a helicopter – it took him quite a bit longer than Wiley’s plane ride – About 11 months longer
1991 – Serial killer Jeffery Dahmer is finally caught after police officers spot his latest victim, Tracy Edwards, running down the street in handcuffs
2016 – Japan announces that they will make the world’s last videocassette
Happy Birthday to…
Pancho Barnes (1922-1975)
This adventurous gal paved the way for stuntwomen in Hollywood as well as in aviation by creating her own airstrip and training program
Dorcas Reilly (1926-2018)
She created green bean casserole
Sonny Liston (1930-1970)
Heavyweight champ with a record of 50-4 and 39 KOs
Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014)
Fashion designer extraordinaire
Alex Trebek (1940-2020)
No one could host a quiz show like him
John Leguizamo (1964- )
This entertaining young man shows up in Die Hard 2 (1990), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Ice Age (2002)
David Spade (1964- )
Comedian and actor – from the SNL gang – you can see him in Tommy Boy (1995), Just Shoot Me (1997-2003) and Grownups (2010)
Shawn Michaels (1965- )
This guy is a four-time WWF Heavyweight champion, a two-time Royal Rumble Champion, the first WWF Grand Slam champion and is in the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
Selena Gomez (1992- )
From Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place (2007-2012)
to Only Murders in the Building (2021- ) she is quite the talented actress
Prince George (2013- )
This young man is now second in line to succeed the throne of which his grandfather King Charles now sits
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11
Enjoy the day and make it your own
Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
#FragileXAwarenessDay, #DayOfTheCowboy, #MangoDay, #WorldBrainDay, #RatCatcherDay, #PenucheFudgeDay, #PiApproximationDay, #HammockDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #PanchoBarnes, #DorcasReilly, #SonnyListon, #OscarDeLaRenta, #AlexTrebek, #JohnLeguizamo, #DavidSpade, #ShawnMichaels, #SelenaGomez, #PrinceGeorge
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