A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
Let’s give a tip of our thinking caps to THERMAL ENGINEERS DAY. These folks specialize in keeping all of our electronics from getting too hot. Without their ingenuity and hard work, all of our tech would crash and burn. Thank you, one and all, for what you do.
Family and Friends
Yesterday was Parents Day and today is NATIONAL COUSINS DAY. Anyone who is a cousin, gets the nod today. Here is a shout out to all of my cousins – you guys keep life fun and interesting.
Celebrate You with…
INTERNATIONAL SELF-CARE DAY is all about you. Take care of yourself for you and those who love you. A little pampering is not a bad thing so find a nice relaxing spa to visit or just do what you need to keep yourself around for a long time.
For Fun
NATIONAL MOTORING DAY is brought to us by MINI U.SA. When this day was started in 2021, gas prices weren’t so high. If you can afford the fuel and the time, a nice road trip may be just the thing you need.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY follows on the heels of National Junk Food Day from yesterday. Jack In the Box was the first fast food chain to capitalize on these roll-through restaurants, but In-N-Out Burger is still operating one from 1946 – the longest running one. While they may not have the healthiest of food, they are always ready to conveniently serve you.
Belly up to the Bar
Lastly, we raise a shot glass to NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY. Lick your hand, pour some salt on it, lick it again, down the shot and bite the lime. If you are the sipping kind of customer, have yourself a margarita. Just remember, too much of to-kill-ya is not a good thing.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Hire a Veteran Day
National Drowning Prevention Day
Feast of Saint James
Hot Fudge Sundae Day
International Red Shoe Day
Wine and Cheese Day
Thread the Needle Day
On this day…
1701 – Frenchman Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac starts a trading post at Fort Pontchartrain – this would later become the city of Detroit
1911 – The ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu is rediscovered by Hiram Bingham III
1917 – Mata Hari goes on trial for espionage – is later found guilty and executed by a firing squad
1938 – Nestle introduces instant coffee
1958 – Ted Williams is fined $250 for spitting at Boston Red Sox fans – again
1998 – Saving Private Ryan premiers – I still have to see that movie
2005 – Lance Armstrong wins an unprecedented 7th Tour de France – then has all of his medals taken away for using performance enhancing drugs
Happy Birthday to…
John Newton (1725-1807)
This captain of a slave trading ship would eventually become a slave himself. While in captivity he had a spiritual awaking, become a slavery abolitionist and wrote the hymn Amazing Grace.
Alexander Dumas (1802-1870)
Gave us The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937)
First female to fly solo over the Atlantic and disappeared while trying to fly around the world
Chief Dan George (1899-1981)
This actor, author and poet can be seen in Little Big Man (1970), Harry and Tonto (1974) and The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
Lynda Carter (1951- )
She was crowned Miss World America and Princess Diana (AKA- Wonder Woman)
Karl Malone (1963- )
NBA All-Star who was nicknamed “The Mailman” – because he could deliver
Barry Bonds (1964- )
Home run record setting ball player – 762 lifetime and 73 in one season
Jennifer Lopez (1969- )
Latino powerhouse who finally married Ben Affleck
Elisabeth Moss (1982- )
Actress known for Mad Men (2007-2015) and The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-present)
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love 1 John 4:7-8
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
#ThermalEngineersDay, #CousinsDay, #TequilaDay, #SelfCareDay, #DriveThruDay, #NationalMotoringDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #AlexanderDumas, #AmeliaEarhart, #LyndaCarter, #KarlMalone, #BarryBonds, #JenniferLopez, #ElisabethMoss
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