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WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY celebrates the passing of the 19th Amendment – giving women the right to vote. This was in the year 1920, and before that certain states were already allowing this. It seems a little absurd not to let women vote and not to consider them as equal to men. We have come a long way, but let’s keep going until we get it right.
NATIONAL GOT CHECKED DAY is brought to us by First Company Pink, a non-profit that asks the question – “Have you been checked?” Have you had your yearly mammogram and breast cancer screenings? If not, please schedule them so you can answer yes to that question.
Our Furry Friends
You could say that today has gone to the dogs and that these are definitely the dog days of summer as it is also NATIONAL DOG DAY. While we sure do love our four-footed furry friends every day, maybe give them a little longer walk or an extra treat on their day.
Education and Information
The year was 1871 and a major event was about to take place that would change the course of history forever. Toilet paper was put on a roll and sold to the public for the first time. It took a while to get to this point as China had started mass producing TP back in the 14th century. However, it was the Germans in 1930, who thought to perforate it and put 1,000 squares on a roll. Of course, today, we have come to realize the true importance of this stuff after the great Toilet Paper Shortage during the pandemic. Make sure and wish someone a Happy NATIONAL TOILET PAPER DAY today.
On Today’s Menu…
How about a chilled treat on this hot August Day? CHERRY POPSICLE DAY is a tasty way to cool off- and bonus – you get a red tongue out of it. Chase down that ice cream truck and enjoy one today.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Just Because Day
Pots de Crème Day
World Rock Paper Scissors Day
National Peach Day
On this day…
1682 – Edmond Halley has his first observation of the comet that will be named after him
1871 – The first toilet paper on a roll is sold
1873 – Our country’s first public kindergarten is established in St. Louis, Missouri
1920 – The 19th Amendment is added to the Constitution
1930 – Philip Farnsworth invents the television system
1947 – Dan Bankhead, the first African American pitcher, makes his Major League debut
1968 – Hey Jude is released
1971 – The Bruins sign Bobby Orr to a $1 million contract – the first one in the NHL
1980 – We receive the first photos of Saturn’s moon, Titan, from Voyager II
2016 – Quarterback Colin Kaepernick decides not to stand during the National Anthem
Happy Birthday to…
Mother Theresa (1910-1997)
Missionary, nun and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Katherine Johnson (1918-2020)
This “human computer” helped to make the first moon missions a success
Naomi Parker Fraley (1921-2018)
She could do it as she was the model for the Rosie the Riveter posters
Irving Levine (1922-2009)
He always rocked the bowtie when he was reporting the news
Geraldine Ferraro (1935-2011)
She was the first woman to be nominated for Vice President of the United States
Melissa McCarthy (1970- )
Writer, actress, comedian, fashion designer and award winner – as in Emmys, Oscars, and Golden Globes
Macaulay Culkin (1980- )
Don’t mess with his home around Christmas
To a lady who just loves to give back and certainly makes the world a much better place for being in it . I hope you have an amazing day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLLEEN!!
Most awesome God, thank You for dear friends who are always there if you need them. May they be blessed, protected and provided for. I ask this in Your name, Jesus, Amen.
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
#WomensEqualityDay, #GetCheckedDay, #NationalDogDay, #CherryPopsicleDay, #NationalToiletPaperDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #MotherTheresa, #KatherineJohnson, #NaomiFraley, #IrvingLevine, #GeraldineFerraro, #MelissaMcCarthy, #MacaulayCulkin
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