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.
In Memory
NASA’S DAY OF REMEMBRANCE focuses on the courage it takes to go up into space and those who paid the ultimate price doing so. It was on this day in 1967 that a cabin fire during a launch rehearsal claimed the lives of three astronauts – Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. The Challenger explosion in 1986 that happened right after takeoff, the Columbia disaster in 2003 and both of their crews are also remembered and honored on this day.
For Fun
OPPOSITE DAY just mixes everything up. Do something you normally wouldn’t. It actually sounds kinda fun.
Belly up to the Bar
How about a good cup of coffee with a little kick? NATIONAL IRISH COFFEE DAY is here to warm us up. This goes back to Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland where chef Joe Sheridan found a way to keep his guests warm and relaxed. A cup of coffee with a shot of Irish Whiskey and some cream floating on top make up this signature drink. Of course, any alcohol would do but anything else and it is not a true Irish coffee.
On Today’s Menu…
FISH TACO DAY brings the Mexican and seafood culinary worlds together. Cook your own or go out and celebrate in style at your favorite place that makes these.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
National Spouses Day
Green Juice Day
National Peanut Brittle Day
Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement
National Big Wig Day
On this day…
1890 – Nellie Bly reads Jules Verne and is inspired. On this day she returned from a 72-day trip around the world
1905 – The Cullinan diamond is discovered in South Africa. Weighing in at 3,106 carats it is the world’s largest diamond
1924 – The first modern day Winter Olympics take place in Chamonix, France
1959 – American Airlines completes its first transcontinental flight
1961 – President Kennedy holds the first live televised news conference
1980 – Paul McCartney is released from a 9-day detention in a narcotics holding cell in Japan after he was caught with almost half a pound of marijuana in his luggage
Happy Birthday to…
Robert Burns (1759-1796)
The National Poet of Scotland brought us Auld Lang Syne as well as many other works
William Colgate (1783-1857)
Knew about soap and toothpaste
Charles Curtis (1860-1936)
First Native American to serve in the U.S. Senate
Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)
Pretty good writer
Donald Featherstone (1936-2015)
Responsible for pink flamingos in our yards
Etta James (1938-2012)
Four Grammys and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speak to this lady’s talent as a soulful rhythm and blues artist
Gloria Naylor (1950-2016)
Another good author – known for “The Women of Brewster Place”
Alicia Keys (1981- )
This Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter also has a big heart; her humanitarian efforts earned her the Ambassador of Conscience Award from Amnesty International
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38
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
#NASAsDayofRemembrance, #OppositeDay, #FishTacoDay, #IrishCoffeeDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #RobertBurns, #WilliamColgate, #CharlesCurtis, #VirginiaWoolf, #DonaldFeatherstone, #EttaJames, #GloriaNaylor, #AliciaKeys
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