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February 3, 1959…Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P Richardson “The Big Bopper” all perish in a plane crash near Clear Lake Iowa
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL WOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY is celebrated on the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell – the first woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S. This happened in 1849 and since then women working in the medical professions have been doing a terrific job of taking care of us.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS DAY highlights the fact that almost 2,300 people are reported missing every day. From our older citizens getting turned around, to children running off and to the vile practice of abducting people for sex and labor trafficking, there are many reasons why people go missing. Just be aware of what and who is around you – for your and others’ safety.
For Fun
Bundle up for NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY. As long as you are dressed for it, being outside in the wintertime can be invigorating and even fun. Make sure and dress in layers with the cotton next to the skin and the insulated clothing as the outer layers. Complete your ensemble with hats, gloves, scarves and boots and have a good time.
On Today’s Menu…
Florence Rappaport needed a way to get her 6 kids through the winter and deal with the cabin fever that was creeping up. So, she did what any good mother would do and served them ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY. This turned out to be a fun way to chase away the winter blues and has been celebrated since the 1960’s
Our dessert of the day may just be a veggie in disguise. NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY takes a healthy carrot and adds a whole lot of sugary goodness with creamy icing. Enjoy a slice or two but portion control may be recommended when it comes to this tasty treat.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Scout Sunday
Thank a Mail Carrier Day
National Homemade Soup Day
National Hemp Day
Create a Vacuum Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
On this day…
1870 – The states ratify the 15th Amendment granting every citizen the right to vote.
1913 – After ratification of the 16th Amendment to the US Constitution, the income tax is imposed on American citizens.
1931 – After journalist H.L. Mencken calls the Arkansas state legislature the “apex of moronia”, they pass a motion to pray for his soul
1943 – Four chaplains, aboard an army transport vessel, the Dorchester – showed incredible courage, commitment and caring when their ship was torpedoed by a German U-Boat. Reverend George L. Fox, a Methodist minister, Reverend Clark V. Poling of the Reformed Church of America, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, and Father John P. Washington of the Roman Catholic Church went around giving consolation and praying with service members and helping them into life boats as each gave up their life vest to others who didn’t have them. They went down with the ship and were each awarded the Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross and a Special Medal for Heroism.
1951 – The Victor Borge Show debuts – a classy, talented and hilariously funny man
1959 – The Day the Music Died. Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, The Big Bopper and their pilot, Roger Peterson all perished in a plane crash due to bad weather.
1980 – A young rookie by the name of Larry Bird scores the first three-pointer in NBA history
1995 – Eileen Collins is the first woman to fly a space shuttle
2005 – Alberto Gonzales becomes the first Hispanic U.S. Attorney General
Happy Birthday to…
Horace Greeley (1811-1872)
Founded the New York Tribune
Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910)
First woman to earn a medical degree
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978)
Caused a slice of America to come to life in every illustration
George Nissen (1914-2010)
Gymnast who invented the trampoline
Ruth Inge Hardison (1914-2016)
Sculptor who created busts of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King Jr.
Nathan Lane (1956- )
While he is primarily known for his Broadway performances – which have garnered him numerous Tonys – he is also a pretty good film and TV actor – as seen on Birdcage (1996) and Only Murders in the Building (2021-2022)
Elmo (1980- )
This little red monster from Sesame Street has a birthday today and stays three and a half years old perpetually
Most amazing LORD, please bring those home that are lost and missing. Comfort their loved ones and may they be found. Please keep all of our wonderful ladies healthy and strong. 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
#NationalMissingPersonsDay, #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay, #CarrotCakeDay, #IceCreamforBreakfastDay, #PlayOutsideDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #HoraceGreeley, #ElizabethBlackwell, #NormanRockwell, #GeorgeNissen, #RuthHardison, #NathanLane, #Elmo
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