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On this day in 1964 the Beatles perform in the US for the first time – in Washington DC

Awareness Spotlight shines on…

AUTISM SUNDAY is an international awareness event that started in 2002 in the United Kingdom.  This disorder affects millions of people worldwide and has such a range of symptoms.  Today is about praying for patients on the spectrum and shining a bright light to dispel the darkness that can surround this condition.

A Tip of the Hat Goes to…

NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY takes place on Thomas Edison’s birthday and has been proclaimed every year since President Reagan started it in 1983.  Where would we be without the imagination, creativity, perseverance and vision of these remarkable individuals who strive to make this world a better place through progress and advancement in all walks of life? Thank you to these amazing folks.

Family and Friends

I think there’s a good chance we can combine SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY with MAKE A FRIEND DAY.  If you get the chance to visit someone who can’t get out, you will surely brighten their day and certainly have a friend.  Make sure and greet people with a smile today and you never know where a new friend may come from.  I am so thankful for all of you and am proud to call you my friends.

Celebrate You with…

Life gets messy and all you can do is clean it up.  DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY reminds us that there is no use in whining or complaining when circumstances get sticky, smelly or dirty.  Keep your chin up, take a deep breath, clean up the mess and get on with your life.

Education and Information

In 1936, GM Auto Workers had had enough.  Coming out of the great depression, the factories were hiring their employees back at lower pay, with no regard for seniority and subjecting them to grueling working conditions.  Workers at Flint, Michigan Body Plant #1 started a sit-down strike which lasted 44 days and grounded production to a halt.  NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY recognizes the anniversary of when this conflict was resolved.  This resulted in the United Auto Workers Union becoming the only spokesperson for the workers.  The striking workers wore white shirts to make their point – which, before, only management had worn.

For Fun…

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY is finally here.  Since 1967 we have watched the best of the best battle it out on the gridiron every year.  This year, the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers.  The latest line has the 49er’s edging out the Chiefs, but I always like an underdog – Go Chiefs!

On Today’s Menu…

NATIONAL PORK RIND DAY is here for the big game.  While many snacks will be devoured during the Super Bowl – these crispy fried pork pieces deserve a place on the special teams unit.  They have a unique flavor and a texture all of their own.

Also, on the menu for today I am sure are chicken wings, buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped little smokies, sliders, chips and guac, chips and dip, cheese and meat platters and anything else that will feed our football frenzy.

PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY brings us a fresh breath of chocolaty goodness.  The idea for these treats comes all the way from Ireland and have been around since the 1880’s.  York started making their signature patties in 1940 and with their unique crispness dominated the market.  Celebrate today with this combo of peppermint and chocolate.

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

Shrove Monday

International Epilepsy Day – Wear Purple

Clean Out Your Computer Day

Plum Pudding Day

On this day…

1753 – Pennsylvania Hospital – the first hospital in the U.S. – begins admitting patients

1809 – Robert Fulton is awarded a patent for the steamboat

1905 – James Blackstone from Seattle bowls a 299-1/2 game.  The last pin breaks but stays standing.

1922 – Insulin is discovered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best at the University of Toronto

1945 – The Yalta Conference declares that Europe is finally liberated after WWII

1964 – The Beatles give their first live appearance in the U.S. – at the Washington D.C. coliseum

1990 – Nelson Mandela is finally freed after being held prisoner for 27 years for protesting against apartheid in South Africa

2020 – The World Health Organization officially names novel coronavirus disease – COVID-19

Happy Birthday to…

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.  Psalm 59:16

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

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Happy Birthday to #JeanBaptisteCharbonneau, #JosiahGibbs, #JonathanWright, #ThomasEdison, #SidneySheldon, #BurtReynolds, #JaneYolen, #SherylCrow, #JenniferAnniston, #KellySlater, #Brandy