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Wayne Gretzky breaks the all-time NHL season record when he scores his 153rd goal of the season on this day in 1982
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
INTERNATIONAL EPILEPSY DAY brings awareness to an ages old condition that used to be categorized as demonic possession. We have come a long way in learning about this neurological disorder since then. If you are around someone having a seizure the best thing to do is clear away any hazards that could cause them harm and let it run its course. Afterwards, tend to the person and call 911 if needed. The Epilepsy Foundation has all the information to help.
Religious Holidays
SHROVE MONDAY occurs on the Monday before Ash Wednesday and is characterized by parades and festivals. This is another event to “let loose” before the season of lent and often involves people dressing up as local and international figures to satirize them.
Education and Information
CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY gets rid of the viruses, unnecessary files, unused apps and anything else that can clog up your on-line activity. While we are at it, might as well dust and clean the outside.
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day has a misleading name. PLUM PUDDING DAY doesn’t really come with any plums. Nutmeg, raisins, nuts, dates, apples and cinnamon are usually what goes into this traditional holiday favorite. There is an English tradition that while it is cooking, everyone in the home holds onto the spoon together and makes a wish while stirring the pot. Even though there are no plums, it still sounds delicious.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Fat Tuesday
Employee Legal Awareness Day
National Tortellini Day
Galentine’s Day
National Cheddar Day
National Crab Rangoon Day
On this day…
1554 – Lady Jane Grey is executed for treason after serving 9 days as Queen of England. She didn’t even want the job in the first place.
1909 – The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is founded
1915 – Construction starts on the Lincoln Memorial
1959 – The Lincoln Memorial replaces the “sheaves of wheat” on the back of the U.S. penny
1973 – The first Vietnam POWs are released back to the U.S. per the Paris peace settlement
1982 – Wayne Gretzky scores his 153rd point breaking NHL’s all-time season record
1999 – President Bill Clinton is acquitted of impeachment
2001 – NASA lands a spacecraft on the asteroid 433 Eros. Boy, whoever landed that puppy must be pretty good at video games
Happy Birthday to…
Louisa Catherine Adams (1775-1852)
Our 6th First Lady – wife of John Quincy
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Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
Gave us the Theory of Evolution as espoused in his work, On the Origin of Species
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Lawyered up, got our country through the Civil War, ended slavery in the U.S. and gave some excellent speeches. There are not enough good things that can be said about our 16th President.
Omar Bradley (1893-1981)
Has the longest service time in the history of the Army at 69 years, 8 months and 7 days. A 5-Star General who would serve as the Chief of Staff for the Army as well as Chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Bill Russell (1934-2022)
This outstanding player won 11 NBA titles and was the first African American Coach of a modern, major professional sports team (Boston Celtics)
Judy Blume (1938- )
Excellent writer who asked the famous question – “Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret.”
Christina Ricci (1980- )
She played Wednesday in the Addams Family (1991) and is now starring in a Netflix series about Wednesday (2022- )
Dear Father, we send up prayers for those who have fallen onto the autism spectrum. May You give them understanding, peace, and the knowledge of just how special they are. Please let patience and love abound when it comes to caring for these individuals. I pray this in Your awesome 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
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Happy Birthday to #LouisAdams, #CharlesDarwin, #AbrahamLincoln, #OmarBradley, #BillRussell, #JudyBlume, #ChristinaRicci
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