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August A. Busch buys the St. Louis Cardinals on this day in 1953
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DAY recognizes those who step into the role of assuming responsibility. Some people choose this path, others have it chosen for them, and anyone can find themselves in a position of leadership at any time. If you find other people listening to you and taking your advice you may just be a leader.
Our Furry Friends
NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY is one these events that happens every day. How can you resist loving that adorable ball of fluff or that lovable wagging tail that is so happy to see you, every time you come through the door? Give them an extra treat, hug and petting time.
Celebrate You with…
Today could be a good day to relax and celebrate NATIONAL COMFY DAY. This was started by Michael and Brian Speciale, “The Comfy Bros”, who invented “The Comfy” – a wearable blanket. Whatever makes you relax and gives you that warm feeling is the way to go today.
For Fun
INTERNATIONAL PIPE SMOKING DAY lights a bowl of aroma that is relaxing and pleasant. While you don’t see many smoking a tobacco pipe there are still plenty of pipers out there. I have to give a shout out to the St. Louis Pipe Club for the camaraderie and extensive knowledge on this subject. By the way, all you have to do is put a pipe in your mouth and your intellect increases by a few points – you don’t even have to light it.
On Today’s Menu…
Do you know the muffin man? If not, that’s okay, ‘cause you can make your own and celebrate NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY. Grab a box of your favorite Jiffy Mix and whip up a batch of warm baked goodies. Blueberry muffins are great for breakfast, cornbread muffins will go with just about anything for dinner and to top off the day I would go with banana nut.
Our dessert of the day is definitely not for the pits. NATIONAL CHERRY PIE DAY is begging to be topped off with a scoop of cream – whipped or ice. Make sure and grab a slice of this tasty treat and indulge a little.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Sticky Bun Day
Grain Free Day
On this day…
1792 – President Washington signs the bill creating our U.S. Postal system
1816 – The comic opera The Barber of Seville, premiers in Rome
1872 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens up to the public
1943 – Philip Wrigley helps to establish the All-American Girl Professional Baseball League with the Racine Bells, South Bend Blue Sox, Kenosha Comets and the Rockford Peaches
1952 – Emmett Ashford is certified to be the first black umpire in organized baseball but he has to wait until 1966 to call a game
1953 – August A. Busch buys the St. Louis Cardinals for $3.75 million and vows to keep the team in St. Louis
1962 – John Glenn is the first American to orbit the Earth
1998 – 15-year-old Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest gold medalist in the sport of figure skating at Nagano Winter Olympics in Japan
2016 – Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump win their primaries
Happy Birthday to…
Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988)
He liked to build and drive fast cars
Ansel Adams (1902-1984)
This guy could snap a good pic
Carl Stolz (1920-1992)
Established Little League Baseball
Robert Altman (1925-2006)
He directed movies like M*A*S*H and Gosford Park
Sidney Poitier (1927-2022)
One heck of an Oscar winning actor who starred in such films as Lilies of the Field (1963), A Raisin in the Sun (1961), In the Heat of the Night (1967) and To Sir, With Love (1967)
Patty Hearst Shaw (1954- )
Came from a front-page family and knew how to get on the front page
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Charles Barkley (1963- )
“The round mound of Rebound” racked up 4,000 assists, 10,000 rebounds and 20,000 points in his career with the NBA and was honored as one of the 50 greatest players of all time
Cindy Crawford (1966- )
This successful model and businesswoman has been on every fashion magazine cover, promoted quite a few tv spots and whose Meaningful Beauty line of make-up set the bar high for future like endeavors
Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)
The talented lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Nirvana got the attention of the world with the band’s debut album, Nevermind and the hit Smells Like Teen Spirit. The success (which he thought he didn’t deserve), depression and chronic stomach pain drove him to suicide, but his music lives on.
Rihanna (1988- )
This second- best-selling female music artist of all time has collected 9 Grammys, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 13 American Music Awards and 8 People’s Choice Awards among many others. Her hits include We Found Love, Umbrella and Love on the Brain.
Therefore, your minds must be clear and ready for action. Place your confidence completely in what God’s kindness will bring you when Jesus Christ appears again. 1 Peter 1:13
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 Enzo Ferrari, Ansel Adams, Robert Altman, Sidney Poitier, Patty Hearst Shaw, Charles Barkley, Cindy Crawford, Kurt Cobain, Rihanna
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