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2001: A Space Odyssey introduces us to H.A.L. on this day in 1968
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
Wear your blue today for WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY. This calls attention to a disorder that we learn more and more about every day. It is a bio-neurological disorder that shows up in a myriad of symptoms including social interaction, communication, and repetitive behavior. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association arranged all autistic behavior onto a “spectrum”. Let’s keep working to unlock the secrets behind this disorder. You can visit the National Autism Association website to learn more.
SAAM DAY OF ACTION has been around since 2004 when it was started by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is all about using resources, education, and tools to prevent sexual assault. Teaching about consent, what the word “NO” means and respecting boundaries are all important aspects of social behavior that everyone should know and practice.
Our Furry Friends
Let’s scamper on to NATIONAL FERRET DAY. These furry weasels were domesticated to furrow out pests and varmints that would ruin the crops. Today, this social animal does make for a good pet, as long as you can put up with their odor, their penchant for shiny objects and their mischievousness. I think, for now, though, I will stick with dogs.
Education and Information
All I have to say about INTERNATIONAL FACT-CHECKING DAY is who is checking the checkers? Seriously, though, we are in desperate need of truth today. Opinions are fine, just tell us if you actually know something or are you talking out your own checker.
On Today’s Menu…
If you are hungry after reading all of this, celebrate NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY. This awesome sandwich has been around since at least the early 1900’s and the original design is still just as good. It has to be grape jelly though (for me), and if you can put pretzel sticks in the middle – so much the better (once again, for me). Don’t judge – just enjoy one today.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Living Donor Day
Chocolate Mousse Day
National Tweed Day
National Film Score Day
Find a Rainbow Day
On this Day…
1513 – Ponce De Leon “discovers” Florida and claims it for Spain while searching for the Fountain of Youth
1917 – Jeanette Rankin starts her term in the House of Representatives as the first woman elected to Congress
1968 – HAL and 2001: A Space Odyssey premiere in Washington D.C.
1986 – The NCAA adopts the 3-point shot for college basketball
1992 – Mob boss John Gotti is convicted of 13 counts including racketeering and murder
2005 – Pope John Paul II – the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years – passes away
Happy Birthday to…
Hans Christian Anderson (1805-1875)
Writer of fantastic tales including The Little Mermaid, The Emperors New Clothes and The Princess and the Pea
Walter Chrysler (1875-1940)
Started the number 3 in the big three automakers – also has a building in New York City named after him. At the time, he made it the tallest building on the NYC skyline, until his rival, Pierre Dupont, President of General Motors, helped build the Empire State Building
Buddy Ebsen (1908-2003)
Barnaby Jones and Jed Clampett all rolled into one
Alec Guinness (1914-2000)
British actor with a lot of range – from Shakespeare to the original Obi-Wan Kenobi
Charles White (1918-1979)
This very talented artist – told us the story of Black America through art
Marvin Gaye (1939-1984)
“The Prince of Motown” – so smooth
Emmylou Harris (1947-)
11-time Grammy Award winning country artist whose hits can be found on her albums Pieces of the Sky (1975), Last Date (1982), and Red Dirt Girl (2000)
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Christopher Meloni (1961-)
You know him as Detective Elliot Stabler on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Rodney King (1965-2012)
His treatment at the hands of LA police officers was caught on video and served as the catalyst for the riots that followed
Most wonderful God, we thank You for this day and would seek understanding and treatment for those with autism. May they know that they are special and loved. May those who interact with them have patience and understanding. Thank You God and I ask this in the name of 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
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay, #SAAMDayOfAction, #PeanutButterandJellyDay, #NationalFerretDay, #InternationalFactCheckingDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #HansChristianAnderson, #WalterChrysler, #BuddyEbson, #AlecGuiness, #CharlesWhite, #MarvinGaye, #EmmylouHarris, #ChristopherMeloni, #RodneyKing
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