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A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
It is so nice to know what the weather will be like for the day, and we thank all of those involved in getting the info to us. NATIONAL WEATHER OBSERVER’S DAY blows in with our gratitude and appreciation – from the people sending in the reports to the weather guy, or gal, telling us on the news what to expect for the day.
Family and Friends
JOIN HANDS DAY brings everyone together to help each other. The older folks not only have the wisdom to impart but can also lend a helping hand. The younger ones will provide a lot of energy and can make sure everyone is taken care of. Work together in a garden, share knowledge about your particular generation and appreciate each other for who you are.
Our Feathered Friends
It is also BIRD DAY, and why not? It has actually been around since 1894 so make sure and wish some birds a big Happy Bird Day. You can even sing it…are you ready for this…Happy Bird Day to you, Happy Bird Day to you, Happy Bird Day feathered friends, Happy Bird Day to you. Sorry
Celebrate You with…
NATIONAL RENEWAL DAY comes at the right time of year when all of nature is waking up and starting over. Is there anything you need to do over? Get a fresh start on something or maybe take some time, relax, and renew your energy and spirit.
From Victoria’s Secret, we have NATIONAL BOMBSHELL DAY. They wanted to let every girl and woman know that they are a bombshell. Beautiful on the outside as well as the inside. I couldn’t agree more, except to say that I am married to the prettiest one.
Wide World of Sports
The pomp, the circumstance, no, it’s not graduation, it’s the KENTUCKY DERBY. Put on your finest duds, pour yourself a mint julip and cheer on your favorite pick. The Run for the Roses has gone on since 1875 and is the first in the triple crown series – to be followed by the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.
Today’s Barely There Fashion Trends
NAKED GARDENING DAY requires a generous amount of sunscreen. They say there is no faster way to get your neighbors to put up fences than to do your gardening sans clothes. Just be careful with the clippers.
Education and Information
NATIONAL FITNESS DAY reminds us how important health is. We all know to eat a little better and move a little more, but I have come to notice the benefits of standing. I have heard that “sitting is the new smoking” and have found that I do feel better after standing longer.
For Fun
The camera pans along the underside of a huge spaceship which slowly envelops a smaller one. Writing comes on the screen which scrolls from bottom to top, along with a crescendo of music and introduces us to Jedi Knights, Sith Lords, Death Stars, Wookie’s, light sabers, and a catchy new phrase, “May the Force be with You”. Yep, it is STAR WARS DAY, and I will not forget seeing that on the big screen back in 1977. Since then, the Empire has grown quite a bit with not much sign of slowing down. Try out your “Yoda” voice or Chewbacca growl and whatever else you do today – MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to read a comic book, today is your lucky day. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is just that. Many shops and dealers will offer free comics to show appreciation for their faithful customers as well as hoping to draw in new ones. Which comics are your favorites?
NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY invites all of you enthusiasts to cut, paste, design, and put your lives in book form through pictures, memorabilia, and other knick-knacks. I have not sat in on a session, but I am guessing the social aspect is the big draw.
Belly up to the Bar
NATIONAL HOMEBREW DAY is all about the garage and basement brewers who give us so many choices with such thirst-quenching deliciousness. I know St. Louis has its fair share of home brewers and I have to give a shout out to my buddy Rick who makes an excellent brewski. Drink locally, drink smart, don’t drink and drive.
On Today’s Menu…
Need a shot of vitamin C? If so, then NATIONAL ORANGE JUICE DAY is just for you. Tasty and healthy, there are several ways to enjoy this beverage. With pulp, without pulp, with vodka, without vodka and you can even squeeze your own. After you have made your OJ, don’t throw away the peels, instead, celebrate NATIONAL CANDIED ORANGE PEEL DAY. Boil, slice, and sugar coat your peels. You can put them in salads, cookies, enjoy them by themselves or garnish a glass of vodka and orange juice.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Silence the Shame Day
National Astronaut Day
National Infertility Survival Day
Cinco De Mayo
Cartoonists Day
National Chipotle Day
National Hoagie Day
On this day…
1869 – The patent for the first off-shore oil rig goes to T.F. Rowland
1904 – Construction starts on the Panama Canal – no more going the long way around
1959 – The first Grammys take place in both Beverly Hills and New York City. Winners included Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, the Kingston Trio and David Seville and the Chipmunks – “Heeeeey Alvin”
1961 – A group of Americans, both black and white, travel by bus from Washington DC to New Orleans on the first Freedom Ride – to protest segregation of bus travel in the South
1964 – The soap Another World premieres
1970 – In a tragic turn of events, 4 students are shot and killed at Kent State University during a Vietnam War protest
1973 – The Sears Tower is now the world’s tallest building – standing at 1,451 feet
Happy Birthday to…
Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820-1889)
Our 11th First Lady was also known as “The Rose of Long Island”
Frank Conrad (1874-1941)
Also known as “The Father of Radio Broadcasting”, he had over 200 patents
Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)
This Fair Lady liked to have Breakfast at Tiffany’s and to holiday in Rome
Sybil Danning (1949- )
The “Queen of the B Movies” has played a variety of roles including an alien sword fighter in Battle Beyond the Stars (1980), a werewolf in Howling II (1985) and a nurse in Halloween (2007)
John Force (1949- )
This dragster driver not only likes to go fast but is good at it. He has 155 career wins and has won the NHRA Championship 16 times
Mick Mars (1951- )
This rocker handles guitar for Motley Crue
Keith Haring (1958-1990)
Turned his graffiti into art that the whole world appreciated
Randy Travis (1959- )
This Grammy Award winning country artist gave us hits like Digging Up Bones, Forever and Ever, Amen and Three Wooden Crosses
Will Arnett (1970- )
You can see this Canadian on Arrested Development (2003-2019), The Millers (2013-2015) and Murderville (2022)
LORD, we come to You to ask for a united country and for peace to rule the land. Watch over our schools, workplaces, and public gatherings to keep our people safe. 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
#StarsWarsDay #DayofRenewal #FitnessDay #JoinHandsDay #KentuckyDerby #OrangeJuiceDay #BombshellDay #WeatherObserversDay #ScrapbookDay #BirdDay #NakedGardeningDay #CandiedOrangePeelDay #HomebrewDay #FreeComicBookDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #JuliaTyler, #FrankConrad, #AudreyHepburn, #SybilDanning, #JohnForce, #KeithHaring, #MickMars, #RandyTravis, #WillArnett
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