Major Spoilers
The Hulk smashes his way onto the comic book pages on this day in 1962
Military Honors
In 1984, President Reagan proclaimed the first NATIONAL MILITARY SPOUSE DAY. Talk about sacrificing for your country. They take care of their partner when they are there and worry about them when they deploy. They see to the home and the kids and put on a brave face while doing so. Make sure and let them know they have your support, and we give them a big salute.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY shines a spotlight on the folks who take care of the wee ones. From teachers to day-care workers to the nanny (or Manny) they have to be part parent, part teacher and an all-around patient person. They take some of the load off the parents and can be a big influence in the youngsters’ lives. Keep up the good work.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
NATIONAL LIPID DAY encourages us and warns us about our eating habits. Too much intake of cholesterol and fat can lead to Dyslipidemia, or too many lipids in the blood stream. This is the number one reason for cardiovascular disease. Elevated insulin levels and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to the problem as well. Move a little more, eat a little healthier and see where that takes you.
For Fun
This one is about the pot calling the kettle black. NATIONAL CLEAN UP YOUR ROOM DAY is more of a suggestion than a celebration. It is a good thing to be neat and tidy – organized and all that – and I am the last person to tell anyone to clean up your room – except my son – as a parent I have no problem being a hypocrite.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL SHRIMP DAY is not about short people but instead has us reaching for the cocktail sauce. Peel and eat, fried, mixed in with gumbo or salads or whatever your favorite way of dining on this delectable seafood should be on the menu today.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Eat What You Want Day
National Dog Mom’s Day
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
National Archery Day
National Miniature Golf Day
Foam Rolling Day
Twilight Zone Day
On This Day
1869 – The final spike is driven through the last rail to complete the Continental Railroad in Promontory Utah
1872 – Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated to run for President – her nominating party – The Equal Rights Party – maybe we should bring that one back
1924 – J. Edgar Hoover takes over as director of the FBI
1940 – Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of England
1962 – Marvel releases the first issue of The Hulk – don’t make him mad
1975 – The first VCR, Betamax, goes on sale
1994 – Nelson Mandela goes from prisoner to President of South Africa
2002 – Robert Hanssen is sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of spying for Russia. He had infiltrated the FBI and is considered to be the most damaging spy to the U.S.
Happy Birthday to…
Thomas Lipton (1850-1931)
He knew a little something about brewing tea
John Louis Clarke (1881-1970)
Left without hearing or a voice due to scarlet fever when he was 2, he found his talent in carving and sculpting. His renderings of wildlife have been displayed all over the world including the Oval Office.
Fred Astaire (1899-1987)
Amazing actor and an even better dancer. One of the stories about him tells of a bystander who was watching him walk down the street and then saw him look down to see a nail on the ground. With barely a flick of his foot he ricocheted that nail off a brick wall with the sound of a gunshot.
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Maybelle Addington Carter (1909-1978)
Talented folk musician who was proficient on several instruments
Miuccia Prada (1949- )
This Italian designer knows her fashion
Dr. Ellen Ochoa (1958- )
She was the first Hispanic woman to go into space
Bono (1960- )
Front man and lead singer for U2, humanitarian and all-around good guy – With or Without You, he may not have found what he’s looking for, but in God’s Country he is Running to Stand Still
Linda Evangelista (1965- )
This super model was the face of Revlon and the Versace fashion house
Most Amazing LORD, we thank You for Your love, Your peace, and Your providence. May You continue to bless us and our country. 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
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