Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is released on this day in 1967
Wide World of Sports…
The Brickyard at Indianapolis is the place to be this weekend. The INDY 500 has those cars going around the track at speeds of over 200 mph for 500 miles. 236 mph is the fastest average speed for one lap on the 2.5-mile track. Gentlemen (and Ladies), start your engines!
For Fun
This next one might seem like a kid’s game, but it does take talent. NATIONAL PAPER AIRPLANE DAY tests your folding and engineering skills to see how long and far you can keep these up in the air. 226 feet 10 inches is the farthest record while 29.2 seconds is the longest timewise. It is amazing how many patterns there are to try, and I am sure you can find one that will “float your boat” – so to speak
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day sounds scrumptious. NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY combines the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the sweet healthiness of blueberries. Every bite of this delectable dish is sure to send your taste buds right up to dessert heaven.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Memorial Day
National Gray Day
Grape Popsicle Day
National Sunscreen Day
Cellophane Tape Day
On this day…
1521 – Martin Luther is declared a heretic by the church – his writings and theories led to the Great Reformation
1865 – General Simon Bolivar Buckner surrenders the last confederate troops, bringing the Civil War to an official end
1868 – President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial concludes with his acquittal. Among the charges – “bringing into disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt, and reproach the Congress of the United States” – I don’t think he played well with others
1897 – Bram Stoker unleashes Dracula on the public
1938 – Congressman Martin Dies Jr. establishes the House Un-American Activities Committee – unleashing the communist witch hunt on the public
1967 – The Beatle’s album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is released
1977 – George Willig illegally climbs the south tower of the World Trade Center and is fined one cent for each of the stories he climbed
Happy Birthday to…
Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)
Photographer who documented the Great Depression through her work
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Aaron Douglas (1899-1979)
Artist and illustrator who documented the culture during the Harlem Renaissance
Marion Mitchell Morrison (1907-1979)
AKA “The Duke”, AKA John Wayne – Iconic legend whose films stand the test of time. From the Quiet Man to The Green Berets to Rio Bravo, he was genuinely larger than life. He was one of Dad’s favorites and we had a blast watching his movies together
Peggy Lee (1920-2002)
Jazz singer, songwriter, actress and Grammy Award winner who was an amazing talent
Miles Davis (1926-1991)
One of the most influential jazz musicians ever
Stevie Nicks (1948- )
Between her solo career and her time with Fleetwood Mac – she definitely went her own way
Hank Williams Jr. (1949- )
This country legend gave us some of the best bar songs with There’s a Tear in My Beer and All My Rowdy Friends
Sally Ride (1951-2012)
She was the first American woman to rocket into space
Lenny Kravitz (1964- )
Let Love Rule, Fly Away and Are You Gonna Go My Way are just some of the hits that showcase his talent from mixing funk, rock and psychedelic music
Thank You Dear Father for Your love and faithfulness. You are always there for us and will always be there. Please continue to shower us with blessings and grace. 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
#Indy500 #BlueberryCheesecakeDay #PaperAirplaneDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #DorotheaLange, #AaronDouglas, #JohnWayne, #PeggyLee, #MilesDavis, #StevieNicks, #HankWilliamsJr, #SallyRide, #LennyKravitz
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