Earth & Sky
On this day in 1999 the Columbia becomes the first space shuttle to dock with the International Space Station
Education and Information
NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY is geared toward the older crowd. Many places including gyms, hospitals, banks, shopping centers and even parks will have activities today that stress the importance of keeping fit and staying healthy. I have seen the secret to getting older – just keep moving. It doesn’t have to be the same routine every day, but just keep moving. Keep the blood flowing, the brain cells firing and the heart strong. We do all succumb eventually to that great equalizer, death, but there is no reason to just lay down and take it.
Today is appropriate to observe NATIONAL 529 DAY. This savings plan is available in most states and is designed to help pay for education expenses. Contributing to this tax-free savings plan will help lay the foundation for your child’s future. Go to www.collegesavingsfoundation.org to learn more.
Next, we go green with NATIONAL LEARN ABOUT COMPOSTING DAY. Composting provides “clean” necessary fertilizer for our gardens as well as reducing our footprint. Any garbage that is not made of processed foods can be used, as well as yard refuse. Also, with compost, there is no need to worry about added chemicals going back in the ground.
For Fun
NATIONAL PAPER CLIP DAY gives this little office supply its due. Samuel B. Fay won the patent, but at least 50 others were issued for different designs of the paper clip before 1899. These bent wire clasps get used for more than just holding papers together. During WWII, the Norwegians took to wearing paper clips to protest Nazi occupation of their country as a sign of unity. They continued to do so until the Nazi’s caught on and banned them.
Has anyone else ever heard of this? NATIONAL PUT A PILLOW ON YOUR FRIDGE DAY is supposed to bring your household fortune and gool luck. Putting a pillow in or on your refrigerator today is supposed to be lucky, but I can’t really find any origins to this custom. If anyone tries it, let me know how it turns out.
On Today’s Menu…
What is it about French Food? They know their way around a kitchen. NATIONAL COQ AU VIN DAY brings us a savory dish that consists of chicken cooked with carrots, salt pork, mushrooms, garlic, and wine. That sounds absolutely delicious.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
World Multiple Sclerosis Day – wear orange to show support
Mint Julep Day
Hole in My Bucket Day
E-Bike Day
On this day…
1848 – Wisconsin becomes our 30th state
1886 – The Atlanta Journal prints the first Coca-Cola ad
1942 – Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”
1950 – Going through the Panama Canal, the St. Roch is the first ship to sail around North America
1953 – The top of Mount Everest is seen for the first time by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
1999 – Discovery is the first space shuttle to dock with the International Space Station
2001 – Disabled golfers are allowed to join the PGA Tour
2005 – Danica Patrick is the first woman to lead the Indy 500
Happy Birthday to…
Patrick Henry (1736-1799)
From storekeeper to farmer to lawyer to Governor of Virginia, this patriot is best known for his words – “Give me liberty or give me death”
Bob Hope (1903-2003)
A short boxing career (record of 3-1), a vaudeville entertainer and working on Broadway all set the stage for this comedian to come along and set the bar for stand-up comics. Along with his “Road” movies with Bing, he served on 57 tours with the USO, keeping our troops spirits up.
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
Our 35th President just didn’t talk the talk – his military service earned him The Navy and Marine Corps Medal for bravery. The youngest and first Catholic President, most of his term was spent dealing with the Soviet Union and Cuba. His life cut short by an assassin’s bullet, left a big hole in a stunned and grieving country’s heart.
Pepper Paire Davis (1924-2013)
Catcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League for 10 seasons – nine of those were with championship teams
/stories/2014/01/Al-Unser-1970.jpg)
Al Unser (1939-2021)
4-time Indy 500 winner, he has been the only driver to win the race on his birthday
Melissa Etheridge (1961- )
Her blend of folk, soul, blues, and rock, along with her raspy voice has earned her 2 Grammys and sold a lot of records
Lisa Welchel (1963- )
You know her as Blair on Facts of Life
Mel B. (1975- )
She was Scary Spice in the Spice Girls and a judge on America’s Got Talent
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
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
#SeniorHealthandFitnessDay #National529Day #CoqauVinDay #NationalPaperclipDay #LearnAboutCompostingDay #PutaPillowinYourFridgeDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #PatrickHenry, #BobHope, #JohnFKennedy, #PepperPaireDavis, #AlUnser, #MelissaEtheridge, #LisaWelchel, #MelB
Kev's daily take 
Leave a reply to Kev Cancel reply