It was on this day in 1956 when Elvis “shocked” audiences of the Milton Berle Show with his performance of Hound Dog
Belly up to the Bar
This is for sippin’ only – NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY brings a smile to our face and a warmth to our belly. At one time, the black market was the only way one could acquire a jug – nowadays, you can head to the store and pick some up and it even comes in different flavors. While the store-bought shine may not have quite the kick as the stuff made in a backyard still- it’s probably safer to sip on.
On Today’s Menu…
For those who do not partake of animal flesh, we offer up NATIONAL VEGGIE BURGER DAY. This phenom has gained momentum as you can get these substitute wannabes at the grocery store, fast food places and restaurants. I do think it’s a great idea for those who don’t eat meat but still wanna get their burger on.
Lastly, we celebrate this dessert, treat and medicine all rolled into one. NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY bakes up a storm with this sweetened bread made with molasses, honey and of course, ginger. Around 1000 AD, gingerbread was being used to help with indigestion. Today, we have gingerbread cakes, cookies, houses and whatever else you want to build and decorate with this tasty stuff.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
D-Day
Higher Education Day
Gardening Exercise Day
Applesauce Cake Day
National Eyewear Day
National Yo-Yo Day
On this day…
1893 – The Orient Express departs for its maiden run
1956 – Elvis shocks us with his Hound Dog moves on the Milton Berle Show
1967 – The 6 Day War starts with Israel taking on Egypt, Jordan, and Syria
1968 – Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan
1981 – The first 5 cases of AIDS are reported by the CDC. At first, they are diagnosed as a rare strain of pneumonia found in people with weakened immune systems.
2018 – The Miss America contest drops the swimsuit competition
Happy Birthday to…
Pancho Villa (1878-1923)
From bandit to general, he fought against Mexico and the U.S.
John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946)
Knew a little something about economics, unemployment and how they affected each other
Ruth Benedict (1887-1948)
Studied the Southwest Native Americans and had great interpretation skills
Richard Scarry (1919-1994)
Author of children’s books – most notably the Busytown series, which was filled with different characters including Lowly the Worm. This worm was on every colorful page of every Busytown book, and I was not allowed to turn that page until my son found it
Bill Moyers (1934- )
From Press Secretary for President Lyndon Johnson to newsman extraordinaire
Mark Wahlberg (1971- )
From Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch to bona fide actor who can be seen in The Basketball Diaries (1995), 2 Guns (2013) and Father Stu (2022)
Neil Patrick Harris (1973- )
Little Doogie Howser grew up and appeared in How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014), Gone Girl (2014) and A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-2019)
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord… Jeremiah 29:13-14
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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Happy Birthday to #PanchoVilla, #JohnMaynardKeynes, #RuthBenedict, #BillMoyers, #RichardScarry, #MarkWahlberg, #NeilPatrickHarris
Kev's daily take 
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