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The first Corpse Flower in the U.S. blooms in the New York Botanical Garden on this day in 1937

Family and Friends

 Who is(are) your best friend(s)?  Whether you have known them for years, just started hanging out, keep in touch or rarely see each other, you know you can count on them to be there for you. On NATIONAL BEST FRIENDS DAY, give them a call, text, FB message or maybe even do lunch today.

Celebrate You with…

Do you spring right out of bed to greet the day with a smile and a song? No? Well, today, you may have to, on NATIONAL UPSY DAISY DAY.  We are encouraged to pick ourselves up, put on a happy face and take the day on with sunshine in our hearts and positivity flowing from our pores. You can do it.

For Fun

Are you in need of a new summer wardrobe?  NATIONAL OUTLET SHOPPING DAY gives you the excuse you need to get your shop on.  Find one of those huge outlet malls, plan on spending a few hours and a few bucks and have fun.

Belly up to the bar

NATIONAL NAME YOUR POISON DAY leaves the choice of drink up to you.  The March 24, 1864 edition of the Daily National Republican reported that the latest trend of the day was to put forth the statement – “Please nominate your poison, Gentlemen.”  So whatever pops your can or fills your glass – name it and enjoy – and please be responsible and don’t drink and drive.

Let’s raise a glass to NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY.  Rosé is enjoyed by many as it is a sweeter wine with a light body and pairs with most foods.  Those who are fans of this vintage like to say “Rosé every day”.

WORLD GIN DAY wants to know where the tonic is. 

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

National Children’s Day

National Earl Day

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

Donald Duck Day

On this day…

1504 – Michelangelo’s “David” makes its public debut at the Cathedral of Florence

1874 – Apache Leader, Cochise, passes away and is buried in his beloved Dragoon Mountains. Since the two men who buried him kept that location a secret, no one knows exactly where his grave is.

1937 – The New York Botanical Garden displays the first bloom of the Sumatran Titan Arum – or the corpse flower, in the U.S.  This flower only blooms once every 7-9 years and smells like a dead corpse.

1949 – George Orwell’s “1984” is published – Big Brother is probably watching

1959 – The first mail to be delivered by missile is launched from the USS Barbero off the Atlantic Coast – and delivered to the Mayport Naval station in Jacksonville, Florida – in 22 minutes

1970 – The National Football League merges with the American Football League to form the NFL

Happy Birthday to…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.   Proverbs 3:5-6

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

#NationalBestFriendsDay #UpsyDaisyDay #OutletShoppingDay #NameYourPoisonDay #NationalRoseDay #WorldGinDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown

Happy Birthday to #IdaMcKinley, #frankLloydWright, #BarbaraBush, #JoanRivers, #TimBernersLee, #ScottAdams, #JuliannaMargulies