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The first NASCAR race takes place on this day in 1949 at the Charlotte Speedway
On this day in 1865, Major General Gordan Granger lands in Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War is over, and all slaves are now free. JUNETEENTH celebrates this historic moment as Granger’s news came as a shock to over 250,000 slaves. This was the last region to find out about the end of the war and the subsequent freedom of all people.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY brings awareness to a disease that affects nearly 100 million people around the world. It is actually a group of blood disorders with sickle cell anemia being the most common. This is an abnormality of the hemoglobin protein that carries oxygen through the blood. Wear red today to show support for those suffering and for continued research, funding, and education to deal with this condition.
Today’s Fashion Trends
NATIONAL WATCH DAY celebrates this timepiece that has been around awhile – more than 500 years. They are so important to us we have made them shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof. You can buy diamond studded wristwatches, or ones for everyday use. Today’s pieces will not only give you the time and date, but the number of steps you’ve taken, your pulse, oxygen level and blood pressure. Dick Tracy would be amazed at what these babies can do now.
Belly up to the Bar
WORLD MARTINI DAY is always shaken, not stirred, according to James Bond. Actually, according to bartenders, stirred is better as it yields a smoother blend of vermouth and gin. Equal parts of each make up the perfect martini but there are options. More gin makes it “dry” and a little olive juice makes it “dirty”.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
First Day of Summer
Nystagmus Awareness Day
American Eagle Day
Ice Cream Soda Day
Dump the Pump Day
Ugliest Dog Day
National Seashell Day
Kouign-Amann Day
Vanilla Milkshake Day
Hike With a Geek Day
On this day…
1846 – The New York Knickerbockers take on the New York Nine in the first modern baseball game. The Nine soundly defeated the Knickerbockers 23-1.
1934 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is established
1949 – The first NASCAR race is held at Charlotte Speedway
1953 – Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed by electrocution for passing atomic secrets on to the Soviets
1978 – Jim Davis introduces us to that less than motivated, lasagna loving, adorable cat… Garfield
2016 – Lebron James leads the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first Championship win
Happy Birthday to…
Charles Hadden Spurgeon (1834-1892)
Man, could he preach
Moe Howard (1897-1975)
He was the leader of The Three Stooges
Guy Lombardo (1902-1977)
Bandleader who helped us ring in the New Year – for 48 years
Lou Gehrig (1903-1941)
The “Iron Horse” played in 2,130 consecutive games, hit 4 home runs in one game, was voted MVP and of course made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Salmon Rushdie (1947- )
His writing evoked such emotion that the Ayatollah Khomeini put a price on his head and Salmon had to go into hiding
Phylicia Rashad (1948- )
Tony Award winning actress who gave us Claire Huxtable
Kathleen Turner (1954- )
Golden Globe winning actress whose characters always have a little bit of attitude
Paula Abdul (1962- )
From cheerleader to dancer to choreographer to singer to actress – she can do it all
Most Awesome God, thank You for breaking the chains of sin and setting us free through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Because You showed Your love through this act, we know what love is and can love in return. 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
#Juneteenth, #WorldSickleCellDay, #NationalWatchDay, #WorldMartiniDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #CharlesHaddenSpurgeon, #GuyLombardo, #LouGehrig, #SalmonRushdie, #PhyliciaRashad, #KathleenTurner, #PaulaAbdul
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