Kev’s Daily Take On 07/18/2024

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Nadia Comaneci scores the first “perfect 10 ” in Olympic competition gymnastics on this day in 1976

*I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,* *One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.*

On Today’s Menu…

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NATIONAL CAVIAR DAY is spread out before us. There must be something to these little fish eggs, considering their popularity and price. I have got to try this someday.

Pucker up for NATIONAL SOUR CANDY DAY. Started by the American Licorice Company in 2015, celebrate with your favorite sweets…or should I say sours. Lemon drops are calling my name.

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

Flight Attendant Safety Day

Words With Friends Day

National Daiquiri Day

Flitch Day

On this day …

64 AD – Rome is burning – the fire lasted three days and destroyed 3 districts leaving only 4 of the 14 untouched. Hundreds died and thousands were left homeless. Nero did not fiddle while Rome was burning, but he did use this event to further his political career.

1921 – Babe Ruth smacks a 575’ homer – his 139^th – to take the title of home run leader away from Roger Conner

1968 – The Intel Corporation is founded

1969 – Senator Ted Kennedy drives off the Chappaquiddick bridge, killing his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne

1976 – Nadia Comaneci scores a perfect 10 in gymnastics at the Montreal Olympicss – the first in history

1992 – The first photograph is published on the web

Happy Birthday to…