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American Graffiti comes rolling into theaters on this day in 1973
Education and Information
NATIONAL CAD DAY is all about Computer Aided Drafting. I remember sitting in drafting class using the T-Square and mechanical pencils. It wasn’t long after that computers came into the class room followed by CAD software. It does take away from some of the art in doing it by hand, but it is a whole lot easier and more efficient.
For Fun
Speaking of drawing, NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY brings out the inner child in all of us. If you’ve a mind to, grab some crayons or colored pencils and have at it. Nowadays, there are even apps on your phone to take you into a world of relaxing coloring.
Heads up for NATIONAL WATER BALLOON DAY. Fill ‘em up and toss ‘em at your favorite target(s). Just keep in mind, you are inviting payback.
Belly up to the Bar
Let’s raise a mug to INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY. Talk about a global event. People all over the world will be hoisting their suds and celebrating their favorite brew. I will have to go with my hometown beer, Amberbock, for this one.
On Today’s Menu…
Our first dessert of the day is a city in Minnesota. BRAHAM PIE DAY is not a particular kind of flavor, but a nod to quality made pies that started in the little town of Braham. People come from all over to sample the pie at the Park Café. Today, you will find a festive atmosphere in town with crafters, competitions, car shows and quilt displays. Man, it’s gotta be some good pie.
Our second dessert of the day is a cool treat. ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY is the perfect remedy for a sweltering summer day.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day
National Watermelon Day
Grab Some Nuts Day
Mead Day
Jamaican Patty Day
Mustard Day
Clean Your Floors Day
National Disc Golf Day
National Summit Day
On This Day
1610 – Henry Hudson sails up his river and into his bay
1776 – The formal signing of the Declaration of Independence occurs
1819 – Frenchman Louis-Charles Guille is the first to go skydiving. He ascended in a hot air balloon and then cut the basket away – sounds like the hard way to do it.
1865 – Lewis Carroll gives us Alice in Wonderland
1909 – The first Lincoln penny is issued
1961 – The Cavern Club hosts the Beatles first gig as a house band
1973 – American Graffiti rolls into theaters – like a blonde in a white Thunderbird
1990 – President George H. Bush sends troops over to Saudi Arabia marking the beginning of the Gulf War
2017 – Bitcoin comes onto the market
Happy Birthday to…
Pierre Charles L’Enfant (1754-1825)
Architect who laid out Washington D.C.
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904)
He designed the Statue of Liberty
Myrna Loy (1905-1993)
Actress known for her role in The Thin Man series
James Baldwin (1924-1987)
Author who gave us Go Tell it on the Mountain
Peter O’Toole (1932-2013)
Iconic actor known most notably for Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Wes Craven (1939-2015)
Director who gave us Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Victoria Jackson (1959- )
Comedian who got her start on Saturday Night Live and can be seen in Baby Boom (1987), Dream a Little Dream (1989) and I Love You to Death (1990)
Linda Fratianne (1960- )
Figure skater who scored silver at the 1980 Olympics
Most Awesome God, thank You for who You are. May those who suffer from depression be healed from this affliction and may Your light shine in their lives. Thank You for this beautiful day and I pray this in Your name, Jesus, 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
#NationalCADDay #IceCreamSandwichDay #NationalColoringBookDay #InternationalBeerDay #WaterBalloonDay #BrahamPieDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #PierreLEnfant, #FredericBartholdi, #MyrnaLoy, #JamesBaldwin, #PeterOToole, #WesCraven, #VictoriaJackson, #LindaFratianne
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