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The first race at the Indiannapolis Speedway is held on this day in 1909
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
Today’s awareness spotlight shines on PATIENT ADVOCACY DAY. These people and their organizations are here to help wade through the maze that is health care. Figuring out Medicaid eligibility, working on behalf of the patient and their rights and making themselves available to medical facilities are all part of their job. Thank you for looking out for us.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL AVIATION DAY was declared in 1939, by President Franklin Roosevelt to fall on the birthday of Orville Wright. There were a lot of people contributing their ideas and experiments over the years that led up to the point when the Wright Brothers first flew. It really is amazing to see those huge hunks of steel flying overhead and we thank the myriads of people who make it happen and remember the folks who got us to this point.
For Fun
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY DAY captures that perfect moment. Just about everyone has a camera nowadays, and therefore is a photographer. The professional people sure know all of the ins and outs of getting a good shot, and our hat is off to them. You and I may not be professionals, but if you happen across that particular scene that is begging to be snapped – have at it.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL POTATO DAY comes to us baked, twice baked, fried, mashed, scalloped, roasted, in salads, in soups, next to a burger or accompanying a steak. Pick your favorite way to dine on these zero fat and cholesterol gems and celebrate the day.
Our dessert of the day sounds yummy. NATIONAL SOFT ICE CREAM DAY celebrates the softer side of this frozen treat. Discovered by accident, when Tom Carvel’s ice cream truck got a flat, the melting ice cream turned out to be a big hit. Find ya some of this stuff in your favorite flavor and indulge.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Accessible Air Travel Day
Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
Bacon Lovers Day
National Radio Day
On this day…
1839 – Louis-Jacques Daguerre reveals his photographic process – hence National Photography Day
1856 – Gail Borden receives the patent for his process on making condensed milk
1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
1934 – Hitler becomes president of Germany – with 90% of the people voting for him
1960 U-2 Pilot, Gary Powers is sentenced to 10 years in Soviet Prison for espionage
1964 – The Beatles start their U.S. tour in San Francisco
1989 – Hungary opens its borders to Austria for a few hours – this is the first crack in the Iron Curtain
1993 – Mattel and Fisher Price merge their companies
Happy Birthday to…
Charles Hires (1851-1937)
He gave us root beer
Orville Wright (1871-1912)
Got us off the ground – hence, National Aviation Day
Gabrielle Coco Chanel (1883-1971)
She was a famous French fashionista whose line of products is doing better than ever
Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990)
Put out a good magazine
Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991)
Gave us Star Trek
Bill Shoemaker (1931-2003)
One of the most famous and winningest jockeys of all time
Bill Clinton (1946- )
Our 42nd President who oversaw our longest peacetime economic expansion
John Stamos (1963- )
Uncle Jesse – on Full House, not Dukes of Hazzard
Dearest Heavenly Father, we give thanks for who You are. Lord, let us feel Your Spirit and be comforted with Your love. I ask 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
#PatientAdvocacyDay #NationalAviationDay #NationalPhotographyDay #NationalSoftIceCreamDay #NationalPotatoDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #CharlesHires, #OrvilleWright, #CocoChanel, #MalcolmForbes, #GeneRoddenberry, #BillShoemaker, #BillClinton, #JohnStamos
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