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The Mayflower departs from England and sets sail for the New World – 1620
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.
NATIONAL TRAIL OF TEARS COMMEMORATION DAY marks that dark time in history when the Cherokee were hurriedly forced to leave their lands for what would amount to a death march for anyone over 60 or younger than 6. Roughly 18,000 of the 60,000 that walked that trail did not make it.
Family and Friends
WORKING PARENTS DAY applauds those parents who are pulling double duty, with a kid in one hand and job in the other. Quitting is not an option for this hardworking bunch, and they always manage to get the job done.
Another family dynamic is celebrated today – NATIONAL STEPFAMILY DAY. These blended families do what it takes to make things work. It’s not always easy – but the same can be said for any family. My wife is an awesome stepmom to my son, so this day is a big shoutout to both of them as well.
Get Movin’
It is time to get moving with NATIONAL DANCE DAY and NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY. Whether you can turn backflips like Simone Biles or twist the night away like Chubby Checker, get your blood pumping with a little exercise.
NATIONAL CLEANUP DAY encourages us to go outside and get rid of the trash. Coordinated efforts between friends, schools and various other organizations will work on cleaning up parks, streams, and other wildlife habitats. Go to https://www.nationalcleanupday.org/flyer to help spread the word.
For Fun
We go back to our childhood with NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY. First used as wallpaper cleaner, the fun clay to play with soon found its way into the hands of school children. Colors were added and the rest is history. Play-Doh made its way into the Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.
COLLECT ROCKS DAY brings out the rockhound in all of us. If you like rock hunting and searching high and low for that perfect specimen – this is your day.
On Today’s Menu…
Its football season and the perfect time for NATIONAL GUACAMOLE DAY. Blend your avocado with seasonings, salsa, peppers, hot sauce or even yogurt. Pair with your chips of choice and get ready for kick-off.
Smell that delicious aroma? It’s CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD DAY. Bake your own or pick some up but either way, smear that apple butter or cream cheese on and don’t forget – this stuff makes some pretty good French Toast.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Constitution Day
Get Ready Day
IT Professionals Day
Apple Dumpling Day
Professional House Cleaners Day
Monte Cristo Day
Free Museum Day
On this day…
1620 – The Mayflower sets sail for America
1908 – William Crapo Durant brings Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Buick together to form General Motors
1919 – The American Legion receives its charter from Congress
1940 – President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Selective Service and Training Act
1959 – Office life just got easier as Chester Carlson invents the Xerox 914 copier
1993 – Frasier and Eddy come into our living rooms
Happy Birthday to…
Mary See (1854-1939)
Founder of See’s Candies
Miriam Benjamin (1861-1947)
Invented the gong and signal chair as a way to get the attention of hotel staff. She is also the second African American woman to receive a patent
.James Cash Penny (1875-1971)
Gave us some pretty good department stores
Jacob Schick (1877-1937)
Knew a little something about razors
Jean Arp (1887-1966)
Poet, painter, sculptor and crossword puzzle clue
H.A. Rey (1898-1977)
Who, along with his wife, gave us Curious George
Marvin P. Middlemark (1919-1989)
Gave us the rabbit ears for better reception
Lauren Bacall (1924-2014)
She taught “Bogey” how to whistle
B.B. King (1925-2015)
The blues that he and Lucille (his guitar) made will live on forever
Peter Falk (1927-2011)
As Lieutenant Columbo, he always had one more question to ask
David Copperfield (1956- )
Did he really make that airplane disappear?
Mark Anthony (1968- )
Singer, actor and producer, he brings his own style of salsa to the party
Amy Poehler (1971- )
From Saturday Night Live to Parks and Recreation – she knows how to make us laugh
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for all of these wonderful people who I can call friends and family. May You watch over them, bless them and keep them safe from harm. 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
#TrailOfTears #StepfamilyDay #CinnamonRaisinBread #WorkingParentsDay #GuacamoleDay #DanceDay #GymnasticsDay #CollectRocksDay, #PlayDohDay #CleanUpDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #MarySee, #MiriamBenjamin, #JamesCashPenny, #JacobSchick, #JeanArp, #HARey, #MarvinMiddlemark, #LaurenBacall, #BBKing, #PeterFalk, #DavidCopperfield, #MarkAnthony, #AmyPoehler
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