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Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis after their expedition to the Pacific – 1806
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.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
TEAL TALK DAY was founded by Ovarcome to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Wear your teal today and get the conversation started on how to deal with this disease, its symptoms and where to find support.
NATIONAL BRAVE DAY is all about women encouraging and building each other up. Started by Sweetlife, their founder, Kaci Stewart, was known for doing just that.
RESTLESS LEGS AWARENESS DAY shines a spotlight on a condition that affects roughly 7 percent of the population. We still don’t know what causes it, only that it gets worse when you rest, and improves when you move around.
NATIONAL AFM DAY informs us about a disease that affects the spinal cord. Acute Flaccid Myelitis causes leg or arm weakness decreased reflexes and in some cases difficulty with speaking and swallowing, The good news is that there is a vaccine for AFM.
Our Furry Friends
NATIONAL CHECKERS DAY is not about the game but about a dog and has to do with DOGS IN POLITICS DAY. Checkers was a dog who was a gift to Vice President candidate, Richard Nixon, who had been accused of improprieties. In a televised speech to the biggest audience (at the time), he said he would give all of his campaign contributions back – except Checkers – his family had grown too fond of the dog. This endeared the public to him and got him going on the road to the Presidency. More dogs than presidents have lived in the White House, and you can read up or search about them.
On Today’s Menu…
GREAT AMERICAN POT PIE DAY is given to us by Marie Callender’s, the frozen food company. Is there anything tastier on a cool Autumn night than a piping hot pot pie? Maybe, but not much.
NATIONAL SNACK STICK DAY gives you the protein that you need as well as a delicious snack. These savory sticks of meat can be found in most grocery stores, gas stations and other places that cater to the snacking crowd. It’s a good day to gobble a few down.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Voter Registration Day
Cherries Jubilee Day
Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
Innergize Day
National Punctuation Day
On this day…
1779 – After his ship, the Bonhomme Richard, was severely damaged in battle, commander John Paul Jones was asked if he was ready to surrender – he replied, “I have not yet begun to fight” and proceeded to win the battle – on an unrelated note – the bassist for Led Zeppelin is John Paul Jones and their drummer was John Bonham
1806 – Lewis and Clark make it back to St. Louis
1846 – Neptune is first observed by astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle
1875 – Billy the Kid is arrested for the first time
1889 – Fusajiro Yamauchi founds Nintendo Kappai to sell playing cards – yep – that same Nintendo would go on to sell video games
1911 – Earl Ovington flies the first load of air mail
1969 – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid come to the theaters
2019 – 16-year-old Greta Thunberg brings the UN Climate Action Summit to task by telling them, “How dare you”
Happy Birthday to…
Augustus Caesar (63BC-14AD)
First emperor of Rome
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927)
She was a leader in the women’s suffrage movement, the first woman to own a Wall Street brokerage firm and the first woman to run for president of the United States
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Mary Mallon (1869-1938)
Suspected of infecting 53 people with Typhoid, the asymptomatic carrier earned the nickname Typhoid Mary
Mickey Rooney (1920-2014)
One of the few to successfully transition from being a child star to an acclaimed adult actor
Andre Cassagnes (1926-2013)
Gave us that awesome toy Etch a Sketch
John Coltrane (1926-1967)
He was to 20th century jazz what Picasso was to 20th century art. This saxophonist, composer and bandleader helped to define the sound of the day
Ray Charles (1930-2004)
Hit the Road Jack and Georgia on My Mind are just a couple of reasons this talented man won 17 Grammys
Julio Iglesias (1949- )
Best-selling artist who has a smooth romantic sound
Bruce Springsteen (1949- )
“The Boss” from New Jersey is proud of his roots and proud to be Born in the USA – he has accumulated 20 Grammys
Most loving God, may you bring comfort to those who have cancer as well as their families. May You give them strength and perseverance as they battle against this disease. Thank You Lord for listening. 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
#TealTalk, #NationalBraveDay, #SnackStickDay, #HuntingAndFishingDay, #CheckersDay, #PotPieDay, #RestlessLegsAwarenessDay, #AFMDay, #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #AugustusCaesar, #VictoriaWoodhull, #MaryMallon, #MickeyRooney, #Andrecassagnes, #JohnColtrane, #RayCharles, #JulioIglesias, #BruceSpringsteen
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