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The Pledge of Allegience is recited for the first time in public schools – 1892
Religious Holidays
YOM KIPPUR is considered the holiest day in Judaism. Fasting, not feasting, is what’s called for as participants will seek forgiveness and contrition from GOD, as well as doing good works
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL FARMERS DAY thanks the people who feed us and never get a day off.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY – may the research and education continue to ease the pain of those who suffer from this condition
Family Matters
TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO LUNCH DAY – Steak-n-Shake was always the go to place for Mom, Dad and I.
Celebrate You with…
FREETHOUGHT DAY encourages us to think outside the box and break away from the herd mentality. It’s ok to do that – how else will we continue to progress?
Education and Information
NATIONAL SAVINGS DAY is there for a rainy day and so much more. Having that savings account around provides some financial security as well as a little peace of mind – with interest
For Fun
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NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE DAY encourages all two wheeled enthusiasts to get out there and head out on the highway. Have fun and please be safe. Everyone else driving on four wheels – double check your surroundings and watch out for them.
NATIONAL CHESS DAY can be celebrated outdoors or inside. President Ford declared this day in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial celebration. Set up the board, study your opponent, and make your move.
I LOVE YARN DAY gives us another set of options for the day. Needlepoint, string art, knitting and a host of other activities can be enjoyed using this simple medium.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL GUMBO DAY will stick to your ribs and give you the warm and fuzzies as it heats up your insides. Okra and a nice dark roux are the secrets to this tantalizing dish.
NATIONAL PULLED PORK DAY is a savory plate that is served up best with some BBQ sauce. You don’t have to add the sauce – but then, it’s just stringy pork.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations…
Navy’s Birthday
Clergy Appreciation Day
National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
No Bra Day
National Fossil Day
World Thrombosis Day
National Train Your Brain Day
Transfer Money to Your Son Day
Herpes Awareness Day
National Yorkshire Pudding Day
National M&M Day
English Language Day
National Day for Failure
Disaster Day
On this day…
1492 – Chris Columbus “discovers the New World” as he pulls ashore into the Bahamas and claims the land for Spain
1609 – Three Blind Mice is published for the first time
1810 – The first Oktoberfest is held in celebration of the marriage between Bavarian Crown Prince Louis and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghhausen
1892 – The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited in public schools
1901 – Apparently President Theodore Roosevelt wasn’t satisfied with the name “Executive Mansion” for the abode given to the President to live in and changed it to the “White House”
1977 – Psychic, Romark, proclaimed he could drive a car blindfolded and set about to do so for a publicity stunt. He promptly drove his car into the back of a police van that was nearby. When asked why his psychic powers failed, he replied, “the police van was in a psychic blind spot”
1979 – Larry Bird hits the court for the first time playing in the NBA. He scored 14 points against the Houston Rockets
2000 – The USS Cole is attacked when terrorists blow a hole in the port side of the ship killing 17 crew members and wounding 38 more
2007 – Vice-President Al Gore wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to increase public awareness about climate change
Happy Birthday to…
August Horch (1868-1951)
This one-time blacksmith founded Audi
Aleister Crowley (1875-1947)
He dabbled in the occult and founded the religion of Thelema
Doris Miller (1919-1943)
The first African American to earn the Navy Cross. When his ship got hit during the attack on Pearl Harbor, this Cook-Third Class carried the wounded to safety and then took over a .50 caliber anti-aircraft gun until he ran out of ammunition
Jean Nidetch (1923-2015)
This one-time housewife founded Weight Watchers
Dick Gregory (1932-2017)
This comic was also known for his outspoken activism
Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007)
One of the all-time operatic greats, his pure voice sang in front of hundreds of thousands – including – at one time – an audience of 500,000
Hugh Jackman (1968- )
Golden Globes, Tonys and Emmys attest to this X-Man’s talent and that he could be The Greatest Showman (2017)
Kirk Cameron (1970- )
From Mike Seaver on Growing Pains (1985-1992) to starring in the Left Behind series, he is now an evangelist who also runs summer camps for terminally ill children and their families
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
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
#YomKippur #WorldArthritisDay #PulledPorkDay #FarmersDay #NationalSavingsDay #ChessDay #MotorcycleRideDay #LoveYarnDay #NationalGumboDay #TakeYourParentstoLunchDay #FreethoughtDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #AugustHorch, #AleisterCrowley, #DorisMiller, #JeanNidetch, #DickGregory, #LucianoPavarotti, #HughJackman, #KirkCameron
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