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John Paul II becomes the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years – 1978
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.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL BOSSES DAY gives a nod to those who are put in charge and take on a lot of responsibility. It is up to them to set the example of what they expect out of their workers. Be a little nicer to the big guy (or gal) today – maybe even take him (or her) out to lunch.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
WORLD ALLERGY AWARENESS DAY – trust me, if you have allergies – you are aware of them.
NATIONAL BRA DAY wants women to be aware of their options. Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day let’s those who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy know that they have a choice when it comes to their appearance.
DAY OF UNITY seeks to bring all of us together to stop the bullying. One person may not be able to defeat a bully, but by standing together – we can get a clear message across – it’s not cool.
WORLD SPINE DAY is brought to us by the World Federation of Chiropractic and seeks to educate people on proper back and neck care as well as the myriads of options in treating the pain that can be anything from annoying to downright crippling
Family and Friends
GLOBAL CAT DAY purrs right along and celebrates those fluffy felines. If you are a cat lover, celebrate the day with your kitty and get them a new toy or an extra treat
Education and Information
NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY just happens to fall on the birthday of Noah Webster – the dude who published the first one. He learned 26 languages to make sure he had a good grasp of the words and their origins. He also simplified the English way of spelling making it easier to deal with.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DAY and they will support the local businesses. This organization provides valuable resources for small businesses.
HAGFISH DAY celebrates the ugly side of the animal world. They are considered the ugliest of species but serve the purpose of keeping our ocean floors clean as they scavenge the debris of dead marine animals. They also produce a slime for protection that is stronger than nylon. The Navy is currently researching a synthetic version of this slime to be used as a protective layer for their vessels.
For Fun
NATIONAL SPORTS DAY kicks off at a busy time of the year. Baseball, basketball, hockey, football, golf, volleyball, soccer and cross-country are all still running, swinging, hitting, tackling and shooting. What’s your favorite sport to play? Watch? If I am picking one of each – I will go with basketball to play and football to watch.
DEPARTMENT STORE DAY celebrates the brick-and-mortar stores that, at one time, carried just about everything you needed for everyday life. While they are on the decline, you can still order what you want from most of them – on-line. Of course, the internet can’t give you those little dressing rooms to try stuff on, that feeling of triumph at finding that perfect item in your size or that wonderful music that kept you in the shopping mood.
Belly up to the Bar
NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY raises a toast to these sweetened drinks that were first created for medicinal purposes. From the sweeter schnapps to the almond flavored Amaretto to the coffee Kahlua and the licorice taste of Absinthe, these alcoholic beverages usually carry a smaller alcohol by volume percentage than your basic gin, whiskey, vodka and rum.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL VETERANS BBQ DAY was founded by a veteran who started Smoke and Bacon Media, LLC – which has an open social platform, a radio station and some charities under its umbrella. Take your favorite vet out for some savory BBQ or do the grilling yourself.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Get Smart About Credit Day
Spreadsheet Day
National Pasta Day
National Edge Day
Black Poetry Day
National Mulligan Day
Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
On this day…
1793 – Marie-Antoinette loses her head over the French Revolution
1847 – Charlotte Bronte publishes Jane Eyre
1901 – After President Theodore Roosevelt invites Booker T. Washington to dinner at the White House – he accepts and becomes the first African American to do so
1916 – Margaret Sanger opens the first birth control clinic
1923 – The Walt Disney Company is founded
1950 – C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is published
1978 – John Paul II becomes the first non-Italian pope in 455 years
2002 – The ancient library of Alexandria is resurrected after the Bibliotheca Alexandrina opens with 250,000 volumes. Capable of holding 4.5 million, it continues to grow today.
Happy Birthday to…
Noah Webster (1758-1843)
Gave us the dictionary
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Gave us The Picture of Dorian Gray among many other works
Angela Lansbury (1925-2022)
Dame Angela was one of the last stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Eight decades of excellent acting earned her every major award and she so shined in Murder She Wrote
Chuck Colson (1931-2012)
Ended up in prison from the Watergate Scandal and then started one of the most successful prison ministries
Suzanne Somers (1946-2023)
She was Chrissy on Three’s Company as well as an iconic image from the 70’s and 80’s
Tim Robbins (1958- )
Academy and Golden Globe winning actor and director – who didn’t love him in Shawshank Redemption
Flea (1962- )
Bassist for the Red Hot Chile Peppers who was ranked second greatest bass player of all time by the readers of Rolling Stone Magazine – behind John Entwistle of The Who
Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for who You are and ask that You bring relief to those suffering from back and neck pain and help us to deal with our allergies. Thank You for all that you have given us and I ask these things in the wonderful name of 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
#VeteransBBQDay #BossesDay #WorldAllergyAwarenessDay #NationalBRADay #DayofUnity #NationalSportsDay #WorldSpineDay #NationalDictionaryDay #GlobalCatDay #DepartmentStoreDay #NationalLiqueurDay #SupportYourLocalChamberofCommerce #NationalHagfishDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #NoahWebster, #OscarWilde, #AngelaLansbury, #ChuckColson, #SuzanneSomers, #TimRobbins, #Flea
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