The Movie Database
The Towering Inferno starring Steve McQueen and Paul Newman brings disaster to the movie theaters
Military Honors
NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY honors and remembers our fallen heroes. Today, wreaths will be placed at the headstones of our soldiers who lie buried in our national cemeteries, including Arlington, where this all started. In 1992, Morrill Worcester’s wreath company had extra wreaths left over after the holidays and he decided to donate them to decorate the graves of soldiers in the older sections of Arlington National Cemetery. Since then, this event has grown, and if you would like to donate a wreath or volunteer to help lay them out you can go to Wreaths Across America to find out more.
Our Furry Friends
MONKEY DAY is here to monkey around and maybe learn a little about these fascinating animals. From the tiny squirrel monkeys to the huge gorillas, this day is for you.
Education and Information
NATIONAL FREE SHIPPING DAY – yep, it’s real – free shipping day. You don’t have to pay for shipping and your packages should get there by Christmas. Amazon, Target, Kohls and Walmart are just some of the hundreds of stores that participate. Go to this website to learn more.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL BOUILLABAISSE DAY is probably easier to fix than it is to say or even spell. What is with the French and vowels? This seafood stew is traditionally made with bony rockfish, saffron, fennel seed and orange zest. There is a debate about which wine is best, red or white – but if you go all the way to France – which is where this dish comes from – I am sure you will be able to try both and judge for yourself.
ROAST CHESTNUTS DAY wants us to participate in a holiday tradition. This brings out the sweetness of the nut and emits a delightful aroma to fill your home with.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Bill of Rights Day
National Cupcake Day
Wear Your Pearls Day
International Tea Day
On this day…
1902 – The first trans-Pacific cable is completed as it connects San Francisco to Honolulu
1911 – Roald Amundsen and his team are the first to arrive at the South Pole
1968 – Bobby Orr scores his first career hat trick – against the Chicago Black Hawks
1974 – The Towering Inferno starring Steve McQueen and Paul Newman brings disaster to the movie theaters – figuratively
1985 – Wilma Mankiller becomes the first woman to serve as Chief over a major Native American tribe when she is sworn in as the principal chief over the Cherokee
1986 – Pilots Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager are able to fly around the world – non-stop – without refueling in 9 days
2012 – Sandy Hook shooting – this has to stop
2020 – The U.S. begins COVID vaccinations – using the Pfizer vaccine
Happy Birthday to…
Nostradamus (1503-1566)
French astrologer that seemed to know the future
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)
Astronomer extraordinaire
Morihei Ueshiba (1885-1969)
Brought us the martial art of Aikido
Jimmy Doolittle (1896-1993)
This flight engineer set flight speed records as well as led several bombing missions over Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. For his actions, he earned the Congressional Medal of Honor
Lee Remick (1935-1991)
She gave us engaging performances in pictures like The Long Hot Summer (1958), Anatomy of a Murder (1959) and The Wheeler Dealers (1963)
Vanessa Hudgens (1988- )
You know her from High School Musical (2006)
Dearest Heavenly Father, please watch over our children. Place a hedge of protection when they are at school and may these needless and heinous shootings at our schools be done with. 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
#WreathsAcrossAmerica #NationalFreeShippingDay #MonkeyDay #NationalBouillabaisseDay #RoastChestnutsDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #Nostradamus, #TychoBrahe, #MoriheiUeshiba, #JimmyDolittle, #LeeRemick, #VanessaHudgens
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