Batman and Robin BAM, POW and SMASH their way onto our TV screens on this day in 1966
Religious Holidays
THEOPHANY – THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD is celebrated on the first Sunday after Epiphany and was originally part of the Epiphany Holiday. In 1955, it was separated from the other events of that day by the Pope and made its own commemorative day. The baptism of Christ by John the Baptist shows that Jesus, himself, felt the need to be baptized and it also signifies the start of his ministry. After Jesus came out of the water, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him like a dove and the voice of God could be heard saying, “This is my Son whom I love – my son with whom I am pleased.” This is one of the few instances recorded in the Bible where each entity of the Holy Trinity is together in the same place.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY thanks the people who dispense not only our medicine, but advice and caring. They go to school as long as a medical doctor, deal with customers, insurance plans, pharmaceutical companies, and make sure we have what we need. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Family and Friends
SUNDAY SUPPER DAY brings back that friends and family tradition of eating together around the dinner table. There is something about being able to gather our loved ones around for a delicious meal that can nourish our bodies as well as our souls.
For Fun
KISS A GINGER DAY only works if you know the person and you have permission to do so. Otherwise, you could be in a lot of trouble, legally and physically, as those red heads are known to have quite a temper.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL HOT TEA DAY asks if you prefer Earl Gray or Orange Pekoe. Maybe go organic or caffeine free. However you like the second most popular beverage in the world, enjoy a cup.
CURRIED CHICKEN DAY comes in hot and spicy. Onions, spices and of course, curry, are used to dress this fowl in a delicious coat of flavor and taste.
NATIONAL MARZIPAN DAY celebrates the candy made from sugar or honey and ground almonds. These sweet treats are usually formed into the shape of fruits, vegetables and animals. Hmmm, that’s one veggie that may not be so good for you, but it will taste delicious.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Korean American Day
Stephen Foster Memorial Day
Clean Off Your Desk Day
Peach Melba Day
Gluten Free Day
National Rubber Ducky Day
Poetry Break Day
On this day…
1773 – The first public museum is established in the colonies
1906 – The football rules committee makes the forward pass legal
1932 – Hattie Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the U.S Senate
1946 – The Cleveland Rams move to Los Angeles
1959 – Motown Records is founded by Barry Gordy
1962 – The U.S. Air Force starts spraying the Vietnamese jungles with Agent Orange
1966 – That campy show about the Caped Crusader, Batman, premiers, starring Adam West as the Dark Knight, Cesar Romero as The Joker, Burgess Meredith as The Penguin and Burt Ward as Robin
1967 – Dr. James H. Bedford has himself literally put on ice as he becomes the first person to be cryogenically frozen with the hope of being re-animated in the future
1986 – Dr. Franklin R. Chang-Diaz rockets into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia and is the first Hispanic to do so
1995 – The murder trial of O.J. Simpson begins
2010 – Haiti is devastated by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that knocked out all of its hospitals, its airport and its seaport. The death toll is incalculable, but estimations are upwards of 316,000.
Happy Birthday to…
Jack London (1876-1916)
This writer is known for Call of the Wild and White Fang
Ruth R. Benerito (1916-2013)
This chemist invented a wrinkle, flame, and stain resistant fabric
James Farmer (1920-1999)
This civil rights activist worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
Ira Hamilton Hays (1922-1955)
He was one of the six marines holding up the flag in that iconic picture of Iwo Jima
Kreskin (1935- )
Also known as the Amazing Kreskin, he has delighted audiences with his “mentalist” abilities. He never claimed to be a psychic, only an entertainer. One of his best tricks was to have his paycheck for that night’s performance to be hidden somewhere in the audience while he went backstage. He would then ferret out where it was – only failing to do this about 10 times
Joe Frazier (1944-2011)
This Heavyweight Champ ended up with a 32-4-1 record with 27 KOs
Kirstie Alley (1951-2022)
Rebecca from Cheers
Rush Limbaugh (1951-2021)
You either loved him or hated him
Jeff Bezos (1964- )
Mr. Amazon
Rob Zombie (1965- )
He is as much at home whether he is playing heavy metal with his band, White Zombie, or making horror movies
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
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
#Theophany #SundaySupperDay#NationalPharmacistDay #NationalMarzipanDay #KissaGingerDay #CurriedChickenDay #NationalHotTeaDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #JackLondon #RuthBenerito #JamesFarmer #IraHamilton #Kreskin #JoeFrazier #KirstieAlley #RushLimbaugh #JeffBezos #RobZombie
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