The Daily Telegraph
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger safely lands Flight 1549 in the Hudson river after the engines were fouled by a flock of birds shortly after takeoff on this day in 2009
Today’s Fashion Trends
NATIONAL HAT DAY sports a trendy cover for your noggin. Pick out your favorite one and join in the fun.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL BOOCH DAY is all about Kombucha – the fermented, caffeinated, bubbly drink that is made from tea. A lot of different flavors and full of probiotics are the selling points to this drink.
NATIONAL BAGEL DAY goes good with cream cheese and coffee.
STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM DAY goes good anytime.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Women’s Healthy Weight Day
National Fig Newton Day
National Day Without a Scalpel
National Religious Freedom Day
On this Day…
1870 – Harpers Weekly publishes the first use of a Donkey as a symbol for he Democrat party
1919 – Around 2,000,000 gallons of molasses spill into the streets of Boston killing 21 people, damaging buildings, knocking street cars over and sucking carriages into its wake
1943 – Construction on the Pentagon is completed
1967 – The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in the first Super Bowl
1974 – Happy Days premieres on ABC
2001 – Wikipedia makes its debut on the internet
2009 – Captain Sully lands flight 1549 in the Hudson River after a flock of geese fowl the engines after takeoff. The plane was damaged, but all survived
Happy Birthday to…
Joan of Arc (1412-1431)
This Saint and heroine of France, had her life cut short – just like Martin Luther King Jr.
Edward Teller (1908-2003)
This physicist led the team that developed the hydrogen bomb
Gene Krupa (1909-1973)
This drummer extraordinaire was the first to play a full drum kit on a studio recording, brought the drums out front with the Benny Goodman Band and is best known for his beats on Sing, Sing, Sing
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)
This great man led the Civil Rights movement, bringing attention and focus to areas of our society that needed it. His life was cut short, but his vision and dreams live on.
Ronnie Van Zant (1948-1977)
Lead singer and founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd – died in a plane crash and continues the theme of the day of someone being gone too soon
Charo (1951- )
Born in Murcia Spain, Maria Rosario Pilar Martinez Molina Baeza was the “cuchi cuchi” girl and an icon of the 70’s
Drew Brees (1979- )
He quarterbacked the New Orleans Saints to Super Bowl victory and was a 13-time Pro Bowler and 7- time passing leader.
Dear Heavenly Father, as You say in Your word, we are to seek You and find You, though You are not far from us for we dwell in You. Thank you for that. I give thanks 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
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Happy Birthday to #JoanOfArc #EdwardTeller #GeneKrupa #MartinLutherKingJr. #RonnieVanZant #Charo #DrewBrees
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