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General Motors rolls it’s 100 millionth car off the assembly line – An Oldsmobile Toronado – on this day in 1968
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
Our Furry Friends
Everybody say “Awww”, for NATIONAL PANDA DAY. It is hard to believe that these fluffy cuties belong to the same family as the grizzly and polar bears, but these gentle giants pretty much stick to a diet of bamboo and other plants. They were taken off the endangered list and labeled as a “vulnerable” species but there are still less than 2,000 in the wild. Around 100 of them reside in zoos under the watchful eyes of their keepers. Let’s hope they are around for a very long time.
Education and Information
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION DAY is observed on President James Madison’s birthday – considered the Father of the Constitution. President Madison was a firm believer in government transparency and that anyone should have access to its records. The Freedom of Information Act was passed in 1966 and it guarantees us the right to look into government documents. There are some exceptions as set forth in the FOIA, but for the most part, we can take a look-see into our government’s doings.
If you can, take the challenge and celebrate NO SELFIES DAY. For some, it won’t be hard. For others, it could be a good test. It is Philippe Kahn’s birthday – he put the first camera in a cell phone – which could be why this day was picked. If you have to play photographer today, make sure the focus is not on yourself.
On Today’s Menu…
How about a healthy treat with NATIONAL ARTICHOKE HEARTS DAY? These tasty morsels are some of the most antioxidant-laden foods on earth. Good for your liver and skin they are fat-free and cholesterol-free. Add them to salads, on top of your pizza, in dips or just pop them into your mouth.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
St. Patrick’s Day
Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day
On this day…
1802 – West Point Academy is founded
1827 – Freedoms Journal is published and is the first newspaper to be owned and operated by African Americans
1850 – Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” is published
1926 – Robert Goddard launches his first rocket
1968 – General Motors rolls it’s 100 millionth car off the assembly line – An Oldsmobile Toronado
1985 – Journalist Terry Anderson is captured by Islamic militants in Lebanon and held captive for 2,445 days – the last and longest held American hostage in Lebanon
Happy Birthday to…
James Madison (1751-1836)
Our 4th President who was instrumental in the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Anna Atkins (1799-1871)
This English botanist was the first to publish a book with photos
Patricia Ryan Nixon (1912-1993)
Our 39th First Lady – one of six teachers to hold this position
Jerry Lewis (1926-2017)
Labeled the “King of Comedy and a big help in raising money for muscular dystrophy
C Vivian Stringer (1948 -)
Led the Rutgers Women’s basketball team to the big show 17 times
Erik Estrada (1949- )
You know him as Officer Frank Poncherello on CHiPs (1977-1983). He would go on to work in law enforcement as a reserve police officer.
Michael J. Bloomfield (1959- )
This Flint, Michigan native grew up to be a fighter pilot, test pilot and an astronaut
Lauren Graham (1967- )
You know her as Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
Seek the Lord while He may be found. Call on Him while He is near. Let wicked people abandon their ways. Let evil people abandon their thoughts. Let them return to the Lord, and He will show compassion to them. Let them return to our God, because He will freely forgive them. Isaiah 55:6-7
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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
#NationalArtichokeHeartsDay #FreedomofInformationDay #NationalPandaDay #NoSelfiesDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #JamesMadison #AnnaAtkins #PatNixon #JerryLewis #CVivianStringer #ErikEstrada #MichaelBloomfield #LaurenGraham
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