The first Ford Mustang rolls off the assembly line on this day in 1964 – at a price of $2,368

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

Religious Holidays

MAUNDY THURSDAY signifies the end of the Lenten Season and marks the Triduum, or the death, burial and resurrection of Christ on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.  This day will start with the Maundy, or the command Jesus gives to His disciples to love one another as He loved them and His washing of their feet.  This takes place during the Last Supper where the breaking of bread and sharing of wine signify communion with the Lord.  The night will end with Christ being taken away by the Chief Priests and Roman soldiers after being pointed out by Judas, who betrayed Him with a kiss.  One who never sinned in thought, word or deed is about to become a sacrificial lamb for the world.

Education and Information

NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY marks the busiest day at this point of entry into our country.  11,747 people passed through on this day in 1907.  That’s a lot of culture and countries represented, and chances are we have some of that coursing through our veins.  There are plenty of ancestry tests out there to see what you are made of.  Turns out I have some Irish, Scottish, English, and Cherokee in me.

Celebrating the Arts

Fear may dark the light

But a good friend by your side

Will shine the more bright

NATIONAL HAIKU POETRY DAY is something everyone can write about.  This form of Japanese poetry has been around a while and doesn’t even have to rhyme.  The traditional form consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable format.  Go ahead and write a little today.

For Fun

Everyone, warm up your arms and toughen up your palms for NATIONAL HIGH FIVE DAY.  The first high five was reportedly given at a 1977 Dodgers game when Glenn Burke gave Dusty Baker a congratulatory high five for his home run he had just hit.  See how many high fives you can get today.

On Today’s Menu…

NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY celebrates this southern dish of mini lobsters.  Mudbugs, crayfish, crawfish, crawdads or whatever you like to call them have become popular in the South – so much so that Louisiana made it their official state crustacean.  Enjoy ‘em Cajun style, or in a crawfish boil -along with sausage, potatoes, and corn.   

NATIONAL CHEESEBALL DAY can either be popped in your mouth or spread on a cracker.  The little cheesy puffballs are certainly addictive, and you can’t just eat one.  The big cream cheese ball that could double as a centerpiece is usually served around the holidays but is definitely delicious anytime.

Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations

Good Friday

Adult Autism Awareness Day

Lineman Appreciation Day

National Columnist Day

International Day of Jugglers

Animal Crackers Day

Velociraptor Awareness Day

On this day…

1860 – Police have to step in and stop a boxing match that went 42 rounds and lasted 2 hours and 27 minutes.  Tom Sayers and John Heenan fought to a draw in what is considered the first world title bout

1951 – Mickey Mantle makes his major league debut – playing for the Yankees

1961 – The Bay of Pigs invasion begins

1964 – Ford releases its Mustang with a base price of $2,368

1964 – Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock becomes the first woman to fly solo around the world when she lands her single engine Cessna in Columbus, Ohio

1970 – Apollo 13 lands in the South Pacific – all aboard are safe and sound

1976 – In what would become the greatest comeback in the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies overcome a 12-1 deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 18-16 in 10 innings with the Phillies Mike Schmidt hitting 4 consecutive home runs

1982 – The Canada Act takes effect making Canada a wholly, independent, fully sovereign nation

2011 – HBO releases Game of Thrones

Happy Birthday to…

But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.  Deuteronomy 4:29

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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