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The first Westminster Dog Show is held on this day in 1877
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
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
NATIONAL STUDENT NURSE DAY encourages all of those nurses-in-training to endure to the finish line. We need you and your learned talents to care for us and keep us healthy. RN’s go through four years of school with specialist training on top of that. Thank you for your work and dedication.
On Today’s Menu…
“Have a Coke and a Smile” on NATIONAL HAVE A COKE DAY. Originally created to be an elixir, Coca-Cola was first touted as a non-alcoholic medicine that came out during the temperance movement on this day in 1886. One of the most successful marketing campaigns in history led to the popularity of this soft drink and its memorabilia is in demand by collectors to this day. Coke has branched out with Diet Coke, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Frozen Coke and many more flavors. Enjoy one today.
Our dessert of the day is sure to make most people very happy – NATIONAL COCONUT CREAM PIE DAY. Fill up that pie crust with coconut pie filling and top it off with whipped cream and toasted coconut. If someone you know is not into coconut, do not despair – I am sure a chocolate cream pie will substitute nicely.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
National Military Spouse Day
National Homefront Heroes Day
Provider Appreciation Day
Butterscotch Brownie Day
Alphabet Magnet Day
Lost Sock Memorial Day
National Moscato Day
On this day…
1877 – The dogs prance at the first Westminster Kennel Dog Show
1886 – An alcohol-free Coca Cola makes its debut during this prohibition – however, it still has cocaine
1945 – Germany surrenders
1970 – Let it Be is released – the last Beatles album before they officially split
1980 – The World Health Organization declares that Smallpox is eradicated
1999 – Nancy Mace graduates from The Citadel – a military college in Charleston – the first woman to do so
Happy Birthday to…
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784)
The first African American woman to publish a book of poetry
Henri Dunant (1828-1910)
Helped found the International Committee for Relief to the Wounded – later to be known as the International Federation of the Red Cross
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)
Our 33rd President who saw the end of WWII and the beginning of the Cold War
F.A. Hayek (1899-1992)
Nobel Prize winning economist – not a big fan of totalitarian socialism
Don Rickles (1926-2017)
Funny guy who could make you laugh while he was insulting you
Ricky Nelson (1940-1985)
Started off on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet and went on to rock-n-roll fame
Akebono Taro (1969-2024)
The first non-Japanese to attain the highest rank in Sumo Wrestling
God, your thoughts about me are priceless.
No one can possibly add them all up.
If I could count them,
they would be more than the grains of sand.
If I were to fall asleep counting and then wake up,
you would still be there with me. Psalm 139 17-18
Enjoy the day and make it your own
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Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
#NationalStudentNurseDay #HaveaCokeDay #CoconutCreamPieDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #PhillisWheatley #HenriDunant #HarryTruman #FAHayek #DonRickles #RickyNelson #AkebonoTaro
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