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On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin has a shocking experience while flying a kite
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
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
Bright Pink sponsors NATIONAL CALL YOUR DOCTOR DAY to remind women to make their Well-Woman exam appointment. Today is roughly halfway through the year and a good time to schedule this. If you have already done so, call your physician anyway and give them a good “What’s up doc?”
That Special Someone
NATIONAL BAE DAY brings us closer to that special someone. No one is sure how this day came to be, but it had to be a millennial. Actually, BAE is short for “before anyone else” so whoever your designated BAE is, they must be pretty special.
Education, and Invention
This one may not apply to all of us, but for those that it does, NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY is pretty important. Drivers, make sure you know the specs on your machine, what your load weighs, that you have an unobstructed view of where you are driving, to honk at every corner and intersection and to wear your seatbelt – also NO riders. People walking around forklifts need to be aware of what is around them, make eye contact with the driver- if possible, and NEVER walk under the forks. You do have the right of way but, if any mishap takes place, it will be the drivers fault – but please, speaking as a driver and a trainer, watch where you are going and STAY OFF THE DAMN PHONE!!
NATIONAL BALL POINT PEN DAY was written in the stars. Back in 1943 on this day, Laszlo and Gyorgy Biro received the patent for this invention, which meant that people didn’t have to rely on quill and fountain pens. Thank you, Biro brothers.
On Today’s Menu…
NATIONAL EGG ROLL DAY is great for a snack or a side to some chicken fried rice and crab Rangoon.
NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY hits the spot on a hot summer day. Iced tea was around before the St. Louis World’s Fair, but the 1904 Expo introduced it to the masses, and they have been in love with it ever since.
NATIONAL HERBS AND SPICES DAY brings the meals to life. They put the signature taste and the finishing touches on our food. I don’t know where I would be without my garlic powder.
Our dessert of the day is where NATIONAL BLACK COW DAY enters the scene. Black cow is just another name for root beer float, so I might suggest a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream along with a good measure of A&W root beer. It should froth up just right and make for a delicious treat.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Making Life Beautiful Day
German Chocolate Cake Day
Yarn Bombing Day
Corn on the Cob Day
Say “Hi” Day
On this day…
1692 – Bridget Bishop is the first tragic victim of the Salem Witch Trials and is hung for the charge of “certaine Detestable Arts called Witchcraft and Sorceries”
1752 – Benjamin Franklin has a shocking experience while flying a kite
1847 – The Chicago Tribune hits the newsstands for the first time
1902 – Granville T. Woods receives the patent for the automatic air brake
1935 – Alcoholics Anonymous is founded
1940 – Italy joins World War II
1952 – DuPont trademarks their newest invention – Mylar
1977 – Martin Luther King Jr’s convicted killer, James Earl Ray, escapes from prison – only to be captured 54 hours later
Happy Birthday to…
Rebecca Latimer (1835-1930)
She was the first woman to serve on the U.S. Senate
Hattie McDaniel (1895-1952)
Her portrayal of Mammy in Gone with the Wind allowed her to be the first African-American to win an Academy award
Prince Philip (1921-2021)
AKA Duke of Edinburgh, AKA Queen Elizabeth’s husband – he came from Royalty and set an example by serving in the British Royal Navy
Francis Ethel Gumm (1922-1969)
AKA Judy Garland – Her way of appearing vulnerable along with her magical voice just drew you in
John Gotti (1940-2002)
AKA The Teflon Don – for all of his criminal activity, it was cancer that finally caught up to him in a Springfield Missouri medical prison
Tara Lipinski (1982- )
Youngest figure skater to win an Olympic gold medal
Kate Upton (1992- )
This fashion model has appeared in Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated and Vogue as well as many other magazines and can be seen in Tower Heist (2011), The Other Woman (2014) and The Layover (2017)
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10
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;
#CallYourDoctorDay #NationalBAEDay #ForkliftSafetyDay #IcedTeaDay #BallPointPenDay #EggRollDay #HerbsandSpicesDay #BlackCowDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #RebeccaLatimer #HattieMcDaniel #PrincePhilip #JudyGarland #JohnGotti #TaraLipinski #Kateupton
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