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Paul Walker and Vin Diesel take us for a ride when The Fast and The Furious come to the big screen on this day in 2001
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
Celebrate You with…
NATIONAL SPLURGE DAY was started to encourage shoppers to give the economy a boost. Sounds like a good idea to me. Today is the perfect excuse to loosen the strings on the money bag and go after that must have item. However, if you go too crazy or get in trouble from your significant other – don’t blame me – take a little responsibility people. 😊
For Fun
I know more than a few people who would love to combine NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY and NATIONAL WANNA GET AWAY DAY. Finding that perfect spot to reel in some crappie, or maybe just pretending to, can be ideal for gettin’ away from it all. Southwest Airlines started National Wanna Get Away Day in 2021 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Just picking up and flying somewhere sounds cool, but it is not always easy to do. Find a park, a scenic view, plan a camping trip or ask Calgon to take you away in a soothing bubble bath and forget about all of your cares for a while.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Juneteenth
World Sickle Cell Day
Dump the Pump Day
National Watch Day
World Martini Day
On this day…
1682 – The city of Philadelphia is founded by William Penn
1812 – It’s the second go around between us and Britain as we declare war on England
1815 – Napoleon meets his Waterloo – literally
1873 – Susan B. Anthony is found guilty of illegally voting and fined $100. Judge Hunt had to order the jury to find her guilty. The poll workers who allowed her to vote were fined $25 each. Susan refused to pay the fine and was eventually pardoned – by President Trump in 2020
1983 – Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to go into space
2001 – The Fast and the Furious come racing into the theaters
2006 – Katherine Jefferts Schori is elected to be the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in America. She was the first woman to be appointed as a church wide leader in their 400-year history
You say it’s your birthday…
George Mallory (1886-1924)
Led many expeditions up Mount Everest and his disappearance on that mountain in 1924 is still a mystery.
Anastasia (1901-1918)
She was the grand duchess of Russia and the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II – the last emperor of Russia. She, along with the rest of her family, was executed by the Bolsheviks
Robert Mondovi (1913-2008)
Award winning wine maker – I believe we have some of his vintage in our basement
Sylvia Porter (1913-1991)
Economist and author, whose financial column for the American Banker had over 40 million readers at the height of her career
Lou Brock (1939-2020)
The Cubbies didn’t want him, and after two years they traded him to the St. Louis Cardinals – and we are glad they did. He ended up with a lifetime .293 batting average, a record setting 938 stolen bases and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Lou, you will always be one of the greats.
Roger Ebert (1942-2013)
Half of the famous movie critic team of Siskel and Ebert
Paul McCartney (1942-1966) (1966- )
Russ Gibb, a Detroit DJ, took a caller’s advice and played some of the songs from the White Album backwards. He construed the ensuing words to conclude that Paul had died in a car crash in 1966 and the Beatles had brought in an imposter. The story caught on like wildfire. When Rolling Stone magazine called Paul up in 1974 to ask him about it, he said, “Oh, I don’t agree with that.” Happy Birthday Sir Paul.
Blake Shelton (1976- )
Chart-topping Country music singer, songwriter, and a coach on The Voice
Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah 1:17
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
#GoFishingDay #NationalSplurgeDay #NationalGetAwayDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #GeorgeMallory #Anastasia #RobertMondovi #SylviaPorter #LouBrock #RogerEbert #PaulMcCartney #BlakeShelton
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