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Elvis gives his final performance on this day in 1977
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…
A tip of the hat goes out to all of the people who make us look good. NATIONAL BEAUTICIAN’S DAY thanks those who style, trim, shape, clip, dye, cut and turn us into the best versions of ourselves.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
A couple of important causes gain worldwide attention today with UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE and INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING. Both of these abuses should not be happening, but people are still dying from drug addiction and people are still being tortured all around the world.
Family and Friends
How about we greet the day with NATIONAL HANDSHAKE DAY. Stick out your hand and give a firm, confident shake to everyone you can.
For Fun
This one comes from the Great White North. NATIONAL CANOE DAY is a Canadian holiday but is also noted here since summer camps are in full swing and there are a lot of canoes on the water right now. It does take a little practice to maneuver this ancient water craft, and before tubes and rafts, these were all we had to take float trips with. There is just something about floating silently down a river and becoming part of nature.
On Today’s Menu…
The mighty coconut is recognized on this day. Giver of milk, food and oil, this superfood is good for your body and skin. Celebrate NATIONAL COCONUT DAY however you want to.
Our dessert of the day is just pure heaven in a bowl. NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PUDDING DAY can be celebrated by itself, in a recipe or even sugar free. Don’t pass this one up folks.
Our second dessert of the day is patriotic – which is perfect for this time of year. NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY wants you to chase down that ice cream truck and enjoy one of these red, white, and blue frozen treats.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
PTSD Awareness Day
HIV Testing Day
Food Truck Day
Ice Cream Cake Day
Orange Blossom Day
National Onion Day
National Sunglasses Day
On this day…
1894 – Karl Benz is granted the patent for the gasoline powered auto
1927 – The Cyclone roller coaster opens up on Coney Island
1945 – 50 countries sign the United Nations Charter
1948 – The Lottery by Shirley Jackson is published – had to watch the movie in school – it was a little disturbing to me
1963 – President Kennedy makes his “Ich bin Ein Berliner” speech from West Berlin
1974 – The first bar code is used when a pack of Wrigley’s gum is scanned across the counter at a Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio
1977 – Elvis leaves the building – for his final performance
1979 – Muhammed Ali throws in the towel – after 20 years in the ring
1997 – J.K. Rowling introduces us to the world of Harry Potter
Happy Birthday to…
Charles Messier (1730-1817)
His catalog of heavenly objects is still used today
Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973)
Nobel prize-winning author who gave us The Good Earth
Chesty Puller (1898-1971)
The most decorated U.S. Marine in history – he is known as “the Marines Marine”
Peter Lorre (1904-1964)
He could play quite the sinister character
Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1911-1956)
This talented lady was an Olympic Gold Medalist in track and field and went on to join the Ladies Pro Golf tour – winning 10 championships
Milton Glaser (1929-2020)
Graphic Designer who gave us Pushpin Studio and the “I❤️NY” logo– his birthday and death day are on the same date – June 26
Derek Jeter (1974- )
14-time All-Star who helped the Yankees win 5 World Series Championships
Aubrey Plaza (1984- )
You know this comedienne as April on Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
Ariana Grande (1993- )
From Nickelodeon player to Grammy Award-winning singer – she has quite the vocal range – being able to sing in 4 different octaves
Most Awesome God, we pray for the victims of trafficking, drug abuse and torture. May they be saved from these terrible situations and give us courage, discernment, and wisdom if we can do anything to help them. I ask this in your name Jesus, Amen.
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
#UnitedNationalInternationalDayinSupportofVictimsofTorture #InternationalDayAgainstDrugAbuseandIllicitTrafficking #NationalBeauticiansDay #NationalHandshakeDay #BombPopDay #ChocolatePuddingDay #CanoeDay #NationalCoconutDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #CharlesMessier #PearlBuck #ChestyPuller #Peterlorre #BabeDidrikson #MiltonGlaser #DerekJeter #AubreyPlaza #ArianaGrande
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