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The first all female class of State Troopers (New Jersey) graduates on this day in 1980
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…
NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY urges anyone who is suffering or knows of someone suffering from this disorder to get help. The day came about when National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Joe Biel, took his own life after returning from Iraq. 20% of all people who experience any traumatic event suffer from PTSD. You are not alone, and help is available. Wear teal to show your support.
If you are at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS, NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY reminds us to find out one way or the other. Knowledge is power, and if you do test positive, the sooner treatments can start the better.
Our Flowering Friends
Next, we celebrate Florida’s state flower with NATIONAL ORANGE BLOSSOM DAY. These fragrant buds offer a citrusy taste to tea and other recipes as well as an aesthetic appearance that will brighten any day.
Today’s Fashion Trends
Headed to the water on this hot summer day? How about a little stroll with the dog? If so, don’t forget to celebrate NATIONAL SUNGLASSES DAY. Eye protection is critical, plus these frames just look cool. Pick a pair that suits you and protect your peepers.
On Today’s Menu…
From our vegetable garden, we celebrate NATIONAL ONION DAY. These little powerhouses are packed full of flavor and immune system building properties that can help fight cancer, coronary disease, and diabetes. Slice them, dice them, fry them, and serve them up in a manner that you see fit.
Today is also NATIONAL FOOD TRUCK DAY. I can’t think of a better way to support your local business than by visiting one of these rolling restaurants and partaking of their fare.
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Our first dessert of the day is one heck of a combination. NATIONAL ICE CREAM CAKE DAY begs the question, is it ice cream, or is it cake? Doesn’t matter – the result is a scrumptious dessert that sends us to the moon. Pick one up at the grocery store or your favorite dessert shop and indulge.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Logisitics Day
Insurance Awareness Day
Summersgiving
National Tapioca Day
International Body Piercing Day
Paul Bunyan Day
On this day…
1829 – James Smithson passes away in Genoa Italy, and as decreed by his will, has his estate turned over “to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge”.
1847 – New York and Boston are linked together by telegraph
1929 – The first color TV demonstration is performed by Bell Laboratories
1939 – “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.” One of Hollywood’s most iconic scenes is filmed – the parting of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara. Two versions were filmed – one with and one without the “damn” – in case the censors wouldn’t allow it. They did, and subsequently fined the producer $5,000
1950 – President Truman sends forces to aid South Korea
1967 – The world’s first ATM is installed – in London
1978 – Gillette Co. unveils the first erasable ball point pen
1980 – The first all-female class of State Troopers (New Jersey) graduates
2015 – Brittany “Bree” Newsome climbs the South Carolina State Capitol flag pole and brings down the Confederate flag. While the flag was back up within the hour, her actions spurred the state to permanently remove it.
Happy Birthday to…
Harriet Hubbard Ayer (1849-1903)
Started the first female-owned cosmetic shop
Paul Lawrence Dunbar (1872-1906)
One of the first prominent black writers in the U.S., he gave us Oak and Ivy and Majors and Minors
Helen Keller (1880-1968)
Showed us that being blind and deaf was not a disability
Jack Lemmon (1925-2001)
WWII vet (Navy)
Harvard Grad and Academy Award winning actor
Bob Keeshan (1927-2004)
From Marine to Captain Kangaroo – he always gave 110% – and it showed
J.J. Abrams (1966- )
Writer, composer, director, and producer, he has worked on everything from Lost to Star Wars to Mission impossible
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Lester Archambeau (1967- )
He played defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons
Michelle Torres (1967- )
Pretty good tennis player who made it into the top 20 list in the world
Toby Maguire (1975- )
Besides playing the web-slinging Spiderman (2002), you can also see him in Pleasantville (1998) and Seabiscuit (2003)
And now, we celebrate an accomplished, giving woman with a heart that is as big as her smile. She is a track star – turned coach – turned Athletic Director – turned student counselor who always goes above and beyond what needs to be done. Today is her birthday and I know her well because I am so proud to call her my sister.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLYANN!!!
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. A prayer to St. Michael
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
#PTSDAwarenessDay #HIVTestingDay #IceCreamCakeDay #OrangeBlossomDay #BombPopDay #NationalHandshakeDay #NationalOnionDay #NationalSunglassesDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #HarrietAyer, #PaulDunbar, #HelenKeller, #JackZLemmon, #BobKeeshan, #JJAbrams, #LesterArchambeau, #MichelleTorres, #TobyMaguire
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