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The Webb telescope sends its first images from space on this day in 2022
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…
Today we can see things a little differently by recognizing those with heterochromia – or DIFFERENT COLORED EYES DAY. This unique feature can be hereditary or caused by an accident or illness. If you have this condition, I wish you a happy day.
Celebrate You with…
We can start the day by remembering not to make our lives too complicated. NATIONAL SIMPLICITY DAY falls on the birthday of Henry David Thoreau who advocated the simple life in his book, Walden.
For Fun
INTERNATIONAL SKINNY-DIPPING DAY calls for a relaxed attitude and maybe a little discretion. If you do choose to participate – wear plenty of sunscreen. Organized events actually raise funding for the Fistula Foundation – a group that helps women suffering from untreated birth trauma.
On Today’s Menu…
How about a super light and chilled treat? EAT YOUR JELLO DAY will give you just that and since there is always room for Jell-O, hopefully there will be room for this next one.
They don ‘t get much more decadent than this dessert of the day. NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY is full of flavor, sweetness, and richness. The pecan part may be healthy, but the rest is just pure indulgence.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Gruntled Workers Day
Beans and Franks Day
Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
Embrace Your Geekness Day
On this day…
1859 – William Goodale receives the patent for a machine that makes paper bags
1862 – The Medal of Honor is created by congress
1960 – We learn a whole new way to draw with Etch-A-Sketch
1962 – The Rolling Stones perform their first show – the world will never be the same
1976 – The world is introduced to everyone’s favorite survey takers with Family Feud
1984 – Presidential candidate Walter Mondale nominates Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate – She was the first woman to be named for that position
1999 – The last Morse Code transmission in the U.S. is sent
2005 – Prince Albert II is finally let out of his can so he can assume the throne of Monaco
2022 – The Webb telescope sends its first images from space
Happy Birthday to…
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
Writer and philosopher who liked to keep things simple
George Eastman (1854 -1932)
Knew a little something about cameras
Louis B Mayer (1884-1957)
He is the last “M” in MGM productions – the company with the lion
Milton Berle (1908-2002)
From vaudeville to the big screen to TV, Uncle Miltie was born to entertain. You can see him on The Milton Berle Show (1948-1956) and It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)
Lyudmila Pavlyuchenkova (1916-1974)
Otherwise known as “Lady Death”; she was the most successful female sniper in history with a confirmed 309 kills during WWII
Christine McVie (1943-2022 )
Handled keyboards and vocals for Fleetwood Mac
Richard Simmons (1948-2024)
He was determined to get us in shape and have fun doing it
Cheryl Ladd (1951- )
One of Charlies Angels
Brock Lesnar (1977- )
This man has won titles in amateur and professional wrestling on two continents as well as in Mixed Martial Arts
Praise the Lord because He deserves nothing less.
Enjoy the day and make it your own
Thank you to National Day Calendar; National Today; History.com; Britannica.com; Wikipedia; on this day.com
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Happy Birthday to #HenryDavidThoreau #GeorgeEastman #LouisMayer #MiltonBerle #LyudmilaPavlyuchenkova #ChristinaMcVie #RichardSimmons #CherylLadd #Brocklesnar
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