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Tina Turner performing at the Seattle Pop Festival – 1969
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
Military Honors
HIRE A VETERAN DAY provides a means to serve those who served us. If you are in a position to bring on more people to your business, veterans can fill those slots. If you have any questions about this, Dan Caporale will be happy to answer them. He started this movement and his phone# is 305-877-0053.
Religious Holidays
The FEAST OF SAINT JAMES honors James the Greater, one of the apostles of Christ. James was part of the inner circle of disciples and was a witness to the transfiguration of Jesus. James went to Spain and then on to Galicia, preaching the Gospel, where he received a vision from Mary to go back to Jerusalem. After he arrived, he was arrested and put to death. He was one of the first disciples to be martyred and like all the rest, all he had to do to escape death was to recant his faith and witness. He chose to die.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
We give a tip of the hat to NATIONAL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR APPRECIATION DAY. These are the people who keep the tech systems maintained and operating. In this day and age, without them, most things would probably shut down. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for what you do.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
INTERNATIONAL RED SHOE DAY brings awareness to Lyme’s Disease. Originating from tick bites, this disease will often go undiagnosed for months or even years. By then, you may find yourself in a hospital. Check every tick bite you get, and if anything looks suspicious, consult a doctor.
Celebrate People with…
TALK IN AN ELEVATOR DAY is designed to bring us all a little bit closer. Striking a conservation with a stranger is not always the easiest, but start with a smile, ask for the time or compliment them on their appearance. If you don’t come across as a stalker, you might be surprised how easy it is to get people talking.
Education and Information
NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION DAY looks to save lives. Learn how to swim, even if you don’t think you will be in the water a whole lot. Always make sure it is a safe area and know your limits. Rivers are some of the most dangerous places since they have undertows that you can’t see from the surface. The Meramec River, which I grew up by, has claimed more lives than I care to count.
For Fun
THREAD THE NEEDLE DAY celebrates the colloquial saying that has been around a long time. A quarterback can thread the needle when he completes a pass between two defenders. Politicians often thread the needle when they don’t really want to take sides and of course, there is actually threading a needle, which does take a little skill. See if you can’t work this phrase into a sentence today.
Belly up to the Bar
Let’s bring a little culture into the day with NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY. Now there are all kinds of recommended pairings that go splendidly together, or you could just go with your favorite vino and whatever cheese sounds good to you.
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day is one of my favorites. HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY combines the duality of vanilla and chocolate as well as the cold ice cream and the hot fudge. Add some crushed nuts, whipped cream and of course the cherry on top and you will not be disappointed.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Disability Independence Day
Aunt and Uncles Day
Bagelfest
Day of the Cowboy
All or Nothing Day
Coffee Milkshake Day
On this day…
1871 – Wilhelm Schneider receives a patent for the two-story carousel
1940 – Jim Sigmund swims down the Mississippi river from St. Louis to Caruthersville. It takes him 89 hours 46 minutes and is the longest solo swim of all time.
1946 – Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis perform together for the first time
1964 – A Hard Day’s Night by the Beatles goes to #1 where it stays for 14 weeks
1969 – Here’s a concert for ya – Seattle Pop Festival with Ike and Tina Turner, Bo Diddly, Santana, Led Zeppelin, Ten Years After, The Byrd’s, The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Doors
1984 – Svetlana Yevgenyevna becomes the first woman to go on a space walk
1993 – Sleepless in Seattle woos audiences for the first time
2008 – California is the first state to ban trans fats in restaurants
Happy Birthday to…
Anna Tuthill Symmes (1775-1864)
Wife of our 9th President, William Henry Harrison, and grandmother to our 23rd, Benjamin Harrison
Walter Brennan (1894-1974)
Academy Award winning character actor – best known for playing old coots in westerns
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
Co-discoverer of the structure of DNA
Estelle Getty (1923-2008)
RIP Golden Girl
Walter Payton (1954-1999)
Hall of Fame running back for “Da Beers”
Matt Leblanc (1967- )
“How you doin’?”
Dearest Lord, thank You for this beautiful day and all of these wonderful people. May You bless and protect each and every one of them. I ask this in Your loving name, Jesus, Amen.
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
#HireaVeteranDay #NationalInternDay #NationalDrowningPreventionDay #FeastofSaintJames #NationalChiliDogDay #HotFudgeSundaeDay #InternationalRedShoeDay #NationalRefreshmentDay #WineandCheeseDay #ThreadtheNeedleDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #AnnaSymmes #WalterBrennan #RosalindFranklin #EstelleGetty #WalterPayton #MattLeblanc
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