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Lord Baden Powell officially forms the Boy Scouts on this day in 1907
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’s spotlight shines on NATIONAL CHALLENGED CHAMPIONS AND HEROE’S AWARENESS DAY. The abilities of the disabled make them the champions and the people who care for them are the heroes. Go to Challenged Champions and Heroes website to find out more.
Today’s Fashion Trends
For those who wish to observe it, NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY is applied today. Put on your favorite shade or try something bold and new.
On Today’s Menu…
I don’t know much about lipstick, but I can definitely get on board with NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY. Whether you like them sauced, bare, fried or baked – plain, mild, spicy or on fire, grab some napkins and chow down on some wings.
Momma Mia, let Garfield know that it is NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY. It doesn’t take much of this layered pasta to fill you up, so gather your favorite ingredients, throw it in the oven and get ready to feed some hungry mouths.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Father-In-Law Day
National Cheesecake Day
National Whistleblower Day
Share A Hug Day
On this day…
1715 – A hurricane sinks 10 Spanish treasure galleons off the Florida coast
1751 – The first international prize fight takes place with Jack Stark (England) beating M. Petit (France). A French fighter named Petit – they really have to stick to cooking
1836 – The Arc de Triomphe (that big arch thingy in Paris) is inaugurated
1907 – The Boy Scouts are officially formed when Sir Robert Baden Powell gathers a group of boys together in England to teach them about trustworthiness, loyalty, helping, friendliness, courteousness, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thriftiness, bravery, cleanliness and reverence
1954 – We find out more about the One Ring, Hobbits and Gandalf when The Lord of the Rings is published
1957 – Jack Parr takes over hosting duties of The Tonight Show from Steve Allen
1958 – NASA is created
1974 – Impeachment proceedings begin on President Nixon
1981 – Prince Charles and Lady Diana say “I do”
1987 – Jerry Garcia lends his name to Ben and Jerry for the new flavor “Cherry Garcia”
Happy Birthday to…
William Powell (1892-1984)
Leading man who is best known for The Thin Man series
Clara Bow (1905-1965)
Silent film actress otherwise known as the “It Girl”. Her thick Brooklyn accent kept her from a successful career in talkies.
Dag Hammarskjold (1905-1961)
Nobel Prize winning Swedish economist who did wonders for the image of the United Nations
Charles Schwab (1937- )
Knows a little something about investing
Peter Jennings (1938-2005)
Trusted news source
Ken Burns (1953- )
Academy and Grammy Award winning director who gave us docuseries like The Civil War (1990) and Brooklyn Bridge (2009) – who comes by way of Ann Arbor
Geddy Lee (1953- )
Front man and bassist for the rock band Rush – by way of Canada
Martina McBride (1966- )
Country singer who gave us Independence Day and This One’s for the Girls
Wil Wheaton (1972- )
Entertains us on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1984) and with appearances on the Big Bang Theory (2009-2019)
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. Revelation 1:5-6
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
#NationalChallengedChampionsandHeroesDay #NationalLasagnaDay #NationalLipstickDay #NationalChickenWingDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #WilliamPowell #ClaraBow #DagHammarskhjold #CharlesSchwab #PeterJennings #KenBurns #GeddyLee #MartinaMcBride #WilWheaton
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