The Maiden Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery
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
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
GRIEF AWARENESS DAY reminds us to look after others who are grieving and to look after ourselves. Just letting someone know that you are there for them may be enough – other times, a more active role may be called for. Don’t shortchange yourself either. If you are dealing with loss, please take care of yourself and if needed, seek help.
Our Furry Friends
NATIONAL HOLISTIC PET DAY is all about looking after your entire pet’s wellbeing. Besides feeding and vet visits, making time for play and exercise does a pet good. Now, if you can get your animal to meditate with you, go for it.
Celebrate You with…
NATIONAL BEACH DAY may offer the therapy we have been looking for. The rhythmic lapping of the waves, the pristine view of the ocean, and being able to relax and enjoy yourself really melt away the worries and troubles. If you are not close to a beach – bring the beach to you. Fix yourself a daiquiri, put on some island music, turn off your phone and let your imagination do the rest.
Belly up to the Bar
INTERNATIONAL CABERNET DAY celebrates one of the world’s most popular wines. Whether you prefer the Cabernet Franc or the Cabernet Sauvignon, either one of these vintages will go with just about anything.
On Today’s Menu…
TOASTED MARSHMALLOW DAY goes right along with our day at the beach. Get a little flame going, break out that bag of marshmallows and toast them to your idea of perfection.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Overdose Awareness Day
National Matchmakers Day
National Trailmix Day
Diatomaceous Earth Day
Eat Outside Day
On This Day
1885 – The Andromedid Meteor Shower treated night sky watchers to a real light show with an average of 1300 meteors per hour
1905 – Ty Cobb makes his major league baseball debut
1943 – Richard James, a Naval mechanical engineer, invents the Slinky
1967 – Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court
1983 – Guion S. Bluford becomes the first African American to go up into space
1984 – The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off from Kennedy Space Center for the first time
2021 – U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan – 21 years after that war had started
Happy Birthday to…
Mary Shelley (1797-1851)
Gave us Frankenstein
Ted Williams (1918-2002)
Baseball MVP, hall of famer and the last player to earn a .400 batting average
Maurice Hilleman (1919-2005)
In addition to eradicating mumps, he developed more than 40 vaccines
Warren Buffet (1930- )
Knows a little something about investments
John Phillips (1935-2001)
Singer and songwriter for The Mamas and the Papas
Robert Parish (1953- )
NBA All Star (9 times), took the Boston Celtics to championship wins 4 times and the Chicago Bulls once and is in the basketball Hall of Fame
Cameron Diaz (1972- )
After leaving home at 16 and bouncing around the world she decided to give acting a try and got the first part she tried out for – opposite Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994). She would go on to be one of Charlie’s Angels (2000), be the voice of Fionna in Shrek (2001) and play Hannigan in Annie (2014)
Dear LORD, please touch the hearts of those who have suffered loss and are grieving. May they turn towards You and not away. Comfort them and wrap Your loving arms around them. I ask this in Your 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
#GriefAwarenessDay #HolisticPetDay #ToastedMarshmallowDay #InternationalCabernetDay #NationalBeachDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #MaryShelly #TedWilliams #MauriceHilleman #WarrenBuffet #JohnPhillips #Robert Parish #CameronDiaz
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