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The USS Harmon is named after Navy Cross Recipient Mess Attendant Leonard Roy Harmon on this day in 1943
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.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
ArtCarved Bridal created NATIONAL MATCHMAKER DAY to give a tip of the hat to all of those busybodies who just want others to be happy together. They truly delight in seeing the perfect couple come together and Cupid could probably use a little help every now and then. Thank you, Jen, for setting me and Allie up – I’d say you made the perfect match.
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY is here to remember the victims, honor those who have beat it and erase some of the stigma that goes along with this insidious condition. If you are taking medication that could lead to addiction, monitor the effects closely. If you find yourself under the control of any drugs – seek help and get the support you need.
Education and Information
DIEATOMACEOUS EARTH DAY celebrates the dirt that makes up “the lungs of the earth”. This “dirt” is actually made up of tiny single celled organisms that provide us with ¾ of our new oxygen. It is used in everyday products, filtration and so many other things.
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…
NATIONAL EAT OUTSIDE DAY and NATIONAL TRAILMIX DAY go together like nuts and raisins. Combine the great outdoors with some delicious food and snacks. Put together your favorite trail mix and enjoy these last days of summer.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
Labor Day
Lazy Moms Day
Cherry Popover Day
No Rhyme No Reason Day
Burnt Ends Day
American Chess Day
Pink Cadillac Day
Acne Positivity Day
On this day…
1888 – The body of Mary Ann Nichols is found. She was the first known victim of “Jack the Ripper”
1895 –The first professional football game is played –quarterback John Brallier is paid $10 and wins 12-0
1897 – Thomas Edison invents the kinetoscope camera
1909 – Benjamin Shibe invents the baseball – as we know it today
1920 – The first news program is broadcast out of Detroit on station 8MK – now WWJ 950 AM
1943 – The USS Harmon is the first naval ship commissioned after an African American – Mess Attendant First Class Leonard Roy Harmon
1997 – Princess Di’s life is tragically cut short in a car crash
Happy Birthday to…
Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Taught us how to look at education differently
Frederic March (1897-1975)
This talented actor won Academy, Tony and Golden Globe awards
Arthur Godfrey (1903-1983)
Entertainer and programmer who helped to launch many careers
Van Morrison (1945- )
Irish singer and songwriter who gave us Brown Eyed Girl
Debbie Gibson (1970- )
Pop star who gave us Only in My Dreams and Shake Your Love
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Genesis 1:1-2
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
#OverdoseAwarenessDay #NationalMatchmakersDay #CabernetDay #InternationalCabernetDay #NationalTrailMixDay #DiatomaceousEarthDay #EatOutsideDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #MariaMontessori #FredericMarch #ArthurGodfrey #VanMorrison #DebbieGibson
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