General MacArthur and Japenese Prime Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu sign the documents of surrender aboard the USS Missouri – 1945
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.
Military Honors
NATIONAL V-J DAY commemorates the official surrendering of Japan during WWII. After 6 years of horrendous battles, it was finally over. Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, General Douglas MacArthur accepted the documents of surrender from Japanese Prime Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu. Victory over Japan Day is also celebrated on August 15 when Emperor Hirohito made a radio announcement to the Japanese people of their surrender.
Education and Organization
ANOTHER LOOK UNLIMITED DAY asks us to take stock of our “stuff” and see what needs to go, what can be repurposed and what needs to be organized. It is easy to let our “stuff” get the best of us, but we have to show it who is in control.
On Today’s Menu…
INTERNATIONAL BACON DAY is fryin” in the pan. There is some negativity about this candy of meats – but don’t listen to it. Is it good for you? Probably not. Does it have vitamins, minerals and antioxidants? Nope. Will it fight off colds and boost your immune system? Nah. But it’s bacon! I say, if people are gonna talk bad about it – then those people shouldn’t be allowed to smell it when it is cooking.
Let’s cool off with BLUEBERRY POPSICLE DAY. This chilled treat could almost be healthy – if you get the ones made out of juice and not just flavoring. This sounds like a nice way to end these sweltering summer days.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebration
Welsh Rarebit Day
U.S. Bowling League Day
On this day…
1751 – Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar from the Julian Calendar. This causes an 11-day loss. People went to bed on Sept. 2nd and when they woke up, it was Sept. 14
1789 – The Treasury Department is created
1901 – Vice President Teddy Roosevelt advises us to “Speak softly and carry a big stick”
1912 – Arthur Eldred becomes the first boy scout to earn the rank of Eagle
1945 – Japan surrenders to the Allied Forces
1969 – The first ATM is installed
Happy Birthday to…
Terry Bradshaw (1948- )
Quarterback for the Steelers who took them to 4 Super Bowl championships – he’s also a fairly good announcer
Christa Corrigan McAuliffe (1948-1986)
She was chosen to be the first civilian to go into space but died tragically in the Space Shuttle Challenger which exploded 73 seconds after lift-off. Being an educator, she had planned to conduct two lessons, while in space, to be broadcast to students all over the world.
Mark Harmon (1951- )
This actor played college football, was voted as “Sexiest Man Alive – 1986” by People Magazine and played Special Agent Gibs for 20 seasons on NCIS (2003-2022)
Guy Laliberté (1959- )
Brought us Cirque du Soleil
Keanu Reeves (1964- )
From Bill and Ted (1989) to The Matrix (1999) to John Wick (2014), this actor always delivers
Salma Hayek (1966- )
She is a talented actress, writer and producer with an Emmy and a Golden Globe under her belt
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32
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
#VJDay #InternationalBaconDay #AnotherLookUnlimitedDay #BlueBerryPopsicleDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #TerryBradshaw #ChristaMcAuliffe #MarkHarmon,#GuyLaliberte #KeanuReeves #SalmaHayek
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