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President William McKinley is fatally shot on this day in 1901
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.
Celebrate You with…
FIGHT PROCRASTINATON DAY prods us to just git er done. There’s a million reasons not to do something or to keep putting it off…STOP procrastinating and get on with it. It is an enemy we all face but can defeat.
Education and Information
NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY encourages us to do just that. Whether it’s a favorite to reread, or the current bestseller, or maybe that how-to manual you’ve been meaning to get to – enjoy a good book.
For Fun
NATIONAL TAILGATING DAY comes to us at the start of the football season. Some of you may be tailgating today, and if you are – have a good time. If you aren’t – make up some delicious snacks, deck yourself out in your team colors and have a good time. Oh yeah… GO BLUE!!
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day may not be for everyone, but I am on board. COFFEE ICE CREAM DAY celebrates the java flavored treat that brings a unique taste. I will definitely have to hunt some down.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
National Pastor’s Spouse Day
Grandparents Day
Pet Memorial Day
Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
Grateful Patient Day
Beer Lovers Day
National Salami Day
Acorn Squash Day
On this day…
1522 – The Victoria, a ship in Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet, is the first to circumnavigate the world
1716 – The first lighthouse is built in North America – Boston
1901 – President William McKinley is fatally shot at the Pan-American Expo in Buffalo, New York
1916 – Clarence Saunders opens the first self-service grocery store – in Memphis – a Piggly Wiggly
1920 – Detroit airs the first broadcast of a boxing match – Billy Miske knocked out Jack Dempsey after three rounds
1999 – Cal Ripken Jr, plays his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record set by Lou Gehrig which had stood for 56 years
2012 – Barak Obama accepts the presidential nomination from the Democratic National Convention
Happy Birthday to…
Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834)
French revolutionary and American patriot who was instrumental in our success during the Revolutionary War
Jane Addams (1860-1935)
Nobel Peace Prize winning women’s rights activist
Wilson Greatbatch (1919-2011)
Developed the first implantable pacemaker
Jo Ann Worley (1937-)
She made us laugh on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In and Love, American Style
Roger Waters (1943- )
Singer, songwriter, composer and bassist for Pink Floyd
Jane Curtin (1947- )
From Saturday Night Live to 3rd Rock from the Sun – this talented actress is one funny lady.
Jeff Foxworthy (1958- )
Informed us that we might be a redneck if…
Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for who You are. We thank You for Your blessings, mercy and grace. 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
#ReadABookDay #NationalTailgatingDay #CoffeeIceCreamDay #StropProcrastinatingDay #Enjoythedayanadmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #MaquisdeLafayette #JaneAddams #WilsonGreatbatch #JoAnnWorley #RogerWaters #JaneCurtin #JeffFoxworthy
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