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In his first outing, James Bond takes on Dr. No on this day in 1962
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.
Religious Holidays
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY is about deepening our relationship with God through Christ and bringing the church closer together. I would say that is very much needed.
A Tip of the Hat Goes to…
We give a tip of the hat to WORLD TEACHERS DAY. Teachers all over the globe need to take a bow for your hard work, dedication and huge heart that you have for your students. Thank you!
Awareness Spotlight shines on…
NATIONAL DEPRESSION SCREENING DAY is here to let you know that you are not by yourself. Over 40 million suffer with depression in the United States alone. If you think you are one of those, set up an appointment today to get properly diagnosed.
Art, in all of its forms is central to NATIONAL GOE DAY. Growth-Overcome-Empower are key elements to those who have suffered abuse and trauma. This day looks to connect them with art. Museums, libraries, and galleries can all be great places to provide a safe, healing atmosphere and help those who need it.
Celebrate People with…
NATIONAL DO SOMETHING NICE DAY does a heart good. Smile, help someone, give a person a little bit of your time, whatever you can do to keep this going will be good for everyone.
For Fun
While we are being nice why don’t we celebrate NATIONAL GET FUNKY DAY? Do what is needed to get your funk on and celebrate this ride that we call life.
On Today’s Menu…
Our dessert of the day is Cinna-delicious. APPLE BETTY DAY takes sliced apples, tops them with cinnamon, butter and sugar, and then bakes them until you can smell heaven.
Sneak Peek at Tomorrow’s Events and Celebrations
National Coaches Day
World Cerebral Palsy Day
National Noodle Day
National Consignment Day
Bring Your Bible to School Day
Plus Size Appreciation Day
Orange Wine Day
German American Day
Inbox Zero Day
Mad Hatters Day
On this day…
1921 – The first World Series to be broadcast on radio has the Yankees taking on the Giants (New York)
1924 – We meet Little Orphan Annie when she first appears in her comic strip
1930 – Laura Ingalls becomes the first woman to make a transcontinental flight when she flies from New York to California
1947 – President Harry Truman gives the first presidential address by TV
1962 – The world is introduced to James Bond when Dr. No premiers in London
1970 – PBS begins broadcasting
2020 – The World Health Organization estimates that 10% of the Earth’s population may have been infected with COVID – that’s 20 times the number of reported cases
Happy Birthday to…
Chester A. Arthur (1829-1886)
Our 21st president got the job when President James Garfield was assassinated
Ray Kroc (1902-1984)
Brought us McDonald’s
Steve Miller (1943- )
This rocker knows how to Fly Like an Eagle and likes to be called a Joker
Bernie Mac (1957-2008)
He was one funny man whose comedy is sorely missed
Mario Lemieux (1965- )
Hockey phenom who led the league in scoring, was MVP and came out of retirement to help his Pittsburgh Penguins by becoming the first player-owner in the NHL
Kate Winslet (1975- )
You know her as Rose from Titanic
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. Matthew 16:24-25
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
#InternationalCommunionDay #GOEDay#NationalTeachersDay #NationalDepressionScreeningDay #DoSomethingNiceDay #GetFunkyDay #AppleBettyDay #Enjoythedayandmakeityourown
Happy Birthday to #ChesterAArthur #RayKroc #SteveMiller #BernieMac #MarioLemieux #KateWinslet
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