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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/26/2024

Pinterest Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is released on this day in 1967 Wide World of Sports… The Brickyard at Indianapolis is the place to be this weekend. The INDY 500 has those cars going around the track at speeds of over 200 mph for 500 miles. 236 mph is the fastest average speed for one lap on…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/25/2024

Pinterest Star Wars comes to our theaters from “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” on this day in 1977 Awareness Spotlight shines on… Here is one I wish we didn’t have to observe – NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY. Proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, this day remembers all the kids who are…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/24/2024

San Francisco Chronicle The supersonic Concorde takes off for the first time on this day in 1976 I don’t usually start off with a pitch, or food, but this one just seems appropriate. ENDLESS BREAKFAST DAY is brought to us by Denny’s. Today for $6.99, you can get all of the eggs, hash browns and pancakes you…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/23/2024

The Movie Database Jack Nicholson brings Stephen King’s thriller – The Shining – to life as it debuts in the theaters on this day in 1980 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… MEDICAL CODER DAY gives a big thank you to these folks who keep our medical institutions running with the correct data. In…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/22/2024

finwise.edu.vn A deadly tornado strikes Joplin, MO killing 160 people on this day in 2011 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… NATIONAL MARITME DAY remembers the past and honors all of those who have contributed to America’s seafaring ventures. From the merchant marines who fought in the Revolutionary War to those who transport our goods via…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/21/2024

After 19 straight nominations Susan Lucci finally wins an Emmy for her portrayal of Erica Kane on All My Children on this day in 1999 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… In 1881, Clara Barton started an organization that continues to serve humanity. NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS FOUNDERS DAY marks that occasion and gives us a…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/20/2024

space.com Charles Lindbergh takes off on his famous solo trans-Atlantic flight on this day in 1927 Awareness Spotlight shines on… If you have been looking for an excuse to wear those red tennis shoes, today is the day. INTERNATIONAL RED SNEAKERS DAY brings awareness to food allergies, as well as education. Red Sneakers for Oakley is a website with…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/19/2024

The Movie Database Smokey and the Bandit brings the chase into the movie theaters on this day in 1977 Religious Holidays Today is PENTECOST, which is celebrated by the Jewish People as the Feast of the Harvest or the Feast of Weeks. For Christians, it is the 50th day after Easter and the day that the Holy Spirit…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/18/2024

CBS News Mount St. Helen’s erupts on this day in 1980 killing 57 people Military Honors We give our biggest salute to ARMED FORCES DAY and honor all of the nearly 1.5 million service members, veterans, and those who have passed on. Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force are all covered, and all get…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 05/17/2024

Discogs Louie, Louie is investigated by the FBI due to accusations of it being pornographic. After two years of looking into the matter the FBI declared the song “unintelligible at any speed” and therefore was not pornographic. A Tip of the Hat Goes to… In 1834, National Road, the first Federally funded road, was completed…