Tag: events
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/15/2024
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 Today is PURPLE UP DAY. Purple is worn to show support for all of the children of the military. Like the soldiers and their spouses,…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/14/2024
AF.mil The Air Force Reserve was created on this day in 1948 Military Honors In 1948, President Harry Truman created the United States Air Force Reserve. This branch handles about 20% of the workload of the Air Force by flying combat, firefighting, personnel recovery, and weather reconnaissance missions. Over 70,000 brave volunteers make up this…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/13/2024
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… This birthday is so important it is proclaimed yearly by the President. NATIONAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY salutes a very…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/12/2024
Fine Art America The first Space Shuttle is launched on this day in 1981 Awareness Spotlight Shines On… Wear your blue and green attire to observe NATIONAL DONATE LIFE BLUE AND GREEN DAY. Consider becoming an organ donor if you are not one already. Roughly, 125,000 people are on some kind of list to receive…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/11/2024
surfnetkids.com Ellis Island is repurposed from Fort Gibson to an immgration station on this day in 1890 Our Furry Friends NATIONAL PET DAY puts Fido and Fluffy in the spotlight for the day. Let’s give them some extra lovin’s, treats and attention – after all, they are a part of the family. For Fun BARBERSHOP…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/10/2024
Awareness Spotlight shines on… INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PINK was started in Canada after a couple of high school students witnessed a gay student being harassed for wearing a pink shirt. They promptly went and bought 50 pink shirts for everyone to wear and started this anti-bullying campaign in 2007. It doesn’t matter if you agree…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/09/2024
americanhistorycentral.com The Civil War comes to an end when General Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Courthouse on this day in 1865 Military Honors NATIONAL FORMER PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY occurs on the anniversary of one of the most horrific acts in history. In 1942, Japanese forces captured the largest number of American troops on the Bataan…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/08/2024
batterypower.com Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run on this day in 1974 passing Babe Ruth’s record Celebrate You with… NATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY reminds us to be thankful for what we have, for the beauty of the world around us and to share our blessings with those we come across. Hopefully you can make time…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/07/2024
Pinterest John Wayne wins his only Oscar for playing US Marshall Rooster Cogburn in True Grit on this day in 1970 Family and Friends This one’s for the gals. NATIONAL GIRL, ME TOO DAY is all about the fairer sex encouraging each other. Women certainly have many struggles to face, it seems more than men. I won’t pretend to…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 04/06/2024
Readex The United States joins the fight when we officially enter World War I on this day in 1917 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… The National Consortium for Academics and Sports founded NATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE DAY back in 1987 to put those hard-working high school and college students in the spotlight. These kids have to keep their…
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