Tag: national
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Kev’s Daily take On 08/02/2024

etsy.com American Graffiti comes rolling into theaters on this day in 1973 Education and Information NATIONAL CAD DAY is all about Computer Aided Drafting. I remember sitting in drafting class using the T-Square and mechanical pencils. It wasn’t long after that computers came into the class room followed by CAD software. It does take away from some of the…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 08/01/2024

Pinterest Drag racer Don “Big Daddy” Garlits goes 200 mph in a ¼ mile on this day in 1964 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… NATIONAL PROMISE TO CARE DAY is all about the Urgent Care Centers. These health care facilities offer walk-in treatment for your injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening. We thank all…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/31/2024

WTTW Going for a little drive on the moon in 1971 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… WORLD RANGER DAY gives a tip of our Smokey the Bear Hats to the folks who take care of our forests, parks and preserves. Their skill set ranges from mechanic, to vet, to firefighter, to policeman to public relations…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/30/2024

Pinterest A Tip of the Hat Goes to… NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY exposes the truth. No one relishes this position, but sometimes it has to be done. If people are suffering or put at risk, and you are in a position to help, your inner voice could be telling you to do something about it. The day was founded…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/29/2024

londonscouts.org Awareness Spotlight shines on… Today’s spotlight shines on NATIONAL CHALLENGED CHAMPIONS AND HEROE’S AWARENESS DAY. The abilities of the disabled make them the champions and the people who care for them are the heroes. Go to Challenged Champions and Heroes website to find out more. Today’s Fashion Trends For those who wish to observe it, NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY is applied…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/28/2024

newyorkupstate.com 600,000 fans attend Summer Jam rock festival in New York on this day in 1973 Military Honors BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY remembers the first African American regiment formed during peace time. It was 1866, after the Civil War, and they were sent to the frontier to protect settlers and unsettled lands. The desertion rate among their units was…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/27/2024

blogspot.com The F-15 Eagle soars into the skies for the first time on this day in 1972 Military Honors KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY commemorates the end of the Korean War and honors all of it’s veterans. For those who went off to a foreign country to serve their own, to offer their lives, and to…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/26/2024

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. Family and Friends AUNT AND UNCLE’S DAY celebrates all those people who aren’t our parents but can act in their stead. They teach us about…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/25/2024

do206.com Tina Turner performing at the Seattle Pop Festival – 1969 Military Honors HIRE A VETERAN DAY provides a means to serve those who served us. If you are in a position to bring on more people to your business, veterans can fill those slots. If you have any questions about this, Dan Caporale will be happy to…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 07/24/2024

Pinterest Saving Private Ryan marches into the theaters on this day in 1998 A Tip of the Hat Goes to… Let’s give a tip of our thinking caps to THERMAL ENGINEERS DAY. These folks specialize in keeping all of our electronics from getting too hot. Without their ingenuity and hard work, all of our tech would…