Tag: national
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/12/2024
christies.com Baseball’s Hall of Fame Inaugural Class included Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matheson, Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson Awareness Spotlight shines on… In 1967, 16 states still had laws banning interracial marriages. NATIONAL LOVING DAY remembers the court case, Loving vs. Virginia, when the Supreme Court ruled that such laws are unconstitutional. After this ruling, Mildred and…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/11/2024
blogspot.com We get to meet that loveable Reese’s Pieces eating, home phoning ET on this day in 1982 Awareness Spotlight shines on… Bright Pink sponsors NATIONAL CALL YOUR DOCTOR DAY to remind women to make their Well-Woman exam appointment. Today is roughly halfway through the year and a good time to schedule this. If you have already done so,…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/10/2024
history.com On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin has a shocking experience while flying a kite That Special Someone NATIONAL BAE DAY brings us closer to that special someone. No one is sure how this day came to be, but it had to be a millennial. Actually, BAE is short for “before anyone else” so whoever your…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/09/2024
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. Awareness Spotlight shines on… Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard started CHILDREN’S DAY in 1856 as a special day to baptize children. Both Presidents Clinton and Bush made special…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/08/2024
pinterest.com The first Corpse Flower in the U.S. blooms in the New York Botanical Garden on this day in 1937 Family and Friends Who is(are) your best friend(s)? Whether you have known them for years, just started hanging out, keep in touch or rarely see each other, you know you can count on them to…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/07/2024
raulersongirlstravel.com Graceland opens to the public on this day in 1982 Family and Friends WORLD CARING DAY reminds us how important we are to each other. Reach out to others, offer up a smile, handshake, or hug. Everyone deserves to know that they are cared for. Education and Information On this day in 1769, Daniel Boone began his…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/06/2024
REMEMBERING D-DAY Military Honors The Allied forces strike a decisive blow with Operation Overlord against the Axis powers as they invade Normandy Beach on D-Day. In 1944, American, British, and Canadian forces storm a 50-mile stretch of beach in Northern France. After fierce fighting they establish a foothold in the German occupied country and begin their advance…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/05/2024
Pinterest It was on this day in 1956 when Elvis “shocked” audiences of the Milton Berle Show with his performance of Hound Dog Belly up to the Bar This is for sippin’ only – NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY brings a smile to our face and a warmth to our belly. At one time, the black market was the only…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/04/2024
theguardian.com Women are given the right to vote with the passing of the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919 Awareness Spotlight shines on… NATIONAL SAFE DAY is looking out for the kids. If you have any guns and kids are anywhere close, keep them locked up. Secure all firearms in the home – Ask…
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Kev’s Daily Take On 06/03/2024
Pinterest Ed White becomes the first American to take a spacewalk on this day in 1965 Awareness Spotlight shines on… Need something to make your world go around? LOVE CONQUERS ALL DAY reminds us that there is no greater force in our lives. From brotherly love to romantic love to a self-sacrificing love, remember that love does conquer…
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