tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42403588545270804582025-12-19T17:35:00.424+01:00History and inspirational dailiesMichael Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291390700395453942noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240358854527080458.post-73053600493024318282018-10-07T23:04:00.000+01:002018-10-07T23:04:41.662+01:00

Did you know... ... that today is the birthday of Toni Braxton, singer (1967); Yo-Yo Ma, cello virtuoso (1955); and John Mellencamp, musician (1951). With a variety of musical talents like these three, we're sure you can find any type of music to celebrate their special day. Happy birthday, Toni, Yo-Yo, and John! Today's Inspirational Quote: "Be fit for more than the thing you are now

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Did you know... ... that today, besides being Thanksgiving in the United States (Happy Thanksgiving!), is Wilt Chamberlain Record ReboundsDay? On November 24, 1960, Philadelphia Warrior Wilt Chamberlain snagged 55 rebounds in a game against the Boston Celtics and set an NBA record for the most rebounds in a single game. Chamberlain was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978, the first

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Did you know...  ... that today is the birthday of Danny DeVito (1944)? Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. is an American actor, comedian, producer and director. He gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in Taxi (1978-1983), which won him a Golden Globe and an Emmy. He has since amassed a formidable and versatile body of work as an actor, producer and director

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Did you know... ... that today is Veep Day? Alben W. Barkley, the Vice President under President Harry S. Truman, wrote a letter on this day in 1949 that made reference to his office as the Veep. And the name stuck. Barkley was forevermore referred to as the Veep and it has been used for vice presidents ever since. Today's Inspirational Quote:   "The art of life is a constant

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Did you know... ... that today is the start of Better Breakfast Month? Eating breakfast every day is one of the best healthy habits you can form. The benefits of eating breakfast are vast and compelling: it kick starts the metabolism, helps with weight management, it's necessary for meeting daily nutrient needs, and so much more. So eat your breakfast! Today's Inspirational Quote: "

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Did you know... ... that today is Chop Suey Day? Legend has it that, while visiting New York City in 1896, Chinese ambassador Li Hung Chang's cooks invented the dish for his American guests at a dinner. The dish was supposedly created to satisfy both Chinese and American tastes. The Chinese diplomat was trying to create good relations with the U.S. And you know the old saying, "The way

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Did you know... ... that today is Guinness Book of World Records Day? On this day in 1955, the famous Guinness Book of World Records was first published. Today, it sells about 3.5 million copies a year in twenty-three languages in a hundred countries. Trivia fans: The book's story began at a shooting party in Ireland in 1951, when the managing director of Guinness Brewery, Sir Hugh Beaver,

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Hi, Did you know...  ... that today is Windows 95 Debut Day? On this day in 1995, Windows 95 made its presence known. Codenamed Chicago, Windows 95 integrated Microsoft's formerly separate MS-DOS and Windows products. It featured significant improvements over its predecessor, Windows 3.1, most notably in the graphical user interface (GUI) and in its relatively simplified "plug-n-play"

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Did you know...  ... that today is POW / MIA Recognition Day? POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of remembrance and hope for the speedy and safe return of American Prisoners of War, and those still Missing in Action. It also seeks the return of the remains of fallen soldiers. Please take a few moments today, to remember our missing soldiers, and those held as prisoners of war.  Today's

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Did you know...  ...that today is the birthday of Los Angeles, California? In 1781, the Mexican Provincial Governor, Felipe de Neve, founded El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles, originally named Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula, by Gaspar de Portola, a Spanish army captain and Juan Crespi, a Franciscan priest, who had noticed the beautiful area as they

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Did you know... ... that today is Skyscraper Day? Skyscrapers are truly engineering and architectural marvels. In many crowded cities, space is in short supply, and real estate prices are ever increasing. Building up becomes more and more logical. Celebrate and admire the world's tallest skyscrapers today! Today's Inspirational Quote: "Correction does much, but encouragement does more."

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Did you know... ... that today is Mother's Day? The modern holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make Mother's Day a recognized holiday in the United States. Jarvis' holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world. Here's wishing a very happy

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Did you know... ... that today is Cherokee Strip Day? In 1893, the greatest land rush of all time was held on the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma. 100,000 settlers raced via horse, prairie schooner, train, bicycle, and walking to stake claim to one of 42,000 160-acre parcels. Today's Inspirational Quote: "Confidence is the only key. I know a lot of people who aren't traditionally 'beautiful' -

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Did you know... ... that today is Shangri-La Day? On the birthday of James Hilton (1900), author of Lost Horizon, work towards creating a paradise on earth. Hilton's novel introduced the word Shangri-La to refer to a paradise on earth. Today's Inspirational Quote: "The more you help others, the faster you will get results." By Catherine Gordon

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Did you know... ... that today is Pink Cadillac Day? In 1956, Elvis Presley bought a pink Cadillac for his mother. Originally a blue color, Elvis had the car repainted by a neighbor who designed a customized pink color for Elvis, which he named "Elvis Rose." Once the car was finished Elvis gave it to his mother Gladys as a gift. Today's Inspirational Quote: "Ambition is a dream with a V8

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Did you know... ... that today is Foghorn Leghorn's Birthday? This Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies character is a large, white adult Leghorn rooster with a stereotypically Southern accent, a "good ol' boy" speaking style, and a penchant for mischief. Happy birthday, Foghorn! Today's Inspirational Quote: "The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering,

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Did you know... ... that today is the birthday of the District of Columbia? In 1790, the District of Columbia was established as the new seat of government for the United States of Am erica. The Residence Act approved the creation of a national capital on the Potomac River. The exact location was to be selected by President George Washington, who signed the bill into law on this day. Today's

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Did you know... ... that today, besides being Independence Day in the U.S. (Happy 4th of July!), is Wisconsin Territory Day? In 1836, Wisconsin was organized as a U.S. territory. It was the only state to become a territory or state on Independence Day. Congrats, Wisconsin! Today's Inspirational Quote: "The longer you have to wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it

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Did you know... ... that today is Ellery Queen Radio Premiere Day? The Adventures of Ellery Queen mystery radio program began in 1939. Ellery Queen was a mystery writer and amateur detective who helped his father, a New York City police inspector, solve baffling murders. Today's Inspirational Quote: "Change might not be fast and it isn't always easy. But with time and effort, almost any

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Did you know... ... that today is No Taxation Without Representation Day? In 1764, Boston lawyer James Otis denounced taxation without representation, thus calling for the American colonies to unite in protest against England's new tax measures. Today's Inspirational Quote: "I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be

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Did you know... ... that today is the Bifocals' Birthday? In 1785, Benjamin Franklin announced that he had invented bifocals. Do you think that he had to invent the bifocals to be able to read the prepared statement that he invented bifocals? Today's Inspirational Quote: "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." By Ben Franklin

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Did you know... ... that today is the birthday of the Bugs Bunny Stamp? In 1997, the U.S. Postal Service issued the first stamp bearing the likeness of Bugs Bunny. Go, Bugs, go! Today's Inspirational Quote: "Some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without

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Did you know... ... that today is the birthday of Janet Dailey, romance novelist (1944) and Harold Robbins, American novelist (1916)? Celebrate the day by sitting down with one of your favorite novels! Today's Inspirational Quote: "Don't be too hard on yourself. There are plenty of people willing to do that for you. Love yourself and be proud of everything that you do. Even mistakes mean

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Did you know... ... that today is Mabel Buchman's Birthday? In the May 20, 1997, episode of the TV comedy "Mad About You," Jamie Buchman (Helen Hunt) gave birth to a baby girl. Happy birthday, Mabel! Today's Inspirational Quote:  "Don't be offended when people don't seem to get you. Not everyone recognizes brilliance." By Linda Poindexter

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Did you know... ... that today is the birthday of the United Colonies of New England? In 1643, representatives from the colonies of Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, New Haven, and Plymouth met in Boston to form the United Colonies of New England, the first federation of American colonies. Today's Inspirational Quote:   "You attract what you are, not what you want. So if you want it

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