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Missing You - Letters from Wartime
The Importance of LettersToday we don't think much about writing or receiving hand-written letters. Each seems to be a framed image of the past stored away in our mental scrapbooks. Nowadays...
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Today is Poppin'!
Image Source: en.wikipedia.orgImage Source: flickr.comIt's not popcorn that's poppin' but bubble gum...it's Bubble Gum Day! Even though the origin of this day is relatively new (2006), folks (both...
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And the music goes on...Supporting Our Troops
Image Source: commons.wikimedia.orgMusic (or any entertainment for that matter) plays an integral role in support of our military forces, especially when soldiers of any branch are deported overseas....
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Beatles Come to America!
This Day in History: February 7, 1964They're sweeping the country!Stay indoors! Beetles invade America's shores! Okay! Not the insect but might as well have been with all the hysteria in the midst. Of...
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Go fly a kite!
Fly, fly away! But not home. Sail away, sail away! But not on the ocean. Soar away! Soar away! But not a bird. What am I? A KITE! Today is... KITEFlyingDay!Image Source: www.flickr.comThe celebration...
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Stars and Stripes
This Day in History: February 8, 1918Stars and Stripes (newspaper) 1945Image Source: commons.wikipedia.orgStars and Stripes is an American newspaper that reports on matters affecting the members of the...
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The Yellow Kid
With This Day in History centering around the Stars and Stripes newspaper, it is absolutely no wonder the comics came to mind. What is a newspaper without the comics? How many times have you picked up...
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
This Day in History: February 9, 1960As with so many events within our history, there are those that have been recorded with different dates. Some say this, others say that. Yet, the event is the same....
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Read in the Bathtub
With the first posting of daily celebrations, it was inevitable for some crazy ways to celebrate to surface. This is just one of several for today!Read in the Bathtub DayWell, today is Sunday, so I...
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The Brolly, Gamp or Bumbershoot
What ARE we celebrating today?Could this little flower have beena spark for the idea of the umbrella?Image Source: flickr.comThere are many items in existence whose names have changed (not to protect...
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
This Day in Music History: February 10, 1942 Glenn Miller received the first ever gold record for the sale of 1.2 million copies of "Chattanooga Choo Choo". It was presented to him at the CBS Playhouse...
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Funny Day, Weird Day Celebrations!
So many different things being celebrated on this one day! Yep! February 11 has been designated with eight, that's right, 8 celebrations! While all will not be discussed at length, each will at least...
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The Nation's First Hospital
This Day in History: February 11, 1752The Story of the Creation of the Nation's First HospitalThe Pennsylvania HospitalHospitals today are commonplace and number in the thousands upon thousands all...
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America's First Sweetheart
Shirley Temple Black (April 23, 1928 - February 10, 2014) When I was 14, I was the oldest I ever was. I've been getting younger ever since. ~ Shirley TempleShirley Temple was a box-office champion for...
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Plum Pudding and Abraham Lincoln
What? No plums in Plum Pudding?What is the idea of a pudding that is usually served around Christmas but celebrated in February and named after a fruit that is not even an ingredient in the recipe?...
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Georgia, Abe, Great Automobile Race, NAACP & Vietnam
This Day in History: February 12, 1773, 1809, 1908, 1909, 1973 plus Music History 1924 and 1964Every day is a historical day, only some days are just more memorable than others. On any given day...
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Honor Before the Medal
This Day in History: February 13, 1861The territory: What is now the state of ArizonaThe Time: Two months prior to American Civil WarThe Medal of HonorCivil War Era Design[Photo by David Aeberli; owned...
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World Radio Day
Today is. . .The World Radio Day seeks raise awareness about the importance of radio, facilitate access to information through radio and enhance networking among broadcasters.Radio has to be recognized...
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Prelude to Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day: The day of love! Like all things there is history behind this day known for its everlasting expressions of love. Its roots date back to ancient times. Do you know why we celebrate...
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Conversation Hearts
“Valentine, Be Minemay be heard but once a year, but the loving thoughts and warm feelings should never disappear.”—SLSHow many times have you spelled love with tiny candy hearts? Do you know how it...
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