January 20, 2007


Arbor Day ( Florida)
"The United States officially observes National Arbor Day on the last Friday in April. However, The Florida Legislature in 1945 designated the third Friday in January as the State Arbor Day, because that is the time of year when the climate is optimal for planting trees in Florida."  Source: www.arborday.org/states/index.cfm?state=FL

Buttercrunch Day (National)
Source: www.foodreference.com/html/fbuttercrunch.html

Inauguration Day - US (last one was January 20, 2005)
Inauguration Day occurs every four years after the election of a US President the previous November and is observed the 20th of January unless it is a Sunday (which it was in 2002), then Inauguration Day is moved to Monday, January 21st.  Inauguration Day has been observed on January 20th since 1937.  Prior to 1937, Inauguration Day was March 4th.

Anniversary of 1972 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing women's right to abortions

January 20: The Remembrance of Muharram in Shi'a Islam begins.

Lee-Jackson-King Day

Lee-Jackson-King Day was a holiday celebrated in the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1984 to 2000.
Robert E. Lee's birthday (January 19, 1807) has been celebrated as a Virginia holiday since 1889. In 1904, the legislature added the birthday of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824) to the holiday, and Lee-Jackson Day was born.
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan approved an Act of Congress declaring January 15 to be a national holiday in honor of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Since 1978, Virginia had celebrated King's birthday in conjunction with New Year's Day. To align with the federal holiday, the Virginia legislature simply combined King's celebration with the existing Lee-Jackson holiday.
The incongruous nature of the holiday, which simultaneously celebrated the lives of Confederate generals and a civil rights icon, did not escape the notice of Virginia lawmakers. Legislators protested the holiday by waving pictures of Jesse Jackson, Spike Lee, and Martin Luther King, Jr. around the state capitol. In 2000, Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore proposed splitting Lee-Jackson-King Day into two separate holidays, with Lee-Jackson Day to be celebrated the Friday before what would become Martin Luther King Day. The measure was approved and the two holidays are now celebrated separately.

Today is not a holiday, it is just a normal Sunday

January 21, 2007



*The Battle of Ka Saun (Jan. 21, 1968) was the prelude to the Tet Offensive of January 31, 1968. Source: www.1stcavmedic.com/tet_offensive_of_1968.htm

**Hugging Day (National, US - January 21st every year)
Interesting article: www.voanews.com/english/AmericanLife/Only-In-America-Hugs.cfm
Send a free Hugging Day Card:  www.123greetings.com/cute_cards/hugs/

January 23, 2007



*"Barnie Miller" premiers, 1975

**Elizabeth Blackwell is the first woman to receive a medical degree in America, January 23, 1849.

***Pie Day (National) - January 23rd
Created by the American Pie Council, National Pie Day is dedicated to the celebration of pie. Source:  www.piecouncil.org/national.htm

January 23, 2007



*"Barnie Miller" premiers, 1975

**Elizabeth Blackwell is the first woman to receive a medical degree in America, January 23, 1849.

***Pie Day (National) - January 23rd
Created by the American Pie Council, National Pie Day is dedicated to the celebration of pie. Source:  www.piecouncil.org/national.htm




What kind of pie,Any kind? ???

What kind of pie,Any kind? ???
Meat Pie will do fine?

January 24, 2007



*Beer in cans first sold on January 24, 1935

**California Gold Discovery Day - Gold discovered at Sutters Mill, 1848
For information, see: California Gold - An Authentic History of the First Find - With the Names of Those Interested in the Discovery at www.sfmuseum.org/hist6/grush.html

***First Heart Transplant, 1964

****Ice Cream Bar Day/Eskimo Pie Day (Anniversary of the patent on the Eskimo Pie, 1922)

*****Square Dance Day
Source: www.squarez.com/StoryComments.php?story_id=142

January 25, 2007



*First Emmy Awards, 1949

**Elvis Presley's First No. 1 hit released, "Heartbreak Hotel," 1956 

Australia - Australia Day.

January 26, 2007


*Australia Day
Source:  www.australiaday.vic.gov.au/home.asp

**General Douglas MacArthur Day (Arkansas)
In observance of General MacArthur's birthday who was born on January 26th in Arkansas.

***Republic Day - India
Republic Day is India's great national festival. It is celebrated every year on January 26th.  Source:  www.indiaa2z.com/festivals/republicday.htm

****Peanut Brittle Day (National)
Source:  www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp

Astrological Signs in January


Capricorn:  December 22 - January 19

Aquarius:  January 20 - February 18



Birthstone of the Month - January


January Birthstone:  Garnet
The Garnet is the symbol of constancy and fidelity.



Flower of the Month - January


January Flower:  Carnation and Snowdrop

January 29th is Carnation Day

First Week of January:

Diet Resolution Week

Second Week of January:

*Law Enforcement Training Week (National)
Proclamation 6396 -- National Law Enforcement Training Week, 1992
"To heighten public awareness of the importance of law enforcement training and its related fields, the Congress, by Public Law 102 - 206, has designated the week of January 5 through January 11, 1992, as "National Law Enforcement Training Week."  For official proclamation, see: http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/research/papers/1991/91122001.html

**Letter Writing Week (Universal)

***School Crossing Guard Week (Wisconsin 2nd Annual Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week)
Source: www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/edforum/ef0514_3.html

Third Week of January:

*Activity Professionals Week (National, US)
National Activity Professionals' Week (NAP WEEK) is sponsored by the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP).  Official Web site:  www.thenaap.com
National Activity Professional's Week "will celebrate a special week for a very special group of people, the nation's Activity Professionals. These are dedicated women and men who help to enrich the daily lives of older adults in long term care facilities, retirement homes, day programs and senior centers."  Source: www.prweb.com/releases/2003/1/prweb55124.htm

**Book Week (National)

***Cuckoo Dancing Week is observed the week of January 18th, celebrating Laurel and Hardy movies.  Oliver Hardy's birthday is January 18, 1892. Source: www.irish-cream.com/laurel-hardy.html

****Jaycees Week (US National)

*****Printing Week (International)

******Special Education Week

Fourth Week of January:

*Catholic Schools Week

**Celebrity Read a Book Week

***Glaucoma Awareness Week

****Handwriting Analysis Week (National) observed the week containing January 23rd, John Hancock's Birthday.

*****Health Awareness Week (Observed the week with the fourth Wednesday in January)

******Healthy Weight Week
Sponsored by Healthy Weight Network: www.healthyweight.net

*******Junior Achievement Week

********Kiwanis Week (International)

*********Meat Week (National)

**********Nurse Anesthetists Week (National)

January Monthly Observances:



Bath Safety Month

Birth Defects Prevention Month

Sponsored by The March of Dimes: www.modimes.org

Blood Donor Month (National Volunteer)

Sponsored by the American Association of Blood Banks: www.aabb.org

January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month: Web site: www.americasblood.org

Book Blitz Month (National)

Business & Reference Books Month

Careers in Cosmetology Month (National)

Cervical Health Awareness Month (National)

Sponsored by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition: www.nccc-online.org

Clown Month

Crime Stoppers Month

Coffee Gourmet Month (International)

Diet Month, Fat-Free Living Month, Lose Weight & Feel Great Month

Eye Health Care Month (National)
Source:  www.healthierliving.org/newsletter/200201/eyecare.html.  See page for some helpful hints for taking care of your eyes.

Fiber Focus Month (National)

Glaucoma Awareness Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America:  www.preventblindness.org

Hobby Month (US National)

Human Resource Month

Letter Writing Month (US National)

Oatmeal Month (US National)

Poverty in America Month

Prune Breakfast Month

Radio Month (US National)

Retail Bakers Month

School Board Month (US National)

Soup Month (US National)

Stamp Collectors Month (US National)

Tea Month (US National) - a/k/a Hot Tea Month

Thyroid Disease Awareness Month

January 27, 2007



*Thomas Crapper Day (Anniversary of the death of Thomas Crapper.  Debate still continues on whether Mr. Capper invented the flush toilet.)
Interesting Web sites:
The Plumber.com www.theplumber.com/crapper.html
With research about Thomas Crapper
Sir Thomas Crapper - Real or Myth - Plumbing History:  www.plumbingworld.com/historythomas.html

**Electric light patented, 1880
"On January 27, 1880, Thomas Edison received the historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp that paved the way for the universal domestic use of electric light." - Source: www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=46
Note: Edison solved the problem of maintaining a vacuum in the lightbulb constructed by Swan, and on October 21, 1879, he illuminated a carbon filament light bulb that glowed continuously for 40 hours. Source: www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story074.htm

***Viet Nam Day - January 27th each year - In observance of the signing of the VietNam Peace Accord, 1973 - Viet Nam War ends.

January 28, 2007


*United States Coast Guard was established January 28, 1915

**The Spaceship "Challenger" exploded January 28, 1986

***First Telephone Exchange was established in New Haven, Connecticut in 1878
    *The Site of the First Telephone Exchange was demolished in 1973

January 29, 2007



*Carnation Day - January 29th. Celebrates William McKinley's birthday.

**Corn Chip Day (National) January 29th

***Jigsaw Puzzle Day (National) January 29th

****Kansas became the 34th US state on January 29, 1861.

January 30, 2007



*Tet Offensive began, 1968.  Web sites with information:
Tet Offensive of 1968 - A Simpler Version at www.1stcavmedic.com/tet_offensive_of_1968.htm
The Tet Offensive 1968: www.diggerhistory.info/pages-conflicts-periods/vietnam/tet.htm

January 31, 2007



*Child Labor Day (not verified, but found an interesting Web site:
The History Place - Child Labor in America: www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/childlabor

**Twist-Off Bottle Cap Invented, 1956

February 1, 2007


*Columbia Shuttle Tragedy, 2003

**Freedom Day (US National) - Observed February 1 each year
"National Freedom Day is a U.S. holiday celebrating the end of slavery and commemorating freedom. It is observed on February 1st, the day in 1865 that President Abraham

***Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery. The amendment was ratified December 18, 1865."  Source: www.questia.com/aboutQuestia/eventsm.html

****Robinson Crusoe Day (US)
Commemorates the anniversary of the rescue in 1709 of Alexander Selkirk.  Source: Click Here

*****Serpent Day
Petfinder.org page for Animal-Related Events - Click Here

******The US Supreme Court was first called to assemble on February 1, 1790, in the Merchants Exchange Building in New York City (which was the nation's capital at that time.)
For information about the History of The US Supreme Court, see: http://usgovinfo.about.com/blcthistory.htm.)

*******Women's Heart Health Day (US National) Women's Heart Wellness Day
Source: www.womensheartweek.org
National Women's Heart Health Day is observed on the first of February each year and was founded as a public service by heart patient, author and professional speaker Charlotte Libov.  Source: www.libov.com/nwhhd/

Astrological Sign - February


Aquarius:  January 20 - February 18

Pisces:  February 19 - March 20



February Birthstone of the Month


February Birthstone:  Amethyst



February Flower of the Month


February Flower:  Violet

First Week of February:

*Burn Awareness Week (US National)
Sponsored by Shriners Burns Hospital.  During Burn Awareness Week, Shriners give tips on burn proofing your home. Shriners Hospitals for Children Burn Awareness Week  www.shrinershq.org/whatsnewarch/archives02/baw12-02.html
Proclamation of National Burn Awareness Week by The President of The United States:  www.whitheouse.gov/news/releases/2001/02/20010207-6.html

**Consumer Protection Week (US National)
National Consumer Protection Week is observed to highlight consumer protection and education efforts around the country:  www.consumer.gov/ncpw
Proclamation of National Consumer Protection Week By the President of the United States of America:  www.whitheouse.gov/news/releases/2002/02/20020204-8.html (proclaim February 3 through 9, 2002, as National Consumer Protection Week.)

***School Counselors Week (National School Counseling Week)
National School Counseling Week, "School Counselors: Providing Lessons For Life," Focuses public attention on the unique contributions professional school counselors make within U.S. school systems."  Source: American School Counselor Association:  www.schoolcounselor.org/content.cfm?L1=1000&L2=62

****Women's Heart Week
Source: www.womensheartweek.org

February Monthly Observances:



African American History Month (Black History Month)

AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America:  www.preventblindness.org

American Hearth Month
Sponsored by The American Heart Association:  www.americanheart.org

American History Month
Sponsored by National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution

Bake For Family Fun Month
February 2002 was the first annual Bake for Family Fun Month. The Home Baking Association has dedicated this occasion to the great taste, good nutrition, economy and family fun of home baking.  Source:  www.aeb.org/kidsandfamily/bake_for_family_fun_month.html

Bird Feeding Month (US National) (Wild Bird Feeding Month)
Sponsored by the National Bird Feeding Society www.birdfeeding.org

Black History Month (African American History Month)

Candy Month

Canned Foods Month
Sponsored by the Canned Food Info Council of America

Cat Health Month (US National)
Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association

Cherry Month
Sponsored by the Cherry Marketing Institute of America
Source: www.theproducebin.com/national.htm

Children's Dental Health Month (National)
Sponsored by the American Dental Association

Chocolate Month

Condom Month (National US) - Source: www.bacchusgamma.org/event.asp

Creative Romance Month

Dental Month (US National) 2002

Embroidery Month (International)
Sponsored by Stitches Magazine

Friendship Month

Grapefruit Month (National)
Source: www.theproducebin.com/national.htm

Hearth Month (American)
Sponsored by The American Heart Association:  www.americanheart.org

Library Lovers Month
"Library Lovers' Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the Nation's libraries will continue to serve."  See Web site:  www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/

Pet Oral Health Care Month (US National)
Sponsored by Pet Dental - Web site:  www.petdental.com

Potato Lovers Month
Sponsored by the National Potato Board of America
Source: www.theproducebin.com/national.htm

Responsible Pet Owner Month
Sponsored by the ASPCA  www.aspca.org

Sinus Pain Awareness Month
Sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery:  www.entnet.org

Snack Food Month (US National)
Sponsored by the Snack Food Association.  The Snack Food Association and the National Potato Promotion Board (NPPB) initiated National Snack Food Month in February 1989.  The promotion kicks off on Super Bowl Sunday and publicity is generated throughout the month of February.
Umbrella Month
As seen on www.BlueMountain.com (Greeting Cards)

Weddings Month (US National)
Sponsored by the Association of Bridal Consultants of America

Wild Bird Feeding Month (See Bird Feeding Month above)

Wise Health Consumer Month
Sponsored by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine www.healthylife.com

February 2, 2007 (Friday):


*Candlemas - The Roman Catholic Church celebrates February 2nd as Candlemas Day. The candles used in the church during the rest of the year are blessed on Candlemas Day.
Source: www.annieshomepage.com/candlemas.html

**Groundhog Day (US, Canada & Switzerland)
www.groundhog.org - The official Web site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club

***Bonza Bottler Day.  An excuse to celebrate. This happens every month when the day and the date are the same number. (February 2, March 3, April 4, May 5, etc.)

OMG!  This whole month is Black History Month!  :o :)

Yay black people!

February 2, 2007 (Friday):

**Groundhog Day (US, Canada & Switzerland)
www.groundhog.org - The official Web site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club


What am I supposed to do on Groundhog Day?

What am I supposed to do on Groundhog Day?


Absolutely nothing,Punxatauney Phil sees his shadow six more weeks of winter but if he doesn't It's an early spring.

What am I supposed to do on Groundhog Day?


I guess watch to see if he sees his shadow or not if you believe in all that bull!

I guess watch to see if he sees his shadow or not if you believe in all that bull!


We're already getting winter here in New York.

Absolutely nothing,Punxatauney Phil sees his shadow six more weeks of winter but if he doesn't It's an early spring.


Thanks, Howard

Thanks, Howard



You're Welcome. ;)

We're already getting winter here in New York.


So are we, Howard.  I live in the South and we are just now getting snow.  We have had a mild winter up until now.

So are we, Howard.  I live in the South and we are just now getting snow.  We have had a mild winter up until now.


Which part of the South is that? ???

Sounds like an asinine remark. ::)


That too!  There are several troublemaker that can't seem to get their fill elsewhere, so they follow people to this place and even stoop so low to start their crap in the games section, too.  Isn't that pathetic?  Seems like the only way they get a charge, either that or just upping their number of posts.

Which part of the South is that? ???


Oh, sorry I live in Bowling Green, KY

February 2-3, 2007...National Correct Spelling Day in the Sovereign Nation of Kinland.

February 2-3, 2007...National Correct Spelling Day in the Sovereign Nation of Kinland.



Can I visit there?

Can I visit there?



Sure.  It's a happy place.

Sure.  It's a happy place.



What kind of food is popular there?  I always like trying new things when I travel. 

What kind of food is popular there?  I always like trying new things when I travel. 


The indigenous food here is JessFood, a most delectable variety of hybrid cooking.

February 3


    * Japan - the festival of Setsubun before spring.
    * Mozambique - Heroes' Day.
    * United States - Four Chaplains Day.

February 4

    * Ancient Latvia - Biezputras Diena observed.
    * Independence Day in Sri Lanka (1948).
    * Angolan Anniversary of the Outbreak of Armed Struggle against Portuguese Colonialism.
    * World Cancer Day

February 3, 2007



*Carrot Cake Day, National
Source: www.theproducebin.com/national.htm

**Endangered Species Act was enacted 1973
http://endangered.fws.gov/ESA.html

February 4, 2007 (Sunday):



*Kosciuszko Day, February 4 each year. Celebrated by Polish-Americans on the birthday of Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746), who fought in the American Revolutionary War. (Source: www.shagtown.com/days/usa.html)

**Thank a Mailman Day
Source: www.edhelper.com/DailyThemes_February_4.html

***Stuffed Mushroom Day (National)
Source: www.theproducebin.com/national.htm

****Super Bowl Sunday 2007
Web site: www.superbowl.com

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For the whole month of February:

Black History Month
Mardi Gras (Sometime between February 3 to March 9 in non-leap years or February 4 to March 9 in leap years)
Ash Wednesday (Sometime between February 4 and March 10)
Waitangi Day, New Zealand (February 6)
The Super Bowl
AFC-NFC Pro Bowl
NBA All-Star game
Daytona 500
Westminster Dog Show
St. Valentine's Day (February 14)
Presidents' Day (3rd Monday of February), or Washington's Birthday (February 22)
Lincoln's Birthday (February 12)
Darwin Day celebration
Constitution Day (Mexico) (February 5)
Carnaval (Celebrated before Lent)
American Heart Month
Library Lovers Month
National Bird-Feeding Month
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Flag Day - Canada (February 15)
National Hot Breakfast Month
Imbolc February 2
Thinking Day (Girl Guides) February 22
B.P. day (Scouts Canada) February 22
Founder's Day (Scout Association (UK)) February 22
National Engineers Week (week of Presidents day) (United States)
Independence Day (Dominican Republic) (February 27)
International Mother Language Day (February 21)

February 5, 2007 (Monday):



*Apollo 14 - the third US manned Moon expedition. Alan Shepard & Edward Mitchell walk on Moon for 4 hours on February 5, 1971

**5th Emmy Awards take place on February 5, 1953. I Love Lucy, Thomas Mitchell & Helen Hayes win awards.

***"Hagar The Horrible" comic strip debuts on February 5, 1973

****"Peter Pan" by Walt Disney opened at Roxy Theater in New York City on February 5, 1953

*****Reader's Digest magazine was first published on February 5, 1922

******"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" premieres on CBS on February 5, 1967

*******Weatherman's Day...
"February 5 is national weatherman's day, commemorating The birth of John Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of America's first weather observers, began taking daily weather observations in Boston in 1774 and he took the first balloon observation in 1784. This is an appropriate time to recognize the men and women who collectively provide Americans with the best weather, water and climate forecasts and warning services of any nation." (Submitted by Ernie Marion, retired meteorologist.)

February 6, 2007 (Tuesday):



*Massachusetts became the 6th US State on February 6, 1788.

**New Zealand Flag Day

***Pay A Compliment Day (National Compliment Day)
We could not verify the exact date but found a Web site: www.complimentday.com

February 7, 2007 (Wednesday):



*National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Source:  www.blackaidsday.org

**Oklahoma joined the Union, February 7, 1905

***Girls and Women in Sports Day (National) - February 7, 2007
Source: www.aahperd.org/ngwsdcentral

February 8, 2007 (Thursday):



*Boy Scouts Day - Boy Scouts of America founded, 1910
"The American arm of the Scouting movement

February 9, 2007 (Friday):



*National Weather Service established, February 9, 1870

**Nebraska joined the Union on February 9, 1867

***The photograph of Abraham Lincoln that is used on the US penny and the US $5 bill was taken on February 9, 1864
    Source and interesting information: http://members.aol.com/RVSNorton/Lincoln14.html

February 10, 2007 (Saturday):


*The first gold record was awarded to Glenn Miller for "Chattanooga Choo Choo" on February 10, 1942

**Crocodile Rock by Elton John hits No. 1 Song, 1973
    Did You Know?  Elton John's real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight

***French & Indian War Ended, 1763

Second Week of February:

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
Sponsored by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation:  www.aacvpr.org

Celebration of Love Week
Source:  123Greetings.com  http://123greetings.com/events/celebration_of_love_week

Flirting Week
Source:  123Greetings.com  http://123greetings.com/events/flirting_week/

Freelance Writers Appreciation Week

Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Occupant Protection, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:  www.nhtsa.dot.gov

National Children of Alcoholics Week
Sponsored by the National Association for Children of Alcoholics:  www.nacoa.net

Sexual Responsibility Week (National Condom Week)
Source: www.bacchusgamma.org/event.asp

Hospitalized Veterans - National Salute
The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans is recognized the week of February 14th each year www.va.gov/volunteer/page.cfm?pg=4

Every week, I observe the same cashiers at the stores that I go to

February 11: National Foundation Day in Japan

Better get next week out of the way before it's too late.

February 12, 2007  (Monday):

    * Clean Out Your Computer Day
          o Source:  www.organized-living.com/calendar.html
          o Also see as: Clean Out Your Computer Day - Observed the second Monday in February
                + www.onlineorganizing.com/CalendarHoliday.asp?holiday=3
    * Lincoln's Birthday (Traditional) (Now celebrated on President's Day - February 19, 2007)
    * First Barbie dolls are sold in stores, February 12, 1959
    * Start of Random Acts of Kindness Week - February 12-18, 2007
          o www.actsofkindness.org

February 13, 2007  (Tuesday):

    * Dream of Your Sweetheart Day
          o Source: http://123greetings.com/events/dream_of_sweetheart
    * Read to Your Child Day
    * I Value Your Friendship Day
          o Source: http://123greetings.com/events/i_value_our_friendship_day
    * The cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial (US National Monument) was laid in 1915 in Washington, DC.

February 14, 2007  (Wednesday):

    * Arizona joined the Union and became a US State on February 14, 1912
    * Ferris Wheel Day
          o In recognition of the birthday of George Ferris (1859) who invented the Ferris Wheel in 1893.
    * Oregon joined the Union and became a US State on February 14, 1859
    * St. Valentine's Day
          o See ButlerWebs' Special Page for Valentine's Day
    * Stop The Violence Day (National US)
          o Dedicated to stopping violence against women. Held each year on February 14th. Official Website: www.vday.org

February 15, 2007  (Thursday)

    * Canada Flag Day (Observed February 15th every year.)
          o Source: www.pch.gc.ca/special/flag-drapeau/index_e.cfm
    * Gum Drop Day (National)
          o Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
    * Jewelry Day
          o Source: http://123greetings.com/events/jewelry_day
    * Sinking of the USS Maine, 1898

February 16, 2007  (Friday)

    * Nylon stockings patented, 1937

February 17, 2007  (Saturday):

    * Blondie & Dagwood got married on February 17, 1933
    * PTA (Parents Teachers Association) founded 1897
    * World Human Spirit Day, Saturday, February 17, 2007
          o On 17th February, people all over the world will come together in mind and spirit to celebrate their genuine connection with each other with two minutes silence at 3.00pm, USA, Eastern Time. Now in its fifth year of celebration. www.pointoflife.com


February 18, 2007  (Sunday):

    * Daytona 500 Race, February 18, 2007
          o www.daytona500.com
    * Pluto Day (Observes the discovery of the planet Pluto)
          o Source:  123Greetings.com http://123greetings.com/events/pluto_day/
          o Information about the planet Pluto (now classified as a "dwarf" planet): www.nineplanets.org/pluto.html

February 11, 2007 (Sunday):



*Inventor's Day
"Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 11, 1983, as National Inventors' Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities."  Source: Click Here

**Iran Flag Day

***Japan Flag Day

****White Shirt Day
White Shirt Day was first celebrated on Feb. 11, 1948.  Source:  www.uaw.org/solidarity/rnews/r1c/00/r1cq1_8.html

*****The Beatles' first US concert in Washington DC, 1964

******Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 11, 1990 after serving more than 27 years.

*******World Marriage Day 2007 - Second Sunday in February
Source World Marriage Day Web site: http://wmd.wwme.org with a special page http://wmd.wwme.org/worldmarriagedayweb/frmain01.htm




::)

February 11, 2007 (Sunday):



*Inventor's Day
"Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 11, 1983, as National Inventors' Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities."  Source: Click Here

**Iran Flag Day

***Japan Flag Day

****White Shirt Day
White Shirt Day was first celebrated on Feb. 11, 1948.  Source:  www.uaw.org/solidarity/rnews/r1c/00/r1cq1_8.html

*****The Beatles' first US concert in Washington DC, 1964

******Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 11, 1990 after serving more than 27 years.

*******World Marriage Day 2007 - Second Sunday in February
Source World Marriage Day Web site: http://wmd.wwme.org with a special page http://wmd.wwme.org/worldmarriagedayweb/frmain01.htm

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Better get next week out of the way before it's too late.

February 12, 2007  (Monday):

    * Clean Out Your Computer Day
          o Source:  www.organized-living.com/calendar.html
          o Also see as: Clean Out Your Computer Day - Observed the second Monday in February
                + www.onlineorganizing.com/CalendarHoliday.asp?holiday=3
    * Lincoln's Birthday (Traditional) (Now celebrated on President's Day - February 19, 2007)
    * First Barbie dolls are sold in stores, February 12, 1959
    * Start of Random Acts of Kindness Week - February 12-18, 2007
          o www.actsofkindness.org

February 13, 2007  (Tuesday):

    * Dream of Your Sweetheart Day
          o Source: http://123greetings.com/events/dream_of_sweetheart
    * Read to Your Child Day
    * I Value Your Friendship Day
          o Source: http://123greetings.com/events/i_value_our_friendship_day
    * The cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial (US National Monument) was laid in 1915 in Washington, DC.

February 14, 2007  (Wednesday):

    * Arizona joined the Union and became a US State on February 14, 1912
    * Ferris Wheel Day
          o In recognition of the birthday of George Ferris (1859) who invented the Ferris Wheel in 1893.
    * Oregon joined the Union and became a US State on February 14, 1859
    * St. Valentine's Day
          o See ButlerWebs' Special Page for Valentine's Day
    * Stop The Violence Day (National US)
          o Dedicated to stopping violence against women. Held each year on February 14th. Official Website: www.vday.org

February 15, 2007  (Thursday)

    * Canada Flag Day (Observed February 15th every year.)
          o Source: www.pch.gc.ca/special/flag-drapeau/index_e.cfm
    * Gum Drop Day (National)
          o Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp
    * Jewelry Day
          o Source: http://123greetings.com/events/jewelry_day
    * Sinking of the USS Maine, 1898

February 16, 2007  (Friday)

    * Nylon stockings patented, 1937

February 17, 2007  (Saturday):

    * Blondie & Dagwood got married on February 17, 1933
    * PTA (Parents Teachers Association) founded 1897
    * World Human Spirit Day, Saturday, February 17, 2007
          o On 17th February, people all over the world will come together in mind and spirit to celebrate their genuine connection with each other with two minutes silence at 3.00pm, USA, Eastern Time. Now in its fifth year of celebration. www.pointoflife.com


February 18, 2007  (Sunday):

    * Daytona 500 Race, February 18, 2007
          o www.daytona500.com
    * Pluto Day (Observes the discovery of the planet Pluto)
          o Source:  123Greetings.com http://123greetings.com/events/pluto_day/
          o Information about the planet Pluto (now classified as a "dwarf" planet): www.nineplanets.org/pluto.html

Sunday is a day of rest and should be a peaceful one.

Sunday is a day of rest and should be a peaceful one.



It's always an observance for me.

Every week, I observe the same cashiers at the stores that I go to


Are they women?

Let's see, today is February 11th, which is the day before Lincoln's birthday that is only observed in Illinois these days as far as I know...it is also five days before the release of "Ghost Rider", which I hope doesn't suck because Ghost Rider is kinda cool.

February 11, 2007 (Sunday):



*Inventor's Day
"Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 11, 1983, as National Inventors' Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities."  Source: Click Here

**Iran Flag Day

***Japan Flag Day

****White Shirt Day
White Shirt Day was first celebrated on Feb. 11, 1948.  Source:  www.uaw.org/solidarity/rnews/r1c/00/r1cq1_8.html

*****The Beatles' first US concert in Washington DC, 1964

******Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 11, 1990 after serving more than 27 years.

*******World Marriage Day 2007 - Second Sunday in February
Source World Marriage Day Web site: http://wmd.wwme.org with a special page http://wmd.wwme.org/worldmarriagedayweb/frmain01.htm

Holidays & Observances - February 12, 2007 (Monday):


Clean Out Your Computer Day
Source:  www.organized-living.com/calendar.html
Also see as: Clean Out Your Computer Day - Observed the second Monday in February
www.onlineorganizing.com/CalendarHoliday.asp?holiday=3

Lincoln's Birthday (Traditional) (Now celebrated on President's Day - February 19, 2007)

First Barbie dolls are sold in stores, February 12, 1959

Start of Random Acts of Kindness Week - February 12-18, 2007
www.actsofkindness.org

I merged the three topics as they are relatively the same and might generate more posts as one thread rather than three.
I have also cleaned up all of the nonsense that was in here to begin with.

My Observance:
Today, Monday February 12, 2007 <- habitual for me to type 2006

This thread is now clean.
Let's keep it that way.
If you find this thread a pain in the butt - please don't post in it.
Thank you

8)

I merged the three topics as they are relatively the same and might generate more posts as one thread rather than three.
I have also cleaned up all of the nonsense that was in here to begin with.

My Observance:
Today, Monday February 12, It's not gonna be 2006 forever, you know! ;D

This thread is now clean.
Let's keep it that way.
If you find this thread a pain in the butt - please don't post in it.
Thank you

8)

erm...today is Monday February 12, 2007.

erm...today is Monday February 12, 2007.

:P


I fixed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

:P


I fixed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D


Glad You Did. ;D

Holidays & Observances - February 13, 2007 (Tuesday):


Dream of Your Sweetheart Day
Source: http://123greetings.com/events/dream_of_sweetheart

Read to Your Child Day

I Value Your Friendship Day
Source: http://123greetings.com/events/i_value_our_friendship_day

The cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial (US National Monument) was laid in 1915 in Washington, DC.

Holidays & Observances - February 14, 2007 (Wednesday):


Arizona joined the Union and became a US State on February 14, 1912

Ferris Wheel Day
In recognition of the birthday of George Ferris (1859) who invented the Ferris Wheel in 1893.

Oregon joined the Union and became a US State on February 14, 1859

St. Valentine's Day
See ButlerWebs' Special Page for Valentine's Day

Stop The Violence Day (National US)
Dedicated to stopping violence against women. Held each year on February 14th. Official Website: www.vday.

Third Week of February

Engineers Week (National)
Sponsored by The National Society of Professional Engineers - Web site:  www.nspe.org

Friendship Week (International)

Love Your Pet Week

Random Acts of Kindness Week
www.actsofkindness.org

Holidays & Observances - February 15, 2007 (Thursday)



Canada Flag Day (Observed February 15th every year.)
Source: www.pch.gc.ca/special/flag-drapeau/index_e.cfm

Gum Drop Day (National)
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp

Jewelry Day
Source: http://123greetings.com/events/jewelry_day

Sinking of the USS Maine, 1898

Holidays & Observances - February 16, 2007 (Friday)


Nylon stockings patented, 1937 

Holidays & Observances - February 17, 2007 (Saturday):


Blondie & Dagwood got married on February 17, 1933

PTA (Parents Teachers Association) founded 1897

World Human Spirit Day, Saturday, February 17, 2007
On 17th February, people all over the world will come together in mind and spirit to celebrate their genuine connection with each other with two minutes silence at 3.00pm, USA, Eastern Time. Now in its fifth year of celebration. www.pointoflife.com

Holidays & Observances - February 20, 2007 (Tuesday):



Mardi Gras Day 2007 - Mardi Gras is the French and southern United States day of celebration on the last day before Lent. It is always 46 days before Easter.
Mardi Gras - (Fat Tuesday) - Observed the Tuesday before the first day of Lent.
Mardi Gras - Frequently Asked Questions: www.mardigrasday.com/mardigras/mgfaq.php

Pancake Tuesday
Pancake Tuesday (or Pancake Day) is the English version of Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday when thin, flat pancakes are cooked and eaten.
National Pancake Day is Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent. www.auntjemima.com/tradition/fun-facts.html.

Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday:  The name comes from the custom of making confessions and receiving forgiveness on the last day before Lent which was known as being shriven.

Holidays & Observances - February 21, 2007 (Wednesday):



Alka Seltzer was introduced on February 21, 1931

Ash Wednesday - February 21,2007 - First day of Lent (7th Wednesday preceding Easter.)
Lent - New Advent - Catholic Encyclopedia:  www.newadvent.org/cathen/09152a.htm
Ash Wednesday Online Greeting Cards: www.greetingcards.com

First woman graduates from dental school, Lucy Hobbs of Cincinnati, Ohio on February 21, 1866.

First phone book was issued in New Haven, Connecticut on February 21, 1878

Fourth Week of February:


Eating Disorders Awareness Week (National)
Source:  www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Pancake Week
www.auntjemima.com/tradition/fun-facts.html  National Pancake Day is Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent. 

Holidays & Observances - February 22, 2007 (Thursday):



Girl Scout Thinking Day
"Thinking Day is a Girl Scout event celebrated every year on February 22. This is the day that Girl Scouts around the world think about each other. One of the primary purposes of this event is to learn more about people who live in other countries."

North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington joined the Union on February 22, 1889

Recreational Sports and Fitness Day (National, US)  February 22, 2007
Source: www.nirsa.org/calendar/feb22/Default.aspx

"Sex In The City" TV Series (HBO) final episode airs February 22, 2004

Washington's Birthday (traditional) Observed on Presidents Day (February 19, 2007)

Woolworth's, the first chain store, opened in Utica NY in 1879

Holidays & Observances - February 23, 2007 (Friday):



Banana Bread Day (National)
Source: www.theproducebin.com/national.htm

Iwo Jima Day - U. S. Marines raised the flag on Mt. Suribachi (Battle of Iwo Jima) 1945

Holidays & Observances - February 24, 2007 (Saturday):



Operation Desert Storm Ground Campaign began, 1991

President Andrew Johnson was impeached on February 24, 1868 

Holidays & Observances - February 25, 2007 (Sunday):


The Federal Radio Commission issued the first U.S. television license to Charles Jenkins Laboratories in Washington, DC. on February 25, 1928. The first commercial TV license was issued in 1941.

Feb. 26 Holidays & Observances - February 26, 2007 (Monday):



World Trade Center bombing, February 26, 1993

Holidays & Observances - February 27, 2007 (Tuesday):



Polar Bear Day (National)
Source: http://familycrafts.about.com/library/spdays/blfeb27all.htm

Holidays & Observances - February 28, 2007 (Wednesday):




Floral Design Day
Source: www.floralschool.com/floral-design-day.htm

Branch Davidian Compound is raided by ATF, February 28, 1993
"On Feb. 28, 1993, ATF agents raided the Branch Davidian compound near Waco seeking to search it for illegal weapons and arrest David Koresh, the religious sect's leader. Nine people died during the flawed raid, and one sect member was killed later that day, leading to a standoff that ended 51 days later when FBI agents used tanks to launch tear gas into the compound. That day, April 19, the wooden building was engulfed in flames, killing 74 Branch Davidians."  Source:  The Raid on the Branch Davidian Compound  By Dave Hiott  - The Dallas Morning News, February 27, 2003.  Web page:  www.rickross.com/reference/waco/waco307.html

"M*A*S*H" TV Series final episode airs February 28, 1983.

Repetitive Strain Injuries Awareness Day - Observed the last day In February
www.onlineorganizing.com/CalendarHoliday.asp?holiday=8




Feb. 29 Holidays & Observances - February 29 - DOES NOT EXIST IN 2007:

Leap Day 2004 (February 29th only falls on Leap Years - the next leap year is 2008.)

March Astrological Signs


Pisces:  February 19 - March 20

Aries:  March 21 - April 19



Birthstone of the Month - March


March Birthstone:  Aquamarine, Bloodstone



Flower of the Month - March


March Flower:  Jonquil


Monthly Observances -- March


The month of March is:

Cataract Awareness Month

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month

CFIDS Association of America Web site: www.cfids.org

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
www.preventcancer.org/colorectal

Craft Month

Deaf History Month

Feminine Empowerment Month

Foot Health Month

Frozen Food Month

Furniture Refinishing Month

Gardening, Nature and Ecology Books Month

Hemophilia Month

Humorists Are Artists Month
"Humorists Are Artists Month (HAAM) is sponsored by Lone Star Publications of Humor, 8452 Fredericksburg Road, PMB# 103, San Antonio, Texas 78229. This (2004) is the twentieth annual celebration."  Source: Click Here. 

International Hamburger & Pickle Month

Irish-American Heritage Month

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Music in Our Schools Month

Middle School Month

Mirth Month
"International Mirth Month was created by "Mr. Jollytologist", Allen Klein, to help people turn their Maalox Moments into more mirthful ones."  Source:  www.allenklein.com/memo.htm

Noodle Month
Source: National Pasta Association Web site - Click Here

Nutrition Month (National, US)
"National Nutrition Month® (NNM) is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). National Nutrition Month is March 2004" - Source: National Dietetic Association Web site:  Click Here

Peanut Month (National, US)
National Peanut Month had its beginnings as National Peanut Week in 1941. It was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1974. Source: Click Here

Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Source: Label It Poison Foundation Web site:  Click Here 

Professional Social Work Month
Source: www.socialworkers.org

Red Cross Month (American)

Rosacea Awareness Month

Science Month

Social Worker's Month (National)

Talk with Your Teen about Sex Month
March is National Talk with your Teen about Sex month. Make sure your child is equipped with the knowledge to make responsible decisions about sex in the future. Make sure your teen knows your values regarding sex and sexual relationships. For more information on how to start these conversations, visit us at: www.talkingwithkids.org

Women's History Month (National US)
National Women's History Project: http://www.nwhp.org

Youth Art Month 

First Week in March



American Summer Camp Week (Observed the first full week of March)

Federal Employees Recognition Week (Observed the first full week of March)

Pet Sitters Week www.petsit.com

Summer Camp Week in March.  Oh that makes a ton of sense.

March 11th,turn clocks back

Holidays & Observances - March 1, 2007 (Wednesday):


National Pig Day
Source: Petfinder.org page for Animal-Related Events - Click Here

Peanut Butter Lover's Day
Celebrate Peanut Butter Lover's Day on March 1st. Find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities on About.com http://familycrafts.about.com/library/spdays/blmar1st3.htm

The first US National Park (Yellowstone National Park) was created by an act of Congress in 1872

The first FM radio station aired March 1, 1941 - W47NB in Nashville, Tennessee

March 11th,turn clocks back


Oh, thanks I'll mark my calendar

Oh, thanks I'll mark my calendar


You're Welcome.

BTW, you all need to go to microsoft.com and download the update that will allow your computer to automatically change the time when DST takes affect.  If you don't, the computer will be the wrong time for about 4 weeks.

BTW, you all need to go to microsoft.com and download the update that will allow your computer to automatically change the time when DST takes affect.  If you don't, the computer will be the wrong time for about 4 weeks.


Ok Thanks beth.

Holidays & Observances - March 2, 2007 (Friday):



Read Across America Day (Observed the week of Dr. Seuss's birthday)
Read Across America is a project of the National Education Association.  2004 marked Dr. Seuss's 100th birthday!
See the NEA's Read Across America Official Web site:  www.nea.org/readacross

See Ted Geisel's 100th Seussentennial - A Century of Imagination: www.seussville.com/seussentennial

Texas Independence Day (Texas State Holiday)
On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas. 

March 3: Hinamatsuri in Japan.

Holidays & Observances - March 3, 2007 (Saturday):



National Anthem Day
Star Spangled Banner (written by Francis Scott Key) was made the U. S. National Anthem in 1931.
For information about Francis Scott Key, see page on SBGMusic.com - Click Here.

Flood of 1997 begins - Cincinnati Ohio area
For photos and stories, see Cincinnati Enquirer coverage www.enquirer.com/flood

It's a Full Moon tonight!

Holidays & Observances March 4, 2007 (Sunday):


Purim - The Holiday of Joy: March 4 - March 5, 2007
www.aish.com/holidays

Holidays & Observances March 5, 2007 (Monday):



Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770

Purim - The Holiday of Joy: March 4 - March 5, 2007
www.aish.com/holidays

Holidays & Observances March 6, 2007 (Tuesday):



Dentists' Day
Source:  "Dentists' Day goes back to the invention of the first 'dental foot engine' in 1790. Time for you to boost your dental health with lotsa smiles and laughter. Share a grin with your loved ones with a free online greetings to add a giggle to their day. 123Greetings.com - Dentists' Day"

Frozen Food Day

Proclamation by President Ronald Reagan, March 6, 1984: www.reagan.utexas.edu/resource/speeches/1984/30684b.htm

Holidays & Observances March 7, 2007 (Wednesday):



Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run March 7, 1914 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Second Week in March:


Girl Scout Week
(Source: www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/endorsers/GS2002.htm)

Procrastination Week (Second Week of March)
Source: www.onlineorganizing.com/Calendar_Procrastinate.htm

Holidays & Observances March 8, 2007 (Thursday):



International Women's Day, Celebrated annually on March 8th
National Women's History Project: www.nwhp.org

Holidays & Observances March 9, 2007 (Friday):


Cabin Fever Day
Send an online greeting card from Yahoo/American Greetings - Click Here



 

Holidays & Observances March 10, 2007 (Saturday):



Alexander Graham Bell Day
March 10, 1876 - Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first successful phone conversation when he said to his assistant, "Mr. Watson, come here!"

Paper money was first issued in the United States on March 10, 1862 

Holidays & Observances - March 11, 2007 (Sunday):



Daylight Savings Time Begins 2007 (Clocks move forward one hour on the first Sunday of April - "Spring forward - Fall back." Daylight Savings Time ends the last Saturday in October.
NOTE: Congress passed an energy bill in August 2005 that extends Daylight Savings Time by a month. Beginning in 2007, Daylight Savings Time will start the second Sunday in March and end the first Sunday in November.
For information about Daylight Savings Time, see: www.timeanddate.com/time/aboutdst.html

Holidays & Observances - March 11, 2007 (Sunday):



Daylight Savings Time Begins 2007 (Clocks move forward one hour on the first Sunday of April - "Spring forward - Fall back." Daylight Savings Time ends the last Saturday in October.
NOTE: Congress passed an energy bill in August 2005 that extends Daylight Savings Time by a month. Beginning in 2007, Daylight Savings Time will start the second Sunday in March and end the first Sunday in November.
For information about Daylight Savings Time, see: www.timeanddate.com/time/aboutdst.html




My computers didn't adjust to DST.

12 Holidays & Observances - March 12, 2007 (Monday):


Girl Scouts Birthday - Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Founded 1912
The first Girl Scouts meeting was held on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia.

13 Holidays & Observances - March 13, 2007 (Tuesday):


Organize Your Home Office Day - observed the second Tuesday In March
www.onlineorganizing.com/CalendarHoliday.asp?holiday=12

My computers didn't adjust to DST.

Neither did this board, apparently. I wonder if it's still set to change under the old law (ie, on April 1st). We'll just have to wait and see.

Neither did this board, apparently. I wonder if it's still set to change under the old law (ie, on April 1st). We'll just have to wait and see.


Yes It did when I logged on the first day after DST started.

Yes It did when I logged on the first day after DST started.

I was talking about the clock that appears on the top of inthe00s. Under the place where it says Hey, xxx, you have xx messages, 0 are new. The clock on there did not automatically change, like it has done in the past.

Change the board clock yourself.  I explained how.  And to get the clock on your computer to change, if you run Windows, you need to go to Microsoft.com and download something that will allow your computer to jump ahead an hour.

Today, I observed that Nally's only method of telling time is on his computer as he does not possess another time-telling device, whether it be a wristwatch, a clock radio, or the VCR.

Today, I observed that Nally's only method of telling time is on his computer as he does not possess another time-telling device, whether it be a wristwatch, a clock radio, or the VCR.


AHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today, I observed that Nally's only method of telling time is on his computer as he does not possess another time-telling device, whether it be a wristwatch, a clock radio, or the VCR.



Tee-hee. 

Today, I observed that Nally's only method of telling time is on his computer as he does not possess another time-telling device, whether it be a wristwatch, a clock radio, or the VCR.


He's obviously aware of the proper time else he wouldn't know that the board clock is incorrect for him. I assume the lack of automatic changeover just interests him, so that he's not actually complaining about it but rather is simply discussing it and looking forward to April when he can test his theories about possible causes of this.

Procrastination Week (Second Week of March)
Source: www.onlineorganizing.com/Calendar_Procrastinate.htm

every year it's a little later.

He's obviously aware of the proper time else he wouldn't know that the board clock is incorrect for him. I assume the lack of automatic changeover just interests him, so that he's not actually complaining about it but rather is simply discussing it and looking forward to April when he can test his theories about possible causes of this.



If you've downloaded that widget thingie from Microsoft to update your computer, on April 1st, your computer won't jump ahead another hour.  The reason you had to download it in the first place was because come April 1st, when you thought the time would change....it wouldn't.  So the computer won't recognize that date as anything other than April 1st. 

And what's to discuss?  The board clock didn't change.  Either change it, or leave it one hour behind every other time-telling device in your home.

He's obviously aware of the proper time else he wouldn't know that the board clock is incorrect for him. I assume the lack of automatic changeover just interests him, so that he's not actually complaining about it but rather is simply discussing it and looking forward to April when he can test his theories about possible causes of this.


Oh yeah!  I guess I forgot about his internal chronometer :)

If you've downloaded that widget thingie from Microsoft to update your computer, on April 1st, your computer won't jump ahead another hour.  The reason you had to download it in the first place was because come April 1st, when you thought the time would change....it wouldn't.  So the computer won't recognize that date as anything other than April 1st. 

And what's to discuss?  The board clock didn't change.  Either change it, or leave it one hour behind every other time-telling device in your home.


There's obviously something to discuss or else people would quit replying? Dunno, I'm not the one who's said anything because I personally am not particularly interested in the topic. :)

Today, I observed that nally's only method of telling time is on his computer as he does not possess another time-telling device, whether it be a wristwatch, a clock radio, or the VCR.

I don't want to scold you.

I can tell time any way I please; it's not really your concern. :-\\

tia want know time, tia look at dayball. dayball still bright, tia know it still day.

I don't want to scold you.



What was that?  You don't want to scold him?

I don't want to scold you.

I can tell time any way I please; it's not really your concern. :-\\


When you type about it five different times in a PUBLIC forum, it becomes our concern. So HA!

I don't want to scold you.

I can tell time any way I please; it's not really your concern. :-\\


Shouldn't you be doing some homework?

Shouldn't you be doing some homework?


That's not your concern.

March 14: New Year's Day in the Sikh Nanakshahi calendar,

Holidays & Observances - March 14, 2007 (Wednesday):



Pi Day - In observance of Albert Einstein's birthday
www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/pi

Potato Chip Day - Observed annually on March 14th
History of the Potato Chip (first known as Saratoga Chips)

Save A Spider Day
Petfinder.org page for Animal-Related Events - Click Here

Third Week in March:



Campfire Boys and Girls Birthday Week - Observed the week containing March 17th

Chocolate Week (American)
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp

Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week (NIPAW) - National.
Observed the third week in March. Source: www.inhlants.org

Poison Prevention Week (National, US)
Source: www.poisonprevention.org

Holidays & Observances - March 15, 2007 (Thursday):


American Legion founded, 1919

Escalator patented, 1892

Ides of March

Holidays & Observances - March 16, 2007 (Friday):



Hiccup Day (National)

Send an online card from Yahoo/American Greetings - Click Here

Puff The Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul & Mary was released March 16, 1963 

Today is also Everything You Do Is Right Day.  8)

Holidays & Observances - March 17, 2007 (Saturday):


Ireland National Day

Quilting Day (National) (third Saturday in March)
National Quilting Association: www.nqaquilts.org

St. Patrick's Day :)

I hope that everyone here observed St. Patrick's Day to the correct way?

Holidays & Observances - March 18, 2007 (Sunday):




Camp Fire Boys and Girls established, 1910

Mothering Sunday (England) - March 18, 2007
"Mothering Sunday is Britain's version of Mother's Day and has been celebrated in Britain on the fourth Sunday in Lent since at least the 16th century. Mothering Sunday is the middle Sunday of the fasting period of Lent (which lasts from Ash Wednesday to Easter), so it was also known as 'Refreshment Sunday' or 'Mid-Lent Sunday'."  Source: www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/lent.html

*Pillsbury Dough Boy* - March 18th has been popularly celebrated as the Doughboy's birthday (and we had 3/18/61.) We received an E-mail on 1/25/05: "I saw on your calendar on the Internet that the Pillsbury Doughboy's birthday is listed at March 18, 1961.  However, the character of Poppin' Fresh, the Pillsbury Doughboy, was not created until 1965, and the company does not have a firm date for his creation other than the year.  I just thought you might want to delete that from the March 18th section since it is not accurate.  Thank you. Katie Dishman - Corporate Archivist" Katie also sent us a link for a historical section that General Mills has on the Internet: http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/company/history.aspx
For more information about the Pillsbury Doughboy, see: www.pillsburybaking.com/doughboy

Today is St. Joseph's Day. 

I hope that everyone here observed St. Patrick's Day to the correct way?


I didn't.

March 19

The swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California.

March 19: Saint Joseph's Day (in Catholicism)

Holidays & Observances - March 19, 2007 (Monday):



Chocolate Caramel Day (National) - March 19th
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp

"Mary Tyler Moore Show" TV Series final episode aired March 19, 1977

Swallows return to Capistrano
www.missionsjc.com/swallowsfest.html

St. Joseph's Day
www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4

 

Holidays & Observances - March 19, 2007 (Monday):

St. Joseph's Day
www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4

Saint Joseph's Day for Saint Joseph of Nazareth, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stepfather of Jesus; patron saint of Belgium, a good death, carpenters.

...hence also (alternative) Father's Day in Spain, Portugal, Belgium

Holidays & Observances - March 20, 2007 (Tuesday):


Barbie Doll Day
About the very first Barbie doll: www.littledoll.com/id/id.html

Earth Day 2006 is March 20th - the official Earth Day is March 21 (or March 20) - always falling on the Spring Equinox.  Earth Day is NOT April 22.  See official Earth Day Web site with information on the founding of EARTH DAY March 21, 1970, the Proclamation by President Gerald Ford, and other information: www.earthsite.org

The Great American Meat Out
Petfinder.org page for Animal-Related Events - Click Here

Spring Equinox (First Day of Spring) - March 20, 2006

Holidays & Observances - March 21, 2007 (Wednesday):



"Dallas" TV Series famous episode "Who Shot JR" aired March 21, 1980

March 21: World Poetry Day.

Holidays & Observances - March 22, 2007 (Thursday):



Goof-Off Day
Source:  www.cyberkisses.com/platinum/html2/Goofoff.shtml
Source:  www2.postcards.org/go/c/0325/

National Sing Out Day
Observed on March 22 - composer Stephen Sondheim's birthday.

March 23: Pakistan - National Day (Republic Day).

Holidays & Observances - March 24, 2007 (Saturday):



Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day (National) - March 24th
Source: www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp

Send a card: http://hicards.com/platinum/bizarre/3-25.html

World Tuberculosis Day

March 31: Freedom Day in Malta.

March 31 is also Cesar Chavez day in parts of southern California.

April 1st: April Fools Day/Palm Sunday.

April 2nd: International Children's Book Day

First Week of April:

    * Passover - April 3 - April 10, 2007
          o Source: www.aish.com/holidays



Month of April:


Alcohol Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month (National)
Child Abuse Prevention Month (National)
Poetry Month (National)

April 02: Malvinas Day in Argentina.

April Astrological Sign


Aries:  March 21 - April 19

Taurus:  April 20 - May 20



April Birthstone of the Month


April Birthstone:  Diamond
(Modern and Traditional)



April Flower of the Month


April Flower of the Month:  Sweet Pea, Daisy

April's Flower is the Sweet Pea, which means "I think of thee."

Holidays & Observances April 5, 2007 (Thursday):


Alcohol Screening Day (National), April 5, 2007 ( during Alcohol Awareness Month)
See: www.nationalalcoholscreeningday.org

"Married With Children" TV Series premiers April 5, 1987
Passover - April 3 - April 10, 2007 - www.aish.com/holidays

Raisin & Spice Bar Day (US National)
http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blmar24a.htm

Today is also Holy Thursday, the observance of the Last Supper.

Holidays & Observances April 6, 2007 (Friday):


"Barney & Friends" debuted on TV on April 6, 1992.

Good Friday, 2007

Olympics - The first Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece on April 6, 1896.

North Pole discovered, 1898

Passover - April 3 - April 10, 2007 - www.aish.com/holidays

Student-Athlete Day - National, US
"National Student-Athlete Day has been celebrated annually on April 6 since 1987. National Student-Athlete Day is America's day to celebrate outstanding student-athletes who have achieved excellence in academics and athletics while having made significant contributions to the community. It is also a time to recognize those parents, teachers, coaches and school systems which make it possible for young people to find the balance between academics and athletics. By participating in National Student-Athlete Day, you can create programs, reward students and together recognize the importance of student-athletes as role models for the entire community."  Source:  www.nsad.cc/index1.htm

Teflon was invented by Roy Plunkett on April 6, 1938.

The TV Dinner was introduced by Swanson on April 6, 1954.

The Hostess Twinkie was sold for the first time in the US on April 6, 1931.

Official end of World War I.

Holidays & Observances April 7, 2007 (Saturday):


No Housework Day

Passover - April 3 - April 10, 2007 - www.aish.com/holidays

World Health Day (Date stays the same each year.)
"World Health Day is celebrated annually on the 7th of April. The theme for World Health Day 2004 is Road Safety. On this day around the globe, hundreds of organizations will host events to help raise awareness about road traffic injuries, their grave consequences and enormous costs to society. They will also contribute to spreading the word that such injuries can be prevented.."  Source:  World Health Organization Web site:  www.who.int/world-health-day/2005/en

Holidays and observances for Sunday, April 8, 2007: Easter Sunday.

Holidays and observances for Monday, April 9, 2007: Easter Monday.

Friday The 13th (April 13th)

Friday The 13th (April 13th)
I observed it by staying in for most of the day.

Holidays and observances for Monday, April 9, 2007: Easter Monday.

Oh yes, that day is observed in various parts of the world, especially as a bank holiday.


Friday The 13th (April 13th)

I observed it by staying in for most of the day.

I don't believe in superstition, but I do always see what kind of "luck" I end up having during the day, good or bad. This time it was a mix of both good and bad (for me).


Anyway, today (Sunday, April 15th) is "Jackie Robinson Day" in the world of baseball, as it marks the 60th anniversary of the day he broke the "color barrier", and to honor that, every member of the L.A. Dodgers is wearing uniform #42. Players from other teams have also worn the number in his honor.

April 16: Patriots' Day in Massachusetts and Maine

Holidays & Observances - April 27, 2007 (Friday):


Arbor Day, (National, US)
In most states, Arbor Day is observed the last Friday of the month
* Arbor Day:  Today the most common date for the state observances is the last Friday in April, and several U.S. presidents have proclaimed a national Arbor Day on that date. But a number of state Arbor Days are at other times to coincide with the best tree-planting weather, from January and February in the south to May in the far north.  For information on what date Arbor Day is celebrated in your state, see The National Arbor Day Foundation's Web site's special page:  Arbor Day Dates Across America

Holidays & Observances - April 28, 2007 (Saturday):


Maryland became the 7th US State on April 28, 1788.

Holidays & Observances - April 29, 2007 (Sunday):


Zipper Day (zipper patented by Gideon Sindback, 1913)

Holidays & Observances - April 30, 2007 (Monday):


National Honesty Day (In observance of George Washington being inaugurated as first US president on April 30, 1789)

Month of May Facts:


Astrological Sign


Taurus:  April 20 - May 20

Gemini:  May 21 - June 20


May's Birthstone:  Emerald


Flower of the Month for May


Flower:  Lily-of-the-Valley and Hawthorne

Monthly Observances - May


Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Council:  http://www.apaha.org

On May 7, 1990, President George Bush signed a proclamation declaring May to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, recognizing the first Japanese immigrants arriving in the United States on May 7, 1843.

Better Hearing and Speech Month

Better Sleep Month

Egg Month (National)
Source: American Egg Board www.aeb.org/kidsandfamily/answer_eggs_are_for_celebrating.htm

Historic Preservation Month (National, US)
Source: www.nationaltrust.org

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

Military Appreciation Month (National)
Source: www.nmam.org

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month (World)

Older Americans Month
Source: AOA - Administration on Aging Web site: www.aoa.gov/press/oam/oam.asp

Physical Fitness & Sports Month (National, US)
www.fitness.gov/may_month_observances.html

Teacher Appreciation Month
National Teacher Day is always the Tuesday of the first full week of May. Source:  National Education Association Web site: www.nea.org/teacherday

Tennis Month (US National)

United States Tennis Association: www.usta.com

Trauma Awareness Month (National)

First Week of May - Observances:


Health Care Administrator's Week

Be Kind to Animals Week

Safe Kids Week (National)

National Safe Drinking Water Week
"National Drinking Water Week is a good time to focus attention on safe drinking water and state and federal efforts to conserve and protect water resources."  Source:  The Water Quality Association: www.wqa.org/sitelogic.cfm?ID=1136
EPA - Safe Water: www.epa.gov/safewater/

Public Service Recognition Week, celebrated the first Monday through Sunday in May since 1985 and honors the men and women who serve America as federal, state and local government employees.
Source: www.excelgov.org and www.opm.gov/psrw

Suicide Awareness Week (National) - Has been moved from May to September in 2004
Source: www.suicidology.org

Teacher Appreciation Week (National, US)
A time for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives. National Teacher Day is always the Tuesday of the first full week of May, so the actual date varies from year to year. That whole week is designated Teacher Appreciation Week by the National PTA.  It's a time to strengthen support and respect for teachers and the teaching profession. The history of Teacher Day goes back to 1944."  Source:  National Education Association Web site: www.nea.org/teachday

Also not mentioned is "The Kentucky Derby" which always falls on the first Saturday in May; Falls on May 5th this year

Holidays & Observances May 4, 2007 (Friday):


The first professional baseball league, the National Association, starts its first season on May 4, 1871

Cinco de Mayo:  May 3-5, 2007
Cinco de Mayo Information & History:  www.vivacincodemayo.org

Rhode Island Independence Day (same date each year)

Rhode Island was the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III - May 4, 1776.

Grammy Awards were first presented on May 4, 1959

Construction began on the Panama Canal by the US on May 4, 1904.

Star Wars Day: "May the fourth be with you."  LOL!

Margaret Thatcher became the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 4, 1979.

"Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski is sentenced to four life sentences plus 30 years on May 4, 1998.

Holidays & Observances May 5, 2007 (Saturday):


Cinco de Mayo:  May 3-5, 2007
Cinco de Mayo Information & History:  www.vivacincodemayo.org

First US train robbery in Ohio, 1865

Join Hands Day (National US) - May 5, 2007
"Communities across America will come together for JOIN HANDS DAY, a national event that unites young people and adults in an effort to make their neighborhoods better. On this day, these volunteer teams will repair playground equipment, help seniors, remove trash from streets and many more projects."  www.joinhandsday.org

Kentucky Derby, 2007 (First Saturday in May)

]Scrapbook Day - observed the first Saturday In May
www.onlineorganizing.com/CalendarHoliday.asp?holiday=20

Holidays & Observances May 7, 2007 (Monday):


The Beatles released their last single as a group "The Long & Winding Road" on May 7, 1970.

Lusitania was sunk by a German sub in WWI (May 7, 1915)

Holidays & Observances May 8, 2007 (Tuesday):


Student Nurses Day (National, US)
As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually.
Source:  www.nursingworld.org/pressrel/nnw/nnwhist.htm

Teacher Day (US National) 2007
National Teachers' Day is always the Tuesday of the first full week of May, so the actual date varies from year to year.
A time for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives. National Teacher Day is always the Tuesday of the first full week of May, so the actual date varies from year to year. That whole week is designated Teacher Appreciation Week by the National PTA. It's a time to strengthen support and respect for teachers and the teaching profession. The history of Teacher Day goes back to 1944."  Source:  National Education Association Web site: www.nea.org/teacherday

May 9: Festival of Matsu in Southeast Asia

Holidays & Observances May 10, 2007 (Thursday):


Battle of Hamburger Hill, 1969

First Transcontinental Railway completed in Utah (May 10, 1869)

Holidays & Observances - May 11, 2007 (Friday):


Military Spouses Day (Friday before Mother's Day)

Minnesota Day -
.
Provider Appreciation Day 2007
This is a holiday to thank Child Care Providers for all they do for families everyday. www.providersfirst.com

Holidays & Observances - May 17, 2007 (Thursday):


Ascension Thursday - May 17, 2007
"The Ascension is one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar, and commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Ascension Day is always Thursday (the fortieth day of Easter); in some churches (especially in the United States) it is commemorated on the subsequent Sunday (the Sunday before Pentecost)." Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascension

Today is Galician Literature Day in Galicia, Spain.

Today (May 21st) is Victoria Day in Canada.

May 22: World Biodiversity Day.

Astrological Sign


Gemini:  May 21 - June 20

Cancer:  June 21 - July 22



Birthstone of the Month


June Birthstone:  Pearl



Flower of the Month


June's Flower:  Rose



Monthly Observances - June


Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat-Month
"The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is celebrating June as Adopt A Shelter Cat Month to educate people

about the wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption at shelters." Source www.aspca.com - Click Here For News Release

Aphasia Awareness Month  (National)

Audiobook Month
Sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association - Web site: www.audiopub.org

Candy Month

Dairy Month (National)

Drive Safe Month (National)

Firework Safety Month (June - July 4th)

Flag Month (National)

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month (National)

Gay and Lesbian Pride Month (US) 

Iced Tea Month (National)

People Skills Month (International)

Rose Month (National)

Safety Month (National)

Scleroderma Awareness Month (National)

Send A Rose Month

Turkey Lovers Month

Vision Research Month

Zoo and Aquarium Month

Holidays & Observances - June 10, 2007 (Sunday):


Federal tax withholding became a law in the US, June 10, 1948

Health Awareness Sunday (Presbyterian)
www.presbyterianchurch.org

Race Unity Day (Second Sunday in June)

June 11: Kamehameha Day in Hawaii

Holidays & Observances - June 11, 2007 (Monday):



E.T. movie premiered - 1982

King Kamehameha Day - Hawaii - June 11th every year.
For information about this state holiday, see:  http://home.hawaii.rr.com/hawaiianweb/holiday04.html

Holidays & Observances - June 12, 2007 (Tuesday):



The baseball was invented in 1839

The National Baseball Hall of Fame opened on June 12, 1939

Diary Day - in observance of Ann Frank's birthday

"Open Window Day" - Open your windows and let the Spring air in! (National - US)

Philippines Independence Day
Web site: www.gov.ph/faqs/holidays.asp

Holidays & Observances - June 12, 2007 (Tuesday):

Philippines Independence Day
Web site: www.gov.ph/faqs/holidays.asp

The Philippine Declaration of Independence: General Emilio Aguinaldo declares the Philippines' independence from Spain.

Holidays & Observances - June 15, 2007 (Friday):



Arkansas became the 25th US state on June 15, 1836 

Electricity Day (US National) - in observation of Benjamin Franklin discovering electricity while flying a kite on June 15, 1752. :)

Fly A Kite Day - Celebrating the anniversary of Ben Franklin's kite experiment in 1752  ;D

Justice for Janitors Day
Justice for Janitors Day was established after janitors in Los Angeles were beaten by police during a peaceful demonstration against the cleaning contractor ISS, on June 15, 1990. The public outrage that generated from this incident resulted in ISS agreeing to recognize L.A. janitors in a union. In remembrance of that day, SEIU janitors and supporters take action every June 15 in cities nationwide and in countries around the world. Source: www.seiu.org/property/2005_intl_justice_day_about.cfm  :-[

Power of a Smile Day :)

June 17: Father's Day in several countries

Holidays & Observances - June 26, 2007 (Tuesday):


Baseball Day - In observance of Abner Doubleday's birthday

Bicycle patented in 1819

Rat Catcher's Day
Observance of the Pied Piper getting rid of all the rats Hamelin, Germany on June 26, 1284.  See:  The Pied Piper Home Page: www.ims.uni-stuttgart.de/~jonas/piedpiper.html

Rose Day

Toothbrush invented in 1498

June 26, 2002 - A federal appeals court declared that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional because of the words "under God" inserted by Congress in 1954. This ruling was reconfirmed in February 2003.  Source: www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagfact.html

June 26:

Flag Day in Romania

Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand.
A commoner, poet Sunthorn Phu broke from tradition by writing in more ordinary language and about less-elevated topics than previous writers.

Holidays & Observances - December 1, 2007 (Saturday):



AIDS Awareness Day (World Aids Day)
Source: www.worldaidsday.org/
Note: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7th Source: www.blackaidsday.org

Eat A Red Apple Day
www.theteacherscorner.net/calendars/december.htm

Playboy Magazine first published, 1953

Rosa Parks Day: www.rosaparks.org - Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus on December 1, 1955. She is often called the "Mother of the Modem Day Civil Rights Movement." (Rosa Parks was born 2/4/1913, died 10/24/05.)

Holidays & Observances - December 2, 2007 (Sunday):

Safety razor patented, 1901

Dec. 3  Holidays & Observances - December 3, 2007 (Monday):


The world's first heart transplant performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard, 1967

International Day of Disabled Persons (observed December 3rd every year)

United Nations www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/disiddp.htm


 

December 4: Hanukkah begins at sunset

Holidays & Observances December 5, 2007 (Wednesday):



Hanukkah - December 5 - 12, 2007
For information about Hanukah, see:
www.infoplease.com/spot/hanukkah.html
www.aish.com/holidays

Volunteer Day (International)
"The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed International Volunteer Day in 1985. Celebrated by volunteers around the year each 5th of December..." Source: www.worldvolunteerweb.org/intl-volunteer-day.html

Today is "Sinterklaas" in Belgium and the Netherlands, or Saint Nicholas Day, where St. Nicholas/Santa Claus leaves little presents in children's shoes.

I hope that Henk has found presents in his shoes.

Holidays & Observances December 6, 2007 (Thursday):


Hanukkah - December 5 - 12, 2007
For information about Hanukah, see:
www.infoplease.com/spot/hanukkah.html
www.aish.com/holidays

St. Nicholas Day, December 6th
Source:  www.wf-f.org/st.nicholas.html

Holidays & Observances December 7, 2007 (Friday):



Civil Aviation Day (National)
Source:  www.icao.int/icao/en/aviation_day.htm

Delaware was the first state to join the Union on December 7, 1787.

Hanukkah - December 5 - 12, 2007
For information about Hanukah, see:
www.infoplease.com/spot/hanukkah.html
www.aish.com/holidays

Pearl Harbor Day - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Anniversary of Japan bombing Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941

Holidays & Observances December 10, 2007 (Monday):



Grand Ole Opry - first radio broadcast from Nashville TN, 1927

Hanukkah - December 5 - 12, 2007
For information about Hanukah, see:
www.infoplease.com/spot/hanukkah.html
www.aish.com/holidays

Human Rights Day (UN)
On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
www.un.org/Overview/rights.html
The UN General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948. "All States and interested organizations were invited by the General Assembly in 1950 to observe 10 December as Human Rights Day (resolution 423 (V)). The Day marks the anniversary of the Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948." Source: www.un.org/events/humanrights/2004/index.htm
Also see: www.ohchr.org/english/events/day2006/hrd2006.htm

Mighty Mouse Playhouse premiered 1955 - Saturday morning cartoon on CBS - "Here he comes to save the day!"
www.melaman2.com/cartoons/singles/m-mouse.html

Mississippi becomes the 20th US State, 1817

The Nobel Prize is awarded on December 10th, the anniversary of Nobel's death in 1896. Web site: www.nobelprize.org

Holidays & Observances - December 12, 2007 (Wednesday):



Bonza Bottler Day.  An excuse to celebrate. This happens every month when the day and the date are the same number. (September 9, October 10, November 11, December 12, etc.)

Boys Town was founded, 1917, by Father Edward J. Flannigan.
It is now known as Girls and Boys Town.  Web site:  www.girlsandboystown.org

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Observed December 12th every year
For information see these Web sites: www.wf-f.org/Guadalupe.html and www.sancta.org/intro.html

Hanukkah - December 5 - 12, 2007
For information about Hanukah, see:
www.infoplease.com/spot/hanukkah.html
www.aish.com/holidays

Poinsettia Day

US Steel was formed, 1900

Holidays & Observances - December 14, 2007 (Friday):



Alabama becomes the 22nd US State, 1819

NASCAR founded, 1947

Dec. 15 Holidays & Observances - December 15, 2007 (Saturday):



Bill of Rights Day, the United States Bill of Rights is passed on December 14, 1791
Bill of Rights Day - Where in the US: www.jpfo.org/bor-chrt.htm

Bill of Rights Day, December 15. The Bill of Rights was adopted on this day. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Source: www.shagtown.com/days/usa.html

First episode of the TV show Davy Crockett airs, 1954
www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/davy-crockett.htm

Gone With the Wind premiers, 1939

Netscape Navigator is released, 1994

Holidays & Observances - December 16, 2007 (Sunday):


Battle of the Bulge began, 1944

Boston Tea Party, 1773

"Dragnet" premiers on TV, 1951

Holidays & Observances - December 17, 2007 (Monday):



1903 - First flight by the Wright Brothers, 1903 (59 seconds, Outer Banks NC)
www.firstflight.org

Holidays & Observances - December 18, 2007 (Tuesday):



Japan was admitted to the United Nations, 1956

New Jersey Admission Day, December 18. Became the third state on December 18, 1787. 

The 13th Amendment is ratified on December 18, 1865 (abolishing slavery.)
Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site - www.nps.gov/malu/documents/amend13.htm
President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on February 1, 1865.  February 1st is now observed as Freedom Day.

Holidays & Observances - December 21, 2007 (Friday):



Forefathers' Day, December 21 - Observed in New England since 1769. Commemorates the landing of the Pilgrims.
Source: www.mayflowerfamilies.com/mayflower/pilgrim_anniversaries.htm

Pilgrims land at Plymouth, 1620.
"The exploring party landed in Plymouth on December 21, 1620. No 17th century sources mention landing on a rock. Nevertheless, Plymouth Rock has become one of the most enduring symbols of the Pilgrims." Source: www.pilgrimhall.org/arrival.htm
The Pilgrims first landed at what was to become Provincetown, on Cape Cod, on November 21, 1620. Source: www.pilgrimhall.org/arrival.htm
Also see December 11 - many sources state December 11 was the day the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth. "Confused on the date the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth - December 11th or December 21st? See www.pilgrimhall.org/OldNew.htm.

Holidays & Observances - December 22, 2007 (Saturday):



Maritime Day (US National)

Winter Solstice - Winter Begins
Winter Solstice:  Dec. 22, 2007
For information about Winter Solstice, how the date is determined, history, everything you'd ever want to know, see: www.candlegrove.com/solstice.html

Holidays & Observances - December 24, 2007 (Monday):


Christmas Eve

Eggnog Day (National US) Source:  WISR 680AM News Sheet, December 24, 2002.  WISR, A Butler County PA Radio Network Station www.wisr680.com

Remember To Read The Instructions First Night, a night for assembling toys.  Source:  WISR 680AM News Sheet, December 24, 2002.  WISR, A Butler County PA Radio Network Station www.wisr680.com

Silent Night (Stille Nacht) was sung for the first time at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, Austria on December 24, 1818.  Words were from a poem written by Josef Mohr and the melody was written and played on a guitar by Franz Gruber. Source:  WISR 680AM News Sheet, December 24, 2002.  WISR, A Butler County PA Radio Network Station www.wisr680.com

The Bicycle Brake Operated by Pedaling Backward was patented by Daniel Stover and William Hance in 1889. Source:  WISR 680AM News Sheet, December 24, 2002.  WISR, A Butler County PA Radio Network Station www.wisr680.com

"On Christmas Eve, 1906, using his heterodyne principle, Reginald Fessenden transmitted the first radio audio broadcast in history from Brant Rock Station, Massachusetts. Ships at sea heard a broadcast that included Fessenden playing the song O Holy Night on the violin and reading a passage from the Bible." Source: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio

Holidays & Observances - December 25, 2007 (Tuesday):


Christmas Day - The Nativity of Our Lord

Holidays & Observances - December 26, 2007 (Wednesday):


Boxing Day
Observed the same date each year in: UK, Canada, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, West Virginia

Bradlees goes out of business on December 26, 2000

Erie Canal Opens, 1825

FM Radio is patented, 1933

Flamingo Hotel opens in Las Vegas, 1946

First Day of Kwanzaa - A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture
Celebrated December 26th thru January 1st
Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga
Official Kwanzaa Web site:  www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org

Search For Tomorrow (Daytime TV Soap Opera) - last episode airs on December 26, 1986

Tsunami hits Indonesia areas, 2004

Holidays & Observances - December 27, 2007 (Thursday):


Howdy Doody premiers on NBC, 1947

Radio City Music Hall opens in 1932

Spain becomes a democracy, 1978

Dec. 28 Holidays & Observances - December 28, 2007 (Friday):


The Edge of Night (Daytime TV Soap Opera) final episode, 1984

Iowa becomes the 29th US state on December 28, 1846.

Montgomery Ward goes out of business on December 28, 2000

First American test tube baby is born in Norfolk, VA - 1981

Dec. 29 Holidays & Observances - December 29, 2007 (Saturday):


Texas became the 28th US State on December 29, 1845.

Formation of the first YMCA in the United States in Boston, 1851
http://kzooymca.org/history.html

Dec. 30 Holidays & Observances - December 30, 2007 (Sunday):


The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) is formed, 1922

The Wonderful World of Disney TV Series is cancelled, 1980

Holidays & Observances - December 31, 2007 (Monday):


New Year's Eve
For good information about New Year's Eve, see: http://wilstar.com/holidays/newyear.htm
For New Year's E-cards, poems & other information, see: www.funmunch.com/events/new_year/

Official end of WWII, 1946

January 1, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Tuesday)


Bonza Bottler Day.  An excuse to celebrate. This happens every month when the day and the date are the same number. (January 1, February 2, March 3, etc.)

Feast of St. Basil (Christian, Orthodox)
For information about the Feast of St. Basil, see: www.theologic.com/oflweb/feasts/01-01.htm

Japanese New Year (Japan)
New Year (Shogatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. It lasts from January 1 to January 3. Most Japanese do not work during these days. Source:  www.japan-guide.com/e/e2064.html

Last Day of Kwanzaa
www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org

New Year's Day (US Federal Holiday)
New Year's On-Line Greeting Cards: www.happy-newyear.com

Z Day -- Let people with names that start with Z be first in line for a change!

January 2, 2008 Holidays & Observances: (Wednesday)


Georgia Ratification Day
Georgia became the 4th US state on January 2, 1788

Science Fiction Day.
Celebrated to honor the science fiction pioneer, Isaac Asimov, who was born in January 2, 1920.  Source: www35.123greetings.com/events/science_fiction_day 

January 3, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Thursday)


Alaska Admission Day
The Alaskan Territory becomes the 49th US state on January 3, 1959.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Day (National)
Source:  www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp

Festival of Sleep Day
Source: www35.123greetings.com/events/festival_of_sleep/

January 4, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Friday)


Braille Day, birthday of Louis Braille. Day of honoring the blind.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast Day (The first American-born saint.)
"Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first saint who was born in the United States of America. She was beatified in 1963 and declared a saint in 1975. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's feast day is January 4. She is a patron saint of children near death and persons rejected for their Catholic faith."

Spaghetti Day
Source: www35.123greetings.com/events/spaghetti_day

January 5, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Saturday)


January 5, 1956 - Snoopy first walks on two legs in the Peanuts cartoon strip. Source: www.snoopy.com

January 6, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Sunday)


Telegraph was first demonstrated by Samuel Morse on January 6, 1838.

January 7, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Monday)

Transatlantic telephone service began, 1927

January 8, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Tuesday)


English Toffee Day (National)
Source:  www.candyusa.org/Classroom/calendar.asp

Rock & Roll Day (Elvis Presley's Birthday, 1935)

January 9, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Wednesday)


Dear Abby was published for the first time in 1956

Balloon Ascension Day (US)
The first balloon flight in America was launched in Philadelphia on January 9, 1793.  Source: History of Balloon Flight By Anna Macek: http://solospirit.wustl.edu/SoloSpirit2/education/Ballooning/history.htm

Connecticut Ratification Day
Connecticut became the fifth US state on January 9, 1788

First Income Tax, 1799

Stepfather's Day
Send an online greeting card!
www35.123greetings.com/events/step_fathers_day
See a great article about stepfathers:  Bobber's Day - A step-dad makes every day Father's Day. By Beth Quinn www.beliefnet.com/story/80/story_8088_1.html

January 10, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Thursday)


Where's the Beef Day
Anniversary of the first time Wendy's Restaurant's commercial aired in 1984 with Clara Peller asking "Where's The Beef?"  For information and video with Wendy's Commercial: ''Fluffy Bun '' (aka ''Where's the Beef?'') see: www.ifilm.com/filmdetail?ifilmid=2423864

January 20th 2008:


Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States, held every four years since 1937.
Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
Ati-Atihan Festival in the Philippines.

Somebody should've told us...

Today is Penguin Awareness Day, according to this site.

Nothing much to it, as far as I can tell.

Somebody should've told us...

Today is Penguin Awareness Day, according to this site.

Nothing much to it, as far as I can tell.
I demand it should be for the whole week!

Somebody should've told us...

Today is Penguin Awareness Day, according to this site.

Nothing much to it, as far as I can tell.
Don't forget World Penguin Day on April 25th

January 20, 2008 Holidays & Observances: (Sunday)


Buttercrunch Day (National)
Source: www.foodreference.com/html/fbuttercrunch.html

Inauguration Day - US (last one was January 20, 2005)
Inauguration Day occurs every four years after the election of a US President the previous November and is observed the 20th of January unless it is a Sunday (which it was in 2002), then Inauguration Day is moved to Monday, January 21st.  Inauguration Day has been observed on January 20th since 1937.  Prior to 1937, Inauguration Day was March 4th.

Anniversary of 1972 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing women's right to abortions.

January 21, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Monday)


The Battle of Ka Saun (Jan. 21, 1968) was the prelude to the Tet Offensive of January 31, 1968. Source: www.1stcavmedic.com/tet_offensive_of_1968.htm

Hugging Day (National, US - January 21st every year)
Interesting article: www.voanews.com/english/AmericanLife/Only-In-America-Hugs.cfm
Send a free Hugging Day Card:  www.123greetings.com/cute_cards/hugs/

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - US Federal Holiday observed the third Monday in January.

January 23, 2008 Holidays & Observances: (Wednesday)


"Barnie Miller" premiers, 1975

Elizabeth Blackwell is the first woman to receive a medical degree in America, January 23, 1849.

Pie Day (National) - January 23rd
Created by the American Pie Council, National Pie Day is dedicated to the celebration of pie. Source:  www.piecouncil.org/national.htm 

January 24, 2008 Holidays & Observances:  (Thursday)


Beer in cans first sold on January 24, 1935

California Gold Discovery Day - Gold discovered at Sutters Mill, 1848
For information, see: California Gold - An Authentic History of the First Find - With the Names of Those Interested in the Discovery at www.sfmuseum.org/hist6/grush.html

First Heart Transplant, 1964

Ice Cream Bar Day/Eskimo Pie Day (Anniversary of the patent on the Eskimo Pie, 1922)

Square Dance Day
Source: www.squarez.com/StoryComments.php?story_id=142

TV Game Show Day (in observance of Mark Goodman's birthday, January 24, 1915) 

April 4th 2008: Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar

April 25th: ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand;

Holidays & Observances - December 15, 2008


Bill of Rights Day, the United States Bill of Rights is passed on December 14, 1791

First episode of the TV show Davy Crockett airs, 1954

Gone With the Wind premiers, 1939

Netscape Navigator is released, 1994

December 17th


1903 - First flight by the Wright Brothers, 1903 (59 seconds, Outer Banks NC)

December 18th


Japan was admitted to the United Nations, 1956

New Jersey Admission Day, December 18. Became the third state on December 18, 1787. 

The 13th Amendment is ratified on December 18, 1865 (abolishing slavery.  President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on February 1, 1865.  February 1st is now observed as Freedom Day.

December 21st


Winter Solstice - Winter begins today.


Forefathers' Day, December 21 - Observed in New England since 1769. Commemorates the landing of the Pilgrims.  "The exploring party landed in Plymouth on December 21, 1620. No 17th century sources mention landing on a rock. Nevertheless, Plymouth Rock has become one of the most enduring symbols of the Pilgrims."  The Pilgrims first landed at what was to become Provincetown, on Cape Cod, on November 21, 1620.

December 22nd

Maritime Day (US National)

December 22nd: Mother's Day in Indonesia

December 24th


Christmas Eve

Eggnog Day (National US) 

Remember To Read The Instructions First Night, a night for assembling toys. 

Silent Night (Stille Nacht) was sung for the first time at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, Austria on December 24, 1818.  Words were from a poem written by Josef Mohr and the melody was written and played on a guitar by Franz Gruber. 

The Bicycle Brake Operated by Pedaling Backward was patented by Daniel Stover and William Hance in 1889. 

"On Christmas Eve, 1906, using his heterodyne principle, Reginald Fessenden transmitted the first radio audio broadcast in history from Brant Rock Station, Massachusetts. Ships at sea heard a broadcast that included Fessenden playing the song O Holy Night on the violin and reading a passage from the Bible." 

December 25th


Christmas Day - The Nativity of Our Lord

December 26, 2008


1 Boxing Day
Observed the same date each year in: UK, Canada, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, West Virginia

2. Bradlees goes out of business on December 26, 2000

3. Erie Canal Opens, 1825

4. FM Radio is patented, 1933

5. Flamingo Hotel opens in Las Vegas, 1946

6. First Day of Kwanzaa - A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture
Celebrated December 26th thru January 1st
Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga

7. Search For Tomorrow (Daytime TV Soap Opera) - last episode airs on December 26, 1986

8. Tsunami hits Indonesia areas, 2004

December 27th


1. Howdy Doody premiers on NBC, 1947

2. Radio City Music Hall opens in 1932

3. Spain becomes a democracy, 1978