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International Men's Day
Today is International Men's Day! This holiday focuses on improving men's health, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models.
The establishment of International Men's Day has been in the works since at least the 1960's. Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh of the University of West Indies realized the importance of male role models in society and he began promoting the event. He finally received written support from United Nations officials a little over a decade ago and it was observed for the first time on November 19, 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago. The date was originally chosen because it is the birthday of Dr. Teelucksingh's father, a major role model in his life. Since it's origin, many other countries have joined in its efforts including Jamaica, Australia, India, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.
Celebrations of International Men's Day include marches, debates, panel discussions, public seminars, art displays, and much more. Each year typically has a theme associated with it. To learn more about this holiday and events going on in your area, check out the official website.
This week is American Education Week
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On this day in History:
| 1794 - The U.S. and Britain signed the Jay Treaty. The treaty resolved the issues left over from the Revolutionary War. 1895 - The "paper pencil" was patented by Frederick E. Blaisdell. 1954 - Two automatic toll collectors were placed in service on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey. 1977 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel on an official visit. 1985 - U.S. President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev met for the first time as they began their summit in Geneva. 1990 - Milli Vanilli was stripped of their Grammy Award because other singers had lent their voices to the "Girl You Know It's True" album. 1998 - Vincent van Gogh's "Portrait of the Artist Without Beard" sold at auction for more than $71 million. |
Quote of the Day:
"Do not be interested in the quantity of people who respect and admire you, but in their quality. If bad people dislike you, so much the better."
--Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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