Today is Friday June 10, 2011

Iced Tea Day

With the first day of summer quickly approaching, what better reason to celebrate than Iced Tea Day?

This healthy, refreshing beverage has been a longtime summer favorite. It is believed that tea was first served cold in the U.S. during the 19th century. The drink became popular when vendors sold it at public events and world fairs.

Today, there is a wide variety of flavors from which to choose! Iced tea is sometimes even mixed with other beverages. One of the most popular ice tea beverages is an "Arnold Palmer," which consists of half iced tea and half lemonade.

Sweetened or unsweetened, flavored or unflavored, celebrate Iced Tea Day with a nice, tall glass of your favorite iced tea!

Today is also Ball Point Pen Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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History for June 10  1776 - The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence. 1902 - The "outlook" or "see-through" envelope was patented by Americus F. Callahan. 1935 - Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith. 1944 - The youngest pitcher in major league baseball pitched his first game. Joe Nuxhall was 15 years old (and 10 months and 11 days). 1964 - Capitol Records released the Beatles' single "A Hard Days Night" and the album of the same name. 1981 - Andy Gibb opened in the role of Frederic in a Los Angeles production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance." 1996 - The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers in a 1-0 triple overtime game. The win ended a four-game sweep for the Stanley Cup.

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 Quote of the Day:

"Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money and power and influence."

--Henry Chester