Today is Monday June 6, 2011

Yo-Yo Day

There’s no better excuse than this fun holiday to dig out your old yo-yo and show off your talents: it’s National Yo-Yo Day!

Did you know that the yo-yo is considered the second-oldest toy in history? In ancient Greece, it was made of wood, metal, and terracotta and would often be decorated with pictures of the gods. To pay homage to their families, children would place their yo-yos on their familes' alters as a rite of passage into adulthood. 

Since this time, yo-yos have continued to be beloved toys for people of all ages to enjoy, though the term was only coined in 1920, when Philippine immigrant Pedro Flores began manufacturing the gadgets at his small factory in California. From then on, the yo-yo was a hit. Even Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon were all fans of the yo-yo and were known to show off their skills in the White House. 

So today, celebrate this remarkable and historic toy. You could even host your own competition to see who amongst your friends has true yo-yo talent!

Today is also D-Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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History for June 6 1882 - The first electric iron was patented by H.W. Seely. 1925 - Chrysler Corporation was founded by Walter Percy Chrysler. 1932 - The first federal tax on gasoline went into effect. It was a penny per gallon. 1934 - U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Securities Exchange Act, which established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 1942 - The first nylon parachute jump was made by Adeline Gray in Hartford, CT. 1944 - The D-Day invasion of Europe took place on the beaches of Normandy, France. 400,000 Allied American, British and Canadian troops were involved. 1960 - Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely" was released.

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 Quote of the Day:

"We crucify ourselves between two thieves: regret for yesterday and fear of tomorrow."

--Fulton Ousler