Today is Saturday June 11, 2011

Belmont Stakes

Giddy up! Today is the annual reprise of the oldest of the Triple Crown horse races: the Belmont Stakes!

This American tradition, which began in Elmont, New York in 1867, is a 1.5 mile race for 3-year-old thoroughbred horses. It is also called “The Test of Champions” and "Run for the Carnations" because of the blanket of white carnations that is draped over the winning horse's neck. It is always the last of the three Triple Crown races, following the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.

Grab your fancy hat and head over to the tracks (or gather around the TV) to witness this exciting event!

Today is also Hug Holiday

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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History for June 11  1793 - Robert Haeterick was issued the first patent for a stove. 1927 - Charles A. Lindberg was presented the first Distinguished Flying Cross. 1942 - The U.S. and the Soviet Union signed a lend lease agreement to aid the Soviets in their effort in World War II. 1972 - Hank Aaron tied the National League record for 14 grand-slam home runs in a career. 1993 - The Ike and Tina Turner film biography "What's Love Got To Do With It" opened.

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 Quote of the Day:

Act as if the future of the Universe depends on what you do, while laughing at yourself for thinking that your actions make any difference.

--Buddhist Teaching