Today is Wednesday June 8, 2011

Best Friends Day

It’s true what they say: best friends are hard to find. That’s why today is Best Friends Day, a celebration of that person who is constantly present throughout your life, during the good times and the bad.

A best friend can be anyone—a parent, a spouse, a friend or even a pet. No matter who that person is in your life, spend a little quality time with him or her today. Grab some lunch, go for a walk, or see a movie. Whatever you decide to do, just be sure to thank them for all that they do for you!

One way to thank your BFF is to send him or her a free friendship eCard today!

Today is also Name Your Poison Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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History for June 8  1790 - The first loan for the U.S. was repaid. The Temporary Loan of 1789 was negotiated and secured on September 18, 1789 by Alexander Hamilton. 1869 - Ives W. McGaffey received a U.S. patent for the suction vacuum cleaner. 1942 - Bing Crosby recorded "Adeste Fideles" and "Silent Night." 1961 - The Milwaukee Braves set a major league baseball record when four consecutive home runs in the seventh inning. 1961 - Elvis Presley's seventh film, "Wild in the Country" premiered. 2000 - The Dallas Stars and the New Jersey Devils played the NHL's longest scoreless game in Stanley Cup finals history. The fifth game of the series lasted 106 minutes and 21 seconds. The game ended with a goal by Mike Madano that allowed the Stars to play a game six back in Dallas.

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 Quote of the Day:

"One can acquire everything in solitude –except character."

--Henri Stendhal