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National Wine Day

Today is National Wine Day! Wine has been an important part of human history and culture for thousands of years. Regardless of whether you prefer red, white, pinot, or cabernet, everyone can appreciate today’s celebration. Spread the news about this unique occasion with a free Wine Day eCard!

Archaeologists in Speyer, Germany discovered the oldest bottle of wine in existence while excavating two Roman stone sarcophaguses in 1867. The bottle dates back to at least 325 AD! It is now on display at the History Museum of the Pfalz in Germany.

To celebrate National Wine Day, find out if there are any events going on at your local winery or plan your very own wine tasting party for you and your friends!

Today is also National Tap Dance Day & International Geek Pride Day & National Brown-Bag-It Day & National Wig Out Day

 

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

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History for May 25  1787 - The Constitutional convention opened at Philadelphia with George Washington presiding. 1927 - Ford Motor Company announced that the Model A would replace the Model T. 1935 - Babe Ruth hit his final homerun, his 714th, and set a record that would stand for 39 years. 1961 - America was asked by U.S. President Kennedy to work toward putting a man on the moon before the end of the decade. 1968 - The Gateway Arch, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, MO, was dedicated. 1968 - The Rolling Stones released "Jumpin' Jack Flash." 1977 - "Star Wars Episode IV- A New Hope" opened and became the largest grossing film to date. _________________________________________________________ "Life is a petty thing unless it is moved by an indomitable urge to extend its boundaries." --Jose Ortega y Gasset