Today is...

International Men's Day

Today is International Men's Day! This holiday focuses on improving men's health, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models.

The origin of International Men’s Day can be traced back to the 1960s, but the first official celebration did not occur until 1999. Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh conceived and coordinated the event in Port of Spain, the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He promoted the importance of male role models and eventually received written support from the United Nations. Today, over 60 countries recognize this event.

Celebrations of International Men's Day include marches, debates, panel discussions, public seminars, art displays, and much more. To learn more about this holiday and the events going on in your area, check out the official website.

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & National Pet Adoption Month

This week is National Game & Puzzle Week & American Education Week

images and text courtesy of MyPunchbowl.com" -- http://www.mypunchbowl.com/

History for November 19   1794 - The U.S. and Britain signed the Jay Treaty. The treaty resolved the issues left over from the Revolutionary War. 1895 - The "paper pencil" was patented by Frederick E. Blaisdell. 1954 - Two automatic toll collectors were placed in service on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey. 1977 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel on an official visit. 1985 - U.S. President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev met for the first time as they began their summit in Geneva. 1990 - Milli Vanilli was stripped of their Grammy Award because other singers had lent their voices to the "Girl You Know It's True" album. 1998 - Vincent van Gogh's "Portrait of the Artist Without Beard" sold at auction for more than $71 million. _________________________________________________________ "There is no security on this earth, there is only opportunity." --General Douglas MacArthur