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National Fried Scallops Day

It's National Fried Scallops Day! A scallop is a type of marine mollusk in the Pectindae family. Scallops are typically two to five inches in size and can swim by rapidly opening and closing their shells. The muscle used for this activity is the only part of the animal that we eat.

Scallops are a highly prized seafood delicacy, known for their delectable taste and the variety of ways in which they can be prepared. In Japan, for example, scallops are served in soups or prepared as sushi. In Western cultures, scallops are usually breaded, deep-fried, or sautéed in butter.

To celebrate National Fried Scallop Day, enjoy some delicious fried scallops paired with a glass of white wine. Bon appétit!

Today is also National Diversity Day

October is Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month & National Chili Month & National Dessert Month & National Pasta Month & National Roller Skating Month

 

This week is National Walk Your Dog Week

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History for October 2   1836 - Charles Darwin returned to England after 5 years of acquiring knowledge around the world about fauna, flora, wildlife and geology. He used the information to develop his "theory of evolution" which he unveiled in his 1859 book entitled "The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection." 1920 - The Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates played the only triple-header in baseball history. The Reds won 2 of the 3 games. 1937 - Warner Bros. released "Love Is on the Air." Ronald Reagan made his acting debut in the motion picture. He was 26 years old. 1950 - "Peanuts," the comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz, was published for the first time in nine newspapers. 1955 - "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" debuted on CBS-TV. 1959 - "The Twilight Zone" debuted on CBS-TV. The show ran for 5 years for a total of 154 episodes. _________________________________________________________ "Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want." --Margaret Young

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World Vegetarian Day

Today is World Vegetarian Day! Organized by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS), World Vegetarian Day promotes awareness about the proven benefits of vegetarianism. Each year about one million people become vegetarians in the United States.

People choose to become vegetarians for many different reasons. Common motivations are ethical concerns, health concerns, and environmental concerns. Not eating meat saves animals from gruesome factory-farm conditions; reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer; and mitigates the environmental pollution of animal agriculture.

Join other vegetarians today at parties, potlucks, and food tastings in honor of World Vegetarian Day!

Today is also Homemade Cookies Day & World Habitat Day

October is Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month & National Chili Month & National Dessert Month & National Pasta Month & National Roller Skating Month

 

This week is National Walk Your Dog Week

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History for October 1   1880 - Thomas Edison began the commercial production of electric lamps at Edison Lamp Works in Menlo Park. 1903 - The first modern World Series took place between the Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1940 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened as the first toll superhighway in the United States. 1943 - Naples was captured by the Allied forces during World War II. 1949 - Mao Tse-tung raised the first flag of the People's Republic of China when the communist forces had defeated the Nationalists. The Nationalist forces fled to Taiwan. 1962 - Johnny Carson began hosting the "Tonight" show on NBC-TV. He stayed with the show for 29 years. Jack Paar was the previous host. 1971 - Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, FL. _________________________________________________________ "There are people who learn, who are open to what happens to them, who listen, who hear the lessons. . . . The question to ask is not whether you are a success or failure, but whether you are a learner or a nonlearner." --Carole Hyatt and Linda Gottlieb

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Drink Beer Day

Today is Drink Beer Day! Raise a pint and toast to one of the oldest and most popular beverages in human history.

There are hundreds of different varieties of beer, but they all fall into one of two categories—ale or lager. Historians believe that humans have been producing beer, or some form it, since the Neolithic Era. The oldest continuously operating brewery in the world is in the Bavaria region of Germany. The Weihenstephan brewery began producing beer in the year 1040. Today, the company exports fourteen different brews all over the world.

There’s really only one way to celebrate Drink Beer Day! Gather a group of friends for a beer tasting at home or at your favorite bar. Be sure to check for promotions and giveaways that might be going on in your area. Cheers!

Today is also Native American Day & Strawberry Cream Pie Day & World Rabies Day


September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 28   1850 - The U.S. Navy abolished flogging as a form of punishment. 1924 - The first around-the-world flight was completed by two U.S. Army planes when they landed in Seattle, WA. The trip took 175 days. 1955 - The World Series was televised in color for the first time. The game was between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1972 - Communist China and Japan agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations. 1991 - In response to U.S. President Bush's reduction of U.S. nuclear arms Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev promised to reciprocate. 1991 - The Garth Brooks album "Ropin' the Wind" became the first country album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart. _________________________________________________________ "If you treat an individual as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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National Chocolate Milk Day

Celebrate National Chocolate Milk Day! Who doesn't crave a nice, tall glass of frothy chocolate milk? Until the 1820s, drinking chocolate was fairly uncommon and no one knew how to produce a smooth chocolate taste in liquid form. In 1828 the Van Houten company in Amsterdam invented the cocoa pressing method. This produced a light, fluffy chocolate powder that could be easily dissolved in water or milk. Today, chocolate milk is a popular beverage for people of all ages.

Chocolate milk has surprising restorative properties. In 2006, the dairy industry conducted a study and discovered that chocolate milk helps athletes with muscle recovery. It provides nine essential nutrients, making it both delicious and nutritious!

Pour yourself a nice tall glass of chocolate milk in honor of National Chocolate Milk Day!

Today is also National Corned Beef Hash Day & World Tourism Day


September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 27   1954 - The "Tonight!" show made its debut on NBC-TV with Steve Allen as host. 1959 - The Japanese island of Honshu was hit by Typhoon Vera. Nearly 5,000 people were killed. 1964 - The Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed "I Get Around." 1983 - Larry Bird signed a seven-year contract with the Boston Celtics worth $15 million. The contract made him the highest paid Celtic in history. 1998 - Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals set a major league baseball record when he hit his 70th home run of the season. _________________________________________________________ "One must not lose desires. They are mighty stimulants to creativeness, to love, and to long life." --Alexander Bogomoletz

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Love Note Day

It’s Love Note Day! The practice of writing and sending love letters has a long and illustrious history. Famous romantics like Lord Byron and William Shakespeare penned sonnets and odes, and inspired generations of young lovers to do the same.

A love note is any written expression of emotion addressed to a loved one. It can be short or long, formal or casual, poetry or prose. In Germany, love notes are delicately painted by hand on high quality paper and are considered folk art.

Love Note Day is the perfect time to recognize the people that you love. Send a modern-day love note by using one of our beautiful free eCards to let your loved ones know just how much they mean to you!

Today is also Shamu the Whale Day


September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 26   1908 - Ed Eulbach of the Chicago Cubs became the first baseball player to pitch both games of a doubleheader and win both with shutouts. 1918 - During World War I, the Meuse-Argonne offensive against the Germans began. It was the final Allied offensive on the western front. 1950 - U.N. troops recaptured the South Korean capital of Seoul from the North Koreans during the Korean Conflict. 1960 - The first televised debate between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy took place in Chicago, IL. 1962 - "The Beverly Hillbillies" premiered on CBS-TV. 1981 - The Boeing 767 made its maiden flight in Everett, WA. 1986 - The episode of "Dallas" that had Bobby Ewing returning from the dead was aired. 1998 - MTV Russia debuted at midnight. The first video shown on the network was Mummy Troll's "Vladivostock 2000." _________________________________________________________ "Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them." --Marcus Aurelius

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Crab Meat Newburg Day

Today is Crab Meat Newburg Day! Crab meat newburg (often shortened to simply “crab newburg”) is a rich, creamy seafood dish made with lump crab meat, butter, cream, sherry, eggs, and spices.

Did you know that crabs are found in all of the world's oceans and on land? They are divided into three types—freshwater, terrestrial, and semi-terrestrial. Crabs are prepared and eaten in many popular dishes such as crab cakes, bisques, and, of course, crab newburg. Certain varieties like the soft-shell crab can be eaten whole.

Crab Meat Newburg Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in a delicious seafood delicacy. Pick up some fresh crab meat on your way home and try out a new recipe! Bon appétit!

Today is also  National Comic Book Day & Yom Kippur


September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 25   1789 - The first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten of the amendments became the Bill of Rights. 1890 - The Sequoia National Park was established as a U.S. National Park in Central California. 1953 - Liberace made his debut at Carnegie Hall for a sellout crowd. 1954 - Elvis Presley appeared live on "Grand Ole Opry" and performed "Blue Moon of Kentucky." 1965 - Willie Mays, at the age of 34, became the oldest man to hit 50 home runs in a single season. He had also set the record for the youngest to hit 50 ten years earlier. 1981 - Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court when she was sworn in as the 102nd justice. _________________________________________________________ "Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust, fear and despair -- these bow the heart and turn the spirit to dust. Whether sixty or sixteen, there is in every human beings heart the love of wonder, the unfailing appetite for what-next, and the joy of the game of living. You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as our self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair." --Samuel Ullman

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National Cherries Jubilee Day

Celebrate National Cherries Jubilee Day! Cherries jubilee is a classic flambé dessert made with cherries and liqueur (typically kirsch or brandy), served over vanilla ice cream.

The original recipe is attributed to French chef Auguste Escoffie who prepared the dish for one of Queen Victoria's jubilee celebrations. It is unclear whether it first appeared at the Golden Jubilee in 1887 or the Diamond Jubilee in 1897, but it quickly became one of the most fashionable desserts of the era. For many years, cherries jubilee was a standard menu item at America’s finest restaurants, reaching the peak of its popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. 

If you're looking for a dessert for a dinner party (even if it's not on National Cherries Jubilee Day), try making this vintage dish to impress your guests!

Today is also Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving & National Punctuation Day


September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 24   1934 - Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee player. 1938 - Don Budge became the first tennis player to win all four of the major titles when he won the U.S. Tennis Open. He had already won the Australian Open, the French Open and the British Open. 1955 - Judy Garland made her TV debut on the "Ford Star Jubilee" on CBS. 1961 - "The Bullwinkle Show" premiered in prime time on NBC-TV. The show was originally on ABC in the afternoon as "Rocky and His Friends." 1977 - "The Love Boat" debuted on ABC-TV. 1982 - Prince's "1999" single was released. 1998 - The U.S. Federal Reserve released into circulation $2 billion in new harder-to-counterfeit $20 bills. _________________________________________________________ "If man has important work, and enough leisure and income to enable him to do it properly, he is in possession of as much happiness as is good for any of the children of Adam." --R. H. Tawney