MAY 24, 2023 | BROTHER’S DAY | NATIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT DAY | WORLD SCHIZOPHRENIA DAY | NATIONAL ESCARGOT DAY | NATIONAL YUCATAN SHRIMP DAY | AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DAY | NATIONAL WYOMING DAY | EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN DAY
BROTHER’S DAY
Brother’s Day on May 24th honors the brothers in our lives. Whether we have one or many, they hold a special place in our hearts. Read more…
NATIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT DAY
National Scavenger Hunt Day on May 24th each year sends us off to find random items all in the name of good fun. Read more…
WORLD SCHIZOPHRENIA DAY
May 24 is World Schizophrenia Day. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness affecting more than 21 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization. The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about this illness and eradicate the myths and superstitions around mental illnesses in general. Read more…
NATIONAL ESCARGOT DAY
Each year on May 24th, National Escargot Day honors the famous French dish of cooked land snails. While escargot is enjoyed by many it is an acquired taste. Many French restaurants serve the dish as an appetizer. Read more…
NATIONAL YUCATÁN SHRIMP DAY
National Yucatán Shrimp Day on May 24th celebrates a dish exploding with flavor. Plump, peel-and-eat shrimp are the centerpiece of this dish, and the flavors remind diners of the sunny summer evenings. Read more…
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DAY
On May 24th, Aviation Maintenance Technician Day honors the men and women who have worked behind the scenes making and keeping aviation possible. Read more…
NATIONAL WYOMING DAY
On May 24th, National Wyoming Day recognizes The Equality State. The 44th state to join the union, Wyoming territory led the nation and the world in granting women the right to vote. Read more…
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN DAY
We celebrate Emergency Medical Services for Children Day on Wednesday during Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Also known as EMS Day, we give special thanks to EMS providers for the way they respond to the needs of millions of Americans every year. Read more…
On Deck for May 25, 2023
National Days
International Plastic Free Day
World Thyroid Day
Geek Pride Day
Towel Day
National Wine Day
National Brown-bag-it Day
National Tap Dance Day
National Missing Children’s Day
Recipe of the Day
Easy Bacon Cheese Ball
Prep: 30 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
2 – 8 oz packages cream cheese (softened)
2 – 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 package ranch dressing mix
1 small package real bacon pieces
1 cup finely chopped pecans or veggies.
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Instructions:
In a medium bowl, smooth cream cheese. Mix and blend dressing mix, cheddar cheese and bacon into cream cheese. Shape mixture into a ball shape. Roll into nuts or veggies until covered. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.
Inspiration:
If you are cheese lover like us, discover this wonderful twist on a traditional sandwich: Baby Swiss And Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
May 19th Celebrated History
1884
The Ringling Brothers stage their first circus.
1910
A month after Halley’s Comet reached perihelion, the Earth passes through the comet’s tail. Indecently, author Mark Twain was born during the comet’s previous visit in 1835. The author predicted he would die during the comet’s 1910 visit. He died on April 21, 1910, one day following the comet’s perihelion.
1928
Calaveras County, California hosts their first Frog Jumping Jubilee.
1962
Marilyn Monroe sings “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy at his New York birthday celebration.
May 19th Celebrated Birthdays
John Hopkins – 1795
Born to Quakers Samuel Hopkins and Hannah Janney, Johns Hopkins became a successful businessman and philanthropist. Hopkins’ forward-thinking provided for the development of Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine among others. As a result, these facilities contribute to advanced research into disease and healthcare.
Henry G. Ginaca – 1876
Through Henry Gabriel Ginaca, the pineapple is more readily packaged, shipped, and consumed. Ginaca engineered the machine that automatically peeled and cored the Hawaiian fruit for the Dole Packaged Foods Company in 1911.
Frank Luke – 1897
During World War I, Frank Luke became known as the second-ranked American fighting ace after Eddie Rickenbacker. He would be shot down after on September 29, 1918, after a string of victories. Luke was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously.
Malcolm X – 1925
The one-time minister of the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X played a pivotal counterpoint to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s peaceful activism the Civil Rights Movement, and racism. In later years, the eloquent orator found a renewed hope after divesting himself from the Nation of Islam. He was assassinated in 1965.
Lorraine Hansberry – 1930
Lorraine Hansberry wrote the award-winning Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun.
Mario Chalmers – 1986
Mario Chalmers is a point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies. He was drafted as the 34th pick overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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