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Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 20th
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It’s Brandied Fruit Day
When : Always October 20th
National Brandied Fruit Day celebrates sweet tasting fruit, soaked and marinated in brandy. This is a day that you have most certainly booked on your calendar, in eager anticipation. Well, it has finally arrived.
Brandied fruit…now that’s cause for a celebration! As a matter of fact, I’ll drink to that.
Enjoy a little brandied fruit on this day. Do so, with family and friends.
We hope you have a blissful National Brandied Fruit Day.
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October 20, 1882- Bela Lugosi, actor, played “Dracula”
October 20, 1925- Art Buchwald, humorist
October 20, 1931- Mickey Mantle, MLB baseball slugger
October 20, 1935- Jerry Ohrbach, actor
October 20, 1953- Tom Petty, singer
October 20, 1972- Snoop Dogg, Rap singer
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Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 19th
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It’s Evaluate Your Life Day
When : Always October 19th
Evaluate Your Life Day is a bit scary. It sounds just a little bit too serious for my liking. And, what if I evaluate my life, and find out that I don’t like it????????
Well, for starters, you can then make positive changes.
Evaluate Your Life Day gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect upon our life, where it’s been, and where its going. C’mon, be honest with yourself. Are things going well? What is bothering you? What do you need, or want, to change? How’s your appearance? Are you gaining too much weight?
With a self evaluation, you can then make big changes to improve the quality of your life, as necessary. Or, if things are going well, just tinker with small adjustments.
We believe that Evaluate Your Life Day is the beginning of a happier and healthier you!
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October 19, 1922- Jack Anderson, columnist, journalist
October 19, 1932- Robert Reed, played the dad on TV series “The Brady Bunch”
October 19, 1945- John Lithgow, actor , comedian
October 19, 1962- Evander Holyfield, champion heavyweight boxer
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On this date, the Senate passed a bill making Martin Luther King’s Birthday a national holiday.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1983
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 18th
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It’s No Beard Day
When : Always October 18th
No Beard Day exists so you have a good reason to shave your beard.
You’ve had a beard so long, that you don’t know what you’d look like without one. And, your lady friend isn’t so fond of it. Today brings the extra incentive you need, to shave it off and go without a beard for the first time in who knows when.
So, bare it all and show off your chin. If you don’t like it, you can always grow it back.
Have a happy and clean-shaven No Beard Day !!
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October 18, 1926- Chuck Berry, singer, songwriter, starred in movie “Patton”
October 18, 1939- Mike Ditka, NFL Chicago Bears head coach
October 18, 1939- Lee Harvey Oswald, assassinated President John F. Kennedy
October 18, 1956- Martina Navratilova, tennis champion
October 18, 1960- Jean-Claude Von Damme, actor
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Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 17th
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It’s Wear Something Gaudy Day
When : Always October 17th
Wear Something Gaudy Day is your chance to really stick out in a crowd.
The word “gaudy” refers to something bright, gay, cheap, showy, outlandish, or otherwise not in good taste.
Have a little fun on this day. For just one day, forego fashion and style. Look for something to wear that’s really wild and wacky, and will stick out like a sore thumb wherever you go. If you don’t have anything like this in your wardrobe, perhaps a friend does.
Note: If you’re always garbed in gaudy attire, this is your day to look like everyone else!
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October 17, 1912- Pope John Paul I, pope for just 34 days in 1978
October 17, 1918- Rita Hayworth, actress
October 17, 1938- Evel Knievel, motorcycle daredevil
October 17, 1948- Margot Kidder, actress
October 17, 1948- George Wendt, actor
October 17, 1963- Norm McDonald- actor, “SNL”
October 17, 1972- Eminem, Rap singer
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On this date, Mobster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1931
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 15th
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It’s Sweetest Day
When: Third Saturday in October
Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be “sweet” in order to get a little recognition.
Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten. In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts.
The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need.
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October 15, 1908- John Kenneth Galbraith, economist
October 15, 1917- Arthur Schlesinger Jr., historian
October 15, 1920- Mario Puzo, novelist, wrote “The Godfather”
October 15, 1924 -Lee Iacocca, Chrysler auto executive, led turnaround of company
October 15, 1943- Penny Marshall, actress, director
October 15, 1946- Richard Carpenter, singer, with sister Karen Carpenter
October 15, 1959- Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and first wife of Prince Andrew
October 15, 1959- Emeril Lagasse, TV chef
October 15, 1969- Vanessa Marcil- actress, TV soap opera “General Hospital”
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On this date, “I Love Lucy” premiered on television.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1951
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 14th
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It’s National Dessert Day
When : Always October 14
National Dessert Day is a rich day filled with yummy treats!
Celebrate National Dessert Day today. For just one day, forget about the calories and high fat content in many desserts. Then, tomorrow you can go back to your diet.
It’s easy to enjoy National Dessert Day . You can make your own desserts, buy them at the store, or go out to a restaurant and enjoy a dessert, or two. Make sure to have dessert with family or friends. It’s even more fun that way.
May we suggest having dessert at every meal today!?
Have a happy, and fattening, National Dessert Day !!
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October 14, 1644- William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania
October 14, 1890- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th U.S. President (1953-1961)
October 14, 1894- E. E. Cummings, poet
October 14, 1916- C. Everett Koop, U.S. Surgeon General
October 14, 1927- Roger Moore, actor , played “James Bond”
October 14, 1938- John Dean, Nixon White House counsel during Watergate
October 14, 1939- Ralph Lauren, fashion designer
October 14, 1979- Usher, Rap singer
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On this date, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1964
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 13th
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It’s International Skeptics Day
When : January 13th, or October 13th or first Friday the 13th of the year
International Skeptics Day is the perfect day for you…the “doubting Thomas”.
Perhaps the earth isn’t really round!? Maybe, the sky isn’t truely blue!? Does he(she) really love me!? ……..These are the words and questions of the classical skeptic.
By definition, a skeptic is a person who questions or doubts facts and theories. He, or she, is a mis-believer. A skeptic does not accept the “Given”. If you are inclined to doubt things that you see or hear, then International Skeptics Day is for you.
If you practice a little, I’m sure we can make a good skeptic out of you. Go ahead, give it a try. And, what better day to practice skepticism, than International Skeptics Day?
Origin of International Skeptics Day:
We suspect that a real skeptic created this day. And, they did so by first creating doubt about the date to celebrate this special day. We found three dates: January 13th, October 13th, and the first Friday of the year. While Friday the 13th sounds intriguing, we have our doubts……….
We encourage you to celebrate skeptics and skeptical behavior on all three dates!
There is some reference to this as an “International” day. True, there are skeptics organizations all over the world. However, we found no documentation of this day being celebrated anywhere outside of the U.S.
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October 13, 1925- Margaret Thatcher, former prime minister of England
October 13, 1941- Paul Simon, singer, songwriter, “Simon & Garfunkel”
October 13, 1949- Sammy Hagar, singer, musician
October 13, 1957- Chris Carter, created “The X-Files”
October 13, 1959- Marie Osmond, actress, singer ,Brother-Sister duo “Donny & Marie”
October 13, 1962- Jerry Rice, NFL San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
October 13, 1969- Nancy Kerrigan, Olympic figure skater
October 13, 1980- Ashanti, singer, songwriter
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On this date, the U.S. Continental Navy was created.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1775
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 12th
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It’s Moment of Frustration Day
When : October 12th
Moment of Frustration Day is truely a frustrating day. We believe one of the most imporant reasons for today, is the opportunity to let your frustrations out. If you are not frustrated, count your blessings. Don’t use today to add to your frustrations. And whatever you do today, don’t find new things to be frustrated about.
Are you frustrated? ‘Cmon, let it out! We’ve got some suggestions on how to ease that moment of frustration in a harmless, healthy manner. Here are just some of them:
- Go for a walk When faced with a frustrating situation, walk away from the situtation. Time and distance, will often help to eliminate the frustraion. The walk allows you to think about how to resolve it.
- Take it outside and yell. Go out the back door, and do a little yelling. We suggest you do it away from others. Afterwards, you will feel much better.
- Let your feelings out… If you need to cry, then cry.
- Think…. consider what will ease or eliminate those frustrations. How can you resolve the problem?
- Talk… let your feelings out to someoneyou can confide in. If it’s a frustration about a person, talk with them. Let them know how you feel.
- Seek help. Use a frined, a family member, or a professional to help you.
Important Note: We encourage you to let your frustrations out in a constructive way, but never in an angered way. Rather, use this day to release frustrations and anger in a safe and sensible manner. Also, drinking and drugs never solves things. They can only make matters worse.
Here’s wishing you a very Happy Moment of Frustration Day. As an old song goes, Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
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October 12, 1935- Luciano Pavarotti, opera singer
October 12, 1947- Chris Wallace, TV news correspondent
October 12, 1950- Susan Anton, actress, singer
October 12, 1950- Ronald McNair, astronaut, physicist, died in Challenger space shuttle explosion
October 12, 1970- Kirk Cameron, actor
October12, 1975- Marion Jones, Olympic track star
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On this date, the very first Oktoberfest is held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1810
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 11th
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It’s Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day
When : October 11th
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day is a great opportunity to show off your beloved Teddy Bear to work associates. Take your beloved Teddy Bear with you to work.
We think you know how to celebrate this day. Dress him up for the big event. Plan for a big day. Take your Teddy Bear on a tour of the workplace. Bring Teddy to lunch in the work cafeteria. If your boss allows it, let Teddy do a work-related project.
If this day falls on a Saturday, plan to spend the day with your Teddy Bear. And, cuddle up to him (or her) tonight.
Here’s wishing you and your Teddy Bear a very Happy Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day.
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October 11, 1844- Henry John Heinz, founded Heinz Ketchup company
October 11, 1884- Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt
October 11, 1932- Dottie West, singer
October 11, 1937- Ron Leibman, actor
October 11, 1948- Daryl Hall, musician, singer
October 11, 1961- Steve Young, NFL San Francisco 49er’s quarterback
October 11, 1962- Joan Cusack, actress
October 11, 1966 Luke Perry, actor
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On this date, Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1984
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ October 10th
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It’s Columbus Day
When: Second Monday in October
For decades and decades, American history books and school teaching told us that Christopher Columbus discovered America. What those books and teachings did not give credit to was the fact that Native Americans were already here first and truly discovered America. It also gave little mention to the fact that Nordic explorers had travelled down the eastern cost of Canada thousands of years earlier.
Today, we celebrate Columbus day for what it accurately is. Columbus did discover the existence of the New World for Europeans who until then, believed the world was flat and ended somewhere in the Atlantic. And, the focus is more upon discovery of the “New World”, and less upon Columbus himself.
Did You Know? Columbus day is sometimes referred to as “Discoverer’s Day”.
Some key facts (in case you forgot them since grade school):
- Columbus Discovered America in 1492. He originally set sail on August 3, 1492, but had trouble with the ships, stopping at the Canary Islands for a month. The ships left the Canary Islands on September 3,1492.
- He travelled with three ships: The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria
- While Columbus was an Italian, he could not find funding in Italy, so he turned to the King of Spain. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella provided the funding.
- He did not land on the U.S. mainland. He landed on an island in the Caribbean. While many believe he landed on San Salvador, there is still debate on which island he originally landed on.
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October 10, 1900- Helen Hayes, actress
October 10, 1914- Dorothy Lamour, actress
October 10, 1946 -Ben Vereen, actor, singer
October 10, 1958- Tanya Tucker, singer
October 10, 1969- Brett Favre, NRL Green Bay Packers quarterback
October 10, 1974- Dale Earnhardt Jr, auto racer
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