National Road Trip Day is the Friday before Memorial Day in the United States. It is the kickoff to the American summer road trip season. This year it falls on May 27th. The Day’s Background National Road Trip Day became a holiday in 2019 because of Pilot Flying J. Pilot Flying J is currently the largest travel center operator in North America. They chose the last Monday in May as … [Read more...]
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Annually, on the last Wednesday of May, National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated. Today is about ensuring the health of senior citizens. The goal is to help senior Americans stay fit and healthy. Organizations around the country hold events to spread the word about the importance of eldercare and their health. Neighborhood parks, gyms, retirement communities and nursing homes … [Read more...]
The First U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip
This Day In U.S. History: On May 23, 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson began the first U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip. Allegedly, Jackson made a bet that the trip from San Francisco to New York would take less than 90 days. Amazingly, it only took 63. Of course, not all was smooth sailing. Preparing to go Cross-Country First, Jackson chose a car. The winner was a cherry red 1903 … [Read more...]
Walter E. Clark: A First & Last Governor For Alaska
This Week In Alaskan History: On May 20, 1909 Walter E. Clark became the 7th and last governor of the District of Alaska. He acted in that role for three years until 1912 when Alaska became a territory. In May of 1913 Clark became the 1st governor of the territory of Alaska. The Governor’s Background Clark was born in Ashford, Connecticut to a farming family. He served … [Read more...]
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day Monday, May 16th is National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day. The day is intended to encourage people and organizations to be neighborly. There are numerous things one can do to be neighborly. Your outreach can be wide or close, but it is a small way to share of yourself and spread kindness. On Your Street Some easy … [Read more...]
The Hindenburg Disaster
This Week In World History: On May 6, 1937 Germany’s airship Hindenburg went up in flames once it touched its mooring mast in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The Hindenburg was the largest dirigible ever built. Out of its 97 passengers and crewmembers, 36 passed away – 13 passengers, 22 crewmembers, and 1 one ground worker. Meanwhile, 62 passengers and crewmembers survived. The Airship’s … [Read more...]
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