This Week In World History: March 15th is Good Friday. Observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, it commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death on the cross. It is one of the holiest days of the year in the Christian faith. The Day’s Background While no one is certain why the day came to bear the moniker “Good”, there are many different theories. One is that … [Read more...]
Safe Spring Driving in Alaska
Safety In Spring Safe driving in Alaska is a priority, especially as spring driving conditions begin. Merdes Law Office, P.C. has blogged over the years and expressed on the radio how important it is to be alert and safe while driving. With break-up approaching and the sun returning, Alaskan drivers experience a lot of unique driving conditions. Through each season Merdes Law Office … [Read more...]
National Safe Motherhood Day
We observe National Safe Motherhood Day annually on April 11 in order to raise awareness for resources available for care during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as postpartum. The main goals are to decrease the maternal mortality rates and improve medical care and services available to pregnant women and new mothers. More than 800 women die daily from preventable causes from … [Read more...]
National Walking Day
Annually, National Walking Day occurs on the first Wednesday of April. This year, it occurs on April 6th. Studies have shown that by walking for thirty to sixty minutes per day can drastically improve your health. Walking can help prevent ailments such as type two diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Reap the benefits of walking and make it a part of your lifestyle. History of National … [Read more...]
April: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is driving while engaged in another activity that takes a driver's attention away from driving. It increases a person's chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision. Every day, approximately eight people in the United States pass away and hundreds more are injured due to motor vehicle collisions involving a … [Read more...]
Greenham Common Peace Camp
This Date in History Today, April 1, 2022 marks the anniversary of the Greenham Common Peace Camp protest. An estimated "70,000 protesters formed a 14-mile human chain from Greenham to Aldermaston and the ordnance factory at Burghfield." This protest was in effort to remove nuclear missiles to be housed on the Royal Air Force (RAF) Greenham Common, Berkshire. The camp … [Read more...]
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