Love Conquers All Day is annually celebrated on June 3rd. It is a day to cherish loved ones. It is also a day to express gratitude and love to those who matter most. The Day’s History The ancient Greek philosophers identified eight different forms of love. There is familial (storge) love – a natural form of affection experienced amongst family members. Friendly (philia) love or … [Read more...]
Stand for Children Day
Annually on June 1, Stand for Children Day is celebrated. Thousands of Americans raise awareness about the issues that children face every day. Some of these problems are education, childcare, health care and discrimination. Over the years, one major problem has been brought to the forefront. The problem is whether public schools are receiving proper funds and having educated teachers … [Read more...]
Memorial Day – Remember The Fallen
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States to remember those who died serving in the Armed Forces. The United States remembers these brave men and women on Memorial Day - held the last Monday of May each year. History of the Day After the civil war, many cities honored fallen soldiers. By 1890, every Northern state adopted "Decoration Day" as a … [Read more...]
National Road Trip Day
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...]
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