Today is Independence Day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a public holiday. It marks 62 years since the country gained independence from Belgium under the leadership of Patrice Lumumba, one of the most prominent voices in Africa’s anti-colonial movement. Two months later he was assassinated under Belgian direction.
Here’s Styx
Today is Internal Autonomy Day (Fête de l’autonomie), a public holiday in French Polynesia. Oddly (to me), Even though French Polynesia achieved self-rule in September 1984, the date of this holiday commemorates the annexation of the Kingdom of Tahiti and the turnover of native sovereignty by King Pōmare V to France on this day in 1880.
Hmmm.
Today is the birthday, in 1945, of Little Eva. She was babysitting for Carole King and Gerry Goffin who asked her to record a song they had written. It gave her the 1962 US No.1 & UK No.2 single ‘The Loco-Motion’.
Today is St. Vitus’ Day in Serbia. It marks a 14th-century battle that has become an important part of Serb ethnic and national identity. Vidovdan is celebrated as a slava (feast day) in Serbia, though it is a working day. The Serbian Orthodox Church designates it as a memorial day to Saint Prince Lazar and the Serbian holy martyrs who fell during the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire in 1389.
BADA BING!
People on House Hunters are always saying that they need a room to entertain and guest bedrooms so family can visit. I need a moat filled with gators.
Which of the states has the smallest soft drinks?
Minisoda.
Lord, whatever you’re baking outside, it’s done.
The pool on the titanic is still full.
I’ve suddenly put some extra weight on. It happened by snaccident.
I learn from the mistakes of people that took my advice.
She said she missed me. Normally that would be good, but I have to get out of here because she’s reloading.
If you are buying smart water for 5 dollars a bottle and then bitching about gas prices you are a special kind of stupid.
Here’s Canned Heat
Today is Independence Day in Djibouti. It marks the countries declaration of independence in 1977 after nearly a century of French rule. Djibouti had been under French colonial control since 1888. In 1946 it was made an overseas territory within the French Union with its own legislature and representation in the French parliament. It was known as French Somaliland until 1967 when it was renamed French Territory of the Afars and the Issas.
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You can almost hear them saying “I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed”. Please rethink your poor life choices so that these cats can stop judging you. Turn you life around!
On this day in 1964, Peter and Gordon went to number one on the pop chart with this song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Today is Ullortuneq in Greenland, a public holiday. This public holiday is known as ‘Ullortuneq’, which meanings ‘the longest day’ as 21st June is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. At such high latitudes, the switch of the seasons is paramount to the survival of the nation, so marking its national day on the summer solstice, the day when the sun has reached its highest latitude for the year and daylight hours are at a maximum makes a great deal of sense.
Bada Bing!
The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you’re finished.
Therapist: And what do we say when we’re sad? Me: Add to cart. Therapist: No no no!
This healthy diet thing is dangerous. I just cut myself peeling an apple. This would have never happened to me with a Twinkie.
Ruin a date in four words or less. You mean four words or fewer.
Antistalking – Learning a person’s routine in order to avoid them.
If you serve your kids frozen pizza for dinner, you’re a terrible parent. I don’t care how busy you are, at least microwave it.
“99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.” ― Steven Wright
I wanted to lose 30 pounds this year. Only 35 more to go.
Once you hit a certain age, you become permanently unimpressed by a lot of shit.
Today is the birthday, in 1944, of Ray Davies, singer and songwriter with the Kinks.
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