Today is Julien Alfred Day in Saint Lucia, a public holiday in honor of Julien Alfred, who became the first athlete from the island to win an Olympic gold medal.
Alfred made history by claiming gold in the 100 meters with a lifetime best and national record of 10.72 seconds and also secured a silver medal in the 200 meters at the Paris Olympic Games. No St Lucian athlete had ever won an Olympic medal before her extraordinary achievement.
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre made the announcement during a pre-cabinet press briefing on Monday September 9th, unveiling the grand celebrations planned for Alfred’s return to the island. Alfred, who has become a national hero, will return to Saint Lucia on September 24th for the first time since her Olympic triumph.
Events have been organised to mark the occasion, including a motorcade, school rallies, and a mural unveiling, culminating in a national holiday on September 27th.
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On this day in 1986, The Beatles track Twist and Shout re-entered the US singles chart over twenty-five years after it first appeared after the song was featured in the film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RicaUqd9Hg
