Today is Independence Day in Bulgaria. This holiday is known locally as ‘Ден на независимостта’ and it marks Bulgaria’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1908.
In 1877, Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire. The conflict eventually resulted in the creation of a Bulgarian principality within the Ottoman Empire, albeit with reduced land. After the chaos caused by the Young Turks Revolution, the Great Powers abandoned their support for the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria declared its independence under Prince Ferdinand. The following day, Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Greece annexed Crete.
It takes a village…
The Eiffel Tower
Epitaphs…
Today is the birthday, in 1958, of Joan Jett, American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer. Founding member of The Runaways and with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts scored the 1982 US No.1 & UK No.4 single ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’. She is also known as the Godmother of Punk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5ecqUhec-s
Today is Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, a public holiday in Ghana. This holiday commemorates the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President. Kwame Nkrumah was one of the major driving forces behind leading the Gold Coast to independence from Britain in 1957 – the first sub-saharan African country to achieve independence. At his Independence Day speech he told his new country’s citizens that “we have a duty to prove to the world that Africans can conduct their own affairs with efficiency and tolerance and through the exercise of democracy. We must set an example to all Africa.”
He was a pan-Africanist and he worked hard to eliminate tribalism over the opposition of the traditional chiefs. He was instrumental in the creation of the Organization of African Unity. He exploited the cold war by oscillating between east and west extracting concessions from both sides.
In February 1966, while Nkrumah on a state visit to Vietnam and China, his government was overthrown in a military coup, allegedly with CIA involvement. Nkrumah never returned to Ghana and died in April 1972.
Today is the birthday, in 1947, of Don Felder, guitar, vocals, the Eagles, (1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single ‘Hotel California’, plus 5 US No.1 albums. ‘Greatest Hits 1971-1975’ is the second biggest selling album in the world with sales over 30m). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZxhQJC9hWk
Today is Ganesh Chaturthi in Mauritius – a public holiday. It is the culmination of the annual ten-day festival honoring the rebirth of Ganesha.
The elephant-headed god has an interesting story. The most popular tells the story of Goddess Parvati who is the consort of Lord Shiva. One day when Parvati was having a bath she rubbed some dust and oil from her body and created the shape of a boy. She then infused life into the shape and Ganesha was born.
Parvati told her son to guard the door when she has a bath. Lord Shiva came to visit and Ganesh would not let him in. How was Ganesh supposed to know Shiva was his father? So he fought with Shiva. Ganesh’s head was severed in the ensuing scuffle.
As you can imagine Goddess Parvati was very upset. She asked Lord Shiva to bring her son back to life. Shiva sent his men to look for a head replacement for Ganesh. The brief was to bring the head of the first living creature they find facing North which is a direction associated with wisdom. Shiva brought Ganesha back to life and thus the story is one of rebirth and regeneration.
Today is the Day of the Glories of the Chilean Army, a public holiday in Chile. It commemorates the glories of the Chilean Army and culminates in a grand parade in O’Higgins Park in Santiago.
The purpose of this holiday is to remember all those who have fought in Chilean battles, in which the country has been victorious or defeated; the courage and courage of those who protected the country and its inhabitants are remembered.
Police puppies at Chile’s annual military parade
Now?
“Oh, no—this hot dog is conjuring memories of the carefree, golden summers of my youth, which means it’s not vegan.”
What??
BADA BINGLE!
George Santos just announced he’ll be the new starting quarterback for the NY Jets.
Fifty Shades of Gray is only romantic because the guy is a billionaire. If he was living in a trailer, it would be a Criminal Minds episode.
Afraid of dying alone? Become a bus driver!
Mars has relented and will now add an alpha male M&M. It’s all white, extra bitter, and will melt down when mixed with colored M&Ms.
Once you hit a certain age you become permanently unimpressed by a lot of shit.
I just realized I can’t say the night is young and so are we anymore.
The cat who was completely obsessed with my bump when I was pregnant, is quite uninterested in the baby now that she’s out. It’s a weird way to find out my cat is a republican.
Owning a dog is perfect for people who never want to eat a whole sandwich by themselves ever again.
Why hasn’t one of Taylor Swifts’ ex-boyfriends written a song yet called “Maybe You’re the Problem”?
You can’t fix stupid. But you can sell it a red hat.
On the chocolate package, it says “resealable”.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
If the bacon package isn’t resealable then it contains one serving. That’s just science.
I was born a male, I identify as a male. But according to Stouffers, I am in fact a family of four.
Today is the birthday, in 1943, of Cass Elliott, singer, Mamas and the Papas, who scored the 1966 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘Monday Monday’. After the breakup of The Mamas & the Papas, Elliot embarked on a solo career and had the 1968 hit ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ from her solo album of the same name. Elliott died from a heart attack on 29th July 1974 while staying at Harry Nilsson’s London flat in the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ0PZRYin2s
Today is a public holiday in Tonga to celebrate the Birthday of Crown Prince Tupouto’a-‘Ulukalala. The Crown Prince, born on 17 September, 1985, is the eldest son of HM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u. The birthday falls on a Sunday this year, and commemorates on Monday.
Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala was born on September 17th 1985. The prince became the heir apparent to the throne in 2012 when his father, King Tupou VI, ascended to the throne. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tuku’aho married in July 2012 and have three children.
In Tongan mythology, the Polynesian Sun god, Tangaloa, pulled the islands of Tonga from the sea using a tortoiseshell and a whalebone fishhook. During the god’s expedition, the shell and hook ripped an opening in the islands of Naupapu. This fishing line snapped, causing pieces of the island to fall into the sea, leaving Tonga as it is today.
CATZILLA!!!
Today is the birthday, in 1939, of Frankie Avalon, (1959 US No.1 & UK No.16 single ‘Venus’). On his twenty-first birthday, Frankie Avalon was given $600,000 (£330,000) that he earned as a minor from such hits as his 1959 US No.1 single ‘Venus’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fakpqLDEQAo
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