Today is Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It used to be called Nuclear Victims’ Day then Nuclear Survivors Day. The day honors the victims and survivors of nuclear testing done in the area in the 1950s.
Great gift for that special someone – Puking Cat Gravy Boat!!
Today is the birthday, in 1810, of Frédéric François Chopin. Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the romantic period. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVsGf1ag6Us
Today is Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan – a public holiday. The memorial day seeks to solemnly commemorate the 228 Incident which started on February 28th 1947 and resulted in the deaths of thousands during a brutal military crackdown under the KMT rule. On February 27th 1947, a dispute between a female cigarette vendor and a Chinese official started civil unrest and open rebellions. The Chinese responded with severe military force and put Taiwan under martial law. Martial law was only lifted in 1987. The estimates of the number of people killed range from 10,000 to over 30,000.
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Bada Bing!
Most of my decisions are based on whether or not it’s illegal or merely frowned upon.
Accountability looks like persecution to people who are rarely held accountable.
Quote from Shaquille O’Neal…I can’t end my messages with “Love, Shaq”, the B-52s ruined that for me.
The two reactions I get to my sense of humor are…People who know me… BWAHAHAHAHA
People who don’t… WTF is wrong with you?
I love social media. Back in my day, I had to insult people one at a time.
Her: I’m sorry Daddy, I’ve been a bad girl. Priest: For the last time, it’s “forgive me Father for I have sinned.”
Dear football players, the men who haven’t gotten off the couch today would like to know why you didn’t catch that ball.
I ate a bunch of cookies but at least I was thinking about salad.
I think it’s adorable they’re putting jokes on the side of snacks now. Like this one; serving size: 3 cookies.
I totally expect my last words to be, “Hey, what’s this button do?”
If you’re trying to impress me with your vehicle, it better be a food truck.
I can’t decide what pants to put on today, smarty or fancy.
Bruce Lee was fast. But his brother Sudden was faster.
Today is the birthday, in 1957, of Cindy Wilson, singer and founding member with American new wave rock band The B-52’s who had the 1990 UK No.2 & US No.3 single ‘Love Shack’. She previously sang with The Ramones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SOryJvTAGs
Today Kuwait celebrates its National Day which actually fell on Saturday. This holiday marks the day when Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah ascended to the throne in 1950. Kuwait actually achieved independence on June 19th, 1961, but celebrates its national day on February 25 because it is too hot in June.
Updated Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Today is the birthday of Eddie Gray, lead guitarist for Tommy James and the Shondells who had this hit among many others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFWhTqLSVzE
Today is Day of Remembrance in Memory of Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare in Papua New Guinea. Known across the country simply as “The Chief”, Michael Somare was Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving leader after it became independent of Australia in 1975. He was Prime Minister for 17 years during four separate periods. He died February 26th 2021, aged 84.
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Today is the birthday, in 1950, of George Thorogood. His high-energy boogie-blues sound became a staple of 1980s rock radio, with hits like his original songs ‘Bad to the Bone’ and ‘I Drink Alone’.
Today is Brunei National Day. Brunei National Day (‘Hari Nasional’ in Malay) is always celebrated on February 23rd. This holiday marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. The official name of the country is Sultanate of Brunei, Abode of Peace or ‘Negara Brunei Darussalam’ in Malay. Even though Brunei became independent on January 1st 1984, British control over formally ended on February 23rd 1984, so it is this date that now commemorates Brunei’s independence.
Today is the birthday, in 1685, of George Frideric Handel. Handel’s music forms one of the peaks of the “high baroque” style, bringing Italian opera to its highest development, creating the genres of English oratorio and organ concerto, and introducing a new style into English church music. He is consistently recognized as one of the greatest composers of his age. Sit back and listen to this amazing performance of ‘The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, arranged for recorders.
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