Today is a Day of Mourning in the United States as a mark of respect for James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States. Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for peace, human rights, and public service, passed away at the age of 100 on December 29th 2024.
Carter, whose presidency from 1977 to 1981 was marked by both significant achievements and formidable challenges, will be remembered as much for his post-presidential humanitarian efforts as for his time in the Oval Office.
Most Federal agencies will be closed. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close on Jan. 9th in honor of Carter’s passing.
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Today is the birthday, in 1941, of American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and activist Joan Baez. She scored the 1971 US No.3 & UK No.6 single ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down’ and was one of the first major artists to record the songs of Bob Dylan in the early 1960s. Baez also performed three songs at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYeXvG2ptwk
National Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea (PNG), observed on July 23rd. This day commemorates those Papua New Guineans who have died in military service.
Most of the history of New Guinea has been defined by the remoteness of the island and the difficulty in mastering the difficult terrain. While the island succumbed to colonial control by the Germans, Dutch and British, most islanders remained isolated from contact with foreigners.
That isolation came to a crashing end in 1942, when the Japanese and the second world war arrived in New Guinea. At the start of the war, Japan moved to occupy the northern part of the island with the aforementioned terrain in the south hampering efforts to subjugate PNG.
On July 23rd 1942, a small number of soldiers from the PNG infantry battalion supported Allied forces in attacking a forward party of Japanese troops at Awala in the Kokoda region. This was a historic landmark in the country’s history as it was the first time, PNG soldiers had engaged in battle on native soil. As such the date has become a focal point for this memorial day intended to remember the members of the PNG armed forces who have died on duty in the first world war, the second world war, and subsequent peacekeeping and law and order engagements within PNG and abroad.
The brave defense by PNG natives and troops is seen as a key factor in the defeat of Japan in the region.
Nowadays, the PNG Defense Force is a modest force with about 2,100 troops covering land, air and marine operations. Nonetheless, they have committed themselves in assisting and protecting other Pacific nations.
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Bada Bing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doctor: I’m just waiting for your x-ray. Her: But I’ve never dated anyone named Ray. Doctor: And we might do a brain scan.
I know a guy named Stew. He’s a soupervisor.
I was sitting on the front porch watching my girlfriend mow the lawn. An old woman comes to the fence and yells, “You should be hung!” I yelled back, “I am, that’s why she’s mowing the lawn”.
My husband pissed me off so I told him to go call his girlfriend. My phone rang. It was him. He asked to talk to personality #4 because #1 was having a bad day.
“He’s not a hero. He thinks he is a hero because his ear was nicked. I like people who didn’t have their ear nicked.” – The Ghost of John McCain
He mocked people’s injuries, infirmities, and handicaps for years, now he’s acting like he just survived 6 months in combat with a Silver Star and 3 Purple Hearts.
Live your life in such a way that the entire world isn’t ready to throw a party when you get shot.
If you try to correct my grammar I will think fewer of you.
That look you give your boyfriend when he accuses you of cheating and you think he’s starting to sound just like your husband.
They should teach history in school again so kids can learn that people who steal top-secret military documents are called spies.
If Christians read the Bible to get closer to God, what do atheists read to further intensify their non-belief? The same, actually.
Facebook should have a limit on times you can update your relationship status, after 3 it should default to ‘unstable’.
Old guy on the computer: “There’s no such thing as a 3 1/2-inch floppy these days.” Wife: “I think you’ll find there is.”
Today is the birthday, in 1971, of Alison Krauss, bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She released her first solo album in 1987 and then was invited to join the band with which she still performs, Alison Krauss and Union Station. Winner of 1996 Rolling Stone’s critic’s choice best country artist. Krauss recorded Raising Sand with Robert Plant in 2007 which was nominated for and won 5 Grammys at the 51st Grammy Awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSif77IVQdY
Today is a public holiday in South Korea to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday. This national holiday is also known as ‘Seokga tansinil’. In Korea, the date of the birthday of Buddha is determined by the Lunisolar calendar. It takes place on the 8th day of the 4th month of the Lunar calendar, which means it usually falls in late April or early May.
Buddha’s birthday has been a public holiday in South Korea since 1975, with the number of followers of Buddhism in South Korea estimated at 10 million.
The holiday is marked by lantern festivals and temples open their doors offering visitors free tea and a meal of rice and vegetables called bibimbab. People also hang lotus lanterns in their homes and streets as well as covering the temples with lanterns during the holy month.
In Seoul, there is an evening parade from Tapgol Park to Jogyesa on the Sunday before the actual holiday. Though it’s a national holiday, shopping sites, restaurants, and entertainment sectors such as movie theaters open as usual on Buddha’s Birthday.
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Today is the birthday, in 1937, of American singer, guitarist Trini Lopez, who scored the 1963 US No.3 & UK No.4 single ‘If I Had A Hammer’. Other hits included ‘Lemon Tree’, ‘I’m Comin’ Home, Cindy’ and ‘Sally Was a Good Old Girl’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp1z8EzZ5Hs
Today is the Anniversary of the Battle of Rivas, a public holiday in Costa Rica. This day, also known as Juan Santamaria Day, honors this pivotal fight for Costa Rica, as well as the 19-year-old, barefooted hero who fought bravely against Nicaragua’s filibuster army and gave his life. The Battle of Rivas occurred on April 11, 1856, in the Nicaraguan city of Rivas. In Costa Rica, the fight is most known for Juan Santamaria’s destruction of the opposing army’s citadel. It is regarded as the most significant in a series of wars, with profound importance to Costa Rica’s national identity.
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I couldn’t find any good birthdays today so here is this amazing performance by Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94h2L9oBOHM
Today is Martyr’s Day, a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates. On 19 August 2015, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed declared that 30 November each year will be a national holiday called Martyrs’ Day to mark the sacrifice of those who died for the UAE in the line of duty.
The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy formed from a federation of seven emirates, consisting of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Each emirate is an absolute monarchy governed by a ruler, and together the rulers form the Federal Supreme Council. In 2020, the country had a population of 9.28 million. Emiratis are estimated to form 11.6% of the UAE population with the remaining being expatriates.
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The holidays are coming up. Time to send that awkward family photo!
Today is the birthday, in 1915, of American folk music and blues singer and guitarist, Brownie McGhee. He is best known for his collaboration with the harmonica player Sonny Terry. McGhee died of stomach cancer on 16 February 1996 in Oakland, California, aged 80. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX3KOaJvly4
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