Tommy James and the Shondells

Today is Marine Day in Japan. Marine Day (Also known as Ocean Day, Sea Day or ‘Umi no hi’) is a public holiday in Japan on the third Monday in July. It is a day for the island nation of Japan to show appreciation for the seas and oceans. The day was also established as a holiday to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea, honor its importance, and pray for the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation.

Today is the birthday, in 1949, of Mike Vale, bass, from American rock band, Tommy James & The Shondells who had the 1966 US No.1 single ‘Hanky Panky’, the 1968 UK No.1 single ‘Mony Mony’ and the hit ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFWhTqLSVzE

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