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RE: Today is... - IceWizard - 09-17-2016
Saturday 17 Sep 2016
Constitution Day
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Constitution Day falls on 17th September, the anniversary of the official signing of the US constitution in 1787.
The document stood as the result of tireless work and compromise between the delegates of the Constitutional Convention – basically to bring about an agreement between the states which would allow a central government the power to enforce its decisions and allow the USA to stand as an international force, while maintaining a reasonable level of independence within the separate states.
Of course, to this day the constitution of 1787 has formed the basis for the development and running of the USA as we know it, priding itself on its roots in democracy, rights and the social contract.
Certainly some aspects of the constitution have been contested over the years as attitudes change over time – key issues including slavery and women in employment, while the core elements have remained.
Education about the constitution is hugely encouraged, particularly on Constitution Day. Schools and educational establishments receiving any form of federal funding are required to teach the history of the American constitution on this day, but more than this many establishments such as universities and colleges look to celebrate the constitution by holding celebratory leisure events including ‘Constitution Trivia Quizes’ and community fairs.
Constitution based merchandise is also made available in different forms from free paperback copies to t-shirts with constitution quotes.
So get involved with the learning this Constitution Day and find out about the history and background of the constitution that defines the USA – and once you’ve done that, you can buy the t-shirt!
And
Apple Dumpling Day
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With their origins as a humble peasant dish from the colder European climates of England, Bavaria and Austria, apple dumplings have crossed the Atlantic and spread their sweet smell to the New World.
Over the centuries, they have become an internationally loved treat found in many grandmothers’ cookbooks and certainly worth of their own day of celebration.
Originally, apple dumplings used to be boiled and steamed, and the word itself comes from German dampf, meaning steam. Nowadays, this aromatic dish is typically baked and stuffed with spiced and sweetened Granny Smith apples, previously cored and peeled. The crucial spice is cinnamon, though nutmeg and lemon zest are popular as well.
People across Europe and Northern America bake the dumplings for dessert all the time during the apple harvest season, but they also enjoy them year round using dried apples if necessary.
Revisit the smells of your childhood and celebrate the Apple Dumpling Day by serving this rustic treat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drenched in decadent caramel sauce.
September 17 Birthdays
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Hank Williams Sr. - (1923-1953)
![[Image: ritter-j-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/ritter-j-large.jpg)
John Ritter - (1948-2003)
![[Image: NEWthisdayinrockhistory.gif]](http://paulshaffersdayinrock.com/images/titles2/NEWthisdayinrockhistory.gif)
September 17th
2003: David Lee Roth injured himself onstage during a concert in Philadelphia while performing a complicated 15th-century samurai move with a staff hit Roth in the face. Roth needed 22 stitches to his face and cancelled the seven remaining dates of his tour.
1997: Fleetwood Mac kicked off their 37-date reunion tour to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Rumours at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford, CT.
1991: Guns N’ Roses released both Use Your Illusion I and II with four million copies of each album shipping, at the time the largest ship-out of an album in the U.S.
1991: Rob Tyner, lead singer of the MC5 died of a heart attack in the seat of his parked car in his hometown of Berkley, MI. He was 46 years old.
1983: Def Leppard headlined a festival at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego which also included Eddie Money, Uriah Heep and Motley Crue.
1983: Asia peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Don’t Cry” which was their second and final top ten single in the U.S.
1976: The Sex Pistols performed a concert for inmates at the Chelmsford Maximum Security Prison in Essex, U.K.
1967: The Doors appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and were banned from future appearances on the program due to Jim Morrison singing the original lyric “Girl, we couldn’t get much higher” in “Light My Fire”.
1967: The Who appeared on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour where Keith Moon rigged his drum set to explode at the end of “My Generation” which did cut Moon’s leg and singed Pete Townshend’s hair, along with doing damage to Townshend’s hearing.
Birthdays:
Fee Waybill - Singer for The Tubes born in 1950
RE: Today is... - IceWizard - 09-18-2016
Sunday 18 Sep 2016
Wife Appreciation Day
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Wife Appreciation Day is an exciting event that gives husbands a chance to demonstrate just how much they love and appreciate their wife. It has been listed in Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events since it was first established, and has been hugely popular ever since.
There are so many things that a supportive and loving wife does for her husband, and this is a chance for husbands to look back and remember all the big and little things that add up to so much.
Husbands may want to order a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers, and/or arrange a fabulous surprise, such as making a reservation at her special restaurant, booking to see a spectacular show; or taking her on a romantic mini-break.
Alternatively, they may want to get her a gift of designer perfume or a unique piece of jewelry, both of which are always gratefully received!
And
National Cheeseburger Day
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Cheeseburger day is celebrated annually on the 18th September. This celebration of one of the most iconic and delicious foods of the USA, has been taking place every year since the early part of the Roaring 20s era.
Cheeseburger day is marked in a number of different ways.
One of the most common ways it’s celebrated is by major and local fast-food chains offering free cheeseburgers to customers alongside other special offers. Usually the free offers have some sort of limit to prevent people from taking advantage of the generosity.
This may be limiting the free cheeseburgers to one per customer, to only the first ten thousand visitors to the fast food store, or through making them available only for a one or two hour period on the day.
To mark the day, many burger makers will use their creativity and culinary skills to make new variations on the traditional cheeseburger. This usually involves using premium types of cheese, other meats and a variety of unusual garnishes.
RE: Today is... - IceWizard - 09-18-2016
September 18 Birthdays
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Lance Armstrong - 45
![[Image: garbo-greta-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/garbo-greta-large.jpg)
Greta Garbo - (1905-1990)
![[Image: avalon-frankie-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/avalon-frankie-large.jpg)
Frankie Avalon - 77
![[Image: smith-jada-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/smith-jada-large.jpg)
Jada Pinkett Smith - 45
September 18th
2008: Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder released the single “All the Way” a tribute to the Chicago Cubs. Vedder wrote the song after baseball hall of famer Ernie Banks requested that Vedder write a song about the Cubs.
1983: Kiss appeared without makeup in public for the first time when they were on MTV to promote the release of their latest album Lick It Up.
1981: The Doors’ Greatest Hits released the prior year was certified Platinum in the U.S. and later went on to sell three million copies.
1978: All four members of Kiss simultaneously released solo albums. Each album shipped one million copies and was certified Platinum, but sales failed to match the expected demand. Ace Frehley’s solo album was the most successful.
1971: The Who reached number one on the U.K. Album Chart for the first and only time with their fifth studio album Who’s Next.
1970: Jimi Hendrix died in his girlfriend’s apartment in London after choking on his own vomit after taking nine of sleeping pills prescribed to his girlfriend with red wine. He was 27 years old.
1970: Black Sabbath released their second album Paranoid which went on to reach number twelve on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, sell four million copies in the U.S. and regarded by many as Black Sabbath’s best album and one of the best Heavy Metal albums of all time.
1968: Rush performed their first paying concert at The Coff-In United Church in Toronto. Their setlist included covers of Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady”, Cream’s “Spoonful” and “Crossroads” and The Yardbirds’ “Shapes of Things”. “Crossroads” and “Shapes of Things” were later recorded by Rush for their 2004 covers EP Feedback.
1968: The Beatles recorded “Birthday” which would be included on their self-titled album. While recording the song they took a break to watch the British television premiere of the movie The Girl Can’t Help It starring Little Richard.
Birthdays:
Kerry Livgren - Pianist for Kansas born in 1949
Michael Hossack - Drummer for The Doobie Brothers born in 1950
Dee Dee Ramone - Bassist for The Ramones born in 1951
RE: Today is... - IceWizard - 09-19-2016
Monday 19 Sep 2016
Talk Like A Pirate Day
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“Yo, Ho, Yo, Ho,
It’s “Talk Like A Pirate” Day!
When laptops are benches
God gave us for wenches,
And a sail ain’t a low price to pay!”
– Talk Like A Pirate Day – Tom Smith
Yar harrr! Ahoy there ye lily livered blaggards! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day, and that means it’s time for pillaging and imbibing of rum!
Pirates have been all the rage in recent years, and out of that rage came an insane and completely piratical idea. There should be a day dedicated to keeping the piratical language alive, and more importantly the piratical tradition.
History of Talk Like A Pirate Day
It was June 6, 1995, and there was a group of men playing racquetball, and throughout they were shouting encouragement to each other.
On this particular day, for reasons unbeknownst to them, they started shouting piratical slang at each other. From there it just kind of took on a life of its own, and they realized by the end of the game that it was necessary that they establish a holiday to celebrate that encouraged the use of such a fine vernacular.
The first thing they needed was a date, and it just so happened to be the date selected was that of his ex-wife.
For the next seven years they honored this holiday, in relative obscurity, until they happened upon the email address of one Dave Barry, a syndicated columnist and author of a great number of books. He also happened to be hilarious, like any good pirate should be.
From there it’s all history, Dave Barry promoted the holiday, and it’s been one amazing year after another as people all over the country celebrate this auspicious holiday.
And
Butterscotch Pudding Day
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People who have a sweet tooth are sure to love Butterscotch Pudding Day, which is held each year on September 19th.
This special day is the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious butterscotch pudding. This dessert is extremely easy to make and uses brown sugar, butter, sugar and treacle.
The ingredients are boiled together and then cooled until they set. The final constancy of butterscotch pudding should be light and creamy and budding chefs can have fun adding ingredients such as cream, milk and vanilla extract.
Although nobody knows the exact origins of Butterscotch Pudding Day, records show that this dessert has been around since at least 1848.
There are a number of variations available on the standard recipe and butterscotch pudding is extremely easy to make. If you have children, making butterscotch pudding is the perfect way to celebrate Butterscotch Pudding Day. Or why not surprise someone special by making this sweet treat just for them.
RE: Today is... - Charon - 09-19-2016
Argh, mateys. So talk like a pirate day it be! Pillaging to be done here.
RE: Today is... - IceWizard - 09-19-2016
September 19 Birthdays
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Jimmy Fallon - 42
![[Image: west-adam-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/west-adam-large.jpg)
Adam West - 88
![[Image: yearwood-trisha-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/yearwood-trisha-large.jpg)
Trisha Yearwood -52
![[Image: mccallum-david-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/mccallum-david-large.jpg)
David McCallum - 83
![[Image: twiggy-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/twiggy-large.jpg)
Twiggy - 67
![[Image: ford-lita-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/ford-lita-large.jpg)
Lita Ford - 58
![[Image: irons-jeremy-large.jpg]](http://famousbirthdays.com/thumbnails/irons-jeremy-large.jpg)
Jeremy Irons - 68
September 19th
2003: Cream bassist Jack Bruce underwent a liver transplant after being diagnosed with liver cancer earlier in the summer. He went on to make a full recovery.
1994: The Stone Temple Pilots began a then- record fifteen weeks run on top of the Billboard Album Rock Tracks Chart with “Interstate Love Song”.
1985: Frank Zappa, John Denver and Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee against the Parents Music Resource Center’s plans on wanting warning labels on albums.
1981: The Rolling Stones went to number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the ninth and last time with Tattoo You which began a nine week run on top of the chart.
1981: Simon and Garfunkel reunited for their first concert in eleven years at New York’s Central Park which was attended by over 750,000 people.
1974: Max Weinberg made his live debut as the drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band at The Main Point in Bryn Mawr, PA outside of Philadelphia.
1973: Gram Parsons died of a lethal combination of morphine and alcohol in Joshua Tree, CA. He was 26 years old.
1970: The Rolling Stones’ final album for Decca Records, the live album Get Yer Ya-Yas Out! debuted at number one on the U.K. Album Chart.
1958: Elvis Presley left Fort Hood, TX via train en route to Brooklyn, NY. After arriving in Brooklyn, he shipped off to Germany where he was stationed in the Army.
Birthdays:
Lita Ford born in 1958
RE: Today is... - Ladybugsrcool - 09-19-2016
I love this thread.. I will do my best Jack Sparrow voice lol. Scrolling back a month to my birthday... I'm curious. ?
(08-18-2016, 12:17 PM)Harley Wrote: I'll take the Pie!!!
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AUGUST 18 – NATIONAL FAJITA DAY – NATIONAL ICE CREAM PIE DAY – NATIONAL MAIL ORDER CATALOG DAY
National Fajita Day - August 18
National Fajita Day – August 18
NATIONAL FAJITA DAY
On August 18, we recognize a dish sizzling with savory Tex-Mex flavor. It’s National Fajita Day!
Originally made from throwaway cuts of beef by Mexican vaqueros in Southwest Texas, the fajita was developed as a regional staple in the early 1930s. These cowboys cooked the steak over an open fire or grill and served it with flour or corn tortillas. Fresh Pico de gallo, guacamole and southwestern spices elevated the fajita, introducing it to new audiences as it later became a destination food in the culinary world.
As their popularity grew, fajitas added colorful flair to Tex-Mex menus with sizzling platters full of bright peppers, onions, tender steak, shrimp, chicken or pork with freshly made tortillas. By the 1980s, most Mexican restaurants in the United States served fajitas. In the modern culinary kitchen, lime, cilantro and a plethora of vegetables find their way into a fajita along with the perfect seasonings. Grilling with mesquite adds a smoky flavor and bacon adds crunch. Of course, who could forget the cheese? With their festive presentations, they continue to be enjoyed today. The fajita has come a long way from skirt steak trimmings!
With festive presentations, fajitas delicious flavors are being celebrated around the world. The fajita has come a long way from skirt steak trimmings!
HOW TO OBSERVE
Celebrate National Fajita Day by going out for fajitas with a friend and use #NationalFajitaDay to share on social media.
HISTORY
On the Border LOGOOn the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina founded National Fajita Day in 2016 to celebrate the sizzling Tex-Mex flavor of the fajita! On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand, offering an extensive menu of great-tasting, classic and contemporary Mexican food, like sizzling mesquite-grilled fajitas, and Margaritas as big and bold as the border itself. On The Border is owned by Border Holdings, LLC, with more than 150 restaurants in 34 states, Puerto Rico, Asia and the Middle East. Follow and ‘like’ On The Border on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OnTheBorderMexicanGrillandCantina, and @OnTheBorder on Twitter. For more information, visit www.ontheborder.com. The Registrar at National Day Calendar approved National Fajita Day in July of 2016.
National Ice Cream Pie Day
National Ice Cream Pie Day
NATIONAL ICE CREAM PIE DAY
National Ice Cream Pie Day is observed annually on August 18th. This food holiday honors this refreshing frozen dessert that comes in many delicious flavors.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Please enjoy these recipes that we found for you.
Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie
Banana Split Ice Cream Pie
Use #IceCreamPieDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator of National Ice Cream Pie Day.
National Mail Order Catalog Day August 18
National Mail Order Catalog Day August 18
NATIONAL MAIL ORDER CATALOG DAY
What was once one of the most popular ways of shopping is remembered each year on August 18th as it is National Mail Order Catalog Day.
Today marks the anniversary of when, in August of 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward, of Chicago, produced the very first Montgomery Wards mail order catalog. It was by buying the goods and then reselling them directly to the customers that Aaron Montgomery Ward removed the middlemen at the general store and to the benefit of the customers drastically lowered prices.
The very first catalog consisted of an eight by 12 inch single sheet of paper which included the merchandise for sale, the price list and ordering instructions. Montgomery Wards single page list of products grew into a 540 page illustrated book selling over 20,000 items.
It was soon after that the Montgomery Wards catalog was copied by other enterprising merchants, most notably Richard Warren Sears. The first general Sears catalog was mailed in 1896. Many others entered the field, and catalog sales grew. By 1971, catalog sales of major United States firms exceeded more than $250 million in postal revenue.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Mail Order Catalog Day.
I'll take all 3
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RE: Today is... - Linville - 09-19-2016
Ice you find the best photos to go with your posts
Way to go
RE: Today is... - Charon - 09-19-2016
happy belated birthday ladybugs.
i love this thread and only Ice can do it justice. he puts so much time into doing this wonderous thing he does for us.
we are all very grateful, Ice, for all u do.
RE: Today is... - Charon - 09-19-2016
yeah, like twiggy. omg. i had loved her. had the shape. did the eyes. not kidding. i was very young in my defense. however, i used some of the eye tricks of twiggy when i rode a motorcycle one recent new yrs nite. was just in the mood.
the best pictures he puts up, yes. absolutely.