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27 Feb 2017


Kahlua Day



When it comes to tantalizing (and slightly sinful) beverages, there is perhaps no better example than the cool creaminess glass of Kahlua. This rich liquor is a Mexican cocktail which is greatly enjoyed around the world and so it should be no great surprise that loyal aficionados of the delicious liquid have created a day to celebrate such a tempting beverage. And rightfully so!

The History of Kahlua Day

The origins of Kahlua can be traced back to its invention in 1936 by a man named Pedro Domecq, who combined rum, vanilla and corn syrup and coffee to create one of the world’s most popular liqueurs. The name of the alcohol is derived from that of a mesoamerican tribe that had inhabited Mexico Valley since long before the Spaniards arrived.

Known at first only in the surrounding areas of its creator, Kahlua’s popularity has indeed spread throughout the world. Now, it is enjoyed in various forms by countless millions across the globe.



And




Strawberry Day



Strawberry Day was created to celebrate those little red fruits bursting with sweet perfection! A gift from Chile in the 1700s, garden strawberry plants made their way to North America in the 1750s. The plant is fairly easy to grow and doesn’t seem adverse to flourishing anywhere in the world. If you’d like your own homegrown strawberries this summer, make sure your plant has full sun and sandy soil – and your dogs don’t eat off all the berries before you can pick a few. If fresh strawberries aren’t at their best in your grocery store, don’t forget the many accessible forms you can always get your hands on.

Frozen and dried strawberries can help in a pinch if you’re creating in the kitchen. Strawberry preserves, ice cream, yogurt, smoothies and milkshakes are nothing to shake a stick at either. But if you are one of the lucky folks who stumbled on some great fresh strawberries, you can whip up a strawberry pie, shortcake or even a simple dish of strawberries and cream.

We wish you a berry nice day, and strawberry fields forever.

And




Polar Bear Day



Polar Bear Day celebrates one of nature’s most impressive hunters, and the world’s largest carnivore.
When fully grown, polar bears can span an enormous 9 feet (2.7m) in height.

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February 27 Birthdays




Elizabeth Taylor - (1932 - 2011) (79)



JWoww - 31



John Steinbeck - (1902 - 1968) (66)



Marian Anderson - (1897 - 1993) (96)



Chelsea Clinton - 37



Johnny Van Zant - 58



Adrian Smith - 60






February 27th

1998: Motley Crue singer Vince Neil reached an agreement with Vivid Video & the Internet Entertainment Group to distribute a sex tape featuring Neil & two adult film models during a 1992 vacation in Hawaii.

1988: David Lee Roth peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with Skyscraper which was his second and final top ten album in the U.S.

1982: The Cars peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Shake It Up” their first top ten single in the U.S.

1980: At the 22nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the big winners were The Doobie Brothers & Billy Joel. The Doobie Brothers won four Grammys including Record of the Year & Song of the Year for “What a Fool Believes” & Joel won two Grammys including Album of the Year for 52nd Street.

1977: Keith Richards was arrested at the Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto & was arrested on charges of possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking, which was later reduced to simple possession of heroin & given a suspended sentence, probation for a year & orders to continue rehab & perform a concert on behalf of the CNIB.

1977: Led Zeppelin had to postpone the start of their North American tour in Dallas after Robert Plant came down with laryngitis.

1971: Janis Joplin posthumously reached the topped of the Billboard 200 album chart for the first of nine consecutive weeks with her album Pearl.

1970: Jefferson Airplane was fined $1,000 for obscenity during a concert in Oklahoma City for using profanity onstage.

1967: Pink Floyd completed recording of their debut single “Arnold Layne” with producer Joe Boyd at EMI Studios in London.




Birthdays:

Neal Schon - Guitarist for Journey born in 1954

Adrian Smith - Guitarist for Iron Maiden born in 1957

Johnny Van Zant - Singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd born in 1957