Ridley's
Believe It Or Not—June 20, 2014: Today is a great day to soar
like an eagle while enjoying the holidays, factoids, and a quote by Winston
Churchill linked to eagles.
1. World Refugee Day—promoting awareness of
a major problem in the world today as thousands in places like Syria flee the
effects of violence.
2. American
Eagle Day—created by House Resolution in 2011 to celebrate the
restoration of the American Eagle in many of the lower 48 states; our national symbol is thriving and very well in Alaska.
3. Ice
Cream Soda Day—celebrating a great drink on a hot summer day.
4. World
Productivity Day—another unknown holiday celebrating the contributions
of productivity tools in the work place.
On this
day in:
a. 1900 forces under what became known as the Boxer Rebellion began the 55 day siege
of the Legation Quarter in Beijing.
b. 1948 The Ed Sullivan Show (noted
for among other things introducing the Beatles) made its debut—who could ever
forget such acts as the man spinning 50 or so plates.
c. 1963 in a step toward pulling back
from nuclear war the “Red Telephone” link between Washington D.C. and Moscow
was installed.
If
only Obama would listen: “When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber.”
Winston Churchill As usual this man was right on point and if alive today would
have to be wearing ear plugs thanks to the decline in voices of the American
Eagle.
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to inspire, touch, emote, elate and enjoy. Go to Rhymes On The Newsworthy Times for
comments on important and breaking news events that should be of interest.
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© June 20,
2014 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
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