September 9 History International Sudoku Day

Ridley’s Believe It Or Not—September 9, 2015 Trust your Labor Day Weekend was outstanding and as always I hope you enjoy Wednesday’s holidays and observances,  factoids of interest,  music videos  by Glenn Campbell and Otis Redding, Jr., a relevant quote by Queen Elizabeth II, looking forward to enjoying a some wiener schnitzel, blessed with a positive attitude and secure in the knowledge that if you want to find a gift for any memorable event like birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries, you know that the Alaskanpoet can provide you with a unique customized poem at a great price tailored to the event and the recipient. You need only contact me for details. 
         1. International Sudoku Day—commemorating a great puzzle that definitely challenges the mind.                        

           2. Kikko No Sekku (Chrysanthemum Day)—celebrating in Japan since 910 one of the five ancient sacred festivals.

            3. 1975 Number One Song—celebrating the number one song in 1975 on a  run of two weeks in that position Rhinestone Cowboy by Glenn Campbell. Here is a link to Glen Cambell performing Rhinestone Cowboy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kAU3B9Pi_U

            4.  Wiener Schnitzel Day—celebrating with or without the Sound of Music, the national dish of Austria— a fried thin breaded veal cutlet.                                                                                                               

         5. King of Soul Day—celebrating the birthday on this day in 1941  of Otis Redding, Jr. who like Buddy Holly died way too early in private plane crash enroute to a concert at the University of Wisconsin. Here is link to Otis Redding, Jr. performing his iconic Sittin on the Dock of the Bay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVjnBo96Ug

On this day in:                                           

            a. 1791 the nation’s capital was named Washington after the our first president George Washington.

            b. 1850 California was admitted as the 31st state.    

            c. 1926 the National Broadcasting Company was founded.  

            d. 1956 Elvis Presley appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.

         e. 2015 Queen Elizabeth II became the longest serving monarch in English history to the great disappointment of her pathetic son.

Reflections on leadership that would bode well for our president to take note: “I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.” Queen Elizabeth II
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