Today is National Chocolate Day! Just what you’ve been waiting for – a reason to eat more chocolate! Americans consume an average of 12 pounds per person per year. Do you help contribute to this staggering stat? Valentine’s Day and…
Today in History: Wall Street Crash of 1929 91 years ago today, the most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States occurred, when taking into consideration the full extent and duration of its after effects. The…
Today is National Pasta Day Linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, tortellini, ziti—the list of kinds of pasta is endless! Pasta is typically thought of as an Italian dish, but there is evidence that people living in Asia in 2000 BC made noodles…
Today is National Liqueur Day A liqueur is a strong alcoholic beverage that has been sweetened with herbs, fruits, nuts, cream, or spices. Liqueurs are traditionally served as after-dinner drinks or mixed with coffee. The word “liqueur” comes from the…
Today in History: First Mobile Phone Service in the U.S.A. in 1983 36 years ago today, Ameritech Mobile Communications, LLC provides cellular mobile phone service to the general public in Chicago. This was the first mobile phone service for public…
Today is National Chewing Gum Day! Chewing gum has been around for over 5,000 years. In 2007, a British archaeology student discovered a 5,000-year-old piece of chewing gum which was made from bark tar with tooth imprints in it. Presumed to…
Today is National Coffee Day! Are you one of the millions who will celebrate? There are a number of local and national businesses offering free or discounted cups of coffee to celebrate Coffee Day. Some businesses will even celebrate National…
Today in History: Jules Cheret died in 1932 Jules Chéret, (born May 31, 1836, Paris, France—died September 23, 1932, Nice), was a French poster illustrator and graphic designer who has been called “the father of the modern poster.” After apprenticing…
Today is National Teddy Bear Day National Teddy Bear Day is observed annually on September 9th. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. Whether or…
Today is National Beer Lovers Day ”Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.” ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger Beer is one of the world’s most popular alcoholic drink. It has been around for centuries dating as…