The First Arbor Day (1872) Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1849 – The safety pin is patented, rights sold for $4001866 – The ASPCA is founded1912 – The Titanic begins its first and only voyage1925
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Wednesday – April 9, 2025
It’s National (and International) Gin and Tonic Day Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1770 – Captain James Cook discovers Australia’s Botany Bay 1865 – Robert E. Lee surrenders at the courthouse in Appomattox, VA 1881
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National Empanada Day Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1513 – Ponce De Leon landed in Florida (The state celebrates this on April 2nd)1820 – The statue of the Venus de Milo is discovered on the
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Mike Opelka · Monday's podcast with Jim Stovall National Beer Day Intl Beaver Day Coffee Cake Day Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1789 – The first regular session of the US Congress is held
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Vitamin C Day Intl Carrot Day National Cordon Bleu Day Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1812 – The Orleans Territory becomes the 18th state, changes name to Louisiana1828 – Chocolate milk powder is patented
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National Burrito Day! Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1776 – Congress authorizes “privateers” to battle the British navy1860 – The Pony Express starts delivering mail between MO and CA1865 – Union soldiers occupy the
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TARIFF DAY! National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day Pascua Florida Day – Florida Day (1513 Ponce de Leon landed there) Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1917 – President Wilson asks Congress for a declaration
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April Fool’s Day Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1789 – The House of Representatives elects its first Speaker (Frederick Muhlenberg)1929 – Louis Marx introduces the yo-yo to America1945 – US Troops land on Okinawa1948
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National Clams on the Half Shell Day Meme Du Jour THIS DAY IN HISTORY1889 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris1940 – NYC’s LaGuardia Airport opens1966 – 200,000 anti-war protesters marched in NYC1980 – President
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SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY Meme Du Jour Where did you play in Little League??? THIS DAY IN HISTORY1885 – The Salvation Army is officially organized in the USA1930 – Istanbul becomes Constantinople, Angora becomes
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