May 5

 

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The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun. 

Psalm 74:16

 

is:
  • Better Hearing and Speech Month
  • Better Sleep Month
  • Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
  • Social Science Books Month
  • Women's Health Care Month

Today is:

  • American mainland attacked by the Japanese (1945) - A Japanese balloon bomb exploded at Gearhart Mountain, Oregon, killing a pregnant woman and 5 children who were picnicking. It was the only fatal attack of its kind during World War 11.

  • Cinco de Mayo - Mexican independence day, commemorating the Battle of Puebla (1862) when the Mexican army defeated Napoleon Ill's French army. Mexican-Americans celebrate this day with a cultural festival featuring parades, dancing, and food. 

  • First American astronaut in space ( l 961) - Alan Shepard, Jr. became the first American in space. 

  • First perfect baseball game pitched (1904) Cy Young pitched the first perfect game. 

  • First woman granted a U.S. patent Mary Kies received her patent in 1809.

  • Party Party Day - An excuse to have a party once a month (when the day equals the month). Sponsor: Bonza Bottler Day.

  • National Bad Guy Day - Al Capone went to prison in 1932; celebrate the imprisonment of all deserving bad guys. Sponsor: The Life of the Party.

 

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Events in History on this day
  

 

Today's Daily Miscellany


 


Soul Food - devotions, Bible verse and inspiration.

Soul Food May 5 & 6
 


All the Rest - Smiles, quotations and a fact.

All the Rest May 5 & 6
 

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