IMAGE SOURCE This is a day when two separate occasions are recognized and remembered. The first is from June 24, 1947 when Kenneth Arnold reported seeing UFOs over Mount Rainier. The second, of course, is Roswell. Whether you believe or not, you have to admit, this makes the best foundations for science fiction… and, in some cases, actual science! Celebrating … Continue reading World UFO Day For Book Lovers!
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Readers – It’s Time To Celebrate GARFIELD The Cat!
Learn about JIM DAVIS https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-garfield-the-cat-day-june-19/ I have always loved Garfield. Jim Davis' creation was my go-to comic whenever the newspaper arrived, and, of course, I had a stuffed Garfield in the window of my car as a teen. I had the nightgowns, slippers, etc. - obsessed! It was more than just my love for cats … Continue reading Readers – It’s Time To Celebrate GARFIELD The Cat!
Today is World Blood Donor Day
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-blood-donor-day-june-14 World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14th because it is Karl Landsteiner's birthday. Karl is important because he is the man who discover the main human blood types. With blood being a life-giving substance, it is vital we keep proper supplies on hand for medical care. Celebrate today by donating blood and … Continue reading Today is World Blood Donor Day
June Is Audiobook Appreciation Month
LEARN MORE Most people don't realize that the first audiobook was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, when he created the phonograph. In hopes of helping the visually impaired enjoy reading, the initial recording was "Mary Had a Little Lamb". This effectively brought forth the creation of this new media. Today, June is the time … Continue reading June Is Audiobook Appreciation Month
#DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS
#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Thomas Edison and his early phonograph.Cropped from Library of Congress copy. IMAGE SOURCE Most people aren't aware of this, but did you know that audiobooks have been around since 1877? Yep, that's right. They were first created by the famous inventor Thomas Edison. With the advent of his phonograph (the … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – AUDIOBOOKS
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