Category: Holidays & Observances

National Aviation Week for Book Lovers

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-aviation-week-week-of-august-19/ National Aviation Week is celebrated the third week in August, the same week as National Aviation Day, which is, also, Orville Wright's birthday (August 19th). This is a time to remember the great accomplishments of the men and women who not only dreamed to soar in the skies, but who made it an everyday … Continue reading National Aviation Week for Book Lovers

National Book Lovers Day – Aug 9th

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Literacy

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-book-lovers-day-august-9/ Books can offer the best adventures... and allow us to live more than one life. They can give us an escape from our reality by immersing us into a new one. It is only right to have a celebration for bibliophiles everywhere, and if you want to know what sort of fun things are … Continue reading National Book Lovers Day – Aug 9th

International Cat Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-cat-day-august-8/ International Cat Day (also known as World Cat Day - though some countries have their own national cat day) is celebrated on August 8th. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund of Animal Welfare, which is one of the largest global animal welfare and conservation charities. The purpose is to promote awareness … Continue reading International Cat Day

Remembering Kenneth Arnold’s UFO Sighting

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Non-Fiction & Educational, UFO / UAP

RISE OF THE 'FLYING SAUCER' IMAGE SOURCE On June 24, 1947, Kenneth Arnold spotted something he couldn't explain flying over Mount Rainier.  It became known as the most widely recognized UFO sighting in modern America.He also wrote a book: https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Saucers-Kenneth-Arnold-ebook/dp/B00N3PM7LE The whole world has heard about flying saucers. But do you really know how it … Continue reading Remembering Kenneth Arnold’s UFO Sighting