D-DAY: Storming Normandy #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com During World War II, Fortress Europe was penetrated during the Normandy Invasion. This joint operation, code-named Operation Overlord, and also known as D-Day, was literally launched June 6, 1944 by the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.Five beaches were targets by the Allies along Normandy, France. … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW: D-DAY?
Category: Holidays & Observances
Happy Flag Day
LEARN MORE Today we celebrate the acceptance of our country's national flag. It was first adopted as the 'unified colonial fighting flag' in June 1775 but became our country's symbol June 14, 1777. You can learn more here - https://www.history.com/news/95-years-of-flag-day 14 Fun Facts About the U. S. Flag (15-Minute Books Book 1518)Star-Spangled: The Story of … Continue reading Happy Flag Day
Happy Birthday US Army
https://www.army.mil/article/235706/u_s_army_birthday_2020_events Though I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, I have a long history with the Army. Not only because the Air Force came from the Army (Truman separated the Army Air Forces into its own departments with the National Security Act of 1947) but because generations of my family have served honorably … Continue reading Happy Birthday US Army
DID YOU KNOW – Karl Landsteiner
The Man Who Discovered The Major Human Blood Groups #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Karl Landsteiner was born June 14, 1868, and since he discovered the major groups in human blood in 1901, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on his birthday. This is also the achievement for which he won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1930. … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW – Karl Landsteiner
Motorcycle Awareness Month
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/motorcycle-safety-awareness-month-may/ I have many loved ones who motorcycle. I've had many who have been injured while doing so... some fatally. It makes this day of awareness more important to me, personally. Please... be alert and mindful while you drive, whether you are on two, four, or more wheels. PURCHASE LINK PURCHASE LINK PURCHASE LINK PURCHASE … Continue reading Motorcycle Awareness Month
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