Category: Holidays & Observances

DID YOU KNOW – Karl Landsteiner

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Medicine & Health Professions, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

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

by J.M. Northup, posted in History, Holidays & Observances, Motorcycles, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

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

Happy Armed Forced Day!

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

Celebrating Unity Armed Forces Day was created to have a combined celebration of all the military branches.  It was intended to replace the individual Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corp holidays.  It was part of an initiative to create a unified force, which influenced them to become the Department of Defense under the National Military Establishment … Continue reading Happy Armed Forced Day!

Happy Armed Services Day Book Lovers!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aviation, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Military, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

Celebrating The History Of Military Service   Armed Forces Day occurs during May - National Military Appreciation Month - when we also celebrate five other military appreciation holidays.  These include Loyalty Day (May 1st), Public Service Recognition Week or PSRW (first week of May - 5/3/2020 until 5/9/2020), Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day … Continue reading Happy Armed Services Day Book Lovers!