It’s Memorial Day !
Happy National Wine Day
1787: The United States Constitutional Convention formally convenes in Philadelphia
1925: John T. Scopes is indicted for teaching human evolution in Tennessee
1961: President Kennedy announces, before a special joint session of the U.S. Congress, his goal to initiate a project to put a “man on the Moon” before the end of the decade
1968: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is dedicated
1979: American Airlines Flight 191 crashes during takeoff at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, killing all 271 on board and two people on the ground
2011: Oprah Winfrey airs her last show, ending her 25-year run
2012: Rocky Face Park Opens in Alexander County rockyfacepark.com
News: Female charged with disrupting Alexander Central Graduation Ceremony…Two Conover Police Officers struck by vehicle…Taylorsville man charged with armed robbery in Wilkes County…Alabama man charged with rape by Hickory Police…
Weather: More clouds, more rain
Sports: Suarez takes the 600…Photo Finish at Indy 500…Canes at Montreal tonight…Spurs pull even with OKC…Clark shoots lights-out on PGA Tour
Happy Birthday: Ian McKellen, Leslie Uggams, Frank Oz, Karen Valentine, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Molly Sims, Brian Urlacher
Word of the Day: sepsis [sep-sis] local or generalized invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins, the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the body. If untreated, can lead to infection in the bloodstream and widespread inflammation, characterized initially by fever, chills, and other symptoms and later by septic shock. “From Greek meaning to decay or make rotten.” “Nascar driver Kyle Busch died after a severe bout of pneumonia progressed into sepsis.”
Quote of the Day: “Who sows virtue reaps honor.”… Leonardo da Vinci