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Richard C Gilbert’s Friday Blog

September 24, 2021 By Richard C. Gilbert

Friday, September 24th. Day 267 of 2021

It’s Love Note Day. I got it and the answer is yes

Happy Hug a Vegetarian Day !

1789: Congress passes the Judiciary Act. It creates the Office of the Attorney General and the composition of the Supreme Court

1948: The Honda Motor Company is founded in Japan

1957: The Brooklyn Dodgers play their final game at Ebbets Field

1960: USS Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched

1964: The Munsters debut on ABC. Everybody loves Herman

1968: First episode of 60 Minutes airs on CBS

2001: President H.W. Bush froze the assets of 27 suspected terrorists and terrorist groups

In the News: 19 more COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday in Alexander County…Principal at South Caldwell High removed and re-assigned…Hickory Golf Course to close…Morganton woman charged with sister’s murder…Hickory man charged with attempted murder…Taylorsville Police continue to search for hit and run driver

Weather: It don’t get better. Sunny and 75 today. Weekend has tons of sun

Sports: AC Volleyball gets another win…Baby Cougar Football wins at home…AC Football gets a Friday off…Panthers win but….App nips Marshall…Can the Pack take down Clemson on Saturday ?…Ryder Cup begins today…Braves let one get away…NASCAR in Vegas

Happy Birthday: Lou Dobbs, Joe Greene, Kevin Sorbo, Nia Vardalos, Rafael Palmeiro, Megan Ward

Time is ticking for The Tribe https://apnews.com/article/mlb-nfl-sports-cleveland-indians-kansas-city-royals-a021efe758f1827dc2a6d48dd5065095

Do you get time-off when your Guppy dies ? https://www.the-sun.com/news/3712407/employees-2-days-paid-leave-mourn-dead-pets/

Get your shot !

Quote of the Day: “Don’t go through life, grow through life”…Eric Butterworth

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