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Richard C Gilbert’s Thursday Blog

May 25, 2023 By Richard C. Gilbert

Thursday, May 25th. Day 125 of 2023

It’s National Wine Day ! Nothing wrong with a nosh

Happy Geek Pride 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

In the News: Man leads Taylorsville Police on chase in stolen vehicle before he crashes in Iredell County…Taylorsville teens arrested on multiple charges…Taylorsville man charged with larceny…Hiddenite woman sent to jail by judge…Body found near Boone

Weather: Sunny and 78 today

Sports: Alexander Central athletes dominate All-Conference selections in Softball and Baseball…Canes are swept…Heat can end Celtics season tonight…Braves salvage a game against the Dodgers

Happy Birthday: Ian McKellen, Leslie Uggams, Frank Oz, Karen Valentine, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Molly Sims, Brian Urlacher

Interesting story about Taylorsville’s Baby Tucker https://www.wbtv.com/2023/05/25/he-is-extremely-strong-taylorsville-toddler-still-fighting-his-life-two-years-after-crash/

Tina, You’re simply the best ! https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tina-turner-queen-rock-roll-184000466.html

Word of the Day: febrile [ fee-bruhl, feb-ruhl or, especially British, fee-brahyl ] Pertaining to or marked by fever, feverish

Quote of the Day: “For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind”…Ralph Waldo Emerson (Born this day in 1803)

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