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)