National Hoagie Day: More
National Totally Chipotle Day: More
National Oyster Day: More
Tomorrow we have three food holidays:
- 'National Hoagie Day'. Created by Italian shipyard workers at Hog Island. The Hog Island was it's original name, and then shortened
- 'National Totally Chipotle Day'.
[The Hankster says] Let's have some smoked-dried jalapeno peppers on the Hoagie.
- 'National Oyster Day'.
[The Hankster says] OK, you can make a seafood Hoagie if you want, but fry, broil or bake 'um first. I don't want any Sushi sub.
Tomorrow is s'Cinco de Mayo'. From Wikipedia: 'The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico's Independence Day—the most important national holiday in Mexico—which is celebrated on September 16.'
Tomorrow is 'National Cartoonists Day'. The date is celebrated for the day in 1805 when 'Hogan's Alley' featuring 'The Yellow Kid', a color cartoon appeared in the 'New Your World'.
Get those apples polished. Tomorrow is 'National Teacher Day'. From the web site: 'Teachers give us so much. And though we know we can’t ever thank them enough, we can take a moment during National Teacher Week to share our appreciation for the special educators in our lives.'
Another 'Bonza Bottler Day' tomorrow. Celebrated when the month and day are the same digit, as in May 5 5/5.
Keep those cameras and cell phones available for tomorrow's 'National Wildflower Week'. First full week in May. From the web site: 'During National Wildflower Week May 4 -10, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers guided walks in our lush gardens and at nature sites around Austin. '
Tired of hearing 'May the 4th be with you'? Well tomorrow is 'Revenge of the Fifth'. From Wikipedia: 'On this day, fans join the 'Dark Side' by celebrating the Sith Lords and other anti-heroes from the Star Wars series'
Surprise someone tomorrow. 'Poem on Your Pillow Day'. First annual celebration.
[The Hankster says] If you leave multiple poems, let's make sure you leave the right one on the correct pillow.
Awareness / Observance Days on: May 5
o Health
- 'Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day'. From the web site: 'There are many signs and symptoms of Kawasaki Disease, a rare disorder that affects children all over the world. First noted by Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki, of the Red Cross Hospital, in Japan in 1967, thus earning the name 'Kawasaki Syndrome', Kawasaki Disease has become one of the leading causes of acquired heart disease among children.'
- 'International Midwives' Day'. From the web site: 'International Midwives' Day was first celebrated May 5, 1991, and has been observed in over 50 nations around the world.'
- 'Save Lives : Clean Your Hands'. By the World Health Organization.
- 'World Asthma Day'. On the first Tuesday of May. From Wikipedia: 'World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.' '
- 'World Pulmonary Hypertension Day'. From the web site: 'Regardless of type, pulmonary hypertension is defined as an increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary veins or pulmonary capillaries, together known as the lung vasculature. It is a severe disease with a markedly decreased exercise tolerance; pulmonary hypertension can also eventually lead to heart failure''
o Other
- 'Children's Day in South Korea'. Children's rights.
- 'Children's Day in Japan', Since 1948, a day to celebrate children as well as to express gratitude toward mothers.
- 'Europe Day in the Council of Europe'. The Council of Europe was created on this day in 1949.
John Steinbeck once wrote 'Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased.'
[The Hankster says] Ah, the memories, the future plans and the things set in motion. Sounds like a typical day in the now, the future or, of course the past. How about the past of May 5 .
In 1809, Mary Kies becomes the first woman awarded a U.S. patent. It was for a technique of weaving straw with silk and thread.
In 1862, The Cinco de Mayo celebration is born when French troops are halted in the Battle of Puebla in Mexico.
In 1891, The Music Hall (Carnegie Hall) opens in NY, with Tchaikovsky as guest conductor.
In 1904, Boston Red Sox pitcher Cy Young throws first perfect game of modern era.
In 1934, The first Three Stooges short film, 'Woman Haters', is released.
In 1941, The perfume, 'Chanel No. 5' is released for sale.
In 1945, A Japanese balloon bomb (released from Japan and using the Jet Stream for direction) exploded on Gearhart Mountain in Oregon. A pregnant woman and five children were killed, while on a Sunday School picnic. This was the only lethal occurrence of these bombs meant to set fires in Canadian and U.S. forests.
In 1961, Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space.
In 1962, The West Side Story soundtrack album goes to #1 and stays #1 for 54 weeks which is more than 20 weeks longer than any other album.
In 1962, Chris Montez recorded the song, Let's Dance.
In 1975, The A's release pinch runner Herb Washington (former track sprinter). He played 105 games without batting, pitching, or fielding He stole 30 bases, and scored 33 runs.
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Monthly holiday / awareness days in May
Food
Aramanth May Grain of the Month
Gifts From The Garden Month
International / National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Barbeque Month
National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
National Salsa Month
National Sweet Vidalia Onions Month
National Vinegar Month
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
Health and Well-Being
Descriptions are simple dictionary definitions and are not meant to be
a full medical description.
ALS Awareness Month (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Arthritis Awareness Month
Asthma Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month (communication disorders)
Borderline Personality Disorder Month
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Celiac Awareness Month (gluten sensitivity)
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
EDS Awareness Month ((Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - inherited disorder affecting connective tissues)
Family Wellness Month
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month (musculoskeletal pain, fatigue,)
Global Civility Awareness Month
Global Health and Fitness Month
Heal the Children Month (provides critical medical care to children all around the world)
Healthy Vision Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month (hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells)
Lupus Awareness Month (chronic, autoimmune disease effecting skin, joints, organs)
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
National Better Hearing Month
National Hepatitis Awareness Month (inflammation of the liver)
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
Neurofibromatosis / NF Awareness Month (gentic disorder, most concerned with tumors of the nerves)
Lyme Disease Awareness Month (inflammatory disease transmitted by bacteria via ticks)
National Mental Health Month
National Osteoporosis Prevention Month ( brittle and fragile bone disease)
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Physiotherapy Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Toddler Immunization Month
National Tuberous Sclerosis Month
National Water Safety Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month (genetic condition of Infants, slow growth, weakness)
Preeclampsia Awareness Month (a condition in pregnancy)
Strike Out Strokes Month
Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month (progressive deterioration of nerve cells )
Tourettes Syndrome Awareness (neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics)
Women's Health Care Month
Environmental
American Wetlands Month
Clean Air Month
Gardening for Wildlife Month
Other
APS Awareness Month (American Physical Society)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Building Safety Month
Creative Beginnings Month
Drum Month (music)
Get Caught Reading Month
Golf Month
Haitian Heritage Month
International Audit Month
International Business Image Improvement Month
Latino Books Month
Motorcycle Safety Month
National Bike Month
National Foster Care Month
National Good Car Keeping Month
National Inventors Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Photo Month
National Preservation Month (by The National Register of Historic Places)
National Smile Month
Older Americans Month
Personal History Month
Social Security Education Awareness Month
Tennis Month
Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month
Pets
Chip Your Pet Month
Go Fetch! Food Drive for Homeless Animals Month
National Pet Month
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
May is:
May origin (from Wikipedia):
The month May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified
with the Roman era goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was
held in May. Conversely, the Roman poet Ovid provides a second etymology,
in which he says that the month of May is named for the maiores, Latin for
'elders,' and that the following month (June) is named for the iuniores, or 'young people'
May
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is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days.
May is a month of Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere and spring in the Northern Hemisphere (Summer in Europe). Therefore May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.
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