Tomorrow's food holiday is 'National Turkey Neck Soup Day'.
[The Hankster says] After all the cake we have had for the last two days, let's settle down to some basics. I know you have, in your freezer, a Turkey neck, from last Thanksgiving. You were not sure what to do with it. Well, four months later, I am here to let you know. You did, find it inside the bird, didn't you?
Other celebrations/observances tomorrow:
- 'National Take a Walk in the Park Day'.
[The Hankster says] This is not a fund raiser. Just get out and do your mind and body good.
- 'National I Am in Control Day'. In 1981, Secretary of State, Alexander Haig’s says 'I am in control here' following the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan.
- 'National Doctors Day'. Since 1933. On the day of the first use of ether as an anesthetic for surgery.
[The Hankster says] I cannot imagine what it was like to be ill, before today's medicines and procedures. See more in the history section.
- 'National Pencil Day'. Patent date for Hymen Lipman's invention of attaching an eraser to the end of a pencil in 1858.
[The Hankster says] Ah yes, the pre-computer 'undo'.
- 'Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day'. A personal inventory day.
[The Hankster says] What you have and who you are, may be all you need and all you need to be. The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. If my guess is correct, there are varying hues on both sides.
- 'Bunsen Burner Day'. Birthday of Wilhelm Eberhard Bunsen, the inventor of the Bunsen Burner used in chemistry labs.
Awareness / Observance Days on: March 30
o Health
- 'World Bipolar Day'. On the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as probably having bipolar disorder.
From Wikipedia: 'Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood. The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania depending on its severity or whether symptoms of psychosis are present. During mania an individual behaves or feels abnormally energetic, happy or irritable. Individuals often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced during manic phases as well. Duri
ng periods of depression there may be crying, a negative outlook on life, and poor eye contact with others. The risk of suicide among those with the illness is high at greater than 6% over 20 years, while self-harm occurs in 30-40%. Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorder and substance use disorder are commonly associated.
'The cause is not clearly understood, but both environmental and genetic factors play a role. Many genes of small effect contribute to risk. Environmental factors include a history of childhood abuse and long term stress. t is divided into bipolar I disorder if there is at least one manic episode and bipolar II disorder if there are at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode. In those with less severe symptoms of a prolonged duration the condition cyclothymic disorder may be present.
Ifdue to drugs or medical problems it is classified separately. Other conditions that may present in a similar manner include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia and substance use disorder as well as a number of medical conditions. Medical testing is not required for a diagnosis. However, blood tests or medical imaging can be done to rule out other problems.
Treatment commonly includes psychotherapy, as well as medications such as mood stabilizers and antipsychotics. Examples of mood stabilizers that are commonly used include lithium and anticonvulsants.
,br />o Animal and Pets
- 'Manatee Appreciation Day'. Last Wednesday in March
From Wikipedia: 'Manatees are large marine mammals that inhabit slow rivers, canals, saltwater bays, estuaries, and coastal areas. They are a migratory species, inhabiting the Florida waters during the winter and moving as far north as Virginia and as far west as Texas in the warmer summer months. Manatees are calm herbivores that spend most of their time eating, sleeping, and traveling. They have a lifespan of about 60 years with no known natural enemies. Some of their deaths are the result of human
activity. In the past, manatees were exploited for their meat, fat, and hides.'
'Various human activities threaten manatee populations. Fishing nets and lines can cause injuries to manatees that can lead to serious infections. Some manatee deaths are the result of collisions with boats. Additionally, coastal development can affect manatee habitats, both positively and negatively. Manatees tend to gather in the warm water outflows of power plants and springs during cold weather'.
Historical events in the past on: March 30
- In 240 BC, The first recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Last was Feb. 9 1986. Next will be July 28 2061.
From Wikipedia: 'Halley's Comet or Comet Halley, officially designated 1P/Halley, is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 years. Halley is the only known short-period comet that is clearly visible to the naked eye from Earth, and the only naked-eye comet that might appear twice in a human lifetime. Halley last appeared in the inner parts of the Solar System in 1986 and will next appear in mid-2061'.
- In 1842, Ether anesthesia is used for the first time, in an operation by the American surgeon Dr. Crawford Long.
From Wikipedia: 'American physician Crawford W. Long noticed that his friends felt no pain when they injured themselves while staggering around under the influence of ether. He immediately thought of its potential in surgery. Conveniently, a participant in one of those "ether frolics", a student named James Venable, had two small tumors he wanted excised. But fearing the pain of surgery, Venable kept putting the operation off. Hence, Long suggested that he have his operation while under the influence of
ether. Venable agreed, and on 30 March 1842 he underwent a painless operation. However, Long did not announce his discovery until 1849'.
- In 1867, Russia sells Alaska to the United States. The 7.2 million dollar deal was championed by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
From Wikipedia: 'The Alaska Purchase was the United States' acquisition of Alaska from the Russian Empire in 1867 by a treaty ratified by the United States Senate.
Russia wanted to sell its Alaskan territory, fearing that it might be seized if war broke out with Britain. Russia's primary activities in the territory had been fur trade and missionary work among the Native Alaskans. The land added 586,412 square miles (1,518,800 km2) of new territory to the United States.
Reactions to the purchase in the United States were mostly positive, with some opponents calling it "Seward's Folly" (after Secretary of State William H. Seward), while many others praised the move for weakening both Britain and Russia as rivals to American commercial expansion in the Pacific region. The purchase threatened British control of its Pacific coast colony, giving added impetus to Canadian Confederation, which was realized just three months later, in July 1867. The Dominion of Canada would
welcome British Columbia to confederation in 1871, ending US hopes of annexation and an uninterrupted connection of Alaska to the United States.
Originally organized as the Department of Alaska, the area was renamed the District of Alaska and the Alaska Territory before becoming the modern state of Alaska upon being admitted to the Union as a state in 1959.
- In 1870, The Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, officially takes effect, giving African-Americans the right to vote.
From Wikipedia: 'The Fifteenth Amendment (Amendment XV) to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude." It was ratified on February 3, 1870, as the third and last of the Reconstruction Amendments'.
- In 1870, The United States Congress readmitted Texas into the Union after Civil War reconstruction.
From Wikipedia: 'During the American Civil War, Texas had joined the Confederate States. The Confederacy was defeated, and U.S. Army soldiers arrived in Texas on June 19, 1865 to take possession of the state, restore order, and enforce the emancipation of slaves. The date is now commemorated as the holiday Juneteenth. On June 25, troops raised the American flag in Austin, the state capital.
U.S. President Andrew Johnson appointed Union General Andrew J. Hamilton, a prominent politician before the war, as the provisional governor on June 17. He granted amnesty to ex-Confederates if they promised to support the Union in the future, appointing some to office. Angry returning veterans seized state property and Texas went through a period of extensive violence and disorder. Most outrages took place in northern Texas and were committed by outlaws who had their headquarters in the Indian Territory
and plundered and murdered without distinction of party.
On March 30, 1870, the United States Congress readmitted Texas into the Union, although Texas did not meet all the formal requirements for readmission.
- In 1939, 'Detective Comics' #27 is released, introducing Batman.
From Wikipedia: 'Detective Comics is the title used for two American comic book series published by DC Comics. The first, published from 1937 to 2011, was best known for introducing the superhero Batman in Detective Comics #27 (cover dated May 1939).'
'Detective Comics #27 (May 1939) featured the first appearance of Batman. That superhero would eventually become the star of the title, the cover logo of which is often written as "Detective Comics featuring Batman". Because of its significance, issue #27 is widely considered one of the most valuable comic books in existence, with one copy selling for $1,075,000 in a February 2010 auction'.
- In 1955, At the 27th Academy Awards,
-- Best Motion Picture is 'On the Waterfront'.
-- Best Actor is Marlon Brando for 'On the Waterfront'.
-- Best Actress is Grace Kelly for 'The Country Girl'.
-- Best Supporting Actor is Edmond O'Brien for 'The Barefoot Contessa'.
-- Best Supporting Actress is Eva Marie Saint for 'On the Waterfront'.
-- Best Original Song is 'Three Coins in the Fountain' from 'Three Coins in the Fountain'.
- In 1957, Buddy Knox became the first artist in the Rock and Roll era to write his own #1 hit single with 'Party Doll'.
From Wikipedia: '"Party Doll" is a 1957 rock 'n' roll song written by Buddy Knox and Jimmy Bowen. It was performed by Buddy Knox with the Rhythm Orchids and became a hit on the Roulette label.
Buddy Knox was a teenager living near Happy, Texas, in 1948 when he wrote the original verses of "Party Doll" behind a haystack on his family farm. While attending college at West Texas State University, he and two college friends, Jimmy Bowen and Don Lanier, traveled to Clovis, New Mexico to record the song at the studio of Norman Petty.
- In 1964, TV game show 'Jeopardy' premieres.
From Wikipedia: 'Jeopardy! is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show features a quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. The original daytime version debuted on NBC on March 30, 1964, and aired until January 3, 1975. A weekly nighttime syndicated edition aired from September 1974 to September 1975, and a revival, The All-New Jeopardy!, ran on NBC from
October1978 to March 1979. A daily syndicated version premiered on September 10, 1984, and is still airing, making it by far the program's most successful incarnation'.
- In 1971, Howard Schultz opens up the first ever Starbucks coffee shop in Seattle, Washington.
From Wikipedia: 'Starbucks Corporation is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. The chain was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971; it operates 23,768 locations worldwide, including 13,107 (+170) in the United States, 2,204 (+86) in China, 1,418 (-12) in Canada, 1,160 (+2) in Japan and 872 in South Korea (bumping United Kingdom from 5th place) (Differences reflect growth since Jan 8, 2016)'.
- In 1981, President Reagan is shot and seriously wounded (but not killed) by lone gunman.
From Wikipedia: 'The attempted assassination of United States President Ronald Reagan occurred on March 30, 1981, 69 days into his presidency. While leaving a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., President Reagan and three others were shot and wounded by John Hinckley, Jr'.
- In 1987, Vincent Van Gogh's painting 'Sunflowers' is purchased anonymously for almost $36.3 million.
From Wikipedia: 'Sunflowers (original title, in French: Tournesols) are the subject of two series of still life paintings by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The earlier series executed in Paris in 1887, depicts the flowers lying on the ground, while the second set executed a year later in Arles shows bouquets of sunflowers in a vase.
- In 1987, At the 59th Academy Awards,
-- Best Picture is 'Platoon'.
-- Best Actor is Paul Newman for 'The Color of Money'.
-- Best Actress is Marlee Matlin for 'Children of a Lesser God'.
-- Best Supporting Actor is Michael Caine for 'Hannah and Her Sisters'.
-- Best Supporting Actress is Dianne Wiest for 'Hannah and Her Sisters'.
-- Best Original Song is 'Take My Breath Away' from 'Top Gun'.
- In 1992, At the 64th Academy Awards,
-- Best Picture is 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
-- Best Actor is Anthony Hopkins for 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
-- Best Actress is Jodie Foster for 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
-- Best Supporting Actor is Jack Palance for 'City Slickers'.
-- Best Supporting Actress is Mercedes Ruehl for 'The Fisher King'
-- Best Original Song is 'Beauty and the Beast' from 'Beauty and the Beast'.
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Monthly holiday / awareness days in March
Food
National Frozen Food Month
National Noodle Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
Health
Alport Syndrome Awareness Month
American Red Cross Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Colic Awareness Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Month
Endometriosis Month
Malignant Hypertension Awareness and Training Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month
National Eye Donor Month
National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
National Kidney Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Save Your Vision Month
Vascular Abnormalities Awareness Month
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Animal / Pet
Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Other
Credit Education Month
Employee Spirit Month
Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
Honor Society Awareness Month
Humorists Are Artists Month
International Expect Success Month
International Ideas Month
International Mirth Month
Irish-American Heritage Month
Mad for Plaid Month
Music In Our Schools Month
National Cheerleading Safety Month
National Craft Month
National Ethics Awareness Month
National Kite Month (3/28-5/3)
National March Into Literacy Month
National Social Work Month
National Umbrella Month
National Women's History Month
Optimism Month
Play The Recorder Month
Women's History Month
Youth Art Month
March is:
March origin (from Wikipedia):
'The name of March comes from Latin Martius, the first month of the earliest
Roman calendar. It was named for Mars, the Roman god of war who was also
regarded as a guardian of agriculture and an ancestor of the Roman people
through his sons Romulus and Remus.
'
March
'is the third month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
It is one of seven months that are 31 days long. In the Northern Hemisphere,
the meteorological beginning of spring occurs on the first day of March.
The March equinox on the 20th or 21st marks the astronomical beginning of
spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of autumn in the
Southern Hemisphere, where September is the seasonal equivalent of the
Northern Hemisphere's March.
'
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