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[IceWizard]

26 Apr 2017


National Richter Scale Day



If there’s ever a day to hold onto hats, double-test foundations and keep an ear out for rumblings deep within the Earth, it’s Richter Scale Day. This occasion is an acknowledgement and celebration of the birthday of the man who taught the world how to measure earthquakes – Charles F. Richter.

Born in 1900, the American earthquake obsessive (technically known as a ‘seismologist’), came up with the Richter Scale in 1935, while at the California Institute of Technology. Since then, the world has been able to compare various earthquakes and investigate their relative power for destruction. The 20th century’s biggest happened in Chile on 22 May 1960, measuring a magnitude of 9.5.

Some people celebrate by getting together with a bunch of friends to watch their favourite disaster films. 1974’s Earthquake, 1999’s Aftershock: Earthquake in New York and 2003’s The Core are all popular choices.



And




International Guide Dogs Day



Guide dogs are amongst the most phenomenal animals on the planet, and the difference they make to the lives of those without sight simply cannot be overstated. It is impossible to feel anything but pure love and awe when you witness just how dedicated these guys are to their owners, or, it seems, best friends, and how precious and adorable the relationship the two of them have is. To celebrate these dogs and the patient and talented people who train them, and pay tribute to the important role they each play in our society, people across the world come together to partake in International Guide Dogs Day.

It isn't just those who need Guide Dogs that celebrate this special day, either. The crucial work they do is recognized by everyone, and on International Guide Dogs Day, lots of people like to go out of their way to honor and express their gratitude to these dogs who have impacted the lives of so many.



And




Help A Horse Day



No horsing around – today is an opportunity for you to be a good ‘neeeiiigh-bor’ on Help a Horse Day!

Horses continue to be both a popular pet as well as serving as hard-working farm animals. In recent years, stories of their neglect and abandonment have continued to rise; as owners have found the cost of looking after them too prohibitive to cope with.

Help a Horse Day is your opportunity to send a donation to an equine care charity of your choice! Or share an apple or carrot with a local horse you know! Or sign your name to a petition demanding better care for these faithful, four-footed friends who have served us so well over the centuries. All they need is a hand (after all, most of them are at least 10 hands high!) to enjoy a better life.

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April 26 Birthdays




Melania Trump - 47




Kevin James - 52




Carol Burnett - 84




Channing Tatum - 37




Jet Li - 54








April 26th

2003: David Lee Roth apprehended & detained a knife-wielding intruder trespassing at his home in Pasadena, CA. Roth kept the intruder at bay with a shotgun.

1998: U2 made a guest appearance on the 200th episode of The Simpsons. According to writers, U2 contacted them about making an appearance and the writers immediately wrote them into the episode.

1997: U2’s television special U2: A Year in Pop became the lowest rated prime time program in the history of network television at the time of its airing.

1994: Jefferson Airplane singer Grace Slick pled guilty to pointing a shotgun at police in California the previous month. Slick claimed she was under stress because her home burned down the previous year and was later sentenced to 200 hours of community service.

1986: Van Halen reached number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first time with 5150 which was their first album with Sammy Hagar singing for them. The album spent three weeks on top of the chart.

1986: Judas Priest peaked at number seventeen on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with Turbo which went on to sell one million copies in the U.S.

1982: While on his way to rehearse with The Clash in London, singer Joe Strummer had a change of heart and boarded a train to France, which caused The Clash to cancel a tour. Strummer re-appeared three weeks later claiming he was suffering from exhaustion.

1978: Ringo Starr’s television special Ringo, which was a musical adaptation of The Prince and the Pauper, narrated by George Harrison aired on NBC. The following week, television ratings revealed that it finished 53rd out of 65 programs.

1968: The Beatles recorded “Octopus’s Garden”. The song was one of only two songs written by Ringo Starr that The Beatles recorded.



Birthdays:

Duane Eddy born in 1938

Tony Murray - Bassist for The Troggs born in 1943

Gary Wright born in 1943