Today is...

[IceWizard]

06 Aug 2017


Friendship Day



Friendship day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. It was intended to be a day for people to celebrate their friendship by sending each other cards, but by 1940 the market had dried up, and eventually it died out completely.

However, in 1998 Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship at the United Nations (believe it or not!), and in April 2011 the United Nations officially recognised 30th July as International Friendship Day; although most countries celebrate on the first Sunday of August!

According to the Friendship Day declaration, we are invited to “observe this day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities”.


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Sisters' Day



Whether it is in the closest of bonds or the farthest of distance between us, our family is some of the closest ties many of us have outside of marriage and children. This day is to celebrate one of those very bonds, one that has sparked many stories, movies and songs; the bond of sisterhood. So here is to you, all the sisters out there that cared for us, helped us and even helped shape us into who we are today – Sister’s Day!

History of Sister’s Day

The history of sisters is something to view back as far as time goes back. A sister was one that you confided in, asked question to the older ones, guided the younger ones, and were there to help them either way during the bad times, and celebrate with them on the good times.

A sister may not be the ones born of the same mother or father, but those close enough that they might as well share your blood. In fact, the very idea of a sisterhood has been around for many a millennial, with churches, covens and even groups of traveling pants forming them. Just kidding, we all know it was a group of teenagers. But still, the idea shows merit and a bond between them that transcends even friendship.

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August 6 Birthdays




JonBenet Ramsey - (1990 - 1996) (6)




Lucille Ball - (1911 - 1989) (77)




Andy Warhol - (1928 - 1987) (58)




Vera Farmiga - 44




Geri Halliwell - 45




Soleil Moon Frye - 41




Alexander Fleming - (1881 - 1955) (73)








August 6th

1999: Dick Latvala, the curator for the Grateful Dead’s bootlegs died of a heart attack at 56 years old. His collection of bootlegs was officially released as part of the Dick’s Picks series.

1996: The Ramones performed their final concert at The Palace in Los Angeles. This was their 2,263rd concert & it featured appearances by former bassist Dee Dee Ramone along with Motorhead singer and bassist Lemmy Kilmister, Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder & Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell & bassist Ben Shepherd.

1996: During a concert at an Indiana club, Motley Crue singer Vince Neil left the stage after three songs. The concert began four hours late & Neil said he wasn’t feeling well & the audience of “rednecks” didn’t appreciate his talent. Refunds weren’t offered & police were called to the scene barely able to stave off a riot of 500 ticket holders.

1989: U2 bassist Adam Clayton was arrested in Dublin on charges of marijuana possession. His conviction was waived after making a $40,000 donation to the Dublin Woman’s Aid Centre.

1988: After 57 weeks on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction finally reached number one where it spent the first of five non-consecutive weeks on top of the chart.

1977: The Police performed their last concert as a four-piece at the Mont du Marsan Punk Festival in France.

1970: The Festival for Peace was held at Shea Stadium. Some of the artists who performed at the festival include Creedence Clearwater Revival, Steppenwolf, The James Gang, Paul Simon & Janis Joplin.

1965: The Small Faces released their debut single “Whatcha Gonna Do About It” which peaked at number fourteen on the U.K. Singles Chart.

1964: Rod Stewart appeared on British television for the first time on The Beat Room as a member of the Hoochie Coochie Men.