August 22 - Happy Birthday Percy Weasley

Happy Birthday Percy Weasley!!!

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This Day in History:

International Red Cross Founded

The Geneva Convention of 1864 for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick of Armies in the Field is adopted by 12 nations meeting in Geneva. The agreement, advocated by Swiss humanitarian Jean-Henri Dunant, called for nonpartisan care to the sick and wounded in times of war and provided for the neutrality of medical personnel. It also proposed the use of an international emblem to mark medical personnel and supplies. In honor of Dunant's nationality, a red cross on a white background--the Swiss flag in reverse--was chosen. In 1901, Dunant was awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize. (via History.com) 

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Celebrity Birthday:

Kristen Wiig August 22, 1973

August 21 - Matty B!!!

Happy Birthday Matty B!

I Matt trough my college roommate Jessi after she randomly messaged him online because they were both going to the same college and from Minnesota. What a creap... lol 

My favorite memories of Matt are from all of the wonderful parties he would throw at his college place. They always had wonderful themes and everyone would go all out! I really miss the times him and I spent together hope that he will get his booty down to Chicago sometime!

love you Matt!!

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This Day in History:

Hawaii Becomes 50th State!

The modern United States receives its crowning star when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state. The president also issued an order for an American flag featuring 50 stars arranged in staggered rows: five six-star rows and four five-star rows. The new flag became official July 4, 1960. (via History.com)

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Celebrity Birthday:

Kim Cattrall

August 12, 1956

August 20 - National Radio Day

Happy National Radio Day!

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This Day in History:

Frist Around the Telegram

On this day in 1911, a dispatcher in the New York Times office sends the first telegram around the world via commercial service. Exactly 66 years later, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sends a different kind of message--a phonograph record containing information about Earth for extraterrestrial beings--shooting into space aboard the unmanned spacecraft Voyager II.

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Celebrity Birthday:

Al Roker 

August 20, 1954

August 19 - National Aviation Day

Happy National Aviation Day

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Celebrity Birthday:

Coco Chanel 

August 19, 1883

August 18 - Bad Poetry Day

Happy Bad Poetry Day!

Roses are red
Violest are blue
I don't have to rhyme 
and neither to do you
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Celebrity Birthday:

Patrick Swazye

August 18, 1952

August 17 - Bubba!!!

Happy Birthday Ian!!!

I met Ian when his and my family moved next door to each other. The neighborhood was a new development so there were not a lot of people living there and not a lot of kids. I quickly became best friends with his sister and through that Ian and I became so close. 

My favorite memories of Ian are from the times we all lived on Emily Circle. We would play night games, make our own movies, started a dance troupe (Ian was our official DJ) and make fun optical courses in each other's houses. I will never forget those times and will always consider Ian to be more of a brother than a friend. 

I love you so much Ian and hope that life is treating you well. 
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This Day in History:

Billy the Kids Kills his First Man

Though only a teenager at the time, Billy the Kid wounds an Arizona blacksmith who dies the next day. He was the famous outlaw's first victim. (via History.com)

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Celebrity Birthday:

Sean Penn

August 17, 1960

August 16 - Birthday Tripple Play!

Happy Birthday Dan, Bryce and Monica!!!

Happy Birthday Dan!

I met Dan through my dodgeball team last season. He is the boyfriend of a girl that was on my kickball team and after a fun dodgeball season we all became great friends. 

Some of my favorite memories of Dan are from our trip to the Kentucky Derby. It rained the entire time we were there but it was such a fun trip! I also will say that Dan is the proud owner of one of my favorite puppies Jameson! 

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Happy Birthday Bryce!

I met Bryce because he is the boyfriend of my good friend Brandon. We became close once he FINALLY moved to Chicago!

My favorite memories of Bryce are from Pride this year. We got into many shenanigans and had an absolute blast drinking, watching the parade and prancing around boys-town! 

Love you!! 

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Happy Birthday Monica

I met Monica through my current work at the Chicago Human Rhythm Project.

My favorite memories of her are from working at CHRP. The stress levels are always at an all time high here but we seem to make it through the day and still find time to have fun. 

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This Day in History:

WE STUCK GOLD!

While salmon fishing near the Klondike River in Canada's Yukon Territory on this day in 1896, George Carmack reportedly spots nuggets of gold in a creek bed. His lucky discovery sparks the last great gold rush in the American West. (via history.com)

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Celebrity Birthday:

Madona 

August 16, 1958