Ra will soon begin his golden chariot ride across the sky of September 26, 2022. This may be the last time we see him for several days because hurricane Ian is going to be in dumping over a foot of rain on us. It’s time to pay our dues for living in the sunshine state. Before the storm hits, we can celebrate today because it’s Family Day, Johnny Appleseed Day, Lumberjack Day, National Better Breakfast Day, National Dumpling Day, National Situational Awareness Day, The Start of Rosh Hashanah, and Shamu the Whale Day. Onto history. On this day in 1396 the Battle of Nicopolis ended with a victory by the Muslim army. Each army was comprised of around 100,000 troops. The Sultan ordered the beheading of the captured crusaders and around 3,000 were killed in that manner. That was war in the Middle Ages. On this day in 1665 the Great Plague of London was at its height with over 7,000 people died in a week. On this day in 1789 Thomas Jefferson was appointed the 1st Secretary of State. On this day in 1890 the US stopped minting the $1- and $3-dollar gold coin and the 3 cent piece. On this day in 1949 the groundbreaking took place for the “Hollywood” sign. The old “Holloywoodland” sign had been removed. On this day in 1960 Fidel Castro delivered a 4 hour and 29 minute speech at the United Nations. Today’s dead person is Paul Newman. He was a remarkable actor and a remarkable person. Paul said, “A man canonly be judged by his actions, and not by his good intentions or his beliefs.” “When you see the right thing to do, you’d better do it.” “Choose between yesterday and tomorrow.” Last one: “What could be better than to hold your hand out to people less fortunate than you are?” Abide.
