One This Day July 24

 OTD 

July 24 is the 205th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 160 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

1148 – Louis VII of France lays siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade.

1487 – Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, strike against a ban on foreign beer.

1701 – Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds the trading post at Fort Pontchartrain, which later becomes the city of Detroit.

1847 – After 17 months of travel, Brigham Young leads 148 Mormon pioneers into Salt Lake Valley, resulting in the establishment of Salt Lake City.

1911 – Hiram Bingham III re-discovers Machu Picchu, "the Lost City of the Incas".

1935 – The Dust Bowl heat wave reaches its peak, sending temperatures to 109 °F (43 °C) in Chicago and 104 °F (40 °C) in Milwaukee.

1950 – Cape Canaveral Air Force Station begins operations with the launch of a Bumper rocket.

1959 – At the opening of the American National Exhibition in Moscow, U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev have a "Kitchen Debate".

1983 – George Brett playing for the Kansas City Royals against the New York Yankees, has a game-winning home run nullified in the "Pine Tar Incident".


Birthdays

1242 – Christina von Stommeln, German Roman Catholic mystic, ecstatic, and stigmatic (d. 1312)

1786 – Joseph Nicollet, French mathematician, and explorer (d. 1843)

1802 – Alexandre Dumas, French novelist, and playwright (d. 1870)

1826 – Jan Gotlib Bloch, Polish theorist, and activist (d. 1902)

1880 – Ernest Bloch, Swiss-American composer, and educator (d. 1959)

1897 – Amelia Earhart, American pilot, and author (d. 1937)

1900 – Zelda Fitzgerald, American author, visual artist, and ballet dancer (d. 1948)

1920 – Bella Abzug, American lawyer, and politician (d. 1998)

1936 – Ruth Buzzi, American actress and comedian.

1946 – Gallagher, American comedian, and actor (d. 2022)

1957 – Pam Tillis, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress.

1969 – Jennifer Lopez, American actress, singer, and dancer

1998 – Bindi Irwin, Australian conservationist, zookeeper, and actress.


Events & Remembrances. 

National Tell a Dad Joke Day

Dad jokes have a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, but their true popularity blossomed in the 20th century with vaudeville shows and radio programs. Despite their simple nature, these jokes have left a significant impact on society.

Their universal appeal transcends cultural barriers, uniting people through laughter and providing a brief respite from daily stress. Corny jokes act as social icebreakers, fostering connections among strangers and strengthening family bonds during gatherings. In challenging times, humor, even in its corniest form, becomes a coping mechanism that helps people maintain positivity.

The internet age has further propelled Dad jokes' popularity, with memes and joke-sharing communities spreading them globally. Through witty wordplay and puns, corny jokes stimulate creativity and linguistic development, especially in children.

Dad jokes may not be highbrow humor, but their light-hearted charm has a lasting impact on society. They continue to remind us of the power of laughter and its ability to bring joy and connection into our lives.



Others Include.

Children's Day in Vanuatu

Simón Bolivar's Birthday

National Amelia Earhart Day

International Self-Care Day

National Day of Motoring

National Marine Week

Pioneer Day

Royal Welsh Show


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