On This Day October 4th

 OTD

October 4th is the 277th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 88 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1535 – The Coverdale Bible is printed, with translations into English by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale.

1582 – Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian Calendar.

1795 – Napoleon first rises to prominence by suppressing counter-revolutionary rioters threatening the National Convention.

1883 – First run of the Orient Express.

1927 – Gutzon Borglum begins sculpting Mount Rushmore.

1941 – Norman Rockwell's Willie Gillis character debuts on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post.

1957 – Sputnik 1 becomes the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.

2006 – WikiLeaks is launched.

 

Birthdays

1759 – Louis François Antoine Arbogast, French mathematician and academic (d. 1803)

1835 – Jenny Twitchell Kempton, American opera singer and educator (d. 1921)

1895 – Buster Keaton, American film actor, director, and producer (d. 1966)

1903 – John Vincent Atanasoff, an American physicist and academic, invented the Atanasoff–Berry Computer (d. 1995)

1923 – Charlton Heston, American actor, director, and gun rights activist (d. 2008)

1934 – Sam Huff, American football player, coach, and sportscaster (d. 2021)

1941 – Anne Rice, American author (d. 2021)

1963 – A. C. Green, American basketball player

1989 – Dakota Johnson, American actress

 

 

 

 

Holidays and Observances

 

Celebrating Our Furry Friends: The Joyful Tradition of Blessing the Animals

 Every year around October 4th, a heartwarming spectacle unfolds in churches, chapels, and open spaces worldwide. Young and old families come together with their beloved pets in tow, be it cats, dogs, hamsters, or even horses. They celebrate the "Blessing of the Animals," a tradition deeply rooted in the teachings and spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. This delightful ceremony underscores the joyous bond humans share with their animal companions and honors the saint's belief in the brotherhood of all creatures under the watchful eyes of God.

 The tradition is a testament to the stories and legends celebrating St. Francis's deep love and reverence for animals. St. Francis's life was filled with instances that highlighted the intrinsic value of every living being from the tale of his mediation between a wolf and the townsfolk of Gubbio to his sermon to a flock of birds. The Blessing of the Animals, with its gentle prayers and the sprinkling of holy water, is not just a mere ritual. It's a jubilant celebration, a moment of shared humanity, where we express gratitude for the boundless love and joy our pets bring into our lives.

 But beyond the adorable sight of pets wearing their Sunday best or the gentle nuzzling of a cat against its owner during prayer, this event is a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility. In this world of intertwined destinies, humans need to cherish and protect all of God's creations. As we indulge in the festivities, let's take a moment to appreciate the profound message behind this beautiful tradition. Let it serve as a beacon, guiding us toward a world filled with compassion, joy, and respect for all living beings.

 

Others Include

Balloons Around The World Day

Coffee With A Cop Day

Improve Your Office Day

International Toot Your Flute Day

International Walk to School Day

National Golf Day

National Ship in a Bottle Day

National Taco Day

National Vodka Day

Random Acts of Poetry Day

St. Francis of Assisi's Feast Day

Ten-Four Day 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

In This Day December 3rd

  O.T.D December 3rd is the three hundred thirty-third day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 33 days remain until the end of the year. Events 1775—American Revolutionary War: The USS Alfred becomes the first vessel to fly the Grand Union Flag (the precursor to the Stars and Stripes); John Paul Jones hoists the flag. 1800 – United States presidential election: The Electoral College casts votes for president and vice president that result in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. 1854 – Battle of the Eureka Stockade: More than 20 gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licenses. 1898 – The Duquesne Country and Athletic Club defeats an all-star collection of early football players 16–0 in the first all-star game for professional American football. 1904 – Charles Dillon Perrine discovers the Jovian moon Himalia at California's Lick Observatory. 1910 – Georges Claude first demonstrates modern neon lighting at the Paris Moto...
Read more

The Lightning Mind of Benjamin Franklin: Innovator, Statesman, and Sage

Image
   Benjamin Franklin, one of the most extraordinary figures in American history, was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts. His life spanned an era of remarkable change and progress, and Franklin himself was a driving force behind much of this transformation.  Franklin's thirst for knowledge was evident from a young age. Born into a modest family, he had limited formal education but compensated for this with an insatiable curiosity and a passion for self-learning. His early exposure to books and learning, mainly through his apprenticeship at his brother's printing shop, laid the foundation for his lifelong pursuit of knowledge.  Regarding Franklin's IQ, it's important to note that the concept of IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and IQ tests were not developed during Franklin's lifetime. Thus, it's impossible to accurately state his IQ. However, his broad range of achievements and intellectual pursuits indicate high intelligence and creativity.  Franklin e...
Read more

On This Day January 13th

 OTD January 13th is the Thirteenth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 352 days remain until the end of the year.   Events 27 BC – Octavian transfers the state to the Roman Senate's and the people's free disposal. He receives Spain, Gaul, and Syria as his province for ten years. 532 – The Nika riots break out during the racing season at the Hippodrome in Constantinople because of discontent with the rule of Emperor Justinian 1815 – War of 1812: British troops capture Fort Peter in St. Mary’s, Georgia, the only battle of the war to take place in the state. 1888 – The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. 1910 – The first public radio broadcast takes place; a live performance of the operas Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci is sent out over the airwaves from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. 1920 – The Reichstag Bloodbath of January 13, 1920, the bloodiest demonstration in German history. 1966 – Robert C. Weaver became the f...
Read more