On This Day April 5th

 OTD

April 5th is the Ninety-fifth Day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 270 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1536 – Charles V makes a Royal Entry into Rome, demolishing a swath of the city to re-enact a Roman triumph.

1614 – In Virginia, Native American Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe.

1621 – The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, Massachusetts, on a return trip to England.

1792 – United States President George Washington exercises his authority to veto a bill, the first time this power is used in the United States.

1879 – Bolivia declared war on Chile, and Chile declared war on Peru, starting the War of the Pacific.

1902 – A stand box collapses at Ibrox Park (now Ibrox Stadium) in Glasgow, Scotland, which led to the deaths of 25 and injuries to more than 500 supporters during an international association football match between Scotland and England.

1933 – U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs two executive orders: 6101 to establish the Civilian Conservation Corps, and 6102 "forbidding the Hoarding of Gold Coin, Gold Bullion, and Gold Certificates" by U.S. citizens.

1951 – Cold War: Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are sentenced to death for spying for the Soviet Union.

2010 – Twenty-nine coal miners are killed in an explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia.

 

Birthdays

1588 – Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher (d. 1679)

1622 – Vincenzo Viviani, Italian mathematician, astronomer, and physicist (d. 1703)

1839 – Robert Smalls, American ship's pilot, sea captain, and politician (d. 1915)

1856 – Booker T. Washington, American educator, essayist, and historian (d. 1915)

1900 – Spencer Tracy, American actor (d. 1967)

1908 – Bette Davis, American actress (d. 1989)

1931 – Jack Clement, American singer-songwriter and producer (d. 2013)

1937 – Colin Powell, American general and politician, 65th United States Secretary of State (d. 2021)

 

Holidays And Observance

WALK TO WORKDAY

Walking is one of the most straightforward exercises, so Walk to Workday shouldn’t hinder most. Just putting one step in front of the other is liberating. Let’s walk ourselves through the day’s history and how it came to be.

In 2004, “Prevention” magazine came up with Walk to Workday and decided on the first Friday in April as the day for it to be celebrated. This magazine is famous for providing its readers with health strategies and information to help improve physical- and mental well-being. The U.S. Department of Health soon backed up the Walk to Workday idea, a step they had been pushing for years. While the day is unofficial, it is celebrated with much fanfare and enthusiasm.

Walking is beneficial not only for our health but also for the environment. Even if your workplace is too far, you can still contribute by walking to public transport. This small change can provide a much-needed break from pollution and reduce your carbon footprint. Inspired by these benefits, the Pedestrian Council of Australia declared a National Walk to Workday on November 13. The Australian government has been commemorating the day since 2000, with 2003 becoming the first year when a unanimous date was decided on for all Australian states.

Walking is not just about physical health; it's a powerful stress reliever. It engages your muscles, increases your heart rate, and allows your senses to absorb soothing environmental stimuli. From the gentle breeze and bird sounds to the smell of flowers in the air and a much-needed dose of vitamin D, walking offers a holistic experience. Whether working from home or in an office, you can celebrate the day by walking within your surroundings or taking a stroll around the block.

 

Others Include.

Accelerate ACL Awareness Among Young Women's Day

Bell Bottoms Day

First Contact Day

Risk Day

Gold Star Spouses Day

Gold Star Wives Day

Hospital Admitting Clerks Day

International Day of Conscience

International Kids Yoga Day

National Caramel Day

National Dandelion Day

National Deep-Dish Pizza Day

National Flash Drive Day

National Kids Yoga Day

National Raisin and Spice Bar Day

National Walk to Workday

Read a Road Map Day

Student Government Day 

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