On This Day June 3rd

 OTD

June 3rd is the one-hundred-fifty-fourth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 211 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1539 – Hernando de Soto claims Florida for Spain.

1608 – Samuel de Champlain lands at Tadoussac, Quebec, during his third voyage to New France and begins erecting fortifications.

1665 – James Stuart, Duke of York (later to become King James II of England), defeats the Dutch fleet off the coast of Lowestoft.

1885 – In the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil, the Cree leader, Big Bear, escapes the North-West Mounted Police.

1889 – The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running 14 miles (23 km) between a generator at Willamette Falls and downtown Portland, Oregon.

1937 – The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson.

1965 – The launch of Gemini 4, a NASA crew's first multi-day space mission. Ed White, a crew member, performs the first American spacewalk.

 

Birthdays

1636 – John Hale, American minister (d. 1700)

1726 – James Hutton, Scottish geologist and physician (d. 1797)

1853 – Flinders Petrie, English archaeologist and academic (d. 1942)

1864 – Ransom E. Olds, an American businessman, founded Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Company (d. 1950)

1897 – Memphis Minnie, American singer-songwriter (d. 1973)

1906 – Josephine Baker, French actress, singer, and dancer; French Resistance operative (d. 1975)

1964 – Kerry King, American guitarist and songwriter.

1976 – Jamie McMurray, American race car driver.

 

Holiday Highlight

World Bicycle Day

Getting your first bicycle and learning how to ride it is a rite of passage for almost everyone. Despite the marks and scabs from falling from our bicycles while learning, it is a memory we always cherish. Bicycling is not just a practical activity — in the hustle and bustle of today’s world, bicycling allows us to exercise our muscles, cut back on fuel consumption as it is quite a popular alternative to driving a car, and feel the wind in our hair. It's a source of exhilaration and freedom. World Bicycle Day acknowledges this and the durability and longevity of the bicycle. Providing a simple and sustainable means of transportation, bicycling rejuvenates our physical and mental health and is suitable for the economy and the environment. It's a personal journey towards a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

The United Nations established World Bicycle Day for many reasons. As essential as it is, the bicycle's impact on society is quite transformative—even the poorest people get access to basic transport.

It all started when U.S.-based Professor Leszek Sibilski initiated a grassroots campaign with his sociology class to pU.N.te a U.N. resolution that would designate a day for advocating and celebrating the humble bicycle worldwide. This was a significant moment in the history of global initiatives for sustainability and accessibility. In 2015, Sibilski dedicated himself to an academic project exploring bicycles and their role in development. His project catapulted into a massive movement backed by ‘Sustainable Mobility for All’ and eventually resulted in a dedicated international day set by the United Nations to promote bicycling. On April 12, 2018, the resolution declaring June 3 as World Bicycle Day was unanimously adopted by all 193 member stateU.N.of the UN General Assembly. The resolution was greatly supported by Turkmenistan and co-sponsored by around 56 countries, marking a global consensus on the importance of bicycles in our society.

Isaac Feld also designed a logo, with an accompanying animation created by Professor John E. Swanson showing bicyclists riding various types of bicycles worldwide. The message here is that a simple contraption serves all of humanity and bridges the gap between people from different walks of life. The two designers also created the current blue and white logo for the cause.

 

Holidays And Observance

Chimborazo Day

Impersonate Authority Day

Love Conquers All Day

National Chocolate Macaroon Day

National Egg Day

National Itch Day

National Leave the Office Early Day

National Thank God It's Monday Day

Repeat Day (I Said "Repeat Day")

World Bicycle Day

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