On This Day June 4th

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June 4th is the one-hundred-fifty-fifth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 210 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1411 – King Charles VI granted a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the people of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon as they had been doing for centuries.

1745 – Battle of Hohenfriedberg: Frederick the Great's Prussian army decisively defeated an Austrian army under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine during the War of the Austrian Succession.

1783 – The Montgolfier brothers publicly demonstrate their montgolfière (hot air balloon).

1876 – An express train called the Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco via the First transcontinental railroad only 83 hours and 39 minutes after leaving New York City.

1896 – Henry Ford completed the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile, and gave it a successful test run.

1919 – Women's rights: The U.S. Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification.

1977 – JVC introduces its VHS videotape at the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago. In a format war, it eventually prevails against Sony's rival Betamax system to become the predominant home video medium.

1989 – The Tiananmen Square protests are suppressed in Beijing by the People's Liberation Army, with between 241 and 10,000 dead (an unofficial estimate).

 

Birthdays

1563 – George Heriot, Scottish goldsmith (d. 1624)

1704 – Benjamin Huntsman, English inventor and businessman (d. 1776)

1873 – Nictzin Dyalhis, American author (d.1942)

1889 – Beno Gutenberg, German American seismologist (d. 1960)

1910 – Christopher Cockerel, the English engineer, invented the hovercraft (d. 1999)

1924 – Dennis Weaver, American actor and director (d. 2006)

1934 – Daphne Sheldrick, Kenyan-British conservationist and author (d. 2018)

1937 – Freddy Fender, American singer and guitarist (d. 2006)

1963 – Jim Lachey, American football player and sportscaster.

 

Holiday Highlight

NATIONAL CHEESE DAY

Cheese making is an ancient, some might even say sacred, craft. So ancient, in fact, it predates recorded history. It is speculated that the magic of cheese-making began somewhere around 8000 BCE, shortly after the domestication of animals. Archeological digs have found evidence of cheese around the world, including strainers coated in milk-fat molecules in Kuyavia, Poland, dated around 5500BCE, murals in Egypt dated at 2000BCE, and an artifact of preserved cheese in Xinjiang, China, believed to be more than 3,000 years old! European Imperialism took their styles of cheese through Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and eventually to the Americas.

The journey of mozzarella, the world's most popular cheese, is a testament to its deliciousness. This cheese, often associated with pizza, was first crafted near Naples from the rich milk of water buffalos. Initially, it was a local delicacy, as it was made from pasteurized milk and lacked refrigeration, leading to a short shelf life. However, as cheese-making technology and refrigeration systems advanced, this delectable cheese began its global journey, leaving its home in southern Italy and making its way to every corner of the world.

There are two types of mozzarella produced within the United States: low—moisture and high—moisture. Low—moisture mozzarella has a moisture content of less than 50%, while high-moisture mozzarella has a content of over 52%. Low-moisture mozzarella is made specifically for transportation and mass production, as the lack of moisture gives it a longer shelf life.

Today, cheese has become a culinary staple, finding its way into dishes on every continent. It can be served in a variety of ways, from savory to sweet, melted to deep-fried, and even chilled in ice cream. This versatility is a testament to its enduring appeal and ability to satisfy any craving, even after thousands of years.

 

Holidays And Observance

Audacity to Hope Day

Do-Dah Day (Salute to Silliness)

Hug Your Cat Day

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

National Cheese Day

National Cognac Day

National Safe Day

Old Maid's Day

Shopping Cart Day

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