December 2020
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
International Human Rights Day is a day to commemorate the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration has inspired the creation of laws to protect human rights in Canada and around the world, and it remains relevant today. More information here
Find out more »Hanukkah begins
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a…
Find out more »UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY
The third Friday of December is Ugly Sweater Day. Ugly Sweater Day encourages people to wear ugly sweaters in public with pride for charity events. On this day, get in the holiday spirit and flaunt those ugly holiday sweaters (thanks, Grandma!) you have been too embarrassed to wear in public.
Find out more »BANK HOLIDAY
Since Boxing Day landed on a weekend this year, today is recognized as a stat holiday for federally regulated workers and banks across the country. Today is not a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia, it is a provincial stat holiday in Ontario only.
Find out more »January 2021
US INAUGURATION DAY
All eyes will be on the United States today as Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America. He will be sworn in at 2:00 PM AST Later in the evening, Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration that will air on all US networks. Justin Timberlake, Foo Fighters, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons will offer remote performances. Lin-Manuel Miranda will "recite…
Find out more »FULL MOON (WOLF)
Full moon tonight, the Wolf moon. A Park in Ontario will teach you how to howl like a wolf tonight during their Howl At The Full Moon Zoom.. They're encouraging you to howl at the moon in your backyard. If your Neighbours thought you were weird before, they'll REALLY think you've gone off the deep end tonight. CLICK HERE to register
Find out more »February 2021
Birthday – GARTH BROOKS (59)
Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter. His integration of rock and pop elements into the country genre has earned him popularity, particularly in the United States with success on the country music single and album charts, multi-platinum recordings and record-breaking live performances, while also crossing over into the mainstream pop arena. As of 2020, Brooks is now the only artist in music history to have released nine albums that achieved diamond status in…
Find out more »Birthday – TRAVIS TRITT (58)
James Travis Tritt (born February 9, 1963) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor. Seven of his albums (counting the Greatest Hits) are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Tritt has also charted more than 40 times on the Hot Country Songs charts, including five number ones and 15 additional top ten singles. Tritt's musical style is defined by mainstream country and Southern rock influences. He has received two Grammy Awards, both…
Find out more »MARS ROVER LANDING
Today, NASA’s next robotic explorer – Perseverance – follows in the dusty tracks of its predecessors. After a 293 million-mile trek since its July 2020 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the upgraded rover is slated to land on the Red Planet at 4:55 p.m. today.
Find out more »Birthday – JOHNNY CASH
Johnny Cash (born Feb 26, 1932) was a US country singer, songwriter who was considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is remembered as a country icon, his songs spanned other genres including rock and roll and rockabilly and blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honour of induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.…
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