Every year, on National Poetry Haiku Day, individuals are encouraged to try their hand at creativity. Haiku poetry is a Japanese form of poetry that typically consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. It is non-rhyming in nature. Haiku poetry usually inspires an individual’s personal experience, a beautiful moment, or a season. It often focuses on elements of nature. Sensory language is used to capture a specific moment, image, or feeling. Read more…

GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF BATS

Bats are considered “insectivorous” creatures since they can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes and many other annoying insects in just one hour, helping us get rid of them in our world. The observance of bats is an excellent time to learn about the role they play in nature, especially now that they are beginning to emerge from hibernation. April is also the best time of the year to observe bats. Each year, International Bat Appreciation Day on April 17th reminds us of the roles bats play in our daily lives.

DAY CELEBRATING CHEESEBALLS AT A NATIONAL LEVEL

National Cheeseball Day kicks off on April 17th and recognizes that a food centerpiece can sometimes be a party of fun. You can choose from two ways to celebrate and serve at your party! Or plan both! Read more…

NATIONAL CRAYFISH DAY

National Crawfish Day, celebrated on April 17th, honors one of the most iconic foods of the South. Each year, this special day brings not just a desire for newspaper-covered picnic tables, but a deep appreciation for the mudbug. Read more…

NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND GENEALOGY DAY

Each year on April 17th, National Ellis Island Family History Day promotes families to investigate their heritage and uncover relatives who migrated via Ellis Island.

Scheduled for April 18, 2023

National Animal Crackers Day, National Columnists’ Day, and National Lineman Appreciation Day are all examples of national days.

Daily Recipe

Homemade Black Bean Dip

Are you really going to enjoy this easy and quick recipe for fresh black bean dip? Do you love salsa and chips as a snack?

Total Preparation Time: 30 minutesNumber of Servings: 10.

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Ingredients:.

To make a zesty Italian dressing, combine 1 cup of light dressing with an additional teaspoon of salt and pepper (you can use ½ teaspoon of finely chopped cayenne pepper and ½ finely chopped clove of garlic). Add ½ cup of finely chopped red onion, 4 Roma tomatoes (seeds removed, optional), and a can of rinsed and drained black beans (as well as a can of rinsed and drained corn). Finally, add 1 chopped yellow or red bell pepper and 1 chopped green bell pepper.

Instructions:.

In a small mixing bowl, combine dressing, cayenne pepper, and garlic and mix thoroughly. Set aside.

In a spacious mixing bowl, incorporate the bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, corn, tomatoes, and black beans. Mix delicately until well blended.

Pour Italian dressing mixture lightly over the ingredients in the spacious blending bowl. Stir until all components are completely mixed.

Relax for 1 hour to let the ingredients soak up the taste.

Enjoy with tortilla chips.

History Celebrated on April 17th

1907

Just a few notable people who immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island are Claudette Colbert, Bob Hope, and Isaac Asimov. On its busiest day ever, Ellis Island recorded 11,747 immigrants passing through.

1964

At the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York, Ford introduces the Mustang. The powerful vehicle was originally presented by the American automobile producer in a hardtop and drop-top version.

1964

The journey commenced in Columbus, Ohio, on March 19, 1964, and concluded on April 17, 1964. Geraldine “Jerrie” Fredritz Mock achieved the distinction of being the pioneer woman to embark on a solo flight around the globe in 1964. She piloted a Cessna 180 with a single engine, known as the “Spirit of Columbus” and affectionately referred to as “Charlie.”

1970

Because of the malfunctioning No.2 oxygen tank, crew members James A. Lovell, Jr., Fred W. Haise, Jr., And John L. Swigert, Jr. Manage to survive the mission, but they are unable to fulfill their goal of becoming the third crew to successfully land on the moon. The command module’s successful landing in the ocean marks the end of the unfortunate journey of Apollo 13.

2011

The Game of Thrones series debuted on HBO and is based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series by author George R.R. Martin, which ran for eight seasons.

Birthdays Celebrated on April 17th

Thornton Wilder – Born in 1897

Thornton Wilder, the best-selling American novelist, became the only person to win a Pulitzer Prize in both drama and fiction when he received his second Pulitzer Prize for his play “Our Town” in 1942. His novel “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” became a classic and earned him the Pulitzer Prize three times, making him a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

Catherine Coyne – 1907

The Boston Herald reported that Coyne, a correspondent from Europe, witnessed the first meeting between the US Army and the Red Army in Torgau, and she traveled with the 1st Army. This occurred during World War II.

Sidney Garfield – 1906

In 1945, the American doctor co-established the healthcare organization called Kaiser Permanente.

Georges J F Kohler – Born in 1946

In 1984, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Kohler F. J. Georges for his theories on the specificity in the development and regulation of the immune system and his groundbreaking work on the principle of producing monoclonal antibodies.

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