When Doves Cry, from Purple Rain would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 5 weeks

Chicken fingers have been

As a quick and easy way to enjoy chicken, chicken fingers can have so many varieties in flavor and quality that the possibilities are endless. Raising Cane’s decided that as part of their tradition to serve the chicken by celebrating National Chicken Finger Day, a day that should be celebrated by people everywhere who love the taste and quality of this delicious food.

And whether cousins grow up together in close-knit families or only see each other occasionally, they share common memories through grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Of course, at family gatherings, For many of us, cousins are also the people who make family gatherings bearable! When siblings irritate, cousins become an ally. That’s why sometimes, cousins seem more like siblings, especially if they’re much younger than we are.

Do you ever get confused by all the different types of cousins? There are first cousins, first cousins once or twice removed, second cousins, second cousins once or twice removed, and on and on! 

So why not call and say hello – call your first, second, first twice removed, and all the cousins in between.

– it’s always important to keep in touch with family!

It’s Still Rock and Roll to me would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

receiving this award twice in a year is really special

I was quite surprised when I learned I had won “Best of Greene County” back in March, but then to get a call last Friday, letting me know I had just won “Best of Columbia County” as well.

I am very honored to be recognized for something I have been doing for more than 50 years now. Thank you all for listening, and for your votes. I really appreciate it.

Looks Like We Made It, would be his last #1 and would spend 1 week atop the Billboard Singles Chart

While “simple,” vanilla ice cream is a choice with a rich history. Though vanilla ice cream was not introduced in the United States until the 1780s when

, vanilla had been used as a flavoring ingredient by the Aztec people as early as the 1500s.

In the modern day, vanilla remains a favorite as it takes 33% of market sales, while chocolate follows with 19%.

Born July 22, 1947 in Gilmer Texas

The Captain & Tennille would spend 4 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Singles Chart with Love Will Keep Us Together

– if you’re not already. Hammock Day is appropriately celebrated right in the middle of the so-called “Dog Days of summer” (July 3rd though August 11th), and for those who don’t know, lying on a hammock is the perfect way to unwind during these beautiful warm summer months that will soon be missed.

Getting out of your hammock to get a snack, or your favorite summer beverage is okay. But, it is not a day for work. Cutting the lawn is forbidden on this day. And while the origin of the hammock is often debated, but apparently, Christopher Columbus’ journals provided the first documentation of the fabric and rope contraptions in the modern world. Beyond that…

• Derived from a term meaning fish net. Spanish explorers were the first to see them and it was Columbus who brought back several of them to Spain from what it is now the Bahamas.
• As for who really started it, however, we have to thank the Mayans. It is generally accepted that the origins of the hammock began approximately 1000 years ago in Central America by the Mayan Indians.
• This advanced culture which produced the most accurate calendar, the Mayan calendar, built the architecturally exquisite pyramids and stone palaces, created their own writing system, and were extraordinary astronomers and mathematicians, also designed a web-like hammock which is still in use today and considered to be the most ingenious and comfortable of all - hammocks. 

And hey – even if you don’t have a hammock of your own, make some time to relax in the sun, because that’s what National Hammock Day is all about!

Did you know that the average American eats nearly 25-pounds of candy every year? Even more, each American will consume about 45-slices of pizza every year. That’s a lot of junk food!

Tomorrow, grab yourself some popcorn at the movies, order fries at the drive through, or have a tub of ice cream all to yourself. It is the perfect excuse to

!

800,000 fans packed the park for the show

It lasted 45 minutes until violent storms hit NYC, ending the concert early. The following night, July 22, the full-length concert took place.

Born July 21, 1948 in London England

Born July 20, 1945 in Los Angeles California

Culinary historians think that

. Back then, early humans ate honey on a stick. It is not known when the modern-day lollipop was invented, but we do know where the name comes from! George Smith, an owner of a small candy store in Connecticut, came up with the name. In the early 1900’s he dubbed the candy “lollipop” after his favorite racehorse “Lolly Pop.”

To celebrate National Lollipop day, head to a candy shop or convenience store and treat yourself to this classic candy!

Born July 20 ,1947 in Jalisco, Mexico

A View to a Kill, from the James Bond movie of the same name, would spend 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

Feeling pretty lucky on this gorgeous day? Playing the lottery is one way that many people enjoy spending their time and taking a chance on winning a big jackpot. National Lottery Day is here to encourage folks to test their luck and celebrate the day with special promotions and deals that many states offer in honor of this day!

The singer/songwriter passed away on July 16, 1981 at Nassau University Medical Center

Chapin was brought there, suffering cardiac arrest, following a horrific crash on the Long Island Expressway that involved a tractor-trailer crashing into the rear of his Volkswagen Rabbit. Chapin was 38.

Bad Girls would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 5 weeks

As far as small fuzzies go, the Guinea Pig is certainly one of the world’s favorites. Having been domesticated in South America for thousands of years, they’re one of the longest-serving companions to humans and today are the pet of choice for many children and adults alike. With their soft squishy bodies, cute little ears, and their easy-going demeanor, if you’re looking for a cuddly companion, you can’t go far wrong. To keep the love of guinea pigs alive, Guinea Pig Appreciation Day celebrates everything that we love about these cutesy critters and just what it is that makes them great pets.

. This simple yet satisfying dish has warmed many hearts and homes across the country. Tender beans blend with savory franks to create a hearty and nostalgic meal. The smoky-sweet combination makes it a favorite among kids and adults alike, bringing back memories of carefree summer days and cozy family dinners. This special day celebrates more than just a meal—it’s about the joy of simple pleasures. Families and friends gather to enjoy the rich flavors and easy preparation of this beloved dish.

Alan O’Day would spend one week at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart with Undercover Angel

More that 75 acts performed at the two venues, with Phil Collins performing at both.

Organizers reported about $125 Million was raised that day.

About 1.9 billion watched the two events.

Don’t You Want Me would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks

, but do we really care? Nope. In a time when we need all the fun and smiles we can muster, Teddy Bear Picnic Day is the perfect occasion.

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a couple of months ago for emergency intestinal surgery and later placed in an induced coma. A press release just last week said Tyler was out of the coma, but had a long recovery ahead.

Her family announced her death on her website, saying it was unexpected.

Tyler had several hits in the late 70’s and 80’s, with her biggest, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, spending 4 weeks at #1 in 1983.

: sugar, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and baking powder. Although sugar cookies by themselves can be quite plain, they are incredibly versatile.

Use cookie cutters to create shaped sugar cookies, and top them with frosting or sprinkles. You can also make cookie sandwiches with two sugar cookies and fillings like marshmallow, melted chocolate, or jam. To celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day, make a batch of homemade sugar cookies to share with friends and coworkers...or just buy some!

Every Breath You Take would spend a whopping 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

The 1950 Autocar fire engine, which was first used in Colonie, and then Earlton in Greene County, was acquired by the radio station I was working at in 1992 to be used a remote broadcast vehicle.

It was quite different driving it, as you had to “double clutch” and allow a little more distance to stop. Another feature was absolutely no heat in it, which made winter events interesting.

The truck made its last run in August 2001, while traveling up route 81 in Greenville, it died. Repairs would have been too expensive, so I approached the museum to see if they would consider taking it, being Autocar fire engines were rare, and I would rather have it in a museum than rusting away in a junkyard. And here it is, 25 years later.