On March 23, 2023, we will be celebrating National Melba Toast Day, National Chia Day, National Tamale Day, National Near Miss Day, National Chip and Dip Day, and National Puppy Day.
Each year on March 23rd, National Puppy Day is observed to celebrate the unconditional love and affection that puppies bring into our lives. It is a day filled with the delight of squeals, wiggles, and cuddles, which never fail to bring a smile to our faces.
CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL DAY FOR CHIPS AND DIP
On March 23rd, we celebrate National Dip and Chip Day, which is a perfect combination loved by many across the country. Dip and chips are also an easy and quick party dish that makes any occasion enjoyable, whether you’re hunkering down to watch a big game or just want to enjoy them at a party.
OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL NEAR MISS DAY
In 1989, the United States experienced a close encounter with the asteroid Asclepius 4581, which nearly collided with Earth. This event is commemorated on March 23rd, as it serves as a reminder of how close we came to a potential catastrophe.
CELEBRATION OF TAMALE DAY
On March 23rd, National Tamale Day celebrates a traditional Mexican dish made from a variety of fruits or vegetables, meats, and filled with sweet or savory cornmeal dough.
International Chia Day
On March 23rd, National Chia Day recognizes the tiny yet powerful chia seed, which has earned a reputation as one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. These amazing seeds, revered by the Aztecs and Maya, have become a staple enjoyed by people around the world for their natural energy and healing powers.
National Melba Toast Day is celebrated on March 23rd, which is a culinary holiday. Melba toast refers to thinly sliced, crispy, and dry toast. It can be enjoyed with a salad or soup, or simply on its own or with a choice of topping. Read more…
Scheduled Events for March 24, 2023
National Days include NATIONAL COCKTAIL DAY, NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY, and NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISIN DAY.
Daily Recipe
Simple Marinated Zucchini RibbonsPrep: 10 minutesMarinate: 1 hourTotal Prep: 1 hour 10 minutesServings: 4-6.
Ingredients:.
Season with salt, finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, use 1/4 cup of olive oil, add 2 teaspoons of honey, mince 2 cloves of garlic, use 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, dice 1/4 of a red onion, and use 2 medium-sized zucchinis.
Instructions:.
Slice the zucchinis lengthwise using a vegetable peeler. Slice the red onion thinly.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together apple cider, garlic, honey, oil, and dill. Incorporate vegetables into the blend. Season with salt to your liking.
Let it cool for 1 hour.
Recipe credit:.
Michele S. – North Dakota.
History Celebrated on March 23rd
1857
Elisha Otis installs the initial public lift in the E.V. Haughwout & Co. Structure situated at 488, 490, and 492 Broadway within New York City. Skilled laborers on the uppermost levels of this five-story edifice in SoHo produced bespoke glass and adorned tableware, while the remaining three floors were dedicated to exquisite china, glassware, and fabrics.
1875
The deepest known area of the Earth’s oceans, the Mariana Trench, was discovered during the global oceanographic expedition of the ship. This groundbreaking finding occurred when H.M.S. Challenger, the British survey vessel, conducted its initial measurement.
1950
The World Meteorological Organization was established by the United Nations.
1996
The biochemist was the first woman to fly in space, with her achievement being added to the list of five times that women have flown. Another female astronaut, Shannon Lucid, boarded the U.S. Space shuttle Atlantis after traveling aboard the Mir space station. The first U.S. Astronaut to arrive at the Russian space station Mir, she had an extended stay there.
2001
Communications were extended to island nations, ships, and planes in the strategic demise of the initial modular space station, Mir, as it disintegrated in the Earth’s atmosphere after orbiting the Earth for 15 years, within the debris zone above the Pacific Ocean.
Birthdays Celebrated on March 23rd
Florence Ellinwood Allen – 1884
On November 2, 1920, Florence Allen became the first woman to be elected to a judicial office in the United States. She was elected to the judgeship of the Common Pleas Court in Cuyahoga County, but she didn’t stop there. President Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated her for a judgeship on the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate.
Fannie Farmer – 1857
In 1896, Miss Farmer, an expert culinary professional from Boston, published The Boston Cooking-School Cookbook, where she immersed herself in her own school and the education of cooking.
Wernher Von Braun – Born in 1912
Many of them, including Braun, arrived in the United States through Operation Paperclip prior to the war’s conclusion, and Braun and his team would ultimately surrender to the Americans. The German-born aerospace engineer played a crucial role in the development of V-2 ballistic missiles, which were utilized by the Nazis during World War II. During the initial phases of space exploration, this aerospace engineer from Germany emerged as a prominent figure in the advancement of rocket technology.
Bette Graham – 1924
Liquid Paper? It was her creation. The typist could correct phrases, words, or letters by using the dry, white fluid that Bette Nesmith Graham created in 1951. From day one, she would brush the fluid onto the paper, allowing her to fix mistakes while typing on the typewriter. Instead of having to retype and search for the correct letters, she could just fill the wastebasket with crumpled pieces of paper. She used to use it to prevent an entire page from being ruined due to a single typo.
Robert C. Gallo – born in 1937
In 1984, Dr. Robert Gallo and scientists at the Pasteur Institute in Paris uncovered the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Moses Malone – 1955
Despite his legendary career, Moses Malone, the 6’10 center, achieved a remarkable feat of being selected as an NBA All-Star 12 times and earning the MVP title 3 times. He dedicated 19 seasons to playing in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association, with his sole championship victory occurring in 1983 as a member of the 76ers.
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