Monthly Archives: September 2010

  INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR NATURAL DISASTER REDUCTION Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is annually observed on the second Wednesday of October to promote a global culture of natural disaster risk reduction. Local names … Continue reading →

  WORLD HABITAT DAY Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) World Habitat Day reflects on the state of human settlements and people’s right to sufficient shelter. Local names Name Language World Habitat Day English Día Mundial del Hábitat Spanish World … Continue reading →

  WORLD TEACHER’S DAY Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) World Teachers’ Day commemorates the work of teachers and their contributions to society. It is observed on October 5 each year. Local names Name Language World Teachers’ Day English Día … Continue reading →

Here’s a reminder from NASA to celebrate World Space Week. “Celebrate World Space Week — Oct. 4-10, 2010     Posted on Sep 30, 2010 10:19:19 AM | John Entwistle |   This international event commemorates the beginning of the Space … Continue reading →

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 each year as a special day for older persons worldwide. Local names Name Language International Day of Older Persons … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1957: “Mr. Lee,” the Bobbettes Born: Cissy Houston, 1933; Johnny Mathis, 1935; Arzel “Z.Z.” Hill, 1035; Frankie Lymon (the Teenagers), 1942; Marilyn McCoo (the Fifth Dimension), 1943; Sylvia Peterson (the Chiffons), 1946; Patrice Rushen, 1954 ********************************************************************************** 1957 … Continue reading →

  Tangled In Pink – The Politics of Breast Cancer Research   First Wednesday: Conversations with Byllye and Ngina Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 2 p.m. EST on BlogTalkRadio Special Guests: Breast Health Advocate Zora Brown and Breast Health Expert Lovell … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1945: “The Honeydripper (Parts 1 & 2), Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers Born: Shirley Gunter (the Queens), 1934 ************************************************************   1956 The Marigolds’ “Juke Box Rock & Roll” ($350) was released. Lead singer Johhny Bragg and the rest of the quintet were … Continue reading →

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#1 R&B Song 1963: ”Heat Wave,” Martha & the Vandellas Born: Koko Taylor, 1935 ***************************************************************************************** 1946   The Ink Spots charted with “To Each His Own,” reaching #3 R&B and #1 pop. The song was written for the film of the same … Continue reading →