Daily Holidays -April 9

[Sherman A1]

Chinese Almond Cookie Day Interesting Food Facts about Chinese Almond Cookies

In Mandarin Chinese, these are more literally called “Almond Cakes.”
The Chinese Almond Cookie is native to southern and southeast China.
There is no record of these cookies before the 1900’s.
The Chinese commonly prepared Almond milk and Almond tea.
http://foodimentary.com/2014/04/09/april-9-is-national-almond-cookie-day/

National Cherish An Antique Day A day is set aside in April of every year on which to appreciate unique objects that date back to a time when quality and craftsmanship were most valued by a discerning clients. It is a day on which everyone is encouraged to revisit an era of artistic talent that, for them, holds a special and timeless appeal.

Cherish An Antique Day can be celebrated by a visit to an art museum, or simply by retrieving a valued heirloom from its place of safety and exhibiting it for the day. The idea is to salute past artistry and to create a greater awareness of the type of aesthetic appeal that withstands the test of time. It is hoped that exposure to the past masters will encourage a commitment to quality rather than quantity in today’s production-line type of manufacturing. Cherishing an antique can make the past far more present. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cherish-an-antique-day/

Appomattox Day Appomattox, Va. – Go to: http://video.magpi.net/videos/livestreams/page1/ on April 9 from 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. EST for a live look-in at events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox.
Can't make it to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for the 150th anniversary activities? – No problem! Tune in on Thursday, April 9, 2015 for a live broadcast and experience the commemorative events from 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. est. Feel the power of place as the broadcast takes place in "real time" from just outside the McLean House where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant 150 years ago. http://www.nps.gov/apco/learn/news/confederate-surrender.htm


Jenkins Ear Day The War of Jenkins' Ear (known as Guerra del Asiento in Spain) was a conflict between Britain and Spain that lasted from 1739 to 1748, with major operations largely ended by 1742. Its unusual name, coined by Thomas Carlyle in 1858,[5] refers to an ear severed from Robert Jenkins, captain of a British merchant ship. The severed ear was subsequently exhibited before the British Parliament. The tale of the ear's separation from Jenkins, following the boarding of his vessel by Spanish coast guards in 1731, provided the impetus to war against the Spanish Empire, ostensibly to encourage the Spanish not to renege on the lucrative asiento contract (permission to sell slaves in Spanish America).[6]

After 1742, the war was subsumed by the wider War of the Austrian Succession, which involved most of the powers of Europe. Peace arrived with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748. From the British perspective, the war was notable because it was the first time that a regiment of colonial American troops was raised and placed "on the Establishment" – made a part of the Regular British Army – and sent to fight outside North America. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_Jenkins'_Ear

Winston Churchill Day On April 9th in 1963, Winston Churchill became the second person to become an Honorary Citizen of the United States, although this was the first time Congress had resolved that it was to be bestowed by the President of the United States, on a foreign national – he was granted citizenship of eight individual states as a prelude :- Hawaii, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. Winston Churchill Day commemorates this event.

This honour was bestowed upon him by the 35th President of the United States – John F Kennedy, although Churchill was not present himself at the ceremony, his son and grandson were there for him. It had been hoped Churchill would not only witness the event on television – which he did with his wife – but would be able to respond. Problems with a relay station in Cornwall prevented this. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/winston-churchill-day/

National Former POW Recognition Day April 9th is designated by Congress as the Presidentially proclaimed observance of National Former POW Recognition Day. On April 9, 1942 United States forces surrendered on the Bataan Peninsula, beginning the Bataan Death March. The park observes the day through programs and raising the Avenue of Flags in the national cemetery. http://www.nps.gov/ande/planyourvisit/formerpowrecognitionday.htm

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/april9.html

[bigwillq]

1. Happy Birthday, RedOne!

[femmocrat]

2. Happy Birthday to Jackie Evancho.

She is from Pittsburgh. We "knew" her when!

http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/jackie-evancho.html