Today is International Cat Rescue Day and National Banana Cream Pie Day. Today in 1970, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) declared itself a republic independent of the UK. In doing so, Prime Minister and dictator Ian Smith attempted to erase the black majority vote rule (meaning that with a black majority a black Prime Minister could be elected). Dr. Seuss was born today.
Today is International Polar Bear Day and National Strawberry Day. On this day in 1932 James Chadwick discovered the neutron. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born today.
Today is National Clam Chowder and National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day. Congratulations. On this day in history, in 1964, Muhammad Ali became the world heavyweight champion. George Harrison was born today.