On this day in 1945, an American bomber
"Enola Gay"
made the first wartime use of an atomic weapon.
A single bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima,
destroying it completely.
This day is often used for anti-nuclear protests worldwide.
August 14th
V-J Day
Victory over Japan day. Commemorates the
surrender of Japan,
ending World War II in 1945.
August 15th
Assumption Day
This Christian holiday commemorates
the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
August 19th
National Aviation Day
Anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday in
1871.
August 21st
Start of Virgo astrological sign
Virgo, the virgin
August 26th
Women's Equality Day
Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th
constitutional amendment
ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote.
Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
August 27th
Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday
Day to remember the 36th president of the
U.S.,
who became president on November 22nd, 1963
following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing
and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of
1965.
He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd,
1973.
Have A Safe And Wonderful Summer
and everyone now can't wait till school starts(especially the
parents)
