On Thor's Day

On Thor’s Day – March 11

An anecdote about a birthday.  You know we love poker here at etaBlog, right? Well in 1966 one of our favorite players, Joe Hachem, a Lebanese-born Australian poker player celebrates his birthday on March 11th.  We wonder if it will be as nice as winning over $10 Million by claiming 1st place in the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event!  Pass the Sugar!

Thor’s Day – February 18 – 1979

With all the snow we have seen this year in Washington D.C. I figured this anecdote was somewhat topical and certainly not tropical.  On February 18, 1979 snow fell in the Sahara Desert for the only time in recorded history.

Thor’s Day January 7

January 7th is the first Thor’s Day of the year. Each week you will find a little anecdote about what happened on the date of the corresponding Thursday when our blog posts are published.

On the first Thor’s Day of the year, in 1999, the impeachment trial for President Bill Clinton began.

Since ancient times the Japanese celebrate Nanakusa-no-sekku a custom to eat seven wild herbs on January 7th. This tradition is meant to celebrate good health and longevity.

Bookmark this page for many more little anecdote messages coming up in 2010.

Thor’s Day December 31

A few anecdote samples for the day of December 31st.

1978 – Papoose American Rapper is born.

1979 – You think gas prices went up in 2009. On the last day of 1979 oil prices were 88% higher than the first day of that same year.

1999 – Sarah Knauss died. She was the oldest person in the world. 119 Years Old!

2004 – Taiwan has the official opening of Taipei 101 the tallest building in the world.

December 31st is also known as Old Year’s Night or New Year’s Eve and the Seventh Day of Christmas. Seven Swans a-swimming symbolizes the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit or the seven sacraments.

Happy New Year from Every Thursday Anecdotes – etaBlog.com

Thor’s Day December 24

1974 – Even though I have no idea what he does or why he is famous, Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974. Happy Birthday! I know I’ve heard of you somewhere thanks for the anecdote.

2009 – Lemmy from Motörhead turns 64! The band has been rockin’ since 1975 that is just about three and a half decades.

Thursday is also Christmas Eve and in Finland the “Declaration of Christmas Peace” a tradition that has taken place since the Middle Ages.

Thor’s Day December 17

Did you know that December 17th is nationally observed by the United States commemorating the Wright Brothers engineering and flight accomplishments? The day is called either Wright Brothers Day or Aviation Day.

The following facts are some anecdotes describing what happened or will happen on December 17th also know as Thor’s Day on etaBlog.

1903 – The first flight of an airplane is made by the Wright Brothers in Ohio.

1933 – The first official NFL stats are taken when the Giants beat the Bears in a championship game 23-21.

1962 – The Beatles make their first TV appearance.

2000 – San Francisco 49er, Terrell Owens catches 20 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown against the Bears, this is an NFL record.

So if you really want something to celebrate this year, December 17th is also Maple Syrup Day. Maple syrup is sugary and engaging and great for healthy skin and good bones. Manganese in Maple syrup is an excellent way to help improve your health. Pineapple, nuts, wheat bran, leafy green vegetables, wheat germ, beet tops and seeds all contain manganese.