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National West Virginia Day:

National West Virginia Day on March 22 recognizes the last state to be created from one of the original thirteen colonies.

When Virginia voted to secede from the Union, Western Virginians held firmly to their Union loyalties, created their own constitution and approached Congress for statehood. West Virginia, the 35th state, was admitted to the Union in 1863. It was the only state formed from another state and one of two created during the Civil War.

The original thirteen colonies created a total of eighteen states. Vermont once was a part of New York. Kentucky was also once included in the colony of Virginia. Tennessee was formerly part of North Carolina. Maine and Massachusetts were joined at one time.

At Harpers Ferry, the North meets South. From John Brown’s rebellion to Stonewall Jackson’s Confederate victory, Harpers Ferry is ripe with abolition movements and Civil War History.

Also known as The Mountain State, West Virginia is dominated by three magnificent mountain ridges. The Allegheny, Appalachian and the Blue Ridge Mountains also provide the state with seventy-eight percent forest over its total terrain. Within the rugged mountains, massive amounts of bituminous coal stores have made West Virginia the largest producer of coal west of the Mississippi River.

Not only do the West Virginia hills create spectacular views and jobs, but their natural landscape lends to small, isolated populations with deep roots. Their culture and heritage can be heard infused in the thrum of a banjo or the lyrics of a gospel chorus. It also influences the warm earthy flavors of their cooking and inspires artisans to masterpieces.

Life moves at a slower pace in West Virginia. Time doesn’t exactly stand still, but if you’ll sit a while and listen to some of the folk stories, you might hear about John Henry and Big Ben Mountain. Someone could take you mushroom hunting, or they might fry up a few and share with you what they found that morning. Not very many are willing to give up their favorite hunting spots.

You could get invited to the largest festival in West Virginia, Bridge Day. It takes place at New River Gorge Bridge on the third Saturday of October. The bridge was completed on October 22, 1977, and it’s the longest steel arch bridge in the western hemisphere.

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" - John Denver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUmnTfsY3hI

Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze

Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads

All my memories gather round her, miner's lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky, misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye

Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads

I hear her voice in the morning hour, she calls me, the radio reminds me of my home far away
And driving down the road I get a feeling that I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads

Country roads, take me home to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads

Take me home now, country roads
Take me home now, country roads

National Puppy Day:

Observed each year on March 23rd is National Puppy Day. National Puppy Day will be celebrated on the Friday or Monday closest to March 23rd if that day falls on a weekend.

This day was created to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. National Puppy Day is also a day to bring awareness to the need for care of and homes for orphaned pups as well as to educate people about the horrors of puppy mills across the country.

National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by Pet Lifestyle Expert, Animal Behaviorist and Author, Colleen Paige. Paige is also the founder of National Dog Day and National Cat Day. For more information on National Puppy Day visit www.nationalpuppyday.com/

National Bavarian Crepes Day:

March 22nd marks the annual observation of National Bavarian Crepes Day.

Crepes are a delicious, very thin pancake-like dessert, typically made from wheat flour or buckwheat flour, then filled, rolled and then often topped with a glaze, fruit, chocolate or whipped cream.

National/International Goof Off Day:

National Goof Off Day is observed annually on March 22. Our research indicates that this day is also known as International Goof Off Day.

It is a day to relax, enjoy and goof off. Do something fun and leave the work until tomorrow. Everybody needs to take a break from time to time. It is often so easy to get so involved in the work and pressures in our lives. So stop, take a break, find something different!

Let any goofy idea pop into your head. Make paper airplanes from seed packets. Doodle pictures of poodles in puddles in Peru. Play a game of Jenga with randomly stacked spice jars. Or do the obvious and spend the day in your pajamas doing nothing.

Monica (Moeller) Dufour of Davidson, MI founded National Goof Off Day. According to official records, the first celebration took place in 1976. In an interview with the Detroit Free Press in 1983, Moeller suggests the first event may have been a few years later. Whenever the inaugural day took place, it’s no surprise National Goof Off Day was created by a kid with the direction to do things out of the ordinary.

Texas History Month - Texas Government Code § 662.102:

(A) In honor of those Texans who helped shape the history of the State of Texas and in recognition of events throughout Texas' History
(B) Shall be regularly observed by appropriate celebrations and activities in public schools and other places to promote interest in and knowledge of Texas history.

Women's History Month - By Presidential Proclamation:

(A) I call upon all Americans to observe this month and to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women.

On This Day In History:

2018 US President Donald Trump imposes $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports
2013 American rock band My Chemical Romance announce their break-up
2008 French Swimmer Alain Bernard sets world record of 47.50 for 100m freestyle long course after winning the European LC Championships 2008
2012 Australia's most wanted man, Malcolm Naden, is captured after seven years on the run in Gloucester, New South Wales
2012 Largest protest in Quebec's history occurs in Montreal with over 200,000 people marching against government tuition hikes and for free access to post-secondary education
1997 Comet Hale-Bopp Closest Approach to Earth (1.315 AU)
1994 Dutch Ambassador to US christens a new tulip (the Hillary Clinton)
1988 US Congress overrides President Reagan's veto of sweeping civil rights bill
1979 Israeli parliament approves peace treaty with Egypt
1977 Indira Gandhi resigns as PM of India
1972 In Eisenstadt v. Baird the US Supreme Court rules unmarried people have same right to contraception as married people.
1972 Congress approves Equal Rights Amendment (never ratified)
1965 Nicolae Ceausescu is elected General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party
1960 1st patent for lasers granted to Arthur Schawlow & Charles Townes
1958 Under pressure King Saud appoints Faisal Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia
1957 "All Shook Up" single released by Elvis Presley
1957 Republic of India adopts Saka calendar along with Gregorian
1953 Antonín Zápotocký chosen as President of Czechoslovakia
1946 Britain signs treaty granting independence to Jordan
1946 1st US rocket to leave the Earth's atmosphere (50 miles up)
1945 Arab League forms with adoption of a charter in Cairo Egypt
1944 American movie star Jimmy Stewart flies his 12th combat mission, leading the 2nd Bomb Wing in an attack on Berlin
1941 James Stewart is inducted into the Army, becoming the first major American movie star to wear a military uniform in World War II
1935 Blood tests authorized as evidence in court cases (NY)
1933 FDR makes wine & beer with up to 3.2% alcohol legal
1917 The USA was the first nation to recognize the new government of Russia
1914 The St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line becomes the world's first scheduled airline
1903 US Anthracite Coal Commission, set up by President Theodore Roosevelt, submits its recommendations for shorter hours, a 10-per cent wage increase, and an 'open shop'
1790 Thomas Jefferson becomes the 1st US Secretary of State under President Washington
1765 Stamp Act passed; 1st direct British tax on American colonists, organized by Prime Minister George Grenville

National Near Miss Day:

A massive asteroid (4581 Asclepius) nearly hit the earth in 1989. This day is commemorated annually on March 23 as people across the nation celebrate National Near Miss Day.

On March 22-23, 1989, a mountain-sized asteroid came within 500,000 miles of colliding with the earth. “On the cosmic scale of things, that was a close call,” said Dr. Henry Holt. Geophysicists estimate that collision with Asclepius would release energy comparable to the explosion of a 600 megaton atomic bomb. On March 31, 1989, nine days after its closest approach to Earth, the asteroid was discovered.

A collision would have had catastrophic effects on our planet.

There have been other “near misses” that have happened on an infrequent basis.

National Chia Day:

The Registrar of National Day Calendar® has designated March 23rd of each year as National Chia Day. This day recognizes the tiny, yet powerful chia seed that has earned its reputation as being one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. Revered by the Maya and Aztecs for their amazing healing powers and natural energy, chia seeds have become a trusted staple for people around the world and can be enjoyed in many foods and beverages!

High in Omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber and complete protein, chia seeds are neutral in flavor and can be added to virtually any recipe to boost the nutritional profile.

Nutrition Facts:

* 8x more Omega-3s than salmon
* 25% more fiber than flaxseed
* 30% more antioxidants than blueberries
* 2x more potassium than bananas
* 6x more calcium than milk

Add chia to your diet on this day (and every day) to enjoy the strength and vitality that these seeds bring to your life. Start your day with chia granola, power through the day with chia bars, and enjoy chia beverages anytime.

Submitted by Mamma Chia in February 2016 by the policies set forth to designate a National Observation Day, this proclamation has been certified by the Registrar at National Day Calendar®.

National Chip And Dip Day:

National Chip And Dip Day, an annual favorite food holiday, is observed every March 23rd. It celebrates a perfect combination loved by many across the country. Chips and dip are a popular party dish as it is not only favored by most but also quick and easy to prepare.

Just a few days earlier on March 14, we celebrate National Potato Chip Day, and now we add a partner, the dip. People have been dipping their food for centuries. Hummus-like recipes date back to the 13th century. These are some of the first “dip” recipes found.

Potato chips are not the only mode of celebrating the day. There are tortilla chips, corn chips, pretzel chips and even popcorn chips to name a few. After you have chosen your chips, there are dozens of dips to partner with them. There are a variety of dips usually made with sour cream, cheeses, salsas, and seasonings. The combinations are endless. Don’t hesitate to mix up your favorite or try something new!

National Corn Dog Day:

In March every year, a popular food of sports fans, concert and fairgoers alike are enjoyed with ketchup, mustard or even plain. It’s National Corn Dog Day.

The corn dog started out as a sausage or hot dog baked or deep fried in a cornmeal breading and served as a sandwich. In the late 1930s or early 1940s, this sandwich became a convenient fair food when the whole meal was put on a stick before being deep fried. Fairgoers could then eat their corn dog while taking in the exhibits.

The convenience of the corn dog and other fried foods on a stick continues today. From sports arenas to amusement parks, state fairs and concerts, Americans can get their corn dogs and dipping sauces to go and not miss out on a moment of the game.

Created in 1992 by Brady Sahnow and Henry Otley in honor of the saving grace of corn dogs and the March Madness that is basketball.

National Melba Toast Day:

March 23rd recognizes Melba Toast Day, a food holiday. Melba toast is a dry, crisp and thinly sliced toast. It is sometimes served with salad or soup or may be eaten plain or with a topping.

Melba toast was named after Dame Nellie Melba, the stage name of the Australian opera singer, Helen Porter Mitchell. The singer was quite popular with chef Auguste Escoffier of the Savoy. It is believed he created not just this “diet” toast for Ms. Melba, but a famous dessert as well.

Because Melba toast was such a firm toast, it was often given to infants as teething biscuits.

Texas History Month - Texas Government Code § 662.102:

(A) In honor of those Texans who helped shape the history of the State of Texas and in recognition of events throughout Texas' History
(B) Shall be regularly observed by appropriate celebrations and activities in public schools and other places to promote interest in and knowledge of Texas history.

Women's History Month - By Presidential Proclamation:

(A) I call upon all Americans to observe this month and to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women.

On This Day In History:

2018 A Sahara sandstorm turns snow in Sochi, Russia, orange in one of the largest-ever transfers of desert sand
2018 Peru's Congress swears in Vice-President Martín Vizcarra as the new President after Pedro Pablo Kuczynski resigned amid corruption scandal
2016 GPR investigation of Shakespeare's tomb at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford concludes the Bard's skull probably has been stolen
2006 The Federal Reserve discontinues publishing M3 money supply
2001 The Russian Mir space station is disposed of, breaking up in the atmosphere before falling into the southern Pacific Ocean near Fiji
2000 NHL Legend Joe Sakic records his 400th career goal and becomes the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche all-time leading point scorer
1994 Richard Jacobs buys naming rights to Indians new ball park at Gateway for $13.8 million (renamed Jacobs Field)
1994 Wayne Gretzky sets NHL record with 802 goals scored
1994 Russian Airbus A-310 crashes in Siberia
1994 Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for NY governor
1993 NY Knicks & Phoenix Suns get into a major brawl
1993 Belgian government of Jean-Luc Dehaene resigns
1990 Former Exxon Valdez Captain Joseph Hazelwood ordered to help clean up Prince William Sound & pay $50,000 in restitution for 1989 oil spill
1987 Former West German Chancellor Willy Brandt resigns as chairman of the Social Democratic Party
1987 US offers military protection to Kuwaiti ships in the Persian Gulf
1985 Julian Lennon's 1st concert (San Antonio Texas)
1983 US President Ronald Reagan introduces Strategic Defense Initiative ("Star Wars")
1981 US Supreme Court upholds law making statutory rape a crime only for men
1981 US Supreme Court rules states could require, with some exceptions, parental notification when teen-age girls sought abortions
1976 International Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratifying)
1973 Yoko Ono is granted permanent residence in USA
1972 Evel Knievel breaks 93 bones after successfully clearing 35 cars
1966 1st official meeting after 400 years of Catholic & Anglican Church
1965 Gemini 3 launched, 1st US 2-man space flight (Grissom & Young)
1964 UNCTAD 1 world conference opens in Geneva
1950 UN World Meteorological Org established
1937 LA Railway Co starts using PCC streetcars
1936 Physician Joseph G. Hamilton injects a leukemia patient with a sodium radioisotope, first intravenous injection of a human with a radioisotope
1929 1st telephone installed at the President’s desk under the Hoover administration at the White House
1922 1st airplane lands at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Aeroflot Flight 593: 23 March 1994 Russian Airbus A-310 crashes in Siberia

The plane that crashed was the Aeroflot Flight 593 and as an Aviation Enthusiast, Armchair/Flight Simulator Pilot and Armchair Accident Investigator, I will never forget this particular plane crash because the reason why this plane crashed was incredibly asinine. The relief pilot was Yaroslav Vladimirovich Kudrinsky. Relief pilot Kudrinsky was taking his two children Eldar and Yana on their first international flight, and they were brought to the cockpit while he was on duty. He should not have allowed them to handle the controls but he did. His son Eldar caused the autopilot to partially disengage and that was what caused the crash.

What Happened To Aeroflot Flight 593:

On 23 March 1994, the jet aircraft was en route from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow to Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong with 75 occupants aboard, of whom 63 were passengers. Most of the passengers were businessmen from Hong Kong and Taiwan who were looking for economic opportunities in Russia.

The captain of Flight 593 was Andrey Viktorovich Danilov, 40, who was hired by Aeroflot in November 1992. He had accrued over 9,675 hours of flight time, including 950 hours in the A310, of which 895 hours were as captain. The first officer was Igor Vasilyevich Piskaryov, 33, hired by Aeroflot in October 1993, who had 5,885 hours of flight time, including 440 hours in the A310. The relief pilot was Yaroslav Vladimirovich Kudrinsky, 39, who was hired by Aeroflot in November 1992; he had over 8,940 flying hours, including 907 hours in the A310. Kudrinsky also had experience in the Yakovlev Yak-40, Antonov An-12, and Ilyushin Il-76. There were nine flight attendants on board the plane.

With the autopilot active, Kudrinsky, against regulations, let the children sit at the controls. First, his daughter Yana took the pilot's left front seat. Kudrinsky adjusted the autopilot's heading to give her the impression that she was turning the plane, though she actually had no control of the aircraft. Shortly thereafter, Kudrinsky's son Eldar occupied the pilot's seat. Unlike his sister, Eldar applied enough force to the control column to contradict the autopilot for 30 seconds. This caused the flight computer to switch the plane's ailerons to manual control while maintaining control over the other flight systems. A silent indicator light came on to alert the pilots to this partial disengagement. The pilots, who had previously flown Russian-designed planes which had audible warning signals, apparently failed to notice it.

Eldar was the first to notice a problem, when he observed that the plane was banking right. Shortly after, the flight path indicator changed to show the new flight path of the aircraft as it turned. Since the turn was continuous, the resulting predicted flight path drawn on screen was a 180-degree turn. This indication is similar to those shown when in a holding pattern, where a 180-degree turn is required to remain in a stable position. This confused the pilots for nine seconds, during which time the plane banked past a 45-degree angle to almost 90 degrees, steeper than the design allowed. The A310 cannot turn this steeply while maintaining height, and the plane started to lose altitude quickly. The increased g-forces on the pilots and crew made it extremely difficult for them to regain control. The autopilot, which no longer controlled the ailerons, used its other controls in order to compensate, pitching the nose up and increasing thrust; as a result the plane began to stall; the autopilot, unable to cope, disengaged completely. A second, louder indicator light came on to alert the pilots of the complete disengagement, and this time they did notice it. At the same time, the autopilot's display screen went blank. To recover from the stall, an automatic system lowered the nose and put the plane into a nosedive. The reduced g-forces enabled Kudrinsky to re-take his seat. Piskaryov then managed to pull out of the dive, but over-corrected, putting the plane in an almost vertical ascent, again stalling the plane, which fell out of the sky into a corkscrew dive. Although Kudrinsky and Piskaryov regained control and leveled out the wings, they did not know how far they had descended during the crisis and their altitude by then was too low to recover. The plane crashed at high vertical speed, estimated at 70 m/s (14,000 ft/min). All 75 occupants died from the impact.

The aircraft crashed with its landing gear up, and all passengers had been prepared for an emergency, as they were strapped into their seats. No distress calls were made prior to the crash. Despite the struggles of both pilots to save the aircraft, it was later concluded that if they had just let go of the control column, the autopilot would have automatically taken action to prevent stalling, thus avoiding the accident.

The wreckage was located on a remote hillside in the Kuznetsk Alatau mountain chain, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Mezhdurechensk, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia; the flight data recorders were found on the second day of searching. Families of western victims placed flowers on the crash site, while families of Chinese victims scattered pieces of paper with messages written on them around the crash site.

The events of Flight 593 were featured in "Kid in the Cockpit", a Season 3 (2005) episode of the Canadian TV series Mayday (called Air Emergency and Air Disasters in the U.S. and Air Crash Investigation in the UK and elsewhere around the world). The flight was also included in a Mayday Season 6 (2007) Science of Disaster special titled "Who's Flying the Plane?"

Short Investigation Video:
Aeroflot Flight 593 - DISASTER BREAKDOWN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc50kWJBcx4

Investigation / Findings:

2 Hours after the crash the search was begun to locate the crash of Flight 593. It was soon clear there were no survivors of the crash putting the total of fatalities to 75 people. Initial speculation was that it was a form of terrorist act, but was soon ruled out after the analysis of the cockpit voice recorder. The Russian government authorities conducted the investigation and determined that the main cause of the crash was due to pilot error.

-The poor decision made by the Captain to allow his children to be at the controls and manipulate the aircraft even though the aircraft was on autopilot was a key factor that leads to the crash.

-The lack of authority shown when the aircraft was beginning to lose its direction was another element that should have been addressed.

-Complacency with the condition of the flight as well as not following protocols in the situation experienced further doomed the flight.

-The crew’s unfamiliarity with the foreign built Airbus A310, the crew of Flight 593 was not aware of an aspect to the aircraft, that when force was enforced on the controls that the auto pilot will partially disengage, without a warning sound.

Morals of the Story/Lessons from this Incident:

1. Children do not belong in the cockpit of an aircraft and should therefore not be allowed to be there.
2. Do not allow your children to pretend to fly the plane if you are the pilot.
3. If you are piloting a new type of plane and are unfamiliar with it, you must learn everything you can about the plane and become familiarized with the controls before the scheduled flight.

In Memory of Aeroflot Flight 593:
May everyone who perished when Aeroflot Flight 593 crashed Rest In Peace. Amen.

References:

1. Wikipedia. Aeroflot Flight 593. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroflot_Flight_593

2. Aviation Safety Network. ASN Aircraft accident Airbus A310-304 F-OGQS Mezhduretshensk. http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19940323-0&lang=en

3. The Seattle Times. Tape Reveals Kids Got Flying Lesson Before Crash. Retrieved from http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19940928&slug=1933132

World Tuberculosis Day:

World Tuberculosis Day was created by the World Health Organization to spread knowledge and awareness of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that kills millions every year. Tuberculosis is easily curable, but it can lie dormant and undetected for years, so it’s important to spread awareness. The World Health Organization chose March 24 as World Tuberculosis Day to commemorate the day Dr. Robert Koch discovered TB bacillus, the bacterium responsible for the disease.

March 24, 1982
First World Tuberculosis Day Held
The World Health Organization holds the first World Tuberculosis Day to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Dr. Koch’s discovery.

1921
First Patient Vaccinated
The BCG vaccine is first used on humans after 13 years in the making.

March 24, 1882:
Cause of TB Discovered
Dr. Robert Koch discovers TB bacillus, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

Why World Tuberculosis Day is Important:

Many people still suffer from tuberculosis:
It may seem like an outdated disease, but around one-third of the world’s population is infected with tuberculosis. It’s estimated that 2 billion people have tuberculosis. In 2016, 10.4 million people contracted TB, and there were 1.7 million TB related deaths.

It’s closer to home than you’d think:
Although TB is a bigger problem in third world countries, its impact stretches closer to home than you might think. In 2014, there were 9,412 new cases of TB in the United States. In 2016, Tuberculosis was reported in all fifty states, with California, Texas, New York, and Florida topping the list.

We can stop TB:
Due to its outdated misconception, tuberculosis is not seen as a relevant issue. Spreading awareness about the disease can help those at high risk seek treatment. If those who are likely to be affected get vaccinated, the disease could be eradicated, and we could see an end to tuberculosis in our lifetime.

National Cheesesteak Day 2019:

Every year on March 24, the United States pays tribute to one of the all-time classic sandwiches – the cheesesteak. Much like national liberty itself, the cheesesteak is elegant, necessary, pure, and was born in Philadelphia. The cheesesteak rose from humble beginnings in South Philly to the cultural icon it is today: safely secure in the sandwich hall of fame. “Eat (ahem, read) on to celebrate National Cheesecake Day.”

1966
The Beef Begins
Geno’s Steaks opens right across the streets from Pat’s, fueling a friendly rivalry that rages to this day.

1940
Pat's Steaks Opens
The Oliveris open their now-iconic South Philly restaurant, Pat’s King of Steaks.

1930's
A Legend is Born
The Cheesesteak is created by Pat and Harry Oliveri, hot dog vendors who just so happened to put steak on the grill.

Why We Love National Cheesesteak Day:

Delicious food doesn't have to be fancy
There’s no denying it - cheesesteaks are downright delicious. They prove that you don’t need all kinds of fancy trimmings and trappings to make a delectable sandwich. Sometimes the only ingredients you need are the ones in the name.

They’re a huge part of Philly culture
Philly loves Ben Franklin, The Eagles, and cheesesteaks, in that order. Cheesesteaks are such an integral part of the city’s culture that they generate tourism. But, whatever you do, don’t call it a “Philly cheesesteak.” It's just a cheesesteak!

It's the one time to use spray cheese
For whatever reason, cheesesteaks are traditionally eaten with Cheese Whiz or some other form of spray cheese. For the sake of tradition, this is allowed. Cheesesteaks, however, are the only way to consume cheese whiz without it looking like a cry for help.

National Cheesesteak Day Activities:

Eat a cheesesteak
This seems obvious, but sometimes the obvious answer is the best. You can roll up your sleeves and craft your own sandwich, or you can pay a professional to do it for you. Just know that if the word Philly is in the name, it may not be the most authentic.

Visit the cheesesteak homeland
If you have the time and money, take a pilgrimage to the magical land where it all started. There are a shocking amount of official cheesesteak tours of Philadelphia, or you can go off the beaten path your own if you’re feeling adventurous. Just be sure to stop at Pat’s and Geno’s.

Try a vegan cheesesteak
Cheesesteaks may seem like the last thing that could be made vegan, but there are countless, easy to follow recipes online for plant-based cheesesteaks. If you’re in the mood for a kitchen adventure, try a cheesesteak made from mushrooms, vegetables, soy, wheat, nuts, or pretty much anything else imaginable.

International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims:

The right to the truth is often invoked in the context of gross violations of human rights and grave breaches of humanitarian law. The relatives of victims of summary executions, enforced disappearance, missing persons, abducted children, torture, require to know what happened to them. The right to the truth implies knowing the full and complete truth as to the events that transpired, their specific circumstances, and who participated in them, including knowing the circumstances in which the violations took place, as well as the reasons for them.

Each year, on 24 March, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed.

This annual observance pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on 24 March 1980. Monsignor Romero was actively engaged in denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable individuals in El Salvador.

The purpose of the Day is to:

1. Honour the memory of victims of gross and systematic human rights violations and promote the importance of the right to truth and justice;

2. Pay tribute to those who have devoted their lives to, and lost their lives in, the struggle to promote and protect human rights for all;

3. Recognize, in particular, the important work and values of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, of El Salvador, who was assasinated on 24 March 1980, after denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable populations and defending the principles of protecting lives, promoting human dignity and opposition to all forms of violence.

National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day:

Raisins coated in a shell of either milk chocolate or dark chocolate have their special day of honor each March 24 on National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.

Chocolate covered raisins have been popular with moviegoers for many, many years and they continue to be. They are also a conventional bulk vending item across the country.

More than 1 million Raisinets are produced per hour.

In some countries, chocolate covered raisins are known as Raisinets. Raisinets were the earliest and one of the most popular brands of the product. Currently made by Nestle, they are the third largest selling candy in United States history. The Blumenthal Chocolate Company introduced the Raisinets to the United States in 1927, and then in 1984, the brand was acquired by Nestle. There are also a large number of other brands of chocolate covered raisins on the market.

Raisins are an excellent source of calcium, potassium, iron, fiber and vitamin B. When you combine the raisins with dark chocolate, you have a great tasting, healthy snack.

Texas History Month - Texas Government Code § 662.102:

(A) In honor of those Texans who helped shape the history of the State of Texas and in recognition of events throughout Texas' History
(B) Shall be regularly observed by appropriate celebrations and activities in public schools and other places to promote interest in and knowledge of Texas history.

Women's History Month - By Presidential Proclamation:

(A) I call upon all Americans to observe this month and to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women.

On This Day In History:

2018 Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft is caught on camera rubbing match ball with an object during 3rd Cricket Test in Cape Town, resulting in an infamous ball tampering scandal
2017 US President Donald Trump and Republican party forced to pull their attempt to repeal Obamacare after internal opposition
2010 The World Health Organization appoints Craig David as a Goodwill Ambassador against tuberculosis on World Tuberculosis Day
1997 Australian parliament overturns world's 1st & only euthanasia law
1993: The Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 is discovered on this day.
1992 1st Belgium in the space, Dirk Frimout on Atlantis Space Shuttle STS-45 (Atlantis 11) launches into space
1982 First World Tuberculosis Day Held
1989: The Exxon Valdez spills over two hundred and forty thousand barrels of crude oil in Prince William Sound in the state of Alaska. 1986 NASA publishes "Strategy for Safely Returning the Space Shuttle to Flight Status"
1964 Kennedy half-dollar issued
1961 NY Senate approves $55M for a baseball stadium at Flushing Meadows
1958 Elvis Presley joins the army (serial number 53310761)
1955 1st seagoing oil drill rig placed in service
1947 John D. Rockefeller Jr donates NYC East River site to the UN
1947 Congress proposes 2-term limitation on the presidency
1944: 76 Allied POWs start breaking out of German Prisoner Camp Stalag Luft III during World War II. This event would later be dramatized by the movie “The Great Escape.”
1896: The first radio signal transmission in human history occurs on this day by A.S Popov.
1883 1st telephone call between NY & Chicago1882 German scientist Robert Koch discovers and describes the tubercle bacillus which causes tuberculosis ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
1828 Philadelphia & Columbia Railway (1st state owned) authorized
1824 1st performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" in St. Petersburg
1721 Johann Sebastian Bach dedicates his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt
1664 Roger Williams is granted a charter to colonize Rhode Island
1629 1st game law passed in American colonies, by Virginia