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I AM:
I am still and calm.
Action for Happiness:
Send a hand-written note to someone you care about.
Fitness Quote:
Wake up & Workout
Motiverse:
I dwell in possibility.—Emily Dickinson
Daily Affirmation:
I am positive, peaceful and free from worry.
Inspirational Quote:
People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos, is because things are being loved and people are being used.—John Green
Today in History:
May 18th Celebrated History
1945
Ernie Pyle, war correspondent and columnist, dies in Japan as the result of wounds received by enemy fire.
1953
Jacqueline Cochran, a pioneer in women's aviation, piloted an F-86 jet and became the first woman to break the sound barrier.
1980
Mount St. Helens erupts along with a magnitude 5+ earthquake in Washington state. While most of the ash fell within 12 miles of the resulting crater, ash dispersed in a cloud around the world.
1991
Helen Sharman became the first British Astronaut in space when she joined the crew of the Soyuz. During her mission, Sharman also became the first woman to visit the Mir space station.
May 18th Celebrated Birthdays
Reggie Jackson - 1946
Also known as Mr. October for his postseason clutch hitting, Reggie Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993. He spent the bulk of his career with the Oakland Athletics with three World Series wins and taking home MVP honors in 1973.
Then in 1977, after Jackson had signed with the Yankees, he added another series win and MVP honor to his name. Jackson and the Yankees earned another World Series Championship a year later.During his career, he hit 563 home runs and 2584 hits with a batting average of .262.
George Strait - 1952
The award-winning country music singer, songwriter has been producing music for more than 40 years. Considered the "King of Country," Strait dabbled in movies starring in films like Pure Country.
Jeana Yeager - 1952
In 1986, Pilot Jeana Yeager joined Dick Rutan in Voyager, a lightweight aircraft designed by Burt Rutan. They took off from Edwards Air Force Base and completed the first nonstop flight around the world without refueling. They completed the flight in 9 days.
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