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Armed Forces Day (Poland)

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Armed Forces Day (Poland)

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  • Constitution Day (Equatorial Guinea)

    Constitution Day (Equatorial Guinea)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Founding of Asunción (Paraguay)

    Founding of Asunción (Paraguay)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Korea from Japan in 1945: Gwangbokjeol, "Independence Day" (South Korea)

    Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Korea from Japan in 1945: Gwangbokjeol, "Independence Day" (South Korea)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Korea from Japan in 1945: Jogukhaebangui nal, "Fatherland Liberation Day" (North Korea)

    Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Korea from Japan in 1945: Jogukhaebangui nal, "Fatherland Liberation Day" (North Korea)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Independence Day, celebrates the independence of India from the United Kingdom in 1947.

    Independence Day, celebrates the independence of India from the United Kingdom in 1947.

    Celebrated on this day.

Kitchen · Today

Recipe

Simple Eggs Soup with Cucumber

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Simple Eggs Soup with Cucumber

Prep 18 min

Sauté cucumber in a pot 3 min. Add broth, eggs, and zucchini. Simmer 12 min. Season with salsa. Serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients

salsa, cucumber, eggs, zucchini

History

On This Day

7 events
Kabul falls into the hands of the Taliban as Ashraf Ghani flees Afghanistan along with local residents and foreign nationals, effectively reestablishing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

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2021

Kabul falls into the hands of the Taliban as Ashraf Ghani flees Afghanistan along with local residents and foreign nationals, effectively reestablishing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

  • 2020

    Russia begins production on the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

  • 2015

    North Korea moves its clock back half an hour to introduce Pyongyang Time, 81⁄2 hours ahead of UTC.

  • 2013

    At least 27 people are killed and 226 injured in an explosion in southern Beirut near a complex used by Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. A previously unknown Syrian Sunni group claims responsibility in an online video.

  • 2013

    The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivorous species found in the Americas in 35 years.

  • 2007

    An 8.0-magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast devastates Ica and various regions of Peru killing 514 and injuring 1,090.

  • 1995

    In South Carolina, Shannon Faulkner becomes the first female cadet matriculated at The Citadel (she drops out less than a week later).

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Birthdays

Born Today

5
  • Joe Jonas

    1989·American singer-songwriter

  • Ryan McGowan

    1989·Australian footballer

  • Carlos PenaVega

    1989·American actor and singer

  • Jennifer Lawrence

    1990·American actress

  • Baskaran Adhiban

    1992·Indian chess player

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story
  • A Florida man who bought a toy from Walmart stated that if the toy breaks, he will come with a gun

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

227

Day of 365 · 62% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

227 is odd

Today's Season

Horoscope

Leo

Leo

Jul 23 – Aug 22

Element
Fire
Ruler
Sun

Give loved ones space to fly and pursue your own dreams, dearest Leo. As the Aries Moon aligns with Saturn and Pluto, it's important to establish separate but mutually supportive relationships. Focus on sharpening your expertise through the pursuit of higher learning, and be mindful to cultivate a harmonious work/life balance. If you see an opportunity to help someone in need, do so. Karma will be watching, rewarding those with a benevolent spirit. Your thoughts will be deep and enlightening while Luna squares Jupiter. Go within and honestly examine all aspects of your situation to understand better and elevate your position.

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On the Horizon

Coming Up

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  • 01

    Back to School

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  • 02

    NFL Season Kickoff

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    days

  • 03

    First Day of Fall

    124

    days

  • 04

    Halloween

    163

    days

Wellness · 5 min

Desk Break

2 min
Person stretching at desk

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Core & posture Desk Break

Your posture called — it needs help

The Routine

  1. Side Neck Stretch: 15s each
  2. Prayer Press: 10×
  3. Posture Reset: 15s
  4. Ab Squeeze Hold: 20s

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