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Bennington Battle Day (Vermont, United States)

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Bennington Battle Day (Vermont, United States)

Celebrated on this day.

  • Children's Day (Paraguay)

    Children's Day (Paraguay)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Gozan no Okuribi (Kyoto, Japan)

    Gozan no Okuribi (Kyoto, Japan)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • National Airborne Day (United States)

    National Airborne Day (United States)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Restoration Day (Dominican Republic)

    Restoration Day (Dominican Republic)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.

    The first day of the Independence Days, celebrates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.

    Celebrated on this day.

Kitchen · Today

Recipe

One-Pan Fish Fillets with Zucchini and Cucumber

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One-Pan Fish Fillets with Zucchini and Cucumber

Prep 15 min

Heat oil in a large skillet. Season fish fillets and cook 4-5 min per side. Add zucchini and cucumber, cook 5 more min. Season with garlic. Done.

Ingredients

fish fillets, zucchini, garlic, cucumber

History

On This Day

7 events
More than 96 people are killed and hundreds injured following a series of air-raids by the Syrian Arab Air Force on the rebel-held market town of Douma.

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2015

More than 96 people are killed and hundreds injured following a series of air-raids by the Syrian Arab Air Force on the rebel-held market town of Douma.

  • 2015

    Trigana Air Flight 267, an ATR 42, crashes in Oksibil, Bintang Mountains Regency, killing all 54 people on board.

  • 2013

    The ferry St. Thomas Aquinas collides with a cargo ship and sinks at Cebu, Philippines, killing 61 people with 59 others missing.

  • 2008

    The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago is topped off at 1,389 feet (423 m), at the time becoming the world's highest residence above ground-level.

  • 1989

    A solar particle event affects computers at the Toronto Stock Exchange, forcing a halt to trading.

  • 1975

    Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam symbolically hands over land to the Gurindji people after the eight-year Wave Hill walk-off, a landmark event in the history of Indigenous land rights in Australia, commemorated in a 1991 song by Paul Kelly and an annual celebration.

  • 1954

    The first issue of Sports Illustrated is published.

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Birthdays

Born Today

5
  • Ismaïl Aissati

    1988·Moroccan footballer

  • Cedric Alexander

    1989·American wrestler

  • Wang Hao

    1989·Chinese race walker

  • Moussa Sissoko

    1989·French footballer

  • Godfrey Oboabona

    1990·Nigerian footballer

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story
  • A Florida man suspected of killing a couple caught while biting the victim's face

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

228

Day of 365 · 62% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

228 is even

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

4 events
  • 01

    Back to School

    Next up

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    days

  • 02

    NFL Season Kickoff

    112

    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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Stretch & mobility Desk Break

Your posture called — it needs help

The Routine

  1. Neck Rolls: 5 each way
  2. Chair Squats: 12×
  3. Belly Breathing: 5 breaths
  4. Doorway Chest Stretch: 15s

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