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Children's Day (International), and its related observances: The Day of Protection of Children Rights (Armenia)

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Children's Day (International), and its related observances: The Day of Protection of Children Rights (Armenia)

Celebrated on this day.

  • Children's Day (International), and its related observances: Mothers' and Children's Day (Mongolia)

    Children's Day (International), and its related observances: Mothers' and Children's Day (Mongolia)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Gawai Dayak, harvest festival in the state of Sarawak (Malaysia)

    Gawai Dayak, harvest festival in the state of Sarawak (Malaysia)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Global Day of Parents (International)

    Global Day of Parents (International)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Samoa from New Zealand in 1962.

    Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Samoa from New Zealand in 1962.

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Madaraka Day (Kenya)

    Madaraka Day (Kenya)

    Celebrated on this day.

Kitchen · Today

Recipe

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Tomatoes

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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Tomatoes

Prep 15 min

Melt butter in a skillet. Cook shrimp 4 min per side. Add garlic, cook 30 sec. Add tomatoes, toss to coat. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

shrimp, chili powder, tomatoes

History

On This Day

7 events
A rare tornado outbreak occurs in New England; a strong EF3 tornado strikes Springfield, Massachusetts, during the event, killing four people.

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2011

A rare tornado outbreak occurs in New England; a strong EF3 tornado strikes Springfield, Massachusetts, during the event, killing four people.

  • 2011

    Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its final landing after 25 flights.

  • 2009

    Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. All 228 passengers and crew are killed.

  • 2009

    General Motors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth largest United States bankruptcy in history.

  • 1979

    The first black-led government of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 90 years takes power.

  • 1978

    The first international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty are filed.

  • 1975

    The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan was founded by Jalal Talabani, Nawshirwan Mustafa, Fuad Masum and others.

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Birthdays

Born Today

5
  • Moses Ndiema Masai

    1986·Kenyan runner

  • Yarisley Silva

    1987·Cuban pole vaulter

  • Javier Hernández

    1988·Mexican footballer

  • Nataliya Goncharova

    1989·Ukrainian/Russian volleyball player

  • Sammy Alex Mutahi

    1989·Kenyan runner

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story
  • A Florida man is accused of shooting a woman to death during foreplay

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

152

Day of 365 · 42% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

152 is even

Today's Season

Horoscope

Gemini

Gemini

May 21 – Jun 20

Element
Air
Ruler
Mercury

The importance of community is emphasized while the Aries Moon aspects Saturn and Pluto, sweet Gemini. Spread around opportunities where you can, and don't hesitate to ask for advice or assistance. You may encounter an influential peer that expands your horizons, so be open to fresh connections. If you need to make a good impression, search for clues that suggest you and your counterpart have something in common. You could find a kindred spirit if you embrace the unconventional. Keep tabs on your indulgences when Luna squares Jupiter, especially where online shopping or scrolling social media feeds are concerned.

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On the Horizon

Coming Up

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Wellness · 5 min

Desk Break

2 min
Person stretching at desk

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Lower body Desk Break

Stand up, move, sit down

The Routine

  1. Chair Squats: 12×
  2. Wall Push-ups: 15×
  3. Doorway Chest Stretch: 15s
  4. Standing Leg Raises: 10× each

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