#26 April

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Mae West's play Sex was a hit, running from April 26, 1926 to March 19, 1927 (375 performances). ("The biggest sensation since the Armistice")

Photo: NYCinFilm

#vintage New York #1920s #Mae West #Sex play #Mae West Sex #vintage Broadway #vintage ads #vintage theater #theater ads #April 26 #26 April #March 19 #19 March

[dateinthelife]

26 April 1966

John and Paul rerecord their vocals for "And Your Bird Can Sing" today, because the attempt from the 20th resulted in this:

#today in the life #the beatles #paul mccartney #john lennon #revolver #26 April #1966 #yes I'm cheating slightly but shhh this is hard #Youtube

[wiiildflowerrr]

@Calum5SOS: Out and about :)) x

26 April 2013

#this day in 5sos history #5sos #5 seconds of summer #calum hood #calum #calum 5sos #2013 #fetus calum #26 april

[rabbitcruiser]

National Pretzel Day

Warm, soft, and oh-so-tasty, take this excuse to visit a pretzel  stand or shop and try a classic pretzel, or a new flavor like cinnamon  or honey-mustard.

Most people would agree that there is something extra special about a  pretzel! While, at first, it might seem like an average snack made of  bread dough, it is so much more than that. The rich bready smell, the  burst of salt in the mouth as the first bite is taken, and in some  situations, the delicious flavor of cheese or another sauce that it can  be dipped into.

Or, on the other end of the spectrum, there are those people who  prefer the crunch of the kind of pretzels that can be purchased in a bag  at the store. These crunchy little, salty snacks can be an amazing  addition to any snack mix. Some might even say that they are the very  foundation of sports gatherings everywhere.

Whatever the personal preference is, National Pretzel Day exemplifies this delicious treat in all of its forms.

So grab a favorite variety, sit back and munch down on one of the  most delightful of snack-based days! Get ready for National Pretzel Day!  

History of National Pretzel Day

Like all food-related holidays, starting with a little history of  where the food came from is a great way to get to know the background of  the day. The story of the pretzel is particularly fun, especially as it  shares a theme with candy canes, which is another well-known favorite!  (In fact, Candy Cane Pretzels, dusted with crushed candy canes–instead  of salt–and glazed with frosting, are a great wintertime treat!).

Legend has it that, at some time during the Middle Ages, Catholic  Monks were trying to figure out what to do with little bits of dough  they had that were leftover after baking their loaves of bread. They  didn’t want to be wasteful. So, clever as they were, they came up with  what is now known as the pretzel. The method included folding the dough  into the shape of praying hands, or a knot that represented the Holy  Trinity, depending on who happens to be telling the story at the moment.  

Since that time, the pretzel has evolved into a much-loved treat that  has seen many uses and varieties. Some of the more common ones include  representing marriage (where the term ‘tying the knot’ came into  prominence) and also into modern-day as a popular addition to concession  stands at carnivals and events of all kinds.

The origin of the hard pretzel is a bit more recent and is among the  ranks of other great accidental discoveries like the potato chip!  Apparently, when a pretzel is left in the oven for a longer period of  time, it will bake into a crisp and crunchy bit of deliciousness. The  story goes that, when this happened, a baker was so pleasantly surprised  with the result that he took the time to perfect the recipe. Now these  crispy little treats are an extremely popular snack!

Inspired and delicious, National Pretzel Day comes as the celebration of all things related to this delectable snack!

How to Celebrate National Pretzel Day

Celebrating pretzels can be a load of fun! Try these ideas:

Grab a Free or Discounted Pretzel  

In celebration of this important event, many companies and stores  celebrate this holiday by offering free or discounted pretzels to their  customers. After all, sometimes the best way to get someone started on a  delicious and addictive snack is to give them the first one free!

Check out these Pretzel shops to see what might be on offer this year:

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Considered to be the  “world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, this Lancaster, PA  chain has a lot to offer! In 2020, stores celebrated by giving away  25,000 free soft pretzels to frontline workers. In past years, people  who participate with the company’s Pretzel Perks app have been offered  Buy One Get One Free soft pretzels. Not only do they have almost 1800  stores in the US, they also reach at least 25 other countries such as  Russia, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Chile, Mexico, Egypt and the  Bahamas.

Pretzelmaker. In previous years,  customers who have the Pretzelmaker Rewards app qualify for a free  pretzel on National Pretzel Day! More than 280 stores throughout the US  as well as Guam, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Wetzel’s Pretzels.  Although this chain doesn’t seem to give out free pretzels, they in the  past offered a coupon good for a free beverage with the purchase of a  soft pretzel. Stores can be found in more than 300 locations around the  world, including 28 US states and five other countries.

Learn How to Make Pretzels at Home  

For those who may be feeling particularly adventurous, it’s always an  option to try making pretzels at home. You can use one of the hundreds  of recipes that can be found online. For an easier time of it, some  grocery stores sell the large version of frozen pretzels that can be  baked in the oven at home and then served warm.

Or, take the middle road and whip up a delicious snack mix using premade hard pretzels, seasonings, and other snack mixes.

Don’t forget to keep it interesting by testing out a variety of  sauces for dipping pretzels. Try out cheese, chocolate, caramel, honey  mustard, marinara sauce, cream cheese or even fruit sauces.

Start Snacking with Crunchy Pretzels

It only makes sense to spend National Pretzel Day buying up whatever  is the favorite variety of pretzel and enjoying it as a snack. Try  famous brands such as Rold Gold or Snyder’s of Hanover. Or grab a few  bags from a local producer.

Add small pretzel twists to Chex cereal with some nuts and spices,  then bake it into a superb snack mix. Or eat them straight out of the  bag, dipping into peanut butter, hummus, cream cheese or ranch dressing.  

However you do it, National Pretzel Day is a great time to celebrate this wonderful treat with a wonderful history!

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#National Pretzel Day #soft pretzels #original photography #street food #USA #Boston #Massachusetts #summer 2018 #cityscape #travel #vacation #26 April #NationalPretzelDay #national day

[disneychannelhistory]

Today in Disney Channel History...

Wizards of Waverly Place season 2, episode 20 “Family Game Night” premiered on Disney Channel (26 April, 2009)

#wizards of waverly place #disney channel #episode #26 april #april #2009 #april 2009

[nerosunero]

26 April 2022, Dublin. The Clergyman

#26 April #Dublin #nerosunero #Ukraine

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 26 April:

#OTD in Irish History | 26 April:

1718 – Thomas St Lawrence, 13th Baron of Howth, received £215 14s 1 1/2d for the expense he incurred in building a quay at Howth for landing coals for the lighthouse. 1745 – John Allen, 3rd Viscount Allen, former MP for Carysfort, killed a dragoon in a street brawl. ‘His Lordship was at a house in Eustace Street. At twelve in the night, three dragoons making a noise in the street, he threw up the…

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#EasterRising #irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #1916 Easter Revolution in Colour #1916 Easter Rising #26 April #Battle of Mount Street Bridge #Dublin #Dunmanway Massacre #History #History of Ireland #IRA #Ireland #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Sinn Fein #Today in Irish History

[chernobylremembranceday]

Please join us in a moment of silence.

on April 26. we raise awareness of the consequences of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the risks of nuclear energy in general. The day not only informs us about the man-made disaster but also educates human beings about the risks of nuclear energy in general.

#minuteofsilence #victims remembrance #26 april #chernobyl

[taurusvoid]

Do people who have birthdays on the holidays or the observances have this weird spiritual connection to these days or it's just me?

Being both Ukrainian & born on 26 April made me feel everything related to Chornobyl very personally because I associate all the talks on the observance say with my birthday since childhood. Is it messed up?

This pic is completely out of context (a snapshot from @AT_nocnotext Twitter account) but I feel like it on a completely different level)

#today is also union day in Tanzania #and i heard there is a big day in Israel this year #26 april #chornobyl #chernobyl #ukraine #birthday

[juliehowlin]

26 April:

In 1926 Bobby ‘The Canadian Daredevil’ Leach, from Cornwall, who'd been the first man to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, died of gangrene, a result of an incident a year earlier when he'd slipped on a piece of Orange peel.

10 weird and wonderful things which happened on 26 April:

#on this day #on this date #this day in history #today #fun facts #26 april #april 26

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Kids playing ping-pong at the recently built athletic facility in Mount Morris (now Marcus Garvey) Park, April 26, 1943. This appears to be an elimination round in the New York Community Trust's Spring Sports Tournament (note the tourney poster on the wall), in which the ping-pong finals took place a few days later, on May 1. Over 20,000 boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18 took part in the tournament, which included 13 sports and took place at numerous parks and recreation facilities citywide.

Photo: NYC Dep't of Parks & Recreation

#vintage New York #1940s #ping-pong #sports #athletic contest #games #April 26 #26 April #Marcus Garvey Park #Mount Morris Park

[worldipday]

IP DAY 2023 at the UFRJ: TECNOLOGIAS, INOVAÇÃO, CRIAÇÃO.

Dia 26 de abril, a agência de inovação da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a INOVA UFRJ, realizará um evento com múltiplas atividades para celebrar o Dia Munidal da PI, em cooperação com a OMPI e o INPI . O evento contará com uma exposição de inovações, tecnologias e protótipos, exposição de artes e fotografias, palestras com especialistas, cursos e debates.

Organizer: WIPO Brazil Office.

#Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) #Brazil #inovação #worldIPday #26 april

[wiiildflowerrr]

@Ashton5SOS: Can't believe we are coming to the end of this UK/Ireland Tour ... Whoever came to a show, we are so thankful ❤️ x

26 April 2016

#this day in 5sos history #5sos #5 seconds of summer #ashton irwin #ashton #ashton 5sos #2016 #26 april

[shisasan]

April 26, 1931 Journals of Anais Nin 1927-1931  [volume 4]

#anais nin #quotes #april #april 26 #literature #academia #dark academia #quote #excerpt

[rabbitcruiser]

Hug an Australian Day

Spread a little love around the world by participating in Hug an  Australian Day. Show some appreciation to an Aussie in your life, or  plan a trip!

In hindsight, Men at Work’s Down Under was a pretty average song.  Thankfully, the country has provided so much more over the years. Hug an  Australian Day is a perfect time to show gratitude and appreciation  while simultaneously spreading a little love across the world. In a  world where people are often made to feel more divided than ever, the  simple gesture can make a huge impact.

Like throwing a boomerang, the good vibes will return very quickly.  Aside from participants living or vacationing in Perth, Melbourne et al.  Hug an Australian Day needn’t impact the entire day either. It’s fun,  simple, and an event that everyone can join regardless of where they  are.

It’s certain to be a g’day for everyone involved.

Learn about Hug an Australian Day

The concept of Hug an Australian Day is truly as simple as it sounds.  Hugs are a friendly signal of affection that is scientifically shown to  have a positive psychological effect on both parties. Whether from a  loved one or a stranger, a quick and kind embrace can significantly  enhance a person’s day. Hug an Australian Day allows participants to  enjoy those rewards while also feeling that they are taking part of a  social event. And, let’s not ignore the fact that it’s great social  media content too.

Hug an Australian Day isn’t limited to Australians by birth and  current Australian citizens. Australians that have emigrated count.  Individuals with Australian heritage count. Even people that have  married into an Australian family tick the box. Ultimately, the annual  celebration is just a bit of fun that encourages people to connect with  each other while simultaneously promoting positive vibes and a little  gratitude towards the country that provided so many great pop culture  icons.

Every hug is a step towards repairing the damage that Bart Simpson  caused when dropping his pants to the Aussie government anyway…

Hugs are ultimately a physically symbolic gesture that represents  love for Australia’s culture and people. Those sentiments can quickly  grow by showing an interest. Talking about kangaroos and koala bears is  great. Meanwhile, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a little banter by  explaining that Tim Tams will never reach the standards of Twinkies.

Hug an Australian Day could equally be known as “Show Some Love and  Appreciation to Australian Friends Day”. Wouldn’t like quite as good on a  t-shirt, though, would it? Likewise, very few people would be  interested in typing out that URL.

History of Hug an Australian Day

Despite being a fun and lighthearted celebration, Hug an Australian  Day is actually a copyrighted holiday. The annual event was launched by  Thomas and Ruth Roy, who are the co-founders of Wellcat.com too. The  couple are behind dozens of fun and crazy events and vacation ideas like  The Monitor Liberation Day, Answer Your Cat’s Question Day, Yell  ‘Fudge’ at the Cobras in North America Day, Take Your Houseplants for a  Walk Day, and more. So, the Australian-hugging day is actually a pretty  tame idea by their standards.

The day was launched by the pair simply with the humble goal “to show  our great appreciation for all the love and support the Aussies have  given us over the years” and has grown at a rapid rate in conjunction  with one of the most popular times in the year for visiting the land  Down Under. It started out relatively small scale but has gained major  press in recent years while the word has spread particularly fast on  social media and other online channels.

Participants of the annual event are advised to spoil Australian  friends with Koala bear or kangaroo toys and imported snacks. However,  it’s a great excuse for individuals to stock up on those items for  themselves. As well as a day of appreciation, it can be a day of  discovery. The day is also a family-friendly event that enables kids to  teach their kid about all things Australia too – thank the internet gods  for YouTube.

The day is now celebrated by millions of people across several  countries and continents while it additionally gains a fair level of  interest in Australia too. The history of the celebration is still in  its infancy, but there’s no doubt that people are increasingly aware of  everything the day stands for.

How to celebrate Hug an Australian Day

There’s no prizes for guessing the answer to this one. The clue is in  the title; hugging an Australian is the best way to celebrate by far.  Anyone thinking it’ll be Kylie should be so Lucky, Lucky, Lucky, but it  shouldn’t take long to find a friend, colleague, or distant relative  that fits the bill.

Anyone wanting to capture the magic of the Australian fixation of the  1980s can build their day’s activities around all things Australian.  Whack on the Kylie CD, watch Crocodile Dundee or Steve Irwin, open a tin  of Foster’s or Castlemaine XXXX, and go play with a boomerang in the  garden. Hug an Australian Day does require an Ozzie to complete the  obvious task. However, it is possible to celebrate the people and  culture of the land Down Under all alone if preferred – or with  non-Australian friends.

Others will create artistic homages to Australia or wear the flag,  potentially as a face paint design. Whichever way it is celebrated, the  #HuganAustralianDay hashtag will trend on social media throughout the  day.

Australia is a highly popular once-in-a-lifetime holiday destination  too. When combined with the pleasant climate and off-peak pricing, an  increasing number of people plan their visits to Australia around the  event. The atmosphere on the day itself is certain to be a winner, while  the memories created during that time exploring the Outback are  incredible.

There’s no one right or wrong way to celebrate the annual event.  However, it is important to take the feelings of the recipients into  account. The universally accepted protocol is to say “happy Hug an  Australian Day” before asking whether they’re happy to be hugged.  Simple.

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#Koala #Laughing kookaburra #Emu #Zoo Zürich #Zurich #animal #daytrip #spring 2018 #original photography #outdoors #Tawny frogmouth #San Diego Zoo #Hug an Australian Day #26 April #HuganAustralianDay #USA #San Diego #Balboa Park #California #Bronx Zoo #New York City #vacation #travel #bird #tourist attraction #landmark #indoors #otudoors #flora #fauna

[disneychannelhistory]

Today in Disney Channel History...

Phineas and Ferb season 4, episode 5A “Bee Day” and season 4, episode 5B “Bee Story” premiered on Disney Channel (26 April, 2013)

#phineas and ferb #disney channel #episode #26 april #april #2013 #april 2013