Here's to the Peacemakers!
Memorial Day is observed today, coinciding with several national celebrations. The article reflects on historical events that occurred on this date, including the opening of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Additionally, it highlights notable birthdays of various influential figures.
- ▪Today is Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the United States.
- ▪The article mentions National Missing Children's Day and National Wine Day among other celebrations.
- ▪Historical events on this date include the opening of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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Here's to the Peacemakers! Eric Florack | 12:42 PM on May 25, 2026 AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon. Pool Hello and welcome to Monday, May 26, 2026. Today is Memorial Day. I promise you, I'll get to discussing that. It's also National Missing Children's Day,National Wine Day, National Brown-Bag-It Day, Don't Fry Day — remember your sunscreen when you go out! It's also Geek Pride Day, a day I can personally associate with as I look around at my HAM radio station and my collection of computers, and screens, all happily consuming power and giving my man cave a nice worm glow.
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