Real Life ROCKETEER 🚀 and 5 Terrific Events on February 7th!
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On February 7th, 1984 a real life space rocketeer was jetpacking in outer space – I’ll tell you the out of this world details later, but first …
Did you know that today marks National Periodic Table Day? Now, you might think this is just about that chart hanging in your chemistry classroom, but there’s an incredible story behind it. Back in 1869, a Russian scientist named Dmitri Mendeleev did something revolutionary – he organized all known elements in a way that not only made sense of their properties but actually predicted elements that hadn’t been discovered yet! Imagine being so confident in your work that you leave gaps in it, saying “Trust me, we’ll find these later.” And guess what? He was right!
Have you heard that on this day in 1817, the first public gas street lights were installed in Baltimore, Maryland. Before this innovation, cities were pitch dark at night except for occasional oil lamps. These gas lights transformed urban life, making it safer to travel after sunset and essentially creating nightlife as we know it. Think about that next time you’re walking down a well-lit street at night!
And speaking of light, here’s a delightful fact about Charles Dickens, who was born on this day in 1812. The famous author was actually one of the first people to use the word “boredom” in print! That’s right – before Dickens came along, people apparently didn’t get bored… or at least didn’t have a word for it. He helped shape the English language while telling unforgettable stories that still captivate readers today.
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Around the US, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is recognized by schools, organizations, and teams during the first week of February. Athletics play an important role in girls’ lives. Besides helping to establish a routine for a healthy, active lifestyle, sports build confidence, leadership skills, and the ability to work with a team.
Women who participated in sports in school are more likely to graduate from college. According to an EY study, women increase their odds of landing leadership positions when they have a background in athletics.
The #1 song on February 7th 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand.
And finally…
On this day in 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless made history by becoming the first human to float freely in space without any tethers. Picture this: you’re 170 miles above Earth, equipped with nothing but a nitrogen-powered jetpack called the Manned Maneuvering Unit. McCandless ventured 320 feet away from the Space Shuttle Challenger, literally becoming a human satellite! This breakthrough showed us that astronauts could potentially rescue damaged satellites or help build space stations.
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