National Windmill Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of May every year. This year, it falls on May 9. Windmills are a common feature in the Western world. For centuries they served as manufacturing plants and sources of energy. They shaped the development of villages, towns, and in some cases entire countries. They offered clean energy by harnessing the power of the wind. Over the years people added more innovations to make them more effective. The modern-day incarnation of a windmill, the wind turbine, is a much more complex and sophisticated piece of technology. Some countries like Denmark and Portugal have up to 20% of their energy generated by wind turbines. Windmills are still used to generate electricity today.
Bunker Hill Day
Bunker Hill Day takes place on June 17 every year. It is usually observed in Boston, Massachusetts. The holiday commemorates the Revolutionary War battle that happened in June 1775. The battle was led by General William Howe who led 2,200 British troops and half that number of Americans were led by Colonel William Prescott. The British attacked near Bunker Hill and lost more than 1,000 men in the process. The American revolutionaries, unfortunately, ran out of ammunition and eventually had to fight the British bayonets just with the butts of their muskets. This holiday is a reminder of the bravery of the heroes.
World Softball Day
World Softball Day is celebrated each year on June 13 in cities across The United States. However, the day is not just about promoting softball, it is about promoting physical activity for good health. World Softball Day also nurtures the spirit of sportsmanship and social integration. The day inspires future generations of girls and boys to seek excellence and inspire empowerment from sports. This is a great day to go back to sports and encourage those around us, especially children, to pursue sports seriously. Softball has been a favorite among Americans and we hope it will continue to be so for many years to come.