October 23-24, 2022

Trivia: What day is it today? October 23, 2022 October 23rd is the 296th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Chechen terrorists stormed the House of Culture Theatre in Moscow and took more than 700 hostages; responding to a subpoena, then President Nixon agreed to turn over tapes of his White House conversations, and the Battle of Edgehill started, which was the first battle in the English Civil War. - Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day - Hungarian/Hungary Republic Day - International Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day - Libya Liberation Day - Masskara Festival (Philippines) - T.V. Talk Show Host Day October 24, 2022 October 24th is the 297th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Arsenal Football Club lost to Manchester United, ending a run of 49 unbeaten matches; the Toronto Blue Jays became the first baseball team outside the United States to win the World Series, and the George Washington Bridge opened to transport over the Hudson River. Famous October 24th birthdays include rapper Drake and actor Kevin Kline. - Disarmament Week - National Elizabeth Day - New Zealand Labour Day - United Nations Day - World Development Information Day - World Polio Day - World Tripe Day - Zambia Independence Day

Vocabulary Word of the day (Merriam Webster) Volition - noun (voh-LISH-un) Volition is a formal word that means “the power of choosing or determining.” Usually, though not always, volition follows own, as in “left the company of her own volition.” // Every choice I made was of my own volition and not subject to outside influence.

National Elizabeth Day National Elizabeth Day takes place on October 24. Elizabeth is a very popular girl’s name that has historically been associated with royalty, faith, devotion, and dedication. It is an anglicized version of the Hebrew word ‘Elisheva’ (‘el’ meaning ‘god’ and ‘shava’ meaning ‘oath’), which means “devotion to god” and is found in both the Old and New Testaments of the “Bible.” Admired for its timeless aura, the name Elizabeth has become synonymous with grace due to the many Elizabeths in history who have embodied the trait, such as Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Taylor.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL ELIZABETH DAY Elizabeth’s associations with piety stem from the prominence of key individuals in Biblical documents with the name. In the Old Testament or Hebrew “Bible,” its Hebrew variation of Elisheva was used as the name for the wife of Aaron, the elder brother of Moses. In the New Testament, Elizabeth is the name of the priest Zechariah’s wife and is also the mother of St. John the Baptist. Elizabeth is a prominent name in Christianity and was highly embraced in the Middle Ages and the eras that followed. Elizabeth is the name of several saints and many European royals, thus contributing to its survival and consistent popularity. It shares a distinction with names such as Mary, Margaret, and Catherine for being timeless names that are associated with class, royalty, dignity, and grace.

Its popularity in many European cultures and former European colonies has spawned many variations and derivations that are also as widely used today. These include Elisabeth (French), Elsa (Swedish), Elisabeta (Romanian), Elisavet (Greek), Elizaveta (Russian), and Erzsebet (Hungarian). Elizabeth is a classic name that holds a broad appeal that has survived the ages. Since the early 1900s, it has continuously ranked among the top 30 baby names in the United States. Its popularity momentarily fell in the 1940s before quickly rising again in the 1980s and remaining at the top ever since. Most notably throughout the 20th century, figures such as Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Taylor, and Elizabeth Hurley have helped boost the name’s popularity, partly because these figures publicly embodied the traits that the name has become known for.

NATIONAL ELIZABETH DAY TIMELINE 1558 The First Queen Elizabeth Rises Queen Elizabeth I ascends the throne, and reigns until 1603. 1848 An Equal Rights Champion The suffragist movement gains momentum thanks to American activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton's organization of the nation's first Woman's Rights Convention. 1942 A Star is Born Legendary American actress Elizabeth Taylor makes her debut at age 10 in the film “There’s One Born Every Minute.” 1972 The End of a T.V. Classic The popular American sitcom “Bewitched,” which stars Elizabeth Montgomery in the lead role, ends after eight seasons. 2015 The Only Queen Most May Know Queen Elizabeth II officially becomes the longest-reigning British monarch in history, surpassing the reign of Queen Victoria.