October 5 - Global James Bond Day

Happy Global James Bond Day! Today, Monday October 5, is official Global James Bond Day – a celebration of the Bond franchise.  

 
British writer, journalist and naval intelligence officer Ian Fleming is best known for his James Bond series of spy novels.   

By the time Fleming, a former journalist and naval intelligence officer, died on August 12, 1964 at the age of fifty-six, he had written fourteen James Bond books and established the basis for his estate to manage the franchise. 

  

The date marks the anniversary of the release of 'Dr. No' (1962). This special day of celebrations first began in 2012 when the Bond films celebrated their golden anniversary with events all around the globe.  

 
On October 5, 1962, 'Dr No' premiered at the London Pavilion, the first of what is one of the most successful film series ever. 

 
They also celebrated the release of the Oscar-winning theme song for 'Skyfall' (2012) by Adele. 

 
Three years later, this day was day marked with the release of the official video for Writing’s On The Wall, the theme song for 'Spectre' (2015) by English singer and songwriter Sam Smith. 

 
Since 2012, the day has been celebrated as Global James Bond Day. 

So, wherever you are in the world and whatever you are doing, today is the day to raise a vodka martini and celebrate the James Bond phenomenon in all its glory. 

 
James Bond American-British film producer Barbara Broccoli has confirmed that forthcoming film 'No Time To Die' will be Daniel Craig's 'fifth and final' outing as 007. 

 
'No Time to Die' is scheduled for release on September 30, 2021 in the United Kingdom and October 8, 2021 in the United States after being delayed several times due to Danny Boyle's ('Trainspotting', 'Slumdog Millionaire') departure and later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 
On the American Film Institute's (AFI) 100 Years... 100 Quotes list, the line "Bond. James Bond" ranked in at #22 and the line "A martini. Shaken, no stirred." ranked in at #90. 

 
What is your favorite Bond film(s)? Which actor played your favorite Bond? Who is your favorite Bond girl(s)? Who is your favorite Bond villain(s)? 

 
DATES 

October 5, 2021 

October 5, 2022 

October 5, 2023 

 
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October 5 - National Rhode Island Day

Happy National Rhode Island Day! Today we observe the 13th state to join the union back on May 29, 1790. 

This U.S. state in New England is known for sandy shores and seaside Colonial towns. It's home to several large cities, including Newport, which is famed for sailing and Gilded Age mansions, such as The Breakers.  

Providence, its capital, is home to Brown University, green Roger Williams Park, landscaped Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, with the famed WaterFire art installation. 

 

While the colony was the first to renounce British rule, Rhode Island was the only state absent from the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787.  

Rhode Island delayed signing the Constitution, preferring the addition of a bill of rights. It wasn’t until the Constitution was ratified by nine previous states and the threat of taxation on her exports that Rhode Island finally ratified the document and became the 13th state. 

Textile industry boomed in the mid-1800s after Samuel Slater founded the first textile mill in Pawtucket 1790. Rhode Island made producing cloth into a lucrative national and export business. 

Lawn tennis has been a long-held pastime by Rhode Islanders and is clearly part of the fabric of their history. 

The National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 1954 by American tennis official Jimmy Van Alen at the Newport Casino. The location in Newport, Rhode Island held the first U.S. national championship for tennis in 1881. 

Despite being the smallest state, the Ocean State jams over four hundred miles of coastline in its 1,212 square miles. With numerous public and private beaches, Rhode Island ocean views and adventure abound. 

 
HOW TO OBSERVE 

 
Join National Day Calendar® as they recognize Rhode Island’s industry, beauty and history. Explore her shores and find out more about her people. There is much to see!  

 
Use #NationalRhodeIslandDay to share on social media. 

 

“Ocean is more ancient than the mountains, and freighted with the memories and the dreams of Time.” ~H.P. Lovecraft 

 
For a complete list of Rhode Island State and National Parks visit www.ncparks.gov and www.nps.gov. Check out a few of the featured sites around the state below. 

NATURE and HISTORY 

Blackstone River Valley 
Roger Williams National Memorial 
Goddard Memorial State Park– East Greenwich 
Lincoln Woods State Park – Lincoln 
Colt STate Park – Bristol 
Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area – Chepachet 
Fishermen’s Memorial State Park – Narragansett 
Beavertail State Park – Jamestown 
Fort Wetherill – Jamestown 

MUSEUMS 

Providence Children’s Museum – Providence 
John Brown House – Providence 
Museum of Work and Culture– Woonsocket 
Naval War College Museum – Newport 
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology – Providence 
Slater Mill Historic Site – Pawtucket 
National Museum of American Illustration – Newport 
Herreshoff Marine Museum – Bristol 
Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum – Exeter 
International Tennis Hall of Fame – Newport 
Coggeshall Farm Museum – Coventry 

 

Hidden Treasures 

Green Animals Topiary Garden – Portsmouth 
Grave of Mercy Brown – Exeter 
Belcourt Castle – Newport 
Little Neck Cemetary – East Providence 

 

We also observe these famous figures born in Rhode Island of whom are still recognized today for their past accomplishments, heroics, talents, ingenuity and innovations: Nathanael Greene, Christina Carteaux, Annie Smith Peck, Nap Lajoie, Louis B. Mayer, H.P. Lovecraft, Sarah Whitman, Don McGregor, Norm Abram, Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, and Seth McFarlane. 

Visit the link below to see those of notable birth who were not mentioned on the list above. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Rhode_Island 

 

Here’s to The Ocean State! 

 

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