Flip Flop Day
National Flip Flop Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the casual, comfortable footwear known as flip flops. This day is observed on the third Friday in June and often marks the unofficial start of summer. The day not only encourages people to wear their favorite flip flops but also frequently involves charitable activities and community events.
May 29th is notable for various significant historical events, birthdays, and observances. Here’s an overview:
Historical Events
1453: Fall of Constantinople
The Ottoman Empire, led by Sultan Mehmed II, captured Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. This event is considered a major turning point in world history, signaling the rise of the Ottomans and the end of the Middle Ages.
1660: Restoration of Charles II
Charles II is restored to the throne of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the period of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell, marking the beginning of the English Restoration.
1848: Wisconsin Becomes a State
Wisconsin is admitted as the 30th state of the United States.
1953: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Reach Everest Summit
Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
1999: Space Shuttle Discovery Completes Mission STS-96
NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery completes the first docking with the International Space Station (ISS).
Birthdays
1917: John F. Kennedy (d. 1963)
35th President of the United States, known for events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race, and his assassination in 1963.
1903: Bob Hope (d. 2003)
British-American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, and dancer with a career spanning nearly 80 years.
1956: La Toya Jackson
American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, a member of the famous Jackson family.
1984: Carmelo Anthony
American professional basketball player, known for his NBA career with teams like the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, and Portland Trail Blazers.
