Word of the Day
Stolid STAH-lid (ad.) Having or expressing little or no sensibility; unemotional - http://www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
World War II photos
http://www.archives.gov/research/ww2/photos
World War II began on this date in 1939 (see This Day in History below). On this government website, you can see the war as never before with a plethora of photos. You can search by subject, by leader or more. This site also has links to other World War II pages.
Number to Know
78: Percentage of workers in private industry who receive a paid vacation as one of their employment benefits. - Census.gov
This Day in History
Sept. 1, 1939: World War II: Nazi Germany invades Poland, beginning the war in Europe.
From "Looking Back"
Sept. 1, 1935: In business for 67 years. On Sept. 5, 1868, six people gathered and organized the First Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg. What other business in Harrisburg can boast of such a record of continued service? Hardly anyone. Yet this church has experienced an unusual growth throughout the years. Worship at the Presbyterian Church. -- advertisement
Today's Featured Birthday
Musician Barry Gibbs (64)
Daily Quote
"I write to escape; to escape poverty." - Edgar Rice Burroughs, who was born on this date in 1875.
