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Daily Holidays -April 18
Animal Crackers Birthday
The famous Barnum’s animal crackers box was originally a Christmas ornament hung by a string. The string can still be found on boxes.
A box of Animal Crackers sold for 5 cents in 1902.
Animal Crackers originated in England where they were known as animal biscuits.
54 different animals have been created as animal crackers. The most popular brand, Barnum’s Animal Crackers, has featured 37 different animals since 1902. http://foodimentary.com/2012/04/18/april-18-national-animal-crackers-day/
International Amateur Radio Day
Amateur Radio Day celebrates the beginings of the IARU – the International Amateur Radio Union – back in 1925. They are best recognised for their contribution to disaster relief workers in areas where communications are little to non-existent. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/amateur-radio-day/
Record Store Day
Record stores, eh? With digital music, iTunes and Amazon, they almost seem a thing of the past. But not quite!
Record Store Day is here for us to appreciate the wonderful pastime of flicking through albums, searching for bargains, finding something new, or perhaps something old that we lost a long time ago and completely forgot about. It’s an opportunity for us to reminisce (“Oh wow, I used to listen to this all the time when I was at school!”), to share (“I bet Kayleigh will love this, I’ll get her a copy”) and to ponder (“What was Fatboy Slim on when he wrote this one?!”).
Most of all, record stores allow us to take time out of our day and quietly enjoy who we are. Tastes and inspirations are specific to each of us, so let’s celebrate this individuality in a place filled with music and artwork, and where there’s always a human being to ask for a recommendation, one that isn’t based on the ‘Smurfs Go Pop’ CD you bought online as a joke gift for a friend. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/record-store-day/
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/april18.html
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my birthday! 
Happy Birthday, fellow April 18th baby.
My long lost twin. lol
