Thursday, May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

 

  • 5/21/26-Happy Thursday!! 

  • Word of the day-Consumer Credit – ability to buy goods or services now and pay later by installment payments. 

  • Quote of the day- “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”-Benjamin Franklin

  • 1856– Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces.

  • 1881 – The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C.

1927 – Charles Lindbergh touches down at Le Bourget Field in Paris, completing the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Birthdays:

  • 1951Al Franken, American actor, screenwriter, and politician

  • 1966 – Lisa Edelstein, American actress

  • 1996Josh Allen, American football player

  • Periods 3, 9,10-(American I)- ‘Gilded Age’. Chapter 13 sections 1&2 notes-Due Wednesday 5/28/26

  • Period 5-6/7-8-(American II)- The Century Video Packet. Chapter 19 sections 1 & 2 notes-Due Thursday 5/28/26. 

  • *** May Words/Quotes are due Friday 5/29/26!! 

  • Have a great day!

  • Mr. D