Jun 18, 2010
Father’s Day Trivia: Who Knew?
Happy Father’s Day weekend to all the Papas, Dads, Pops and Old Men out there! Before you buy your guy a new tie or get in the car to take him to a bar, read the following tidbits about Father’s Day to share with him this special weekend.
* Father’s Day was founded in 1910 by a woman, Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane. One of six children, she was reared by her father, a single parent.
* In addition to this country, dozens of others celebrate Father’s Day, including Costa Rica, Germany, China, New Zealand and Singapore.
* In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson wanted to declare Father’s Day a federal holiday. Congress didn’t agree, fearing the day would become commercialized.
* In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the Father’s Day act, making it a permanent national holiday.
* More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day, but more collect phone calls are made on Father’s Day.
Happy Father’s Day to all. Enjoy your virtual three Cups of Joe.
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INTERESTING-ESPECIALLY THAT THERE ARE MORE COLLECT CALLS ON FATHERS' DAY.