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September 2nd: National Blueberry Popsicle Day, and National V-J Day.

National Blueberry Popsicle Day! Popsicles were invented in 1905 by an 11-year old boy named Frank Epperson. One day he left a glass of a fruit-flavored drink with a stirring stick on his porch. When he woke the next morning, unusually frigid temperatures froze the beverage solid – hence the beginning of the Popsicle!

National V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day)! The announcement of Japan’s surrender to the Allies during World War II was made on August 15, 1945. On September 2, 1945, the signing of the surrender document occurred, which was the official ending of World War II. The formal signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender took place on board of the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. At that time President Truman declared September 2 to be the official V-J Day. However, over the years, many citizens of the United States have celebrated August 14 as V-J Day in conjunction with the European observation on August 15th. The announcement that Japan had surrendered was on August 15th in Europe. However, due to the time difference, it was still August 14th in the USA.

More blueberries for my twin. Another history lesson.

Sending blueberry hugs!🐶🐶💕🌷💕