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June 9th: National Earl Day, National Donald Duck Day, National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day, National Rosé Day

Rosé is probably the oldest known type of wine, dating back as far as 600 BC. Rosé wines are generally made from red grapes and are very versatile wines that complement many types of food. Rosé is lighter than red wine and deeper than white wine. The pink color of rosé wine depends on the time the grape skin stays in contact with the juice, also known as maceration. There are rosé wines that are semi-sparkling or sparkling, with different intensities of sweetness levels and dryness.

Earl Baltes went from bandleader to dirt race track owner in 1954 when he transformed the El dora Ballroom into Eldora Speedway, a quarter-mile dirt race track in 1954. By 1958, it was expanded to its present day half mile length.

From a Beverly Hillbilly to Dueling Banjos, Earl Scruggs had quite an electrifying and influential career. He left an enduring mark on bluegrass music.

Earl the Pearl, aka Earl Monroe, in 1967 was first round pick for the Baltimore Bullets basketball team. He became a fan favorite with his impressive moves and twisting, hesitating pump shots that often mystified opponents. Averaging 24.3 points per game in his rookie season, Monroe’s points were coined “pearls” hence the nickname. He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1989.

Earl Warren, was the 14th Supreme Court Chief Justice, Warren was involved in several prominent decisions including Brown v. Board of Education and Miranda v. Arizona. Warren also headed the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.