Social Media Ideas Generator 21 April
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Wednesday is 'hump day'. Give some ideas what your readers could be doing at the weekend - only two more working days after today!
Humour is one of the most engaging content that you can post on social media. Find a meme, funny picture or amusing quote that is related to your products, services or industry.
If you have started a podcast (it's fab!) share a link to your latest episode. If you don't run a podcast, share someone elses that would be of interest.
Celebrate awareness days (e.g. 'World Chocolate Day'). Hint: use the tool on this page for a list of awareness days.
Historic Events
On this day in 1997: A Pegasus rocket carries the remains of 24 people, including Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, into Earth orbit, in the first space burial.
On this day in 1997: 26th Boston Women's Marathon won by Fatuma Roba of Ethopia in 2:26:23.
On this day in 1996: Jimmy The Greek Snyder, oddsmaker/sportscaster (CBS), dies at age 76.
On this day in 1996: A H Kardar cricket player (3 Tests for India and 23 for Pakistan 1946-58), dies.
On this day in 1996: Dzhokhar Dudayev, President of Republic of Chechenia (1991), dies at age 52 (born 1944).
On this day in 1996: Zora Arkus-Duntov, chief engineer of Covrette, dies at age 86, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
On this day in 1995: Boston Celtics final game at Boston Gardens, New York Knicks win 98-92.
On this day in 1995: Stafford Heginbotham, toymaker/Football Club Chairman, dies at age 61.
On this day in 1995: FBI arrests Timothy McVeigh and charges him with Oklahoma City bombing.
On this day in 1994: The Red Cross estimates that hundreds of thousands of Tutsi have been killed in Rwanda.
On this day in 1994: Eddie Murray sets record for switch hit homeruns in a game (11 times).
On this day in 1994: The first discoveries of extrasolar planets are announced by astronomer Alexander Wolszczan.
On this day in 1992: Vladimir Cyrillovitch, Grand Duke/Russian pretender to the throne, dies at age 74 (born 1917).
On this day in 1992: The death of Grand Duke Vladimir Cyrillovich of Russia results in a succession dispute between Nicholas Romanov, Prince of Russia and Vladimir's daughter Maria for the leadership of the Imperial Family of Russia.
On this day in 1992: Robert Harris, murderer, executed in California's gas chamber at age 39.
On this day in 1992: Mobil Oil tug with 12,000 gallons of oil run aground in Arthur Kill.
On this day in 1991: Greatest extra-inning comeback, Pittsburgh Pirates score 6 in bottom of 11th erasing 5 run Chicago Cubs lead, Pirates also trailed 7-2 in bottom of 9th.
On this day in 1991: Richard Bolling, American politician (Representative-Democrat-Missouri), dies at age 74.
On this day in 1991: Willi Boskovsky, Austrian conductor (new years concert), dies at age 81.
On this day in 1990: Cincinnati Reds win, running their record to 9-0, best start in club history.
On this day in 1989: Thousands of students from Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, and Nanjing begin protesting in China's Tiananmen Square, demanding greater political freedom.
On this day in 1989: Nintendo begins selling the Game Boy handheld video game system in Japan.
On this day in 1989: Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989: In Beijing, around 100,000 students gather in Tiananmen Square to commemorate the late Chinese reform leader Hu Yaobang.
On this day in 1987: Richard Hadlee makes highest Test Cricket score of 151 (versus Sri Lanka).
On this day in 1987: Milwaukee Brewers lose, ending American League season-opening winning streak at 13 games.
On this day in 1987: Edith S Green, American politician (Representative-Democrat-Oregon), dies at age 77.
On this day in 1987: Dow Jones Industrial Average soars 664.7; second biggest one-day gain in history.
On this day in 1987: The Tamil Tigers are blamed for a car bomb that explodes in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, killing 106 people.
On this day in 1986: Bob Hering sets Formula One power boat record (165.338 mph, Arizona).
On this day in 1986: 90th Boston Marathon won by Rob de Castella of Australia in 2:07:51.
On this day in 1986: 15th Boston Women's Marathon won by I Kristiansen of Norway in 2:24:55.
On this day in 1985: Rudi Gernreich, US designer (unisex look, invisible underwear, miniskirt), dies at age 62.
On this day in 1985: Tancredo Neves, President-elect of Brazil, dies at age 75 (born 1910).
On this day in 1984: Centers for Disease Control says virus discovered in France causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
On this day in 1984: Montreal Expos' David Palmer no-hits Saint Louis Cardinals, 4-0 in a perfect five-inning game.
On this day in 1983: Scandal-plagued Jackie Presser is elected president of the Teamsters.
On this day in 1983: In the United Kingdom, the Royal Mint debuts the 1-pound coin (70 percent copper) for circulation, the first since 1920.
On this day in 1981: Harry Lee, cricket player (scored 18 and one in only Test for England), dies.
On this day in 1980: 84th Boston Marathon won by Bill Rodgers of Massachusetts in 2:12:11.
On this day in 1980: 9th Boston Women's Marathon won by Jacqueline Gareau of Canada in 2:34:28; Rosie Ruiz disqualified as women's champion; she hadn't run entire course.
On this day in 1975: 79th Boston Marathon won by Bill Rodgers of Massachusetts in 2:09:55.
On this day in 1975: Last South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu resigns after ten years.
On this day in 1975: 4th Boston Women's Marathon won by Liane Winter of West Germany in 2:42:24.
On this day in 1975: Vietnam War: President of South Vietnam Nguyen Van Thieu flees Saigon, as Xuan Loc, the last South Vietnamese outpost blocking a direct North Vietnamese assault on Saigon, falls.
On this day in 1974: Third Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Jo Ann Prentice.
On this day in 1955: Brooklyn Dodgers win record 10th straight game since beginning of a season.
On this day in 1954: In the Foley Square U.S. Courthouse in New York, a congressional subcommittee begins a three-day televised investigation of the causes of juvenile delinquency. The comic-book industry is vilified, leading to laws in several states restricting comic sales, and industry self-censorship.
On this day in 1952: [Richard] Stafford Cripps, English minister of plane-manufacturing, dies at age 62.
On this day in 1952: BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) begins first passenger service with jets (London-Rome route).
On this day in 1952: Secretary's Day (now Administrative Professionals' Day) is first celebrated.
On this day in 1951: NHL Stanley Cup: Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montreal Canadiens, 4 games to 1.
On this day in 1951: 5th NBA Championship: Rochester Royals beat New York Knicks, 4 games to 3.
On this day in 1918: World War I: German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, known as The Red Baron, is shot down and killed over Vaux sur Somme in France.
On this day in 1898: Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Bill Duggleby hits a grand slam on first at bat.
On this day in 1898: Spanish-American War: The U.S. Congress, on April 25, recognizes that a state of war exists between the United States and Spain as of this date.
On this day in 1894: Norway formally adopts the Krag-Jørgensen rifle as the main arm of its armed forces, a weapon that would remain in service for almost 50 years.
On this day in 1863: Quantrill's Raiders launch a reprisal raid Lawrence, Kansas in the Battle of Lawrence, killing a number of civilians.
On this day in 1863: Bah'u'llh declares his mission as He whom God shall make manifest. Considered the founder of the Bah'f Faith.
On this day in 1836: Battle of San Jacinto, in which Texas wins independence from MTxico.
On this day in 1836: Texas Revolution: Battle of San Jacinto ? Republic of Texas forces under Sam Houston defeat troops under Mexican General Antonio L=pez de Santa Anna.
On this day in 1794: New York City formally declares coast of Ellis Island publically owned, so they can build forts to protect New York City from British.
On this day in 1792: Tiradentes, a revolutionary who was leading a movement for Brazil's independence, is hanged and quartered.
On this day in 1789: John Adams sworn in as first US Vice President (9 days before Washington).
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Births
Danyon Joseph Loader in Dunedin, New Zealand; 200 metre/400 metre swimmer (Olympics-2 gold-1996) was born on this day in 1975.
Angela Michelle Hughes in Anderson, South Carolina; Miss South Carolina-America (1997) was born on this day in 1975.
Brice Hunter; wide receiver (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was born on this day in 1974.
David Williams in Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA; outfielder (San Francisco Giants) was born on this day in 1972.
Lori Flick in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miss Massachusetts-America (1997) was born on this day in 1972.
Samantha Druce; youngest woman to swim the English Channel was born on this day in 1971.
Tom Cavallo; NFL/WLAF linebacker (Frankfurt Galaxy, San Francisco 49ers) was born on this day in 1971.
Nicole Sullivan, American actress, comedian, and writer was born on this day in 1970.
Israel Stanley; NFL/WLAF defensive end (New Orleans Saints, Rhein Fire) was born on this day in 1970.
Stewart Malgunas in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada; NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals) was born on this day in 1970.
Judy Diduck; ice hockey defenseman (Canada, Olympics-1998) was born on this day in 1966.
Ed Belfour in Carman, Manitoba, Canada; NHL goalie (Chicago Blackhawks) was born on this day in 1965.
Louise Mullard in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales; golfer (1990 T3 Coca Cola Classic) was born on this day in 1964.
Ken Caminiti in Hanford, California, USA; infielder (San Diego Padres) was born on this day in 1963.
Sergei Viktorovich Zalyotin; Russian Major/cosmonaut was born on this day in 1962.
Julius Korir in Kenya; 3000m steeplechaser (Olympics-gold-1984) was born on this day in 1960.
Robert Smith, British musician, singer, and songwriter (The Cure) was born on this day in 1959.
Michael Timmins, Canadian folk/rock guitarist, songwriter (Cowboy Junkies) was born on this day in 1959.
Robert Smith in Sussex, England; rock guitarist/vocalist (Cure - Just Like Heaven) was born on this day in 1959.
Jesse Orosco in Santa Barbara, California, USA; baseball relief pitcher (New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers) was born on this day in 1957.
Rick DeMont; American 400 metre swimmer, drug disqualification (1972 Olympics) was born on this day in 1956.
Dale Eggeling in Statesboro, Georgia, USA; LPGA golfer (1995 Oldsmobile Classic) was born on this day in 1954.
Edward Ray Fiori in Lynwood, California, USA; PGA golfer (1979 Southern Open) was born on this day in 1953.
Paul Carrack in Sheffield, England; rock vocalist (Mike and the Mechanics - All I Need Is A Miracle, Squeeze/Ace - How Long) was born on this day in 1951.
Aleksandr Ivanovich Laveykin; Russian cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-2) was born on this day in 1951.
Lord Egremont; English large landowner/multi-millionaire was born on this day in 1948.
Gary A Condit; American politician (Representative-Democrat-California) was born on this day in 1948.
Paul Davis in Meridian, Michigan, USA; country/rock vocalist (I Go Crazy) was born on this day in 1948.
John Weider, British rock musician (Eric Burdon and the Animals, Family) was born on this day in 1947.
Iggy Pop [James Newell Osterberg] in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA; rocker (Zombie Birdhouse) was born on this day in 1947.
John Weider; bassist (Family - Family Entertainment) was born on this day in 1947.
S Venkataraghavan; cricket player (Indian off-spinner, Test umpire, ICC referee) was born on this day in 1946.
Bobby McClure; American gospel singer (Don't Mess Up a Good Thing) was born on this day in 1942.
Ernie Maresca; singer/songwriter (Runaround Sue, Wanderer) was born on this day in 1939.
Charles Lee Herron in Kentucky, USA; FBI most wanted fugitive (January 1, 1986) was born on this day in 1937.
Bob Cleary; American ice hockey player (Olympics-gold-1960) was born on this day in 1936.
Robin Dixon in England; two-man bobsled (Olympics-gold-1960) was born on this day in 1935.
Martin Horton; cricket player, England off-spin all rounder, two Tests 1959) was born on this day in 1934.
Elaine May, American comedian, writer, director, and actress was born on this day in 1932.
Angela Mortimer; English tennis player (Wimbledon) was born on this day in 1932.
Margaret Rose in London, England; Princess of York was born on this day in 1930.
Robert Brustein in New York City, New York, USA; dean (Yale School of Drama) was born on this day in 1927.
Elizabeth [Alexandra Mary Windsor II]; Queen of England (1952-) was born on this day in 1926.
Ira Louvin in Rainsville, Alabama, USA; country singer (Louvin Brothers) was born on this day in 1924.
Andrea Domburg; Dutch actress (Theo d'Or Prize, Keetje Tippel) was born on this day in 1923.
Allan Watkins cricket player, England batsman late 40s early 50s) was born on this day in 1922.
Jack Fletcher Forrest Hills New York; actor (Grady, Bob Crane Show) was born on this day in 1921.
Bruno Maderna Venice Italy, conductor/composer (Hyperion) was born on this day in 1920.
Christopher Dark New York City, New York; actor, (Suddenly, Tenderfoot) was born on this day in 1920.
Franc [Franklin E] Essed Suriname agricultural eng, Oper Grasshopper) was born on this day in 1919.
John Goddard cricket player, West Indian all-rounder 1948-57) was born on this day in 1919.
Emanuel Vardi Jerusalem Israel, violist (San Diego Symphony 1978-82) was born on this day in 1917.
Anthony Quinn Chihuahua MTxico; actor (Zorba the Greek, Lawrence of Arabia) was born on this day in 1915.
Choh Hao Li biochemist professor (isolated growth hormones) was born on this day in 1913.
Norman Parkinson England, fashion photographer (Harper's Bazaar) was born on this day in 1913.
Nell [Petronella GS] Koppen actress, Kniertje-Op Hoop van Zegen was born on this day in 1912.
Leonard Warren New York City, New York, baritone (Metropolitan Opera 1939-60) died on stage was born on this day in 1911.
Louis Hostin France, Light Heavyweight (Olympics-gold-1932, 1936) was born on this day in 1908.
Beatrice Kay New York City, New York, singer/actress (Sister Sue-Calvin and the Colonel) was born on this day in 1907.
Edmund G Pat Brown (Governor-Democrat-California) was born on this day in 1905.
Gijsbert van Hall banker/mayor of Amsterdam (1957-67) was born on this day in 1904.
Jean HTlion artist/author (They Shall Not Have Me) was born on this day in 1904.
Bernard J H Ben Stroman recensent/writer (Jomtof and Blue Beard) was born on this day in 1902.
Randall Thompson New York City, New York, composer (Trip to Nahant) was born on this day in 1899.
Henry M de Montherlant French stage author (La Reine Morte) was born on this day in 1896.
Attila H?rbiger Austrian actor (Die Grosse Liebe, Die Julika) was born on this day in 1896.
Paul Karrer, Swiss chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (d 1971) was born on this day in 1889.
Charlie Naughton Glasgow Scotland; actor (Frozen Limits) was born on this day in 1886.
Percy Williams Bridgman, American physicist, Nobel Prize winner (d 1961) was born on this day in 1882.
Jules-Marie Canneel Flemish painter/caricaturist (Rocks of Oran) was born on this day in 1881.
Max Weber, German economist and sociologist (d 1920) was born on this day in 1864.
Max Weber German sociologist/economist/historian (Ancient Judaism) was born on this day in 1864.
Eusapia Palladino Napolitanse with parergische phenomenons was born on this day in 1854.
Oskar Hertwig Germany, embryologist, discovered fertilization was born on this day in 1849.
Franz Xaver Haberl German priest/musicologist (Magister choralis) was born on this day in 1840.
Nat Thompson cricket player (first batsman dismissed in a Test match) was born on this day in 1838.
John Muir US, naturalist (discovered glaciers in High Sierras) was born on this day in 1838.
Fredrik Bajer, Danish politician and pacifist, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (d 1922) was born on this day in 1837.
Fredrik Bajer Denmark, politican/feminist/pacifist (Nobel Prize 1908) was born on this day in 1837.
William Rufus Terrill Brigadier General (Union volunteers), died in 1862 was born on this day in 1834.
Hippolyte Taine French philosopher/historian (Voyage in Italy) was born on this day in 1828.
Louis Trezevant Wigfall Confederate Army, died in 1874 was born on this day in 1816.
Charlotte Bront? Tornton England, novelist (Jane Eyre) was born on this day in 1816.
Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts, English philanthropist (d 1906) was born on this day in 1814.
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter Secretary of State (Confederacy) was born on this day in 1809.
Levin Minn Powell Commander (Union Navy), died in 1885 was born on this day in 1803.
Friedrich W A Fr?bel Germany, educator (founded kindergarten) was born on this day in 1782.
Alexander Anderson, American wood-engraver and illustrator (d 1870) was born on this day in 1775.
Alexander Anderson US, engraver/illustrator (Shakespeare) was born on this day in 1775.
Jean-Baptiste Biot French physicist/astronomer (balloonist) was born on this day in 1774.
Catharina II the Great, writer/emperess of Russia (1762-96) was born on this day in 1729.
Louis, 4th duc de Noailles, Marshal of France (d 1793) was born on this day in 1713.
John A van Riebeeck colonial director/founder (Cape Colony) was born on this day in 1619.
Ulrich von Hutten near Fulda; German poet/humanist/patriot was born on this day in 1488.
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