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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Happy 40th Birthday Kettering Tower!
This month, Dayton’s Kettering Tower celebrates its 40th birthday. Built by Dayton architectural firm, Lorenz Williams Inc., Winters Bank Tower, as it was known upon completion, had its grand opening May 22, 1972. Instrumental in the development of this building … Continue reading
Armed Forces Day
In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. It falls near the end of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the third Sunday of May. … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May. It … Continue reading