RIP The King - Elvis Presley // 5 Charged in Matthew Perry Death // Trump's "Interview of the Century" on Twitter (now known as X) // Snuggling up With Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

What's Eating Cale

JOKE

– What happens when frogs park illegally? They get toad.

GRATEFULNESS

– I am grateful for pulling the trigger on our pavilion project
– I am grateful the family I have right here in this home – Lisa, Lucky, Spencer, and Bella
– I am grateful for subtle noise in the distance… where we live it is very quiet but in the distance you can hear some county highway traffic. It is a little like white noise but I’m just glad that traffic is not right outside our door

HISTORIC TODAY

18th Century

– 1777: American militiamen defeated British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War.
– 1780: The British decisively defeated American forces in the Battle of Camden, South Carolina.

19th Century

– 1812: During the War of 1812, General William Hull surrendered Detroit and Michigan territory to British forces.
– 1858: Queen Victoria of Britain sent the first-ever transatlantic telegraph to US President James Buchanan.
– 1896: Gold was discovered in the Klondike River in Canada, sparking the Klondike Gold Rush.

20th Century

– 1920: Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman was hit in the head by a pitch, leading to the only MLB game-related fatality.
– 1954: The first issue of Sports Illustratedwas published.
– 1977: Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll,” died of a heart attack.
– 1996: Leonel Fernández Reyna was inaugurated as president of the Dominican Republic.

21st Century

– 2018: American singer Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died at age 76.

Notable Birthdays on August 16

18th Century

19th Century

– 1888: T.E. Lawrence, known as “Lawrence of Arabia,” was born.

20th Century

– 1954: James Cameron, Canadian filmmaker known for Titanicand Avatar, was born.
– 1958: Madonna, American singer and cultural icon, was born.
– 1962: Steve Carell, American actor and comedian, was born.

National Days on August 16

– Tell A Joke Day: A day dedicated to sharing jokes and laughter.
– I used to be addicted to soap, but I’m clean now.
– Rollercoaster Day: Celebrating the thrill and excitement of rollercoasters.

The 3 Things

THING 1

– Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have recently made headlines by topping the U.S. box office with their respective films, marking a significant achievement for the couple.

Box Office Success

– Ryan Reynolds: His film, Deadpool & Wolverine, has remained the top movie in North American theaters for three consecutive weeks, earning $54.2 million over the recent weekend. The film has surpassed $1 billion globally, making it one of the most lucrative Marvel releases to date. This success is particularly notable as it is only the second R-rated film to reach this milestone, following the 2019 film Joker.
– Blake Lively: Her film, It Ends With Us, debuted with an impressive $50 million, exceeding initial projections. The film is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling romance novel and stars Lively as Lily Bloom, a florist navigating complex romantic relationships. The film’s success is attributed to its appeal to female audiences and strong word-of-mouth recommendations.
– Unique Achievement

Together, the couple’s films have created a “family edition” of a box office phenomenon, reminiscent of the “Barbenheimer” event, where two contrasting films performed exceptionally well simultaneously. This achievement marks the first time a married couple has topped the box office since Bruce Willis and Demi Moore in 1990, with
Die Hard 2
and
Ghost

THING 2

Donald Trump recently returned to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after a significant hiatus. His return coincides with a challenging period in his 2024 presidential campaign, as he faces competition from Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Trump marked his comeback with a po