#17 October

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Danny Kaye gives Eleanor Roosevelt a big assist as they blow out candles on a huge birthday cake at a dinner of the American Association for the United Nations, October 17, 1955. The dinner marked the start of the 10th United Nations Week celebrations.

Mrs. Roosevelt, chairman of the Association's Board of Governors, presented an award to Kaye in recognition of his accomplishment in advancing the purposes and principles of the U.N. by helping the children of the world in the film "Assignment Children."

Photo: Marty Lederhandler for the AP

#vintage New York #1950s #Marty Lederhandler #United Nations #Eleanor Roosevelt #Oct. 17 #Danny Kaye #birthday cake #October 17 #17 Oct. #17 October #vintage NYC

[dateinthelife]

17 October 1961

The Beatles' first fan club holds their inaugural event at the David Lewis Club. Unfortunately, the band plays a free show with no mics to around 60 people, leading Pete Best to describe it as "a dismal night of complete failure."

#today in the life #the beatles #Pete Best #1961 #17 October

[wiiildflowerrr]

Drumeo: Ashton Irwin Breaks Down 5 Seconds Of Summer Drum Parts

Premiere: Tuesday, 17 October at 5AM PT (1pm in UK).

#drumeo #5sos #5 seconds of summer #ashton irwin #ashton #ashton 5sos #drummer #drumming #video #2023 #17 october #song breakdowns #the police band #led zeppelin

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 17 October:

1171 – Henry II, fearful that Strongbow will grow too powerful in Ireland, lands at Waterford with an army. The Normans, Norse and Irish all submit to him, except for the most remote Irish kings. 1738 – In a duel at Mullingar, Arthur Rochfort, MP for Co Westmeath, shoots Dillon Pollard Hampson in the stomach. Hampson, a former Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Irish Freemasons,…

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[valiantphantomangel]

Today is Endgame day and I'm not ready 😭

#avengers endgame #17 October

[ashotasfireandasdeepastheocean1]

Beauty of Nature ♡

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#beauty of nature #outdoors #plant decor #kuşadası #turkey #17 october

[dailybeanieboos]

Shadow the Cat - 17 October

It might be scary to look in my eyes They’re darker and meaner than the night skies.

#shadow the cat #cat #plush #beanie boo #ty inc #black cat #october #black #17 october

[povertyeradicationday]

Statement by the UNDP Administrator on International Day for the eradication of poverty 2023.

If current trends continue, approximatively. 7% of the population will remain in extreme poverty by 2030 As part of United Nations family, UNDP is committed to push boundaries to consign poverty to history, prioritizing dignity over profit.

#undp #united nations development programme (undp) #International Day for the eradication of poverty #sdg1 #poverty #17 october #Statements

[rabbitcruiser]

National Pasta Day

No matter where it started or how it became so popular, pasta is a simple and versatile dish that is absolutely worth celebrating.

Fusilli, Penne, Spaghetti, Capellini and Fettuccine, pasta comes in a myriad of shapes and sizes. Pasta acts as a sort of blank canvas for the almost infinite variety of sauces that can be made to pair with them.

And National Pasta Day is the perfect time to learn more about and celebrate all things pasta!

History of National Pasta Day

Historians don’t completely agree on the origins of pasta. Many people believe that pasta originated in Italy, while others say that it came all the way from China when Marco Polo was on his adventures in the 13th century.

Still other historians claim that pasta is actually much older than that, to the 4th century BC. In fact, in the place that is now Italy, an Etruscan tomb shows pictures of natives making something that appears to be pasta.

Even Greek mythology gets involved in the stories about the origination of pasta. The god Hephaestus, known as Vulcan, made a device that would create long strands of dough, which some people think may have been a version of pasta or spaghetti.

Not long before he became the President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have brought pasta to the US after a trip to Paris in the late 1780s. After eating what he referred to as “macaroni” in France, Jefferson brought two cases back with him and helped influence its popularity in America.

National Pasta Day Timeline

4th Century BC

Pasta is traced back to Etruscan civilization

The Etruscan civilization shows evidence of people making pasta in the area that is now known as Italy.

12th Century AD

Pasta-like noodles are made in China

During the Shang Dynasty, in what is now Northern China, noodles are made from rice or wheat flour.

16th Century AD

First pasta maker in Italy

Beginning at the court of Ferrara and then adopted by the Neopolitans, the pasta maker Christoforo Messisbugo documents what he refers to as the ”macaroni invention”.

Late 1780s

Thomas Jefferson brings pasta to the US

After an extended trip to Paris, the future US President brings crates of pasta back from Europe to America.

1877

Barilla Pasta Company is founded

Founded in Parma, Italy, the Barilla company will eventually become the largest pasta company in the world.

How to Celebrate National Pasta Day

Get into the spirit of this delightful day by inviting friends and family to enjoy and celebrate National Pasta Day in a variety of ways. Consider taking part in some of these ideas, or come up with some of your own:

Enjoy Eating Pasta

Of course, National Pasta Day is the right time to enjoy eating some pasta! And the great thing is that there are so many different options of ways to enjoy pastas.

Invite some friends or family members over for a meal and experiment with some new and interesting recipes for pasta. Try out some unique ideas for making sauces for pasta, such as these:

Truffle Cream Pasta Sauce. Enjoy this exquisite sauce made from special truffle oil, heavy cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. Serve it on penne or linguini.

Frutti de Mare Pasta Sauce. A seafood based pasta sauce, the name literally means “fruit of the sea”. The sauce is fairly quick to cook up, including mussels, wild shrimp and squid tentacles that are cooked in a base made from white wine, basil, garlic and arrabbiata tomato sauce. Serve on long noodles like spaghetti or fettuccine.

Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce. A simple sauce made from tomatoes, garlic and dried chili peppers, this one is delicious when cooked in olive oil. This type of sauce originates from the region of Rome and is a classic sauce that can be served on almost any pasta, from spaghetti to zucchini noodles.

Salsa di Noci Pasta Sauce. This rich and creamy pasta sauce is made from cream, walnuts, Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh herbs. Serve the sauce of short, freshly-made pastas.

Learn Fun Facts About Pasta

Enjoy National Pasta Day and spread the word to friends and family members by sharing various delightful bits of trivia. Try out some of these fun facts to get started:

The average person living in Italy eats approximately 51 pounds of pasta every year!

Italy produces approximately 2.75 million tons of pasta each year, while the United States produces around 1.9 million tons annually.

At least 600 different shapes of pasta are made all around the world, and each type has its own purpose.

Before pasta machines were invented, the dough for pasta was kneaded by foot as workers would walk over large batches of the dough!

Get a Discount for National Pasta Day

Some restaurants that serve pasta may choose to offer a special discount in honor of National Pasta Day! In celebration of the day, check out which national restaurant chains have been known to offer certain deals. Consider enjoying pasta places such as Noodles & Company, Olive Garden, Buca di Beppo, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and many others.

One great thing about celebrating National Pasta Day at a local restaurant is that it means someone else will make the meal for you – and they will even clean it up! Plus, when eating with a group, it’s fun for everyone in the party to order a different dish so everyone can try something new.

Take a Trip to Italy

In celebration of National Pasta Day, take the opportunity to head over to the place that does pasta best – Italy! What could be a better place to really soak up the delicious and delightful flavors of pastas and sauces?

Some people might want to make their decisions about travel based on the types of pasta that different regions of Italy have to offer. Take a look at some of these pastas hailing from different regions in Italy:

Farfalle from Lombardy. Also known as ‘bow-tie pasta’, farfalle may be best enjoyed in the north-central region of Italy where Milan, and Bergamo are located.

Penne from Campania. These delightful little tubes of pasta work well to hold the sauce for bursts of flavor. Enjoy dishes with penne pasta in the region of Campania, which is the south-western region that includes Naples.

Ziti from Sicily. Similar to penne, ziti are short tubes of pasta that are often baked after being covered in sauce. Head down to the largest Mediterranean island at the tip of Italy to enjoy this pasta shape in Sicily.

Gigli from Tuscany. Translated to mean ‘lilies’, Gigli pasta is a light and thin style that makes just a slight twirl. Gigli is from the city of Florence where the lily acts as a local emblem.

National Pasta Day FAQs

Is pasta vegan?

Yes, almost all packaged pastas are 100% vegan, though some types of noodles do contain eggs.

Did pasta come from Italy?

While some historians believe pasta came from Italy, others say that Marco Polo actually brought it from China.

Does pasta have gluten?

Yes, most standard pastas are made from flour and have gluten, though gluten free pasta is available made from rice, corn or other grains.

Does pasta have protein?

Traditional pasta is made from wheat flour and has about 8 grams of protein per serving. Some pastas made from lentils, edamame and chickpeas should contain more protein.

Is pasta healthy?

If it’s made from whole grains, pasta can provide fiber, and it is also a good source of energy from carbohydrates, which is healthy in moderation.

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[juliehowlin]

17 October

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[newyorkthegoldenage]

Women at war: May Verity stacks a pile of “nose skins” in Mineola, October 17, 1943. They were made of mahogany plywood, 3/32 of an inch thick and formed the leading edge of a glider's wing.

Photo: Ed Ford for the AP

#vintage New York #1940s #Ed Ford #World War II #home front #women in wartime #women in World War II #October 17 #Oct. 17 #17 Oct. #17 October #gliders #airplanes

[worldfoodday]

What the civil society and non-governmental organizations can do?

Civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations are key players in building an inclusive and sustainable future for food by giving a voice to some of the most vulnerable and remote people in the world.

What can civil society do?

#civil society #world food day #17 october #sdg2 #food #zerohunger #call to action #non-governmental organizations

[wiiildflowerrr]

5SOS: Ghost of You

World War Joy: Brooklyn, 17 October 2019

#this day in 5sos history #world war joy tour #5sos #5 seconds of summer #luke hemmings #ashton irwin #calum hood #michael clifford #ghost of you #live performance #video #2019 #17 october #wwj brooklyn #wwj new york #blue pinstripe suit

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 17 October:

#OTD in Irish History | 17 October:

1171 – Henry II, fearful that Strongbow will grow too powerful in Ireland, lands at Waterford with an army. The Normans, Norse and Irish all submit to him, except for the most remote Irish kings. 1738 – In a duel at Mullingar, Arthur Rochfort, MP for Co Westmeath, shoots Dillon Pollard Hampson in the stomach. Hampson, a former Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Irish Freemasons,…

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#irelandinspires #irishhistory #OTD #17 October #History #History of Ireland #Ireland #Irish Civil War #Irish History #Irish War of Independence #Kilkenny #Kilkenny Castle #Stair na hÉireann #Today in Irish History

[disasterriskreductionday]

International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses.

Disasters impact low- and middle-income countries disproportionately, particularly in terms of mortality, numbers of people injured, displaced and homeless, economic losses (as a percentage of GDP) and damage to critical infrastructure. We cannot eradicate poverty and hunger if we don’t step up investments in disaster risk reduction. International cooperation for developing countries through Official Development Aid (ODA) and capacity building is essential to boost disaster resilience in the face of extreme weather events and other natural and man-made hazards. 

The 2021 edition focuses on “International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses.”  This is the sixth of the Sendai Seven targets.

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#International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction #17 October #Campaign #UNISDR #UNDRR #Disaster Resilience #Natural Hazards #Storms #Floods #Droughts #Earthquakes #Volcanic Eruptions #Tsunami #Cyclones #Hurricanes

[another-chaotic-bisexual-vampire]

Jonathan: If we open the box and find The Count within, then, as your lawyer, I advise you to commit murder.

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