The NameDay Project

Today we’re celebrating American soldier and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Referred to as “Ike,” he was a five-star general whose heroic measures during WWII made him a national hero, eventually leading him to the only political office he ever held; the President. Happy birthday, Ike! 

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We really want you to VOTE this November! With only three weeks to go, NOW is the time to get your plan in order. Go to Vote.org for more information!

Today we celebrate the life of Li Wenliang, the Covid-19 whistleblower who raised the alarm in the early days of the outbreak. A doctor hailed as a hero, Li unfortunately contracted the virus, but the brave measures he took to warn the public is worth remembering, and his life is worth celebrating! Happy birthday, Li! 

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Please vote if you live in the United States! There are only three more weeks until November 3, so now is the time to get your voting plan together. Go to vote.org if you need more information about your state. 

We're celebrating the birthday of legend, John Lennon! Co-founder of The Beatles, Lennon's musical career remains one of the most successful to this day, and he is remembered not only for his musical career, but also his peace activism. Happy Birthday, John!

If YOU want a birthday shoutout, give us an email at [email protected] with your name (and a little bit about you!)

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Today we’re celebrating South African legend Desmond Tutu! He is South African Anglican cleric, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and has worked for anti-apartheid and human rights throughout the world. Happy birthday, Desmond!

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Václav Havel. A Czech playwright and political dissident who helped in revolutions that brought down Communist rule, Havel was also the last President of Czechoslovakia, and the first President of the Czech Republic. His legacy remains as a human rights activist and a symbol of freedom. Happy birthday, Václav!

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We really want you to VOTE in November, so make sure you get your plan ready! Go to Vote.org to find out more about your state. 

We’re ringing in Friday with a giant in activism! Mahatma Gandhi was a political ethicist and Indian lawyer whose peaceful protests eventually led to a successful campaign for India’s independence from British rule. His nonviolent resistance inspired movements for civil rights and freedoms across the word. Happy, happy birthday to Gandhi!

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Today we're celebrating the life of Elie Wiesel! Known for his book “Night,” Elie was a writer, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor, who dedicated his life to speaking out against humanitarian crimes. This episode is a bit heavy, but his life was too important not to celebrate!

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Today we celebrate David Walker, who was an American abolitionist, writer, and anti-slavery activist. His pamphlet urging slaves to fight for their freedom was one of the most influential and radical documents of the antislavery movement. We learned A LOT and vented just as much. 

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We're getting artsy with today's episode! Considered one of the most important painters of post-war modernism, Rothko’s works are recognizable due to their intense color, size, and emotion. During his five decades of work, he created a new and passionate form of abstract painting. Happy birthday, Rothko!

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Mary Mallon, more commonly known as Typhoid Mary, is the birthday person on today's podcast! This is a very timely episode, as Mary was the first person in the United States identified as an asymptomatic carrier of Typhoid. We dive into the science, celebrate the life of a woman who is historically villainized, and discuss the similarities in her story to the pandemic facing us today- all with a splash of humor!

If YOU want a birthday shoutout in our next episode, email us at [email protected]. 

For listeners in the United States, make sure you VOTE this coming November! For more information on how and when you can vote, visit Vote.org