By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor
?Region ?Today is Friday, May 25, the 146th day of 2012. Today is Africa Day in over 53 nations. The day commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity.
On this day in 1935, the legendary Babe Ruth hit his 714th home run. That record stood until 1974, when Hank Aaron hit his 715th to pass Ruth.
On this day in 1979 277 people were killed instantly when the airplane they were on crashed shortly after taking off from Chicago's O”Hare Airport. The heat from the crash was intense firefighters could not approach the site for nearly an hour.
Today's birthdays include – singer Lauryn Hill (1984), actor Mike Myers (1963) and the late writer Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803).
Here are six tips for the day ?
1. On this day in 1898, this awesome picture was taken of some Marlborough men right before they left to fight in the Spanish-American War.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/25/the-c-a-picture-of-the-day-154/
2. Several local towns will be holding Memorial Day parades and ceremonies on Monday, May 28. Why not attend one to show your appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country?
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/24/memorial-day-to-be-commemorated-in-region/
3. Memorial Day, is of course, a day to honor our veterans. But the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is always ready to help out vets. On Tuesday, May 29, the DAV Mobile Service Office will be at Worcester Vet Center, 691 Grafton St., Worcester, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/15/worcester-dav-mobile-service-office/
4. Take a moment today to read these wonderful essays by two Westborough High School students on what the Bill of Rights means to them.
5.? The First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 40 Church St., Northborough will be holding a Memorial Day Fair on Monday, May 28.? There will be a craft fair, book sale, flea market, and plant sale. Food for sale will include BBQ burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and homemade strawberry shortcake!
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/08/northborough-memorial-day-fair-vendors-sought/
6.? Now that summer is unofficially here, it's time to find those fashions that will make you look your best. Check out this workshop at the Shrewsbury Public Library Tuesday, May 29, for some help.