Okay, let's dive into a historical head-scratcher. We're talking about November 22, 1963. The day everyone remembers, but maybe not exactly what day it was.
The Day the World Changed (Or Did It?)
So, what day was it? Most history buffs know the answer, but I'm here to stir the pot a little.
It was a Friday. Yes, that Friday. But Fridays, let's be honest, have gotten a bad rap ever since.
Fridays: Unfairly Blamed?
Hear me out. Is it fair to forever taint Fridays because of one really, really terrible one? I say no!
Think about it: Friday is usually payday. Friday is the gateway to the weekend! Who doesn't love a good Friday night?
My (possibly unpopular) opinion? We need to reclaim Fridays. It's time to let go of the association with that day.
The Perpetual Calendar Conspiracy
I'm just kidding! (Mostly.) But seriously, think about how easily you can check the day of the week nowadays. We’ve got phones, computers, even those old-school perpetual calendars.
Did they have these back in 1963? Probably. Were they as convenient? Definitely not.
Imagine trying to plan a surprise birthday party then! "Hey, Agnes, what day of the week is the 15th? Asking for a friend…" Suspicious!
A World Without Instant Answers
It's kind of mind-blowing to think about a time before everyone had access to instant information. Need to know the population of Topeka? Off to the library!
Want to know if President Kennedy's speech was on a Tuesday or a Wednesday? Better hope your neighbor has a good almanac.
Or, you know, you just remembered it. People used to remember things better, right?
Blame it on the Weekend (Almost)
Perhaps part of the reason that November 22nd sticks in our craw is that it was a Friday. The beginning of a weekend that never really happened.
Imagine all the cancelled plans. The postponed celebrations. The abrupt shift in mood across the nation.
Suddenly, that Friday feeling was gone. Replaced by… well, we all know what it was replaced by.
Let's All Agree: It Was Bad
Look, I'm not trying to downplay the significance of that day. It was a tragedy. A loss. A pivotal moment in history.
And Dallas… well, Dallas has a complicated relationship with Fridays now, doesn’t it?
But maybe, just maybe, we can appreciate Fridays again someday. Without the cloud of that particular November 22nd.
So, Friday or Not Friday?
In conclusion, yes, November 22, 1963 was a Friday. A Friday that changed everything. A Friday we'll never forget.
But let's not hold it against all Fridays. They're just trying to do their job of ushering in the weekend.
Maybe we should all try to have a good Friday... eventually.
