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Greg and Susan, a middle-aged couple, have just landed in Honolulu, and they can hardly contain their excitement. It's their first time in Hawaii, a trip they've been talking about for years. As they step out of the airport, Susan gazes around with a dreamy look in her eyes and exclaims, "Oh, isn't ‘Havaii' beautiful?" 

     Greg immediately furrows his brow. "Honey, I'm pretty sure it's pronounced ‘Hawaii.’ You know, with a ‘W' sound," he says, trying to sound casual, but unable to resist correcting her. 

     Susan, however, is not one to back down easily. She looks at him with confidence and retorts, "No, dear." waving a hand dismissively. "It's ‘Havaii.' I read it in the woman's home journal. It's how the locals pronounce it. Trust me on this." 

     Greg shakes his head slightly, knowing this will go nowhere. He's been married to Susan long enough to know that when she thinks she's right, well, there's no convincing her otherwise. So instead of arguing, he focuses on hailing a cab, hoping to avoid a lengthy debate on their first day of vacation. 

     As they slide into the backseat of a taxi, the driver gives them a warm, welcoming smile and says, "Aloha. First time in Havaii." 

     Susan's eyes light up and she nudges Greg triumphantly. "See," she whispers with a grin. "Even the cab driver says, ‘Havaii,' I told you." She crosses her arms, setting into her seat with an air of smug satisfaction. Greg looks out the window, biting his tongue. He doesn't want to ruin the trip, but deep down he's certain it's Hawaii and not Havaii. 

     They arrive at their hotel and the driver hops out to unload their luggage. As he sets the suitcases on the curb, Susan digs through her purse and pulls out some cash, handing it to the driver with a generous tip. "Thank you so much," she says with a bright smile. 

     The driver, tipping his hat with a polite nod, responds, "You're velcome."

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1025 - Bolesław I the Brave is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland.

1506 - The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II.

1775 - Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott ride from Charlestown to Lexington warning "the regulars are coming out!”.

1783 - George Washington issues General Orders announcing the end of hostilities with Britain in the American Revolutionary War, giving thanks to the Almighty, offering congratulations, and authorizing an extra ration of alcohol to the troops to celebrate.

1906 - San Francisco earthquake and fire kills nearly 4,000 while destroying 75% of the city.

1909 - Joan of Arc receives beatification by the Roman Catholic Church at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

1924 - First crossword puzzle book published by Simon & Schuster.

1938 - Superman first appears in DC Comics' Action Comics Series Issue #1, dated June 1938.

1954 - Egyptian Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser seizes power and appoints himself Prime Minister.

1953: Lord Dark Helmet, AKA actor Rick Moranis will be celebrating a birthday today. He will be appearing in the sequel to Spaceballs called Spaceballs: The New One.

National Haiku Day -  

This is the dumbest, 

Most terrible, 

Worst Haiku I could come up with.