Notes • June 26, 2025by johnataylor on TwosFun Facts—Thursday Edition: In some countries, Thursday is the traditional day for late-night shopping or going out for entertainment. The name “Thursday” comes from the Old English word “Þūnresdæg,” which means “Thor’s Day.” Many popular songs have been written about Thursday, including “Thursday” by The Weeknd and “Thursday’s Child” by David Bowie. In the United Kingdom, Thursday is the day when new music is released and enters the music charts. In several countries, Thursday is the day when many museums and galleries offer free or discounted admission. On college campuses, many students call Thursdays ‘Thirsty Thursdays” due to a decreasing number of lessons students have on a Friday, making it the day to start their weekend drinking. Graduation days at universities in Thailand almost always occur on a Thursday. On Thursday, June 20, 1782, the fledgling United States of America decided to do some branding and selected the Bald Eagle as its official emblem.