First African Slaves Arrive In Jamestown On This Day In 1619. The arrival of the â20 and oddâ African captives aboard a Dutch âman of warâ ship on this day (August 20) in the year 1619 historically marks the early planting of the seeds of the American slave trade.
1 Everyone 14 years of age or older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. 2  Everyone 18 or older, and under 59 years of age, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. 3  On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, only one full meatless meal is allowed.
Meat is allowed during Lent. Meat is not supposed to be eaten on Fridays by human beings aged 14 years of age or older. Jesus Christ, The Savior and Messiah of the world d â¦ ied on a Friday, Good Friday. This is why during Lent, you aren't supposed to eat meat.