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National Spinach Day
National Spinach Day
Mar 26 all-day
 Celebrate the green leaf that’s good for you on National Spinach Day! Image courtesy of pixabay.com
Purple Day – World Epilepsy Awareness Day
Purple Day – World Epilepsy Awareness Day
Mar 26 all-day
 Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of[...]
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Patty Hill Smith Day
Patty Hill Smith Day
Mar 27 all-day
 On 27 March 1868. Patty Smith Hill, schoolteacher, author and education specialist, was born at Anchorage (suburb of Louisville), KY. She was author of the lyrics of the song “Good Morning to All,” which later[...]
Quirky Country Music Song Title Day
Quirky Country Music Song Title Day
Mar 27 all-day
 We love those old country music quirky song titles, and it’s time to create some new ones. How about “Put Me Out at the Curb Darlin’, ’Cause the Recycling Truck’s A-comin’, and You Done Throwed[...]
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‘Greatest Show on Earth’ formed – Anniversary
‘Greatest Show on Earth’ formed – Anniversary
Mar 28 all-day
 Mar 28, 1881. P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to form the “Greatest Show on Earth.” Image courtesy of wikimedia commons.
Something on a Stick Day
Something on a Stick Day
Mar 28 all-day
 Kebabs, corn dogs, popsicles — you can eat them right off the stick, and it’s a satisfying way to dine. No wonder foods on a stick get their own day of celebration. Image courtesy of[...]
Three Mile Island Accident – Anniversary
Three Mile Island Accident – Anniversary
Mar 28 all-day
 On 28 March 1979, a series of accidents, beginning at 4 AM, EST, at Three Mile Island on the Susquehanna River about 10 miles southeast of Harrisburg, PA, was responsible for extensive reevaluation of the[...]
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British North America Act – 150th Anniversary
British North America Act – 150th Anniversary
Mar 29 all-day
 On 29 March 1867, an act of the British parliament established the Dominion of Canada, uniting Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The remaining colonies in Canada were still ruled directly by Great Britain[...]
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
Mar 29 all-day
 National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day on 29 March recognizes those very special husband-and-wife business owner teams that work and commune together. Take this day to strike a balance between business and love.
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Doctors’ Day
Doctors’ Day
Mar 30 all-day
 Traditional annual observance since 1933 to honor America’s physicians on the anniversary of the occasion when Dr. Crawford W. Long became the first acclaimed physician to use ether as an anesthetic agent in a surgical[...]
Pencil Day
Pencil Day
Mar 30 all-day
 The pencil with an eraser on the end was first patented 30 March 1858 by Hyman Lipman. Image courtesy of pixabay.com
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Bunsen Burner Day
Bunsen Burner Day
Mar 31 all-day
 Bunsen Burner Day is a day to honor the inventor of the Bunsen burner, Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen, who provided chemists and chemistry students with one of their most indispensable instruments. The Bunsen burner[...]
Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Mar 31 all-day
 On 31 March 1927, Cesar Chavez, a labor leader who organized migrant farm workers in support of better working conditions, was born at Yuma, AZ. Chavez initiated the National Farm Workers Association in 1962, attracting[...]
Eiffel Tower Opens – Anniversary
Eiffel Tower Opens – Anniversary
Mar 31 all-day
 The Eiffel Tower opened on 31 March 1889. Built for the Paris Exhibition of 1889, the tower was named for its architect, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, and is one of the world’s best-known landmarks. Image: Public[...]
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April Fools’ Day
April Fools’ Day
Apr 1 all-day
 April Fools’ Day seems to have begun in France in 1564. Apr 1 used to be New Year’s Day, but the New Year was changed to Jan 1 that year. People who insisted on celebrating[...]
Child Abuse Prevention Month begins
Child Abuse Prevention Month begins
Apr 1 all-day
 In 1979 the National Exchange Club adopted the prevention of child abuse as its national project and established the National Exchange Club Foundation. The Foundation is a chartered nonprofit corporation in Ohio. The Foundation has[...]
Cigarette Advertising Banned – Anniversary
Cigarette Advertising Banned – Anniversary
Apr 1 all-day
 Apr 1, 1970. Radio and television ads for cigarettes were banned in the U.S.A. by legislation signed by President Richard Nixon on this date. The ban went into effect Jan 1, 1971. Image in public[...]
Confederate History Month
Confederate History Month
Apr 1 all-day
 Confederate History Month is recognized annually by six state governments in the Southern United States to recognize and honor the history of the Confederate States of America. Image: Public domain
Data Backup Day
Data Backup Day
Apr 1 all-day
 On the first day of each month, the genealogy community is urged to back up their genealogy data and all computer data. Image courtesy of Pixabay.com, CC0.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Apr 1 all-day
 Distracted Driving Awareness Month – The National Safety Council observes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to draw attention to the epidemic of crashes caused by the use of cell phones while driving. Learn more[...]
Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Apr 1 all-day
 Apr 1– 30. Every April, Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) highlights the glories of jazz as both a historical and a living treasure. Here is one special month to draw greater public attention to the extraordinary[...]
National Fun at Work Day
National Fun at Work Day
Apr 1 all-day
 Man Having Be Happy Sticky Note on Forehead During Office Break Time 1 April 2017 is National Fun at Work Day. Today and every day the workplace should be spiced with fun, laughter and a[...]
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