Daily and Week long Celebrations for March 2001
Universal Human Beings Week - The world is becoming a global village, and it is time for people to become universal human beings rather than members of one country or one group. Always celebrated the first 7 days in March. Sponsor: International Society of Friendship and Good Will.
Art Week The first week in March focuses attention on how artists make the world a better place. Formerly sponsored by Richard Falk, who
died in 1994
Return Borrowed Books Week - Return any borrowed books to your friends and libraries during the first week in March. Sponsor: Prevention of Cruelty to Cartoonists.
Civil Rights Act of 1875 Anniversary .
First black woman to receive a medical degree ( l864) Rebecca Lee received her medical degree from the New England Female Medical College in Boston, Massachusetts.
First human-made object on another planet (1966) Venera, a USSR satellite, crashed into Venus.
First parachute jump from an airplane ( 1917) - Albert Berry made this jump at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
Motion picture process patented ( 1864) Louis Ducos du Hauron patented a process to take and project motion pictures; however, he never built
the machine.
National Pig Day - Honors the pig as one of the most useful and intelligent domestic animals. Sponsor: Ellen Stanley
Nebraska Admission Day - Nebraska became the 37th state of the U.S. in 1867.
Ohio Admission Day - Ohio became the 17th state of the U.S. in 1803.
Peace Corps founded ( 1961) The Peace Corps was established by executive order of President John F. Kennedy.
Portability Day - In 1993, toll-free (800) phone numbers became portable that is, a company could keep the same 800 number even if it switched service providers.
Saint David Feast Day - Patron saint of poets and Wales. Wear a leek on this day.
Yellowstone National Park established ( 1877) - The first U.S. national park was established by Congress.
World Day of Prayer - Since 1887, on the first Friday in March, women all over the world have united for a day of informed prayer and prayerful action. Sponsor: Church Women United.
Cat in the Hat Day - On the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904), we honor Dr. Seuss and all his wonderful stories. Sponsor: Open Horizons.
Congress declares slave importation illegal (1807)
First antitrust law in the U.S. (1889) - The Kansas legislature passed the first U.S. antitrust law.
First night of the Concorde (1969) - First non-stop flight around the world ( 1949) Captain James Gallagher of the U.S. Air Force completed the first non-stop flight around the world (he refueled several times in midflight).
First school for the blind ( 1829) - The Perkins School for the Blind in Boston, Massachusetts, was the first in the U.S. Its original name was
New England Asylum for the Blind.
Puerto Rico Territory Day - Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory in 1917.
Texas Independence Day - On this day in 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
Florida Admission Day - Florida became the 27th U.S. state in 1845.
I Want You to Be Happy Day - Treat others well even if you are not feeling happy. Sponsor: Harriet Grimes
Mount Rushmore Day - Mount Rushmore was dedicated on this day in 1933, an was completed October 31 , 1941.
National Anthem Day - In 1931, President Hoover signed a bill declaring 'The Star-spangled Banner'' the U.S. national anthem.
Party Party Day - An excuse to have a Party each month (when the day equals the a month). Sponsor: Bonza Bottler Day.
Saint Jonah Feast Day - Saint Jonah, the prophet who was swallowed by a big fish, is patron saint of whales.
Iditarod Day - The first Saturday in March is the first day of the Iditarod dog sled race that goes from Fairbanks to Nome, Alaska.
National Easter Seal Telethon - Held the first weekend in March - The telethon raises funds to provide rehabilitation and support services to 1 million disabled children and
adults. It also promotes the society's mission to help people with disabilities. Sponsor: National Easter Seal Society.
Football Coaches Day - On the birthday of Knute Rockne (1888), the great football coach of Notre Dame, we honor all football coaches.
President-for-a-Day Day - In 1849, newly elected President Zachary Taylor was scheduled to take the oath of office. But because March 4th fell
on a Sunday, he refused to take the oath. So, for one day, the President Pro Tempore, Missouri Senator David Rice Atchinson, assumed the office.
Vermont Admission Day - In 1791 Vermont became the 14th state of the U.S.
Help Someone See Week - Donate your old prescription glasses in order to improve the vision of poor people. Always celebrated during the first full week in March. Sponsor: Shane Hill Nursing, Rockford, OH.
National Aardvark Week - During the first week in March, work to enhance the image of the lowly aardvark. Sponsor: The Aardvark Group.
National Camp Week - During the first full week in March, start looking at summer camps foryour kids. Over 5,000,000 children attend summer camps each year. Sponsor: American Camping Association.
National Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week - Parents need to educate themselves with facts and preventive strategies to recognize, understand, and combat drug and alcohol abuse among teenagers. Theme: Prevention begins at home. Always the first full week in March. Sponsor: National PTA
National Lutheran School Week - The first full week in March draws attention to America's 2,000 Lutheran schools. Sponsor: School Services Unit, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
National Volunteers of America Week - An occasion to appreciate Americe's volunteers. Always celebrated the week of March 8th. Sponsor: The Volunteers of America.
Save Your Vision Week - The first full week of March reminds people to take care of their eyes.
Severe Weather Awareness Week - Be more alert during the first week in March, which is traditionally a bad weather week.
TV Turn-Off Week - The first week in March encourages alternatives to watching TV, such as reading and talking. Sponsor: P1ymouth Public Library, Friends of the Library.
National Procrastinators Week - Don't do it today if it can wait until tomorrows Always celebrated the first week in March. Sponsor: Procrastinators Club of America.
National Professional Pet Sitters Week - Do something special for a pet sitter this week. Always the week of March 6th (when the Professional Pet Sitter of the Year is announced). Sponsor: Pet Sitters International.
National School Breakfast Week - Celebrated the first week in March. Promotes a nutritious start to the school day. Sponsor: American School food Service Association.
Newspapers in Education Week - The first full week in March. Sponsor: Newspaper Association of America.
No Memo Day - Celebrated on the first Monday of each month - DON'T Write any MEMOS. Sponsor: All My Events.
Pulaski Day - The first Monday in March is a holiday in Illinois, honoring Casimir Pulaski, Polish hero of the American Revolution. Pulaski was born in 1747 in Poland.
International Day of the Seal - A Congressional resolution founded this day to draw attention to the cruelty of seal hunts. Always celebrated on the first Sunday in March. Sponsor: Friends of the National Zoo.
Crispus Attucks Day - Crispus Attacks was the first person to be killed during the Boston Massacre ( 1770). Crispus was possibly a runaway slave.
Festival of Tobacco - In 1558, smoking tobacco was introduced in Europe by Francisco Fernandes, a Spanish physician. Sponsor: A Pilgrim's Almanac.
Downsizing Day - Also known as - When Am I Going to Lose My Job Day - Celebrated on the first Monday in March.
Michelangelo's Birthday - Michelangelo, who painted the Sistine Chapel and sculpted David and the Pfeta, was born in Caprese, Italy, in 1475. He was perhaps the world's greatest artist.
Toronto's Birthday - Toronto was incorporated as a city in 1834.
National Sportsmanship Day - This day is designed to encourage athletes and others to discuss ethics, sportsmanship, and fair play on the field and in the classroom. More than 7,000 schools now participate in this day's activities on the first Tuesday in March. Sponsor: Institute for International Sports.
Burn Your Guitar Day - Celebrates the birthday of rock musician Jimi Hendrix. Sponsor: The Life of the Party.
Corn flakes's Birthday - Dr. John Kellogg first served corn fakes to his patients at the Kellogg Sanitarium in 1897.
Distinguished Service Medal Birthday - In 1918, President Wilson authorized a medal recognizing those who performed exceptionally meritorious service during the war.
First jazz record released (1917) - The Original Dixieland Band recorded the first jazz record for RCA Victor in Camden, New Jersey.
International Women's Day - This day commemorates a demonstration by New York City women garment workers in 1857. Sponsor: United Nations.
Saint John of God Feast Day - Patron saint of heart patients, hospitals, nurses, and the sick. He isalso patron saint of booksellers and
printers.
Stretch Your Legs Day - On the birthday of Cyd Charisse (1923), the great. dancer and actress with the long, long legs, stretch your own legs in a dance of your own. Charisse was born as Tula Finklea in Amarillo, Texas. Sponsor: The Life of the Party.
Bang Clang Day - Celebrates the Battle of Hampton Roads (1862), the first battle between armored ships, the Monitor and the Merrimac
.
Barbie's Birthday - Barbie still looks good, even though she is now well over 50 years old. But you still have to buy her friends! Contact: Mattel Toys.
False Teeth Day - Charles Graham, a New York dentist, received a patent for false teeth on this date in 1822.
First Ford Mustang produced (1964) - contact; Ford Motor Company.
Panic Day - A day to fun around in circles shouting "I can't take it any more'' Sponsor: Wellness Permission League
Saint Frances of Rome Feast Day - Considered a model for housewives and widows; the light of her guardian angel allowed her to see at night, so she is also a patron saint of motorists.
Score a Beautiful Babe Because You Have Money Day - Commemorates the day in 1995 when a listener of Camp Chaos won lots of money in a lottery and proceeded to get a date with a beautiful woman on the same day. Sponsor: Camp Chaos.
World Spaghetti Bridge Building Contest - The world record load is 388 pounds of spaghetti. It was suspended from a
1-meter bridge weighing less than 1 2/3 lbs. This contest is held annually the second Friday in March. Sponsor: Okanagan University College.
Alexander Graham Bell Day - (telephone invented) In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the
first successful phone message when he said to his assistant, ''Mr. Watson, come hear'' Bell was born on March 3, 1847, in Scotland.
First octuplets born (1967) - The first octuplets were born in Mexico.
Harriet Tubman Day - Honors the 1913 death of Harriet Tubman, an American abolitionist and underground railroad leader.
National Women's Get-Away Weekend - The second weekend in March is reserved for women to take some time away from home. Sponsor: Country Inns Magazine.
Plant a Flower Day - Plant a flower on the second Sunday in March.
Champagne Music Day - Celebrated on the birthday of Lawrence Welk.
Human Services Day - On the anniversary of Whitney Young's death, we honor social workers. Sponsor: National Association of Social Workers
Johnny Appleseed Day - Johnny Appleseed planted apple trees all over the old Northwest. He died on this day in 1847.
Deaf Awareness Week - Always celebrated the second full week in March.
Girl Scouts Week - Celebrates the founding of the Girl Scouts in 1912. Sponsor: Girl of the USA.
Anti-commercial Day - On an average day, Americans are exposed to more than 1,600 advertisements. Today you have permission to ignore all commercials and advertisements. Sponsor: A Pilgrim's Almanac.
Automatic telephone exchange patented (1889) - Almon Stronger of Kansas City patented the first automatic telephone exchange.
Coca-cola first sold in bottles (1894)
Fireside Chat Day - President Franklin Roosevelt broadcast his first Sunday evening fireside radio chat in 1933.
First major U.S. department store opened (1877) - Founded by John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Girl Scouts Day - Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. Sponsor: Girl Scouts of America.
Hell's Angels Birthday - The Hell's Angels were created in 1948.
Parents without Partners Founder's Day (1957) - Sponsor: Parents without Partners.
Talk Mean to Your Spouse Day - On the birthday of playwright Edward Albee, author of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, you may speak meanly to your spouse for up to 32 seconds. Today only. Albee was born in 1928 in Washington, DC. Sponsor: The Life of the Party.
Earmuffs Birthday - Chester Greenwood, a Farmington, Maine, teenager, patented earmuffs on this date in 1877.
Good Samaritan Involvement Day - This is the anniversary of the murder of Kitty Genovese in 1964, she was stabbed to death in front of her apartment as 38 neighbors just watched and listened. Get involved!
Uncle Sam Day - In 1852, the New York Lantern first featured the Uncle Sam character. Uncle Sam came to be a symbol of American patriotism.
Baseball Cap Birthday - The baseball cap was designed in 1860.
Celebrate Scientists Day - On the birthday of Albert Einstein, we honor all scientists. Einstein discovered the Special Theory of Relativity he was born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany.
Andrew Jackson Day : (Tennessee) A public holiday celebrating the birthday of our 7th president, Andrew Jackson. He was born in New Lancaster County, South Carolina in 1767.
Buzzard's Day - This is the day that the turkey buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio. Sponsor: Park Rangers, Hinckley, OHIO.
Escalator patented (1892) - Jesse Reno of New York City patented the escalator.
First American cardinal (1875) - John Mccloskey of New York was appointed.
First Billboard record album chart (1945) - The Nat King Cole Trio had the first #1 selling album.
Ides of March - Julius Caesar was assassinated on this day in 44 BC. Beware the Ides of March!
International Boss's Day Off - On the anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar, we recommend that all leaders stay home.
Beware of assassins! And, of course, if the boss takes the day off, so can you! Sponsor: Open Horizons.
Maine Admission Day - Maine was admitted as the 23rd state of the. U.S. in 1820.
True Confessions Day - Confession is good for the soul. Sponsor: Wellness Permission League.
Black Press Day - In 1827, Freedoms Journal, the first black newspaper in the U.S., was published in New York City.
Curlew Day - Traditionally, this is the day that 500 long-billed curlew return to the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. Sponsor: Umatilla National forest, Ukiah, OR 97880.
First National Book Awards (1950) - Nelson Algren won the award in fiction for his novel 'The Man With the Golden Arm." Ralph L. Rusk won in nonfiction for his biography of Ralph Waldo Emerson. William Carlos Williams won in poetry for Patterson Book 3 and Selected Poems. National Book Foundation,
Freedom of Information Day - On the birthday of James Madison (1751), we honor his efforts and the continued efforts of many others who fight for freedom of information and a free press. Sponsor: American Library Association.
Goddard Day - In 1926, Robert Goddard developed the first liquid fuel powered rocket. Contact; NASA.
James Madison's Birthday - James Madison, the 4th President of the U.S., was born in 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia.
Saint Urho's Day - This mythical saint drove the grasshoppers out of Finland. His day is celebrated on the 16th of March. The local festival is always celebrated on the Saturday closest to the 16th of March. (March 18, this year). Hood River, Oregon, also has a local celebration honoring Saint Urho.
St. Patrick's Day
Camp Fire Boys and Girls Founders Day - Mrs. Luther Gulick of Lake Sebago? Maine, founded the Camp Fire Girls in 1912. Sponsor, Camp Fire Boys and Girls.
Designated Driver St. Patrick's Day Campaign - When you go out partying today, make sure to have a friend who will be the designated driver and not drink. Drive safely. Sponsor: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Evacuation Day - This Boston holiday celebrates the evacuation of British troops in 1776. Actually, this holiday came about as a sneaky way for Boston's irish politicians to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as a legal day off from work. Let's have more Evacuation Days!
Grover Cleveland's Birthday - The 22nd and 24th President of the U.S. was born in Caldwell, New Jersey in 1837.
Ham Radio Day - In 1909, Einar Dessau of Denmark was the first to broadcast over a ham radio.
North Atlantic Treaty ratified (1949) - Contact: NATO
Poppin' Fresh Birthday - The Pillsbury Dough Boy was introduced in 1961 . Contact; Pillsbury Company, 200 South 6th Street,
Minneapolis.
Postal Workers Stress Syndrome Day - Commemorates the first strike by U.S. postal workers, which occurred in 1970 in New York City. Also known as l Have Postal Workers Stress Syndrome and Need the Day Off Day (as named by Bud Spider of Pennsylvania). Contact; U.S. Postal Service.
Space Walk Day - In 1965, USSR cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov was the first person to walk in space.
Children and Hospitals Week - During the third full week in March a campaign is held to educate health care professionals, families,
children, and the community-at large about the special needs of children and families in health care settings. Sponsor: Association for
the Care of Children's Health.
American Chocolate Week - The third full week in March celebrates America's favorite flavor of everything. Sponsor: Chocolate Manufacturers Association.
National Agriculture Week - The week of the vernal equinox honors the people who grow our food and fiber. Sponsor: Agriculture Council of America.
National Poison Prevention Week - Spread the word about how to prevent poisonings, especially during the third full week in March. Sponsor: Poison Prevention Week Council.
Small Family Farm Week - Celebrated the week of Spring.
Straw Hat Week - During the week of the vernal equinox, put away your winter hat! and take your cool straw hats for spring and summer. Sponsor: Millinery Info Bureau.
National Free Paper Week - Free newspapers contribute to the communities by providing information and entertainment. Always celebrated the third Monday through Friday of March. Sponsor: Association of Free Community Papers
National Manufacturing Week - During the annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers, we celebrate what's new in manufacturing. in Chicago, Illinois. Sponsor: National Association of Manufacturers.
Avon Representative Day - Contact: Avon Products.
Saint Joseph's Feast Day - The foster father of Jesus is the patron saint Of carpenters, engineers, house hunters, manual workers,
bursars, fathers, social justice, the church, the poor, and the dying. He is also the patron saint of Palermo, Sicily.
Swallows Day - The swallows return to the San JuanCapistrano Mission in California on Saint Joseph's Feast Day. Tradition-
ally, they leave on October 23.Contact: San Juan Capistrano Mission,San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Dangerous Dan's Annual Coffee Cup Washing - On the third Monday in March, join with Dangerous Dan in washing out your morning coffee cup at least once a year. Sponsor: Dan Jensen at WSYW-FM
Big Bird's Birthday - Contact: Sesame Street, Children's Television Network
Earth Day - In 1979, children rang a bell at theUnited Nations at the moment of the Vernal Equinox. Contact: United Nations. (This was the first Earth Day - In the U.S. it is no longer celebrated on this day.
Earth Month - The month between the first day of Spring and Earth Day. Sponsor: United Nations.
Great American Meatout - Kick the meat habit on the first day of Spring and explore a more wholesome, plant-based diet. Sponsor: Farm Animal Reform Movement
National Agriculture Day The first day of Spring promotes American agriculture. Sponsor; Agriculture Council of America
Photograph a Soup Can Day Celebrates the first large pop art exhibition, which was held in 1962. Sponsor: The Life of the Party.
Proposal Day Celebrated twice-yearly, this day encourages Men and Women to propose marriage to their true loves. Today, night and day are of equal length, symbolizing that although men and women are different as night and day-they are equal! Sponsor: Lady, load, and Delia Company.
Pigeons Day - On the first day of Spring, the pigeons return to the City/county Building in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sponsor; WAJI Radio
Spring arrives at 1:31 p.m. Eastern time.
Caldecott Medal Day - On the birthday of Random Caldecott, we celebrate all award winning (as well as ordinary illustrators of children's books.
International Day for the Elimination of Racism - First celebrated in 1966, this day Commemorates the anniversary Of the killing of 69 African demonstrators in Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960. Sponsor; United Nations.
International Flower Day - Bring bouquets of spring flowers into your home, business, school, or other places you frequent. Sponsor
All My Events.
James T. Kirk Birthday - According to the official Star Trek biography, Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise will be born in a small lows town in the year 2228. Riverside, Iowa, claims to be that town. Contact; Riverside Chamber of Commerce
Johann Sebastian Bach's Birthday - One of the greatest classical composers, Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany in 1685.
Master Gardener Day - The first full day of Spring recognizes master gardeners. Sponsor: Master Gardener Program
Memory Day - To examine the use of memory aids throughout history. Sponsor: Puns Corp.
National Teenagers Day - To improve relationships between teenagers and adults. Formerly sponsored by M. Mamakos.
Birthday of the Printed Book - In 1457, the Gutenberg; Bible became the first printed book. Contact; Book
Marketing Update.
Carbonated water - invented (1733) - Joseph Priestly invented carbonated water, a basic ingredient in soft drinks.
Cornstarch patented (1841) - Orlando Jones patented comstarch.
First American Indian treaty (1671) - The Pilgrims and Massasoit agreed on a league of friendship.
First Bed-ln for Peace (1969) - John Lennon and Yoko Ono begantheir first bed-in for peace at the Amsterdam Hilton.
First Indian massacre (1627) - Powhatan's brother lead a massacre of some settlements near Jamestown, Virginia.
First regional shopping mall opens (1954) - The mall opened in Southfield, Michigan.
National Goof-off Day - This is a day for silliness and fun. Sponsor: Monica Dufour
Polygamy banned in the U.S. (1887) - Congress passed a law banning polygamy.
World Day for Water - This day shows how developing water resources can affect social well-being and economic productivity. Sponsor: United Nations.
Birthday of the Spoon - Sometime around 1900 B.C. the useful eating utensil was invented Slurp some soup today! Sponsor: Pilgrim's Almanac.
Dixie Cup Birthday - The Dixie Cup was invented 1912. Contact: Dixie Container Corporation
First human in space twice (1965) - Gemini 3 carried the first person to at go into space more than once. Contact; NASA.
First passenger elevator installed (1857) - Elisha Otis installed the first passenger elevator in New York.
World Meteorological Day To study and teach about weather. Sponsor: United Nations.
Liberty Day - In 1775, Patrick Henry spoke in favor of arming the Virginia Militia against the British. At the end of his speech, he said ''Give me liberty or give me death.''
Near Miss Day - In 1989, an asteroid came within 500,000 miles of hitting Earth.
Rally for Decency Anniversary - The Rally for Decency, which protested the on-stage nudity of Jim Morrison of the Doors, took place in Miami, Florida in 1969.
Saint Turibius Feast Day - Saint Turibius, archbishop of Lima, championed native rights in South America. As a result, he is a patron saint of native rights.
Don Lockwood's Lucky Day - In the 1952 MGM movie Singing in the Rain, Gene Kelly (as Don Lockwood) declares it his lucky day when he, Donald O'Connor (as Cosmo Brown), and Debbie Reynolds (as Kathy Selden) decide to remake The Dueling Cavalier as a musical.
Make a Great Escape Day - On the birthday of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, make a great escape. Houdini was born in
1874 in Budapest, Hungary.
European Economic Com munity founded (1957) - Also known as the Common Market, the European Economic Community was established by the Treaty of Rome.
Feast of the Annunciation - Celebrates the time when Angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she was to be the mother of Christ (nine months before the birth of Christ).
Global Understanding Day - Promotes better understanding among all people of the earth.
Lady Day - An ancient festival celebrated by the Welsh in honor of the maiden goddess in search of her lord consort. Celebrate today by decorating your home with flowers. This day is also known among goddess worshippers as the Return of the Goddess Day.
Maryland Founding Day - In 1634, the first people arrived to to settle Lord Baltimore's land grant, the current state of Maryland. Contact: ; Maryland Office of Tourism.
No, I'm the Greatest Day - Celebrates the birthday of sportscaster Howard Cosell, who was born in 1920 in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Sponsor: The Life of the Party.
Old British New Year - Before the Calendar Adjustment Act of 1751 , Great Britain and its U.S. colonies celebrated New Year's Day on March 25 because it is Lady Day and the Feast of the Annunciation Since 1752, New Year's has been celebrated on January 1 .
Pecan Day - In 1775, George Washington planted pecan trees given to him by Thomas Jefferson.
Saint Dismas Feast Day - The good thief who died on the cross next to Jesus, Saint Dismas is patron saint of thieves, prisoners sentenced to death, and undertakers.
Seward's Day - Named after Secretary of State William Seward who negotiated the treaty to buy Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000. The treaty was signed on March 30, 1867.
Medic Alert Foundation founded (1956) - Medic Alert Week is celebrated this week. Contact; Medic Alert Foundation
American Diabetes Alert - This day sounds the alert about the risks and symptoms of diabetes to the nearly 7 million Americans who have the disease and don't know it. Sponsor: American Diabetes Association
First commercial motion picture film produced (1885) - Eastman Kodak produced the first commercial motion picture film.
Good Fences Day - On the birthday of Robert Frost, celebrate that fact that good fences make good neighbors. Do something nice for your neighbors today.
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day - Let your imagination run wild and create your own holiday! Sponsor: Wellness Permission League.
National Organize Your Home Office Day - A day for people with home businesses to organize their offices. Sponsor: Everything's Organized
Salk vaccine developed (1953) - Developed by Dr. Jonas Salk to prevent polio.
Kuhio Day - This Hawaiian holiday honors the birthday of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, Hawaii's second delegate to the U.S. Congress.
Alaskan Earthquake Anniversary - In 1964, the strongest earthquake to hit North America struck 80 miles east of Anchorage, Alaska; 117 people were killed.
Corkscrew patented (1860)
First long distance phone call ( l884) - The call was made between Boston and New York; the first telephone in the White House was also installed on this date in 1929.
First Mormon temple - dedicated ( l836) - The first Mormon temple was located in Kirkland, Ohio.
Florida discovered ( 1512) - Florida was sighted by Juan Ponct de Leon, a Spanish explorer.
Funky Winkerbean Birthday - The comic strip was first published on this date in 1972. Sponsor: Funky Winkerbean Comic Strip, Tom Batiuk, Creator, 2750 Substation Road, Medina, OH 44256F 2 16- 722-8755.
National Badminton Day - On the opening day of the U.S. National Championships, we salute the game of badminton. Sponsor: U.S. Badminton Association
National Exchange Club Birthday - The first Exchange Club was formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1911 . Sponsor: The National Exchange Clubs.
Beer Brewers Day - On the birthdays of Frederick Pabst (1836) and August Anheuser Butcher. (1899), we honor all great brewers.
Children's Picture Book Day - The first picture book for children was written by J. A. Comenius in 1592. Sponsor: Book Marketing Update.
Czechoslovakian Teachers Day - Celebrates the birthday of Jan Amos Komensky (1592), a Moravian educational reformer.
Eat an Eskimo Pie Day - Sponsor: The Life of the Party.
First microfilm device introduced (1922)
Respect Your Cat Day - In 1384, King Richard 11 of England issued a royal edict condemning the eating of cats. Give your cat a little extra treat today! Sponsor: A Pilgrim's Almanac.
Saint John Nepomucene Neumann Birthday - Bishop Neumann, the first U,S. ,male saint proclaimed by the Roman Catholic church, was born iri Prachatice, Bohemia in l 811.
Coca-cola's Birthday - Atlanta pharmacists John Pembelton, concocted Coca-cola on March 29th and introduced it to the public on May 8th, 1886.Contact: Coca-cola, Inc, P.O. Box 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301
John Tyler's Birthday - The10th President of the U.S. was born in 1790 in Greenway, Virginia.
Knights of Columbus Founder's Day - Founded in 1882, The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal Catholic family service organization providing social services. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus,
Know Your Stockbroker Day - On the day financier Michael Milken was indicted, take some extra time to know those who advise you on your investments. Sponsor: The Life of the Party.
23rd Amendment to the Constitution ratified (1961) - Gave D.C. citizens the right to vote in presidential elections.
Vietnam War - The last U.S. troops left Vietnam (1973)
Egg incubator patented (1843)
First double-deck bridge opened (1909) - The Queensboro Bridge in New York City opened to traffic.
First passenger ship to circumnavigate the world - In 1923, the Laconia became the first passenger ship to sail around the world.
Genesis Awards Ceremony - Honors media portrayals of animal issues. The 1996 awards will be presented at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Sponsor: The Ark Trust.
National Doctors Day - On this date in 1842, Dr. Crawford Long of Jefferson, Georgia, first used ether to save a patient from discomfort during surgery. Today, give a red carnation to your doctor as a thanks for modern medicine.
Starry Night - On the birthday of Vincent van Gogh, enjoy his most famous painting, Starry Night. Van Gogh was born in 1853 in the Netherlands.
Birth of the Symphony Day - Enjoy a symphony on the birthday of Franz Joseph Haydn, father of the symphony. Haydn was born in 1732 in Rohrau, Austria.
Bunsen Burner Day - On the birthday of Robert von Bunsen (1811), inventor of the Bunsen burner, we celebrate his simple device that allows chemists to efficiently control a gas flame.
First black to vote in the U.S. (1870) - After the ratification of the 15th Amendment, Thomas Peterson Mundy of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, became the
first black to vote in the U.S.
First dance marathon in the U.S. (1923) - The first dance marathon in the U.S. was held in New York City.
First town illuminated by electric lights (1880) - Wabash, Indiana, was the first town to be lit by electricity.
l Think Therefore I Am Day - On the birthday of Rene Descartes, the father of modem philosophy, we honor all great thinkers. Descartes was born in 1596 in Touraine, France.
National Farm Workers Day - On the birthday of Cesar Estrada Chavez organizer of the National
Telugu New Year's Day - Celebrated on April 1st (March 31st on leap years), this is one of the new year's celebrated in India.
Virgin Islands Transfer Day - Denmark transferred the Virgin islands to the U. S. in 1917 for $25 million.