International Guide Dog Day Every year on the last Wednesday in April, International Guide Dog Day honors guide dogs and the amazing work these companions do for those who are blind. Johann Wilhelm Klein is credited for coming up with the idea for a guide dog. Klein was the founder of the Institute for the
World Meningitis Day World Meningitis Day is April 24, every year. The goal is to spread the word about meningitis, how to spot it, and what causes it. It’s also a day to promote the importance of vaccines. Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Every
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day occurs annually on the third Friday in April. The day aims to raise awareness and effectively rid homes of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications sitting in medicine cabinets, nightstands, or kitchen cabinets that have the potential for diversion or
National Banana Day On April 20th, take a bite of the fruit that also makes an excellent prop for jokes on National Banana Day! The day focuses on the nutrition of the fruit as well as the way comedy has used the banana in its acts. This low fat, low-calorie snack offers a boost of
On National Record Store Day, owners, employees, and music lovers gather in the place that created a culture of its own. From vinyl to digital and back to vinyl again, the brick and mortar store celebrates a love of not just the music, but the art of jacket covers, words, and style. Through a variety
World Chagas Disease Day Every year on April 14th, World Chagas Disease Day raises awareness for Chagas disease. It’s also a day that stresses the importance of prevention and finding ways to eliminate the disease. Chagas disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis and is named after Carlos Justiniano Chagas. The Brazilian doctor discovered the
Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Considered Christianity’s most important holy day, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Depending on which calendar a church follows, some will celebrate the holiday earlier than others. Leading up to Easter Sunday is an entire season of observances beginning
We spend a lot of money getting other people to do things for us—cut our hair, fix our cars and computers, mow our lawns, bake our cakes…you get the picture. And true, there are things that we would prefer to have experts with knowledge and experience doing for us, like performing surgery or filling out
Geologists Day From the earth’s crust to deep into its core, we recognize Geologists Day on the first Sunday in April. Geologists study the history, structure, and impact of other processes on the earth. Their discoveries and research play an essential role in our daily lives. Geology blends well with other sciences such as chemistry
International Pillow Fight Day International Pillow fight day is a worldwide event held in many cities that takes place on the first Saturday in April. From Hong Kong to Vancouver to Dallas to London pillows are getting fluffed and prepped to do soft battle on this day. It’s free, and families are encouraged to participate.
National Handmade Day National Handmade Day on the first Saturday in April recognizes all those who put forth their creative talents into gifts warming the heart and leaving us awed. Whether its baked goods, beauty products or woodcraft, quilts, toys, or artwork, those who create handmade gifts do so with an eye toward craftsmanship. Some
National Little Red Wagon Day On the last Wednesday in March, National Little Red Wagon Day celebrates the memories in the making and the ones already made. One iconic toy wields the power of imagination for adults and children alike as it brings us together to explore, laugh, and play. For nearly 100 years, Radio
World Social Work Day World Social Work Day on the third Tuesday in March recognizes the hard work and dedication of social workers. A global organization of social workers comes together for social justice, human rights, and social development all through the promotion of best practices in social work. Social workers serve many roles in
National 3-D Day National 3-D Day celebrates the art, science, and history of stereoscopic 3-D imagery. Every year, in March, on the third day of the third week of the third month, we explore the technologies used to create 3-D photographs, movies, and art, and we celebrate the many ways that these images have been
Happiness on a personal level can make any day better and can add great value to your life. However, what if happiness was applied on a global scale? How would that change the way the economy works or how societies function? International Day of Happiness is the kind of holiday that aims to see the
Sleep can be one of the underrated aspects of people’s lives, but for those who have sleep problems, getting enough sleep can be a real challenge. World Sleep Day aims to help those who have sleep problems, educate people all over about the importance of sleep, and change the way people view and experience sleep
National Farm Rescuer Day National Farm Rescuer Day dedicates the third Thursday of March to those who support farmers in need. When crisis strikes in the form of illness, injury, or natural disaster, Farm Rescuers throughout the heartland get the jobs done. Whether hay needs to be baled or crops need to be harvested, these
National SBDC Day During the third Wednesday in March, National Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Day recognizes the thousands of SBDCs across the country supporting entrepreneurs in the pursuit of small business ownership. Created in 1976, SBDCs provide innovative resources and tools that contribute to the success of start-ups and small businesses. Across the country on
Home offices are more commonplace by the year, and today one in four American households has one. You don’t have to be self-employed or work from home to have a home office; it can be used simply for sorting through bills, finances, documents, and all those other fun things that we love saving for a
Many of us are too preoccupied with our lives to think too much about the past, especially the ancestors of ours who lived and died perhaps hundreds of years ago. Every now and then, however, people who happen to have a bit more time start digging around and sometimes find out the most fascinating facts
World Kidney Day World Kidney Day on the second Thursday in March sets out each year to create increased awareness about kidney care. Our kidneys are vital to our everyday health, and many health issues contribute to Chronic Kidney Disease. Preventative measures help to reduce our risks and improve outcomes. Several health conditions impact our
Finisher’s Medal Day Finisher’s Medal Day on the first Sunday in March recognizes the long hours, days, weeks and even months of training thousands of men and women across the country have put in to achieve their goals of completing a race. Every year, cities around the United States and the world hold half and full marathons,
National Speech And Debate Education Day The First Friday in March is National Speech and Debate Education Day to prepare students to do more than speaking publicly. Through the support of coaches and teachers, students learn the skills vital to success in future careers and everyday decision making. The ability to conduct thorough research, construct
In an effort to knock out one of the top cancers causing death, National Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. Much like the pink ribbon represents those lost to breast cancer, a blue star honors
National Hospitalist Day recognizes the contributions of more than 60,000 hospitalists nationwide on the first Thursday in March annually. Hospital medicine is one of the fastest-growing specialties in modern medicine, and those who practice it are known as hospitalists. Hospitalists manage patient care throughout their inpatient stay and have been proven to reduce readmissions while
National Skip The Straw Day On the fourth Friday in February, The Coral Keepers ask you to consider a different way on National Skip the Straw Day! For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed slurping a refreshing beverage through a cylindrical tube. If Marvin Stone (the inventor of the first paper straw in 1888) were alive today, he might be
National Tartar Sauce Day is celebrated the first Friday after Lent. There are many reasons for observing National Tartar Sauce Day the Friday after Lent begins. Things start to get fishy for one. For another, tartar sauce compliments more than just fish. So it’s time to get this celebration started by counting the ways! Fabulous
National Toast Day Would you believe National Toast Day honoring the humble slice is on the Last Thursday in February? But it is so very versatile. It carries a multitude of jams, jellies, marmalade, and fruit compotes. We don’t stop there. Toast transports proteins and veggies, sprouts, and soaks up sauces and drippings. Perhaps we
Every year on the third Thursday in February, World Anthropology Day allows anthropologists to celebrate their discipline and share it with the world. Anthropology is the study of humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present. Anthropologists take a broad approach to understand different aspects of the human experience. Their goal is to understand
International Epilepsy Day Every year on the second Monday of February, International Epilepsy Day raises awareness about epilepsy. The day also focuses on epilepsy education and promotes ways to ensure all who need treatment receive it. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is marked by episodes of sensory disturbances and convulsions called seizures. Abnormal electrical
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