National Day Calendar
739 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsStay informed with fun facts and stories about what National Days we are celebrating today. Features Singer / Songwriter Anna Devere and the founder of National Day Calendar, Marlo Anderson.
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January 22, 2021 – National Blonde Brownie Day | Celebration of Life Day
January 22, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBThere's No Time Like The Present To Have Fun With Your Kids! Welcome to January 22nd, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate natural blondes and having fun with our kids. If you believe that brownies have all the fun, then make room on your plate for the “blondie.” It turns out that the first brownies didn’t have cocoa at all but got their color from molasses. When chocolate became the norm in the early 1900s they told these bars apart by calling the original the blondie. ...
January 21, 2021 – Squirrel Appreciation Day | National Granola Bar Day
January 21, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBHave You Heard Of Squirrel Girl? Don't Underestimate the Power Of The Squirrel. Welcome to January 21st, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the small and mighty that help us win the day. Because of all the Marvel movies and TV shows, you probably think that you know your superheroes pretty well. But here’s one I bet you haven’t heard of: Squirrel Girl. Seriously…she’s a real character. Doreen Green is just your ordinary teenage girl other than the fact that she has a lo...
January 20, 2021 – National Disc Jockey Day | National Cheese Lover’s Day
January 20, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBWho Is Your Favorite DJ? Welcome to January 20th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate iconic radio voices and lovers of cheese. On July 4th, 1970, a syndicated radio show made its debut with little fanfare. Appearing on only 7 stations, the show spotlighted the best-selling songs of each week. It wasn’t expected to do well, however, because radio was focusing on rock albums at the time. But the show became a huge success and its host, Casey Kasem, became a star. If you gr...
January 19, 2021 – National Slow Cooker Day | National Popcorn Day
January 19, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBCan You Imagine The Movies Without Popcorn? Believe It Or Not One Guy Took A Big Chance To Put Popcorn Machines In His Theatres. Welcome to January 19th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate food that cooks itself and a snack with celebrity status. In 1800s Lithuania, Jewish families would put food in pots each Friday before sundown, then take them to the bakeries in town. Because the Sabbath prohibited actively cooking anything, Jewish people used the ovens, which were s...
January 18, 2021 – National Thesaurus Day | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBDid You Know That This Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shared His Prize Money With Other Organizations? Welcome to January 18th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate having a way with words and a dream that lives on today. You may not immediately recognize the name Peter Mark Roget, but chances are you’ve read his book. Or at least parts of it. In 1852, he published his Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases, which is still in use today. Over the years, Roget’s publication has b...
January 17, 2021 – National Hot Buttered Rum Day | National Bootlegger’s Day
January 17, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBDo You Know Where The Phrase "Real McCoy" Comes From? Hint: It Has To Do With Bootlegging. Welcome to January 17th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a better batter and unmasking the real McCoy. Hot buttered rum has been around since long before the American Revolution but with rum being one fifth of the colony’s economy at the time, this was the drink of choice. It is said that people were miserly with offering their tea, but almost every social occasion included br...
January 16, 2021 – National Nothing Day | National Soup Month
January 16, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBWelcome to January 16th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate philosophy and a food that helps us slow down. According to some philosophers, there is no such thing as nothing. With the very idea of thinking of the concept of nothingness, you’re proving that it doesn’t exist. That may sound like a big concept, but I think we can all relate. In the midst of our hectic lives, there’s almost no time for nothing. But the truth is we need to take a step back and relax— and basica...
January 15, 2021 – National Bagel Day | National Hat Day
January 15, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBWelcome to January 15th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate carb fever and "mad hattery. " The recipe for making bagels was once a closely guarded secret. Jewish immigrants in New York City had brought this baked good to America in the early 1900s. They formed a union to keep their tradition to themselves and to keep jobs within their community. Only the sons of members were offered membership, and meetings were conducted only in Yiddish. As crazy as it may sound today, th...
January 14, 2021 – National Ratification Day | National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 14, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBDid You Know That We Nearly Missed The Deadline To Bring The American Revolution To A Close? Welcome to January 14th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate stories in the nick of time and poseable pets. The official founding of the United States nearly didn’t happen because people couldn’t show up on time. The United States colonies signed the Treaty of Paris to end the war with England on September 3, 1783. They were then given 6 months to ratify the agreement and send it ...
January 13, 2021 – National Rubber Ducky Day | National Sticker Day
January 13, 2021 16:25 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBIs Your Rubber Ducky Still The One? Welcome to January 13th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate sticking around and ducky divas. We see them every day, but have you ever paid attention to the stickers on many fruits and vegetables? These are known as PLUs, or "price look up" labels, and they’re the same everywhere around the world. So if you buy a banana in Germany the code on it will be identical to one you buy in Minnesota. These stickers also have a story to tell: If ...
January 12, 2021 – National Curry Chicken Day | National Marzipan Day
January 12, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBDid You Know That Chicken Curry Has An Alias? Welcome to January 12th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate exotic birds and playing with your food. Country Captain is a chicken curry dish with a long association to the American South. But just when did this marriage of exotic spices and humble chicken take place? We know that Britain’s longtime presence in India gave them a taste for curry’s spicy mix of cumin, coriander, ginger garlic and turmeric. Country Captain was ...
January 11, 2021 – National Clean Off Your Desk Day | National Hobby Month
January 11, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBWhat New Hobby Have You Wanted To Try? This Is Your Lucky Month! Welcome to January 11th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate cleaning up and having more fun. Anna: Marlo, what’s going on with your desk? Marlo: What are you talking about? Anna: I mean, there are so many papers and tchatchkes that I can’t even see the desktop. Do you really need that many Star Trek bobbleheads? Marlo: Yes I do. And I’m offended that you even have to ask. Anna: Ok what about all these ...
January 10, 2021 – National Sunday Supper Day | National Oysters Rockefeller Day
January 10, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBThis Dish Was Named For The Richest Man Of His Time. Welcome to January 10th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the best day of the week and shelling out the green. National Sunday Supper Day invites you to celebrate the great tradition of breaking bread together. Sundays are usually lazy days, especially in winter, so why not make the most of it? Take time for “slow food” that gives you room to catch up on what’s been going on during the week. The menu is not as import...
January 9, 2021 – National Static Electricity Day | National Balloon Ascension Day
January 09, 2021 04:03 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBDid You Know That Lightening is Basically Static Electricity? Welcome to January 9th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate shocking effects and reaching new heights. Marlo, did you ever rub your feet on the carpet and then zap someone? Then you already know the magic of static electricity! When the positive and negative charges of an atom are out of balance and have nowhere to go they build up and stay static in one place, until they are released. A spark of static elect...
January 8, 2021 – National Bubble Bath Day | National English Toffee Day
January 08, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBWelcome to January 8th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the frothy side of life and a break from tradition. We all need a well deserved break now again and a tub filled with bubbles may be just the thing. But did you know the man behind Mr. Bubble was a well known workaholic? Harold Schafer from Stanton, North Dakota spent his early days trying just about everything for work from candling eggs, to shoveling snow but found his niche in sales. In 1942 he started the ...
January 7, 2021 – National Tempura Day | National Bobblehead Day
January 07, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBDo You Know Which Bobbleheads Collectors Go Crazy For? Welcome to January 7th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the origins of a Japanese foodie favorite and famous noggins. You may think of tempura as a Japanese dish, but the art of batter frying first came to Japan from Portuguese missionaries. In the mid 16th century Nagasaki, Japan was a closed-port to most of the world, but the Portuguese were allowed to bring in Catholicism and with it, a food made during lent. ...
January 6, 2021 – National Cuddle Up Day | National Technology Day
January 06, 2021 04:08 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBDid You Know That Most Of The Technology We Enjoy Today Had It's Critics? Yep, Even Trains, Planes and Automobiles Were Not To Be Trusted! Welcome to January 6th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate staying cozy and talking tech. If you think you’re cold this winter, try living in Antarctica. In winter, the wind chills can plunge to minus 76°F. One of the only animals who can survive in this climate is the Emperor Penguin and they do it by cuddling together. Their system ...
January 5, 2021 – National Whipped Cream Day | National Screenwriters Day
January 05, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBDo You Know The Screenwriter Who Wrote Your Favorite Movie? Welcome to January 5th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate sweet success and the wizards of words. The first recipes for whipped cream date back to 1549 when they were already calling it “snow milk.” These early chefs were likely whipped after an hour of beating the cream with a willow branch, a technique that lasted for the next few centuries, until a clothing salesman from St. Louis changed all of that. Durin...
January 4, 2021 – National Spaghetti Day | National Trivia Day
January 04, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBWhat's Your Favorite Way To Top Spaghetti? Welcome to January 4th, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate noodling around and nerding out. More after the break. On top of spaghetti all covered with cheese was first sung by folk singer Tom Glazer in 1963, but on National Spaghetti Day, we invite you to pick the sauce or optional meatballs, as this day is all about the noodles! The long, thin cylindrical pasta gets its name from the Italian word spaghetto, or the diminutive of ...
January 3, 2021 – National Fruitcake Toss Day | National Drinking Straw Day
January 03, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBAre You Ready To Launch Certain Holiday Leftovers? Welcome to January 3rd, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a final fling and the last straw. One of the best-selling foods during the holiday season is fruitcake. It’s also one of the most disliked and chances are good, this eyesore is still staring you in the face. The people of Manitou Springs, Colorado have a solution. For the last 20 years they’ve hosted an event that gives folks a chance to work out their seasonal f...
January 2, 2021 – National Science Fiction Day | National Personal Trainer Awareness Day
January 02, 2021 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.43 MBWhat Is Your Favorite Sci-Fi Story? Welcome to January 2nd, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate keeping your options open and brave new worlds. Still not decided on your New Year’s resolutions? Hmmmm. it’s National Buffet Day! Not too many of those open right now. Oh, oh, oh! It’s National Cream Puff Day! I’m not actually hungry after the year 2020. Ok ok! It’s also National Personal Trainer Awareness Day and while I’m aware that I probably need some extra help stick...
January 1, 2021 – New Year’s Day | National Silent Record Week
January 01, 2021 03:23 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBDid You Know That The New Year Used To Begin On March 1st? Welcome to January 1st, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we enjoy the sound of silence and a whole new year with reasons to celebrate. Both as a member of The Beatles and as a solo artist, John Lennon created some of the most popular songs of the 20th Century. He also recorded one of the most obscure. On his album Unfinished Music No. 2, there’s a track titled “Two Minutes of Silence.” Here’s an excerpt: It’s exactly what i...
December 31, 2020 – New Year’s Eve | National Champagne Day
December 31, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBDo You Know The Lyrics To The Most Famous Song That Nobody Knows? Welcome to December 31st, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate forgettable songs and great wines. Tonight, we bid farewell to 2020 and at the stroke of midnight, we’ll all attempt to sing a song that few of us understand. Auld Lang Syne is sometimes referred to as “the most famous song that nobody knows,” and that’s not only because people have been drinking before they sing it. Written by Robert Burns, the ...
December 30, 2020 – Bacon Day | National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
December 30, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBBack In The Day, Bringing Home The Bacon Was A Big Deal! Find Out Why It's Still Pretty Good. Welcome to December 30th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the power of pork and other ordinary ingredients. If you’ve ever made a volcano at home then you already know the magic of baking soda. Today we pay homage to this versatile chemical that puffs up cakes and polishes pans, eliminates odors in pantries and armpits. Marlo, what are you making? Are you whipping up a ca...
December 29, 2020 – Tick Tock Day | National Hero Day
December 29, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBWhat's Left On Your List Of Things To Do? Welcome to December 29th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate ticking clocks and heroes in plain sight. Are you already watching the countdown clock to put an end to this year? Most of us are grateful that we’re rapidly approaching the end of 2020. But before we break out the party hats and noisemakers, there are still a few things that need our attention. Are there business purchases or donations that can be made that will impac...
December 28, 2020 – National Card Playing Day | National Short Film Day
December 28, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBDo You Know What The Highest Payout For A Single Poker Tournament Was? Makes You Wanna Practice Your Bluffing! Welcome to December 28th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the illustrious beginnings of our favorite pastimes. A standard pack of cards may be used for playing a variety of games, some of which are played for money. It’s said that the game of poker, which originated in Louisiana is a derivative of the game of dominos which dates back a few thousand years. Wh...
December 27, 2020 – National Car Donation Month | National Fruitcake Day
December 27, 2020 03:23 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBDo You Have A Few Unwanted Items Lying Around After The Holidays? One Of Them May Be A Tax Donation. Welcome to December 27th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate gaudy cakes and a new life for old jalopies. More charitable donations are made in December than in any other month. Yes, it’s probably because people need a tax deduction, but it also comes at a time of the year when some folks need help the most. Even if money is tight, you can still make a difference by dona...
December 26, 2020 – National Candy Cane Day | National Thank You Note Day
December 26, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBDid You Know That Even Bank Robbers Send Thank You Notes? Welcome to December 26th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the flavor of the season and etiquette for everyone. Peppermint sticks have been around for at least 200 years, but the red and white striped candy cane that we all associate with Christmas did not actually appear until 1900 and until 1921 they were all made by hand. That’s when Brasher O. Westerfield invented a machine that turned out these 5” peppermi...
December 25, 2020 – A’phabet Day | Christmas Day
December 25, 2020 06:02 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBHow Many Christmas Puns Do You Know? Welcome to December 25th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate holiday puns and the twists and turns of Christmas. More after the break. Marlo: Happy A’phabet Day! Anna: It’s pronounced “Alphabet”. Marlo: No. A’phabet. It’s the word “alphabet,” but with no L. Get it? Noel. Like Christmas. Anna: Ah. So it’s bad pun day? Marlo: Yep. Today, while you’re enjoying the festivities, see how many puns you can slip into conversations. Anna: ...
December 24, 2020 – Christmas Eve | National Eggnog Day
December 24, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBDo You Know Who Wrote The Night Before Christmas? Welcome to December 24th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate clearing up literary history and fogging up a holiday favorite. T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the house… You know the rest. Most of us do. Clement Moore’s classic poem is one of the best-known literary works in American history. When he wrote it in 1822, he used the title “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” He shared it with a friend who was visit...
December 23, 2020 – Festivus| National Roots Day
December 23, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBDoes Your Family Celebrate Festivus? If So, It's Time To Break Out The Aluminum Pole! Welcome to December 23rd, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a festivus for the rest of us and digging a little deeper. It’s that time of year. Tensions are running high and everyone is driving one another crazy as we gear up for Christmas. Which makes it the perfect day for Festivus. If you’re not a Seinfeld fan, here’s how it works: First, there’s the Airing of Grievances. Gather you...
December 22, 2020 – National Date Nut Bread Day | Bingo’s Birthday Month
December 22, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBThis Game Has Over 500 Septillion Combinations. Do You Know How Many Zeros That Is? That's Probably Why It Never Gets Old! Welcome to December 22nd, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate good for you goodies and one of our favorite ways to beat the odds. If you’re already burnt out on holiday goodies why not try something healthy and delicious by celebrating National Date Nut Bread Day? Dates have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt,...
December 21, 2020 – Crossword Puzzle Day | Humbug Day
December 21, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBHas The Word "Humbug" Crossed Your Mind Lately? Welcome to December 21st, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate beating cabin fever and a change of heart. The first crossword puzzle was published in 1913 in the New York World Newspaper. Created by Arthur Wynne from Liverpool, this amusement using riddles and clues is still enjoyed by millions today. Hey, Marlo what’s a five letter word for feud? And an eight letter word for ice globe? If you need some help fighting feeling...
December 20, 2020 – National Tie Month | National Sangria Day
December 20, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBYou Know What Goes With That Tie You Bought Dad For Christmas? How About Some Smarty Pants Tie Trivia? Welcome to December 20th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate tie trivia and punching things up. Croatian soldiers who served in the French army during the reign of Louis XIV wore scarves called Cravats. The name is derived from the French word for “Croatian” and soon came to refer to any kind of a neckerchief worn by a man. After the Battle of Steenkerque in 1692, this...
December 19, 2020 – National Hard Candy Day | National Wreaths Across America Day
December 19, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBWhat Is The Most Popular Hard Candy Of All Time? Welcome to December 19th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a candy that goes the distance and a tradition that honors our heroes. In 1949, Bill and Dorothy Harmsen founded Jolly Rancher in Golden, Colorado. They chose the name because it sounded friendly and had a bit of western flair to it. Originally, the Harmsens sold ice cream, chocolate, and candy, but because ice cream sales plummeted during the winter months, they...
December 18, 2020 – National Twin Day | National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
December 18, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBAre You A Twin? If So, Your Super Powers Could Be Useful! Welcome to December 18th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate amazing pairs and one of kind eyesores. Twins are endlessly fascinating, from their ability to finish each other’s sentences to the striking similarities they share even if they are separated at birth. This genetic anomaly can prove useful, like when a toddler needs a rest from acting on the set of Full House ( Olsen Twins), or putting two minds togeth...
December 17, 2020 – National Pear Month | National Maple Syrup Day
December 17, 2020 03:19 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBNot All Maple Trees Produce Syrup. Turns Out There's An Age Limit! Welcome to December 17th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate gifts that keep on giving and late bloomers. Anna: Hey Marlo, if someone gave you all the gifts from the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts would you end up with? Marlo: Y’know, I’ve never even thought of that. Anna: You would have 364 items in total. So you’d better hope you have room for 42 swans-a-swimming. Marlo: I...
December 16, 2020 – Barbie And Barney Backlash Day | National Chocolate Covered Everything Day
December 16, 2020 03:25 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBDoes Chocolate Make Everything Taste Better? Welcome to December 16th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a well timed time out and the secret to making food amazing! Sometimes being popular is a hazard of the job! But it's hard to argue with success when you’re found in over 150 countries.I’m talking of course about Barbie. More than a billion Barbie dolls have been sold around the world thanks to extensive advertising and decades of popularity. Add to that her 36 mov...
December 15, 2020 – Cat Herders Day | Bill of Rights Day
December 15, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBDoes Your Job Description Include Herding Cats? Welcome to December 15th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate inalienable rights and impossible jobs. Many jobs are essential and require a particular set of skills. But some jobs require the patience of a saint: Kindergarten Teacher, wildlife photographer, sound engineer. These jobs and many more are often referred to as “herding cats” mainly because the things you’re responsible for have a tendency to wander off. Sor...
December 14, 2020 – National Bouillabaisse Day | Monkey Day
December 14, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBDid Monkeys Pave The Way For Space Exploration? Welcome to December 14th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate monkeying around and things that make you go “mmmm.” If I say fish stew, you say... but if I say bouillabaisse you say- Buyah. That’s because the French have a knack for taking a handful of garden variety ingredients (think snails) and turning them into culinary delights. Bouillabaisse was a soup created by the fisherman of Marseille who wanted a one pot meal a...
December 13, 2020 – National Violin Day | National Hot Cocoa Day
December 13, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBDo You Know What The Most Expensive Violins Sell For? Welcome to December 13th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate illustrious instruments and a quick fix for the chill of winter. During his lifetime, Antonio Stradivari crafted about 1,100 stringed instruments and his violins became the gold standard among musicians and composers. It’s estimated that about 500 of these rare instruments still exist and they are extremely valuable. In 2011, a Stradivarius nicknamed Lady Bl...
December 12, 2020 – National Poinsettia Day | Gingerbread House Day
December 12, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBDo You Know Which Weed Was Found At The Side Of A Road And First Sold At A Roadside Stand? Welcome to December 12th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate cheerful weeds and yummy houses. The cheerful red plant that we associate with the holidays got its start in 16th century Mexico. Its legend tells the story of a poor girl who wanted to give the Christ child a gift. When she began to worry that she had nothing to give, an angel appeared and reassured her that any gift giv...
December 11, 2020 – National Noodle Ring Day | National App Day
December 11, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBDid You Know The First App Was a Video Game Called Snake? Welcome to December 11th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the little things that connect us to the world and our inner child. National Noodle Ring Day celebrates the round shaped pasta that kids love to eat. This time of year, noodle rings make their way into craft projects too, proving that it's okay to play with your food. Grownups can celebrate with a casserole dish made from pasta, breadcrumbs, cheese, eg...
December 10, 2020 – Dewey Decimal System Day | Chanukah
December 10, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.72 MBWelcome to December 10th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a youthful game changer and the festival of lights. Born on December 10th, 1851 Melvil Dewey created the most widely used library organizational tool that is still in use today. Since it was adopted in 1876, the Dewey Decimal Classification System or DDC has been revised and expanded but still resembles the categories and numerical arrangements designed by 21 year old Melvil. Apparently Dewey was a fan of simp...
December 9, 2020 – Weary Willie Day | National Pastry Day
December 09, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBWelcome to December 9th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate success stories in true rags to riches form. Traditional clowns wore white makeup, with red noses and cheeks, and pointy hats. During the Great Depression, a clown named Emmett Kelly changed that image. People were down on their luck and while they wanted to be entertained, the usual clown shtick didn’t seem terribly relatable. That’s when Kelly’s clown character, Weary Willie became a reflection of the times. In...
December 8, 2020 – National Brownie Day | Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day
December 08, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBIf Time Travel Was An Option, Where Would You Go? Welcome to December 8th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate dessert on the go and glitches in time. They say that necessity is the mother of invention and that appears to be the case for our favorite combination of cookie and cake: the brownie. Legend has it that Bertha Palmer wanted a special dessert that would fit neatly into a boxed lunch for her socialite friends attending the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. Bertha’s h...
December 7, 2020 – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | National Cotton Candy Day
December 07, 2020 03:34 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBHow Do You Remember The Day That Will Live In Infamy? Welcome to December 7, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we are brought together by traditions both bitter and sweet. On December 7, 1941 more than 3,500 Americans lost their lives or were wounded when the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the Naval Station Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The ambush was designed to destroy our U.S. Pacific Fleet, although the United States had remained neutral until this stage o...
December 6, 2020 – National Pawnbrokers Day | St. Nicholas Day
December 06, 2020 03:16 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBDo You Know The Real Life Inspiration For Santa Claus? Welcome to December 6th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the spirit of giving in public or in secret. National Pawnbrokers Day honors the ancient practice of lending money in exchange for property or goods used as security. The history of pawnbroking began thousands of years ago in Ancient Greece, Rome and China. This valuable service took on a charitable nature when the Pawn Broker’s Association renamed the celeb...
December 5, 2020 – National Repeal Day | International Ninja Day
December 05, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBSome Folks Call Him A Man Of Mystery. Can You Guess Which One Of Us Is Closest To Being A Ninja? Welcome to December 5th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the rebel spirit and our own international man of mystery. The controversial 18th Amendment banning the production, transport and sale of alcohol sparked a revolution of speak easy style. In the early 1800s, groups such as the Prohibition Party and the Anti Saloon League began preaching moderation in the consumptio...
December 4, 2020 -National Cookie Day | National Dice Day
December 04, 2020 03:01 - 2 minutes - 5.73 MBWhat's Your Favorite Holiday Cookie? Welcome to December 4th, 2020 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the spirit of fun that translates in any language. Sir William of Tyre invented a dice game called “Hazard,” in the 12th Century AD. He named it after a castle he’d seen while serving in the Middle East during the Crusades. The game became extremely popular in 17th Century France and because it required nothing other than dice, Hazard could be played just about anywhere—in ta...