Lots of Days
Wow! So many different picks for today. I was unable to narrow it to just one.Here are today's picks:
Audubon Day
Celebrate Trails Day
Dissertation Day
First Ladies Day
Help a Horse Day
Independent Bookstore Day
Kids & Pets Day
Pretzel Day
Richter Scale Day
South Dakota Day
Pool Opening Day
Kiss of Hope Day
Sense of Smell Day
Rebuilding Day
Today's Thought
Everything you want is just outside you comfort zone. ~ Robert G. Allen
30 days until Memorial Day
NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY
The correct answer to a trivia question like "Who invented the telephone?" is the name on the patent. In this case, the whole world knows the answer is Alexander Graham Bell. Had his attorney been delayed by foul weather or poor planning, the answer may be a different name.
On February 14, 1876, Marcellus Bailey, one of Bell's attorneys, rushed into the U.S. Patent office in Boston to file the patent for what would be the telephone.
Later the same day, Elisha Gray filed a patent caveat for a similar device. A caveat is an intent to file for a patent.
There was also a third contender. Antonio Meucci filed a caveat in November of 1871 for a talking telegraph but failed to renew the caveat due to hardships.
Because Bell submitted his record first, the patent office awarded Bell the patent on March 7, 1876. Gray contested this decision in court, but without success.
Born March 3, 1847, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Bell taught at a boys' boarding school. The sounds of speech were an integral part of his life. His father developed a "Visible Speech" system for deaf students to communicate. Bell would later become a friend and benefactor of Helen Keller.
Three days after the patent was approved, Bell spoke the first words by telephone to his assistant. "Mr. Watson, come here! I want to see you!"
By May, Bell and his team stood prepared for a public demonstration. And there would be no better place than the grand stage of the World's Fair in Philadelphia. On May 10, 1876, in a crowded Machinery Hall, a man's voice transmitted from a small horn and carried out through a speaker to the audience.
One year later, the White House installed its first phone. The telephone revolution began.
Bell Telephone Company was founded on July 9, 1877, and they installed the first public telephone lines from Boston to Sommerville, Massachusetts, the same year. By the end of the decade, nearly 50,000 phones existed in the United States. In May of 1967, phone companies across the country installed the 100 millionth telephone line.
In May of 1967, the 100 millionth telephone line was installed in the United States. On May 11th, governors and dignitaries for U.S. territories joined President Lyndon Johnson on the largest conference call ever held up to that date. Each governor, dignitary, and the President were issued gold phones to commemorate the day. At the same time, a proclamation was issued declaring May 12th as National Telephone Day.
There is no record of the day being observed again on that date. However, National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this technology day.
Q. Do payphones still exist?
A. Yes. However, the number of payphones began declining in the
mid-1990s. If you're looking for a payphone, some cities and states have
payphone maps. You can also look in public places like federal offices,
libraries, transportation hubs, large shopping centers, and gas
stations.
Q. When was the first mobile phone invented?
A. Motorola made the first mobile phone called the DynaTAC 8000x in 1983.
Q. When was the first smartphone invented?
A. The Simon Personal Comminicator was released in 1994 by IBM.
Also
DNA Day
East Meets West Day
Hug a Plumber Day
Zucchini Bread Day
Historic Marker Day
Hairball Awareness Day
Arbor Day
Today's Thought
One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
31 days until Memorial Day
By definition, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to do, but has never experienced before. Some people refer to them as milestones, while other people refer to them as goals. Whatever you call them, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to accomplish before they die.
A bucket list is the list you create to make the most out of life. It is a list of goals, dreams, and aspirations you would like to accomplish before you pass away. The basic meaning of a bucket list is to keep track of your goals by making yourself accountable to achieve all you want in life. The purpose of a bucket list is to encourage ourselves to accomplish goals within in a specific time frame.
Our time on earth is short. Very few of us pause to think about how we spend what time we have. Creating a bucket list can help you live your life to the fullest. It also gives you the opportunity to appreciate the life you have and reflect on the good things to come.
A bucket list can be anything you want it to be. Your bucket list should reflect your interests. In fact, we're guessing there are no two lists alike. If you are a simple person, create a bucket list that reflects the simple pleasures in life. If you gravitate towards extravagant things or love to travel, your list will more than likely consist of ideas that require more of a financial investment.
Living a life of gratitude is key to living a well-rounded life, full of happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude allows you to find every day moments and turn them into long-term fulfillment. Completing items on your bucket list will help you realize the opportunity you have been given as you experience life-changing moments you thought might never happen. Enjoy the ride and show gratitude for the adventure you have in this life.
National Day Calendar and Cindy Rhodes of Bucket List Coach Travel & Tours and the Bucket List Coach Web Show formed a collaboration to create National Bucket List Day to be celebrated each year on April 24. Using her own personal bucket list, Cindy thought the ultimate bucket list item for 2023 would be to have her own National Day.
National Bucket List Day is a day focusing around gratitude for your own life and experiences. Cindy believes everyone should get out and experience life to the fullest. Share your gratitude for the things you have and create experiences not things with friends, colleagues and family!
Cindy Rhodes is a travel blogger and agent by day and a National Day Calendar Celebration Ambassador by night. In her mid-forties, she realized life was passing her by and was merely existing. She knew that had to change. She began creating bucket lists of things she wanted to do and experience, making the most of the dash. Along the way, she remembers to show gratitude for every experience she has.
Do not wait till you retire to experience the world! Tomorrow is not promised. CELEBRATE EVERY DAY!
Cindy Lee
Also
Pigs in a Blanket Day
Take Your Sons & Daughters to Work Day
Today's Thought
Who is the type of person I want to become?
32 days until Memorial Day
On April 23rd, National Picnic Day encourages everyone to pack up their lunch and take it outdoors. Picnics are a terrific way to enjoy a meal outdoors in the company of friends and family.
There are a variety of ways to take part in a picnic. This meal hearkens back to mid-18th-century al fresco French dining when all you needed was a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, some cheese, and fruit and you could have a party under the sky.
From the French for piquenique, picnic means a meal eaten outdoors.
From barbecues to simple cold plates, picnics are light informal affairs intended to be relaxing and fun for everyone to enjoy the day. Some favorite picnic foods include sandwiches, chips, fresh fruit and vegetables, light salads, and homemade bars. However, picnics can be expanded to include grilled items, too. Burgers and corn on the cob cook up nicely on a portable grill. During large picnics, guests often bring a dish to share creating a potluck atmosphere.
The fresh air tends to rev up our appetite, so getting in some physical activity while enjoying a picnic is nice, too. Games of horseshoe, Frisbee, catch, or flying a kite add to the fun of the day.
National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this outdoor holiday.
Q. Does a picnic require a crowd?
A. No. In fact, one person can enjoy a picnic. It's a great way to get
away and enjoy some quiet time. However, if you're hankering for some
company, definitely invite someone to join you.
Q. Does a picnic have to be on the ground?
A. No. Spread your spread on a picnic table. You can also munch your
lunch from a tailgate. Dine on the back nine from the golf cart. Eat
your treat while making a retreat from a rainstorm. Feast on your roast
beast while dancing in the east.
Also
Cherry Cheesecake Day
Lost Dogs Awareness Day
Take a Chance Day
Talk Like Shakespeare Day
Administrative Professionals' Day
Today's Thought
Someday you're going to look back on all the progress you've made and be glad you didn't quit.
33 days until Memorial Day
NATIONAL EARTH DAY
Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to keep the Earth healthy and our planet livable.
Since its inception, the organizers promote events educating the public about a variety of subjects including:
As citizens of the world, we can take action to protect the Earth, its creatures, and its habitats. Greener living can include more fuel-efficient vehicles or windows. It can also include landscaping for your climate reducing the amount of water required.
Numerous green campaigns launch events around the globe each year. Join one near you or organize one that fits your community's needs.
In 1969, the concept of Earth Day was established at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. On March 21, 1970, a sanctioned Proclamation was signed by Secretary-General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later, on April 22, 1970, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day. While National Earth Day is not considered a national holiday we encourage you to learn more.
Environmentalists held rallies in large cities around the country. The observance became a global event in 1990 and hasn't stopped since.
Q. Is Earth Day an international movement?
A. Yes. Though it began in the United States, it became an international movement in 1990.
Q. How many people participate in Earth Day each year?
A. According to earthday.org 1 billion people participate annually.
Q. When was Earth Day's anniversary?
A. In 2020, the world celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary.
Also
Girl Scout Leader's Day
Jelly Bean Day
Today's Thought
It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. ~ Jackie Joyner Kersee
34 days until Memorial Day
The first kindergarten (which means garden for the children) was developed in Blankenburg, Germany, in 1837. The kindergarten fostered Frobel's social experience for children. It also allowed them to smoothly transition from home to school.
Eventually, the Prussian government banned Frobel's unorthodox methods. However, the rest of the world was eager to accept Frobel's idea of kindergarten, including the United States.
In 1856, Watertown, Wisconsin, opened the first kindergarten in the United States. Founded by Margarethe Schurz, this kindergarten was a German-language class, as were many in this region. Kindergarten found its way into private English-speaking institutions across the country. However, it wasn't until 1873 that it became part of any public school system.
National Kindergarten Day offers an opportunity to thank a kindergarten teacher you know. There are several ways to celebrate the day, too!
National Kindergarten Day honors the day Friedrich Wilhelm August Fröbel was born on April 21, 1782. However, we were unable to identify the founder of National Kindergarten Day.
Q. Do kindergarten classes run half days or full days?
A. Most kindergarten classes today operate full days five days per week. However, in the past, the programs ran half days.
Q. How old are children when they begin kindergarten?
A. Most children begin kindergarten the year they turn five. However,
children who are born later in the year often wait until the following
year to begin. Schools provide parents with age guidelines.
Also
Chocolate Covered Cashews Day
Rendering Day
Yellow Bat Day
Today's Thought
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place, but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. ~ Lady Dorothy Nevill
35 days until Memorial Day
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 with Ash Wednesday, Lent's official beginning. Lent is a time of fasting and reflection, which represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness for 40 days. Many know this as a time when Christians give something up for Lent.
Then during Holy Week, the Sunday before Easter is known as Palm Sunday. It commemorates Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey just five days before the Romans crucified Him. Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus's last supper; Good Friday is the day of the crucifixion; Holy Saturday is the period between the crucifixion and the resurrection; and Easter Sunday.
Before Easter (Pascha), Passover was the primary holy day celebrated; however, Christianity closely links the two holidays. Jesus's last supper was a Passover meal. By the 2nd century, Orthodox Christians also celebrated Pascha alongside Passover as well as pagan spring festivals.
The Easter Bunny tradition comes from medieval Germany, where the Osterhase or Easter Hare would lay its colorful eggs in nests prepared by children. In the 18th-century, settling in the Dutch Pennsylvania countryside, immigrants brought this fable and tradition to the United States.
Dying eggs is a tradition that dates back thousands of years across many cultures. Eggs symbolize rebirth, fertility, and life springing forth. Today Easter egg hunts take place across the country. It is not unusual to see children in their Sunday best surrounding a giant Bunny. Many will also get their picture taken too!
Q. What happens to the palm leaves used during Palm Sunday services the week before Easter?
A. The palm leaves are usually burned to create ash for the following year's Ash Wednesday traditions.
Q. What are some traditional Easter symbols?
A. Easter comes with many symbols. Some of them include:
Also
Volunteer Recognition Day
420 Day
Cheddar Fries Day
Lima Bean Respect Day
Look Alike Day
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
Today's Thought
Harvest Time In rural of Missouri, the silence is usually disturbed by only the chirping of the songbirds and the chattering of the squirre...
