04-28

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY 

Have you ever been rescued from a risky situation or saved from injury or death? Those who come to our aid are called heroes. Some heroes happen to be in the right place at the right time. Others choose to be a hero as a career (though they wouldn't call themselves heroes.) Other still are fictional creations that inspire us with hope. Each year on April 28th, National Superhero Day honors superheroes, both real and fictional.

National Superhero Day

Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Hulk, and Spiderman are just some of the superheroes whose names we recognize. Even though they are fictional, these superheroes provide role models for our children. They serve and protect while fighting evil.

Our real-life superheroes may not have superpowers or wear capes. However, just like fictional superheroes, children also look up to them as role models. They serve and protect their communities. These real-life superheroes also dedicate their lives to helping others, saving lives, or being a mentor. Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and teachers are just a few of the heroes who protect us on a daily basis. 

How to Observe National Superhero Day

• Take your favorite superhero to lunch and say thank you for all they do. Let them know that you appreciate them. 
• Share what you think makes a hero.
• Take a picture with your favorite hero and post it on social media.
• Draw your version of a superhero.

National Superhero Day

In 1995, Marvel Comics' employees created National Superhero Day. 

Superhero FAQ

Q. Who was the first superhero?
A. Lee Falk created the first superhero The Phantom which debuted in 1936.

Q. Do all superheroes have special powers?
A. No. Some superheroes like Bat Man use specialized gear to help them with their crime-fighting ways.

Also

Blueberry Pie Day

BraveHearts Day

Great Poetry Reading Day

Workers' Memorial Day

 

Today's Thought

Our potential is one thing.  What we do with it is quite another. ~ Angela Duckworth 

 

 

 28 days until Memorial Day

 

 

 

 

04-27

NATIONAL GUMMI BEAR DAY  

Gummi bears are a sweet treat that brings joy to people of all ages. On April 27, let's celebrate National Gummi Bear Day and the memorable treat of childhood that’s timelessly fun.

National Gummi Bear Day

Few treats are as cute and sweet as gummi bears. Fruity and fun, these colorful chews have been charming us since 1922. That's right, the gummi bear is 100 years old! HARIBO® founder Hans Riegel started the company in 1920 from his home kitchen. Two years later he created the world’s first gummi bear. Today, they’re known as Goldbears® are an iconic treat all over the world.

While chewing on that bit of information, remember gummi bears are also the perfect treat to share. The bite-sized pieces mean everyone can join the fun and celebrate National Gummi Bear Day together!

A CHEWY CELEBRATION

• Inspire joy in friends and family with the gift of gummi bears.
• Share how and why gummi bears bring you joy.
• Treat yourself and enjoy some gummi bears today!

History of  National Gummi Bear Day

HARIBO® founded National Gummi Bear Day to celebrate the 100-plus years of joy gummi bears have brought and continue to bring to people of all ages. Established in 1920, the company is a family-owned business with a century-long heritage. Founder Hans Riegel built HARIBO on a foundation of quality, while delivering moments of joy through its products. The name HARIBO is an acronym that contains the founder’s name and the city in which the company was born (Bonn, Germany): HAns RIegel BOnn. HARIBO is proud to continue making playful gummies that are meant to be shared so our inner child can always experience joy through this cute and sweet treat.

The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed National Gummi Bear Day to be observed on April 27, annually.

Also

Babe Ruth Day

Pet Parents Day

Devil Dog Day

Prime Rib Day

Tell a Story Day

 

Today's Thought

It's not that happiness makes us grateful, but gratefulness makes us happy.

 

 

 29 days until Memorial Day

 

 

 

 

04-26

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

 

04-25

NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY 

On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. Around the world, there are 9.82 billion mobile phones. And while some predicted the landline to be obsolete by 2020, there are still about 931 million landlines around the world.

National Telephone Day

Obtaining a Patent

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.

Alexander Graham Bell

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.

How to Observe National Telephone Day

• Celebrate by calling someone and telling them Happy National Telephone Day!  
• Share your vintage telephone pictures on social media.
• Try making a call with a rotary phone.

National Telephone Day History

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. 

Telephone FAQ

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

 

 

 

 

04-24

NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY  

  

April 24 celebrates National Bucket List Day to remind us it's never too late to set new goals, go on a dream vacation, and inspire people around you to enjoy life to the fullest.

National Bucket List 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. 

What Is A Bucket List?

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.

Bucket List Ideas

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.

Simple Bucket List Ideas

• Graduating from high school or college.
• Having children.
• Buying a home.
• Becoming a freelance photographer.
• Participating in a painting club.

Extravagant Bucket List Ideas

• Go on a cruise.
• Visit the Rainforest.
• Visit all the continents in the world.
• Visit historical landmarks across the country.
• Ride a hot air balloon.

Travel Bucket List

• Travel to Europe.
• See the ancient Mayan ruins.
• Visit Egyptian tombs.
• Travel Route 66.
• Visit all the state parks in North America.

Finding Gratitude

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. 

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

• Be brave and have some fun by learning to paint, drive a race car, skydive, surf, or jump off a cliff.
• Sample local food and drink during your travels.
• Create a bucket list with a friend that you both can enjoy.
• Watch the movie Bucket List, staring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.
• Pay it forward with a bucket list that allows you to donate time to an orphanage, local soup kitchen, or food pantry.

Creating National Bucket List Day

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! 

About the Founder

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

04-23

NATIONAL PICNIC 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. 

National Picnic Day

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. 

How to Observe National Picnic Day

• Celebrate this day by having a picnic of your own.
• Pack up a cooler or basket with a few of your favorite items.
• Make sure to include a beverage or two.
• Be sure to keep perishable items on ice so no one gets sick.
• Visit a favorite park or recreation area.
• Lay the blanket out in the sun or shade (whichever you prefer) and enjoy the day with a meal under the sky.
• Bring a Frisbee or a ball to toss around, too.
• You can also explore these 7 Best Picnic Foods to help plan your next picnic.
• If the weather does not cooperate, have a picnic on the living room floor in your home!

National Picnic Day History

National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this outdoor holiday.

Picnic FAQ

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

 

 

 

 

22 April

 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. 

National Earth Day

Since its inception, the organizers promote events educating the public about a variety of subjects including:

• climate change
• air pollution
• water pollution
• erosion
• recycling
• composting
• renewable fuels and power
• carbon footprints
• efficient cars
• rain forests
• ecosystems

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.

How to Observe National Earth Day

• Support and use recycling programs in your community. 
• Volunteer to clean up local parks and streets on clean-up days. 
• Support and frequent green businesses.
• Use re-usable products versus disposable.
• Repurpose items that have outworn their use.
• Shop secondhand and thrift stores for gently used items.
• Use energy-efficient appliances or line dry your clothes. 
• Walk or ride your bike to work if possible.
• Carpool or make one trip instead of multiple trips for shopping.
• Encourage your favorite products to reduce packaging.
• Check outOne Square Inch of Silence. Founded on Earth Day in 2005, it encourages you to participate in expanding naturally silent spaces around the globe.

National Earth Day History

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.

Earth Day FAQ

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