Party All Year Long

Have you ever wished that everyday was a holiday? Well, most days actually are. But most of them are not official holidays. I began posting the daily celebration each day on my white board at work and have compiled quite a list of days so we have something to celebrate every day.

You can also declare your "day" to become an official day of the year. Well, if you really want it to be official, its a little more involved than that.

A National day is literally an act of Congress and takes a lot of work. The first step is to contact your local congress person. Once you have their attention, you have to create the proposal and hopefully it will get onto the congressional agenda before too many years have passed. If you are intent on doing it and have the patience, it can be done.

However, other "Days" are created by companies, special interest groups, local governments, sports teams, and others by simply declaring it so.

I will be updating this lens weekly with these little known holidays along with the official holidays and where possible I will provide you with information on celebrations for the day and any background I can find on each holiday.

If you don't find what you are looking for, make up your own day and let me know so I can add it to the list. I have also provided a feedback area for celebration ideas. If you have a good idea for a celebration, let me know about that too.

December is officially the holiday season! I love this time of year. Getting ready for all the festivities. But, with everything going on, there are many holidays to celebrate this month.

Some of the things being celebrated this month are:

Bingo's birthday month
World Aids month
National write a business plan month
National tie month
Rising star month

Many of the celebrations this month are connected to the holiday season. Such as re-gifting day or Bake Cookies Day!. So have fun this month and celebrate everything you can.

Things in history that happened on the 13th of Dec: 1843, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens published, 6,000 copies sold.
13th: Violin Day--If you play the violin, make sure you pick it up and play today.

Things in history that happened on the 14th of Dec: 1967, DNA created in a test tube.
14th: National Bouillabaisse Day--Bouillabaisse is a fish stew or soup. All agree the fish should be white fillets.Celebrate today by making a yummy dinner.
14th: Monkey Day--This day is celebrated in honor of our primate friends. You can read more about this day on my blog entry on Chia Pet Rescue.

Things in history that happened on the 15th of Dec: 1792, 1st life insurance policy issued in US (Philadelphia).
15th: Bill of Rights Day--On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution. 10 of these amendments were added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791.
15th: National Lemon Cupcake Day--Buy or make some lemon cup cakes today. Share them with friends. Seek out people who have never even tried a lemon cupcake today.
15th: Cat Herders Day--If you have cats, you know that the cats are in charge. Celebrate the concept of how hectic and out-of-control this time of year is. Celebrate your cats!

Things in history that happened on the 16th of Dec: 1965, Gemini 6 returns to Earth.
16th: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day--Wow, now this is a day I will celebrate. Maybe I'll dip some fruit in chocolate.
16th: Barbie and Barney Backlash Day--This is a Wellcat.com day. Apparently, this is the day that parents can tell their kids that Barbie and Barney don't really exist. I wish I would have know about this day when my kids were young.

Things in history that happened on the 17th of Dec: 1979, Budweiser rocket car reaches 1190 kph (record for wheeled vehicle).
17th: National Maple Syrup Day--Interesting that this is celebrated in December since maple syrup is not harvested until about February. Oh well, make something with maple syrup today.
17th: National Re-gifting Day--A day for all you re-gifters! Wrap up those gifts today.
17th: Wright Brothers Day--Wright Brothers Day commemorates the first successful flights in a heavier than air, mechanically propelled airplane, that were made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Things in history that happened on the 18th of Dec: 1956, "To Tell the Truth" debuts on CBS-TV.
18th: Bake Cookies Day--This is a great time to celebrate this day. Make your holiday cookies today.
18th: National Roast Suckling Pig Day--Take a break from the hubbub to cook a fancy meal; a roasted suckling pig.
18th: Underdog Day--I actually couldn't find any information on this day. Oh well, it sounds like a fun day to celebrate.

Things in history that happened on the 19th of Dec: 1919, American Meteorological Society founded.
19th: Look for an Evergreen Day--Here's your day to find a Christmas tree!
19th: Oatmeal Muffin Day--You can either bake oatmeal muffins or pick some up. Have a special treat today. They are good for you!
19th: Day for South-South Cooperation--This was the date on which the General Assembly endorsed the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries.

Things in history that happened on the 1st of Dec: 1878, 1st White House telephone installed.
1st: Eat a Red Apple Day--Today we celebrate the apple. There are many apple holidays and I love celebrating all of them. The apple is good for us so eat an apple today.
Things in history that happened on the 2nd of Dec: 1927, 1st Model A Fords sold, for $385.
2nd: National Fritters Day--A fritter is a fried cake or dough. I couldn't find any information on how this day came to be, but I'm going to have a fritter today to celebrate.
2nd: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery--This day recalls the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of slavery.
Things in history that happened on the 3rd of Dec: 1910, Neon lights, 1st publically seen (Paris Auto Show).
3rd: National Roof Over Your Head Day--This is celebrated today for everyone to take some time today to be thankful for the things we have. Most of all having a home.
Things in history that happened on the 4th of Dec: 1931, "Frankenstein" opens at Mayfair.
4th: Santa's List Day--This is the day that Santa gets two lists from his elves. His naughty list and his nice list. Which list are you one this year? The elves tell me this a a bit celebration in the North Pole and would like to see the holiday celebrated everywhere in the world.
4th: Wear Brown Shoes Day--I would really like to find out where this day originated. I couldn't find any information on it. Only that many people will be celebrating it.
4th: National Dice Day--December seems to have a lot of holidays that are somewhat of a mystery. But in order to celebrate this day, all you need to do is play a game that involves dice!
Things in history that happened on the 5th of Dec: 1951, "Dragnet" premieres.
5th: Bathtub Party Day--I saw this and thought that things are getting really weird this month. However, with a little research, I found out that this is another day that is sponsored by Wellcat.com. So, why don't you take a bubble bath today?
5th: International Ninja Day--Celebrate the Ninjas! Why not, we celebrate pirates. So today you can show off your awsome ninjaness to your friends. Here is something fun; go to work dressed like a ninja today.
5th: Repeal Day--On December 5, 1933, Congress passed the 21st amendment that repealed Prohibition. Many people celebrated this day. An interesting fact about this is that Utah was the state who's approval acheived the 3/4 states needed.
Things in history that happened on the 6th of Nov: 1768, 1st edition of "Encyclopedia Brittanica" published (Scotland).
6th: Saint Nicholas Day--Saint Nicholas was a fourth century bishop who was renowned for his great kindness and his generous aid to those in distress. December 6th is celebrated as his feast day.
6th: Mitten Tree Day--This is a day that celebrates the story The Mitten. It is a day to donate mittens to those that don't have any.
6th: Put on Your Own Shoes Day--Hmmmmm. Well your guess is as good as mine. I guess I'll just have to put on my own shoes today.
Things in history that happened on the 7th of Nov: 1926, Gas refrigerator patented.
7th: Letter Writing Day--Write a letter today. It would be a good day to do your Christmas cards and write a few letters to enclose. And no, writing emails does not count!
7th: Cotton Candy Day--Why this day is celebrated in December is a mystery. But, it does give us all an excuse to eat a bit of cotton candy!
7th: Pearl Harbor Day--We all know this day. It was the day that the Japanese attacked the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor. It crippled the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and caused the U.S. to enter World War II.
Things in history that happened on the 8th of Nov: 1931, Coaxial cable patented.
8th: National Brownie Day--All the information I found on this day indicates that it is a day to eat brownies!
8th: Take It In The Ear Day--Another mysterious day. So I suggest you make something up for this day.
Things in history that happened on the 9th of Nov: 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" premieres.
9th: Christmas Card Day--The official day to finish your Christmas cards.
9th: National Pastry Day--This day is celebrated by making pastries. But, I won't stop at just making them, I will be eating a few.
9th: Weary Willie Day--Weary Willie was a famous clown who was born on December 9, 1898. He was a very interesting person. You can read more about his life on the Clown Ministry site
Things in history that happened on the 10th of Nov: 1984, 1st "planet" outside our solar system discovered.
10th: Human Rights Day--Human Rights Day, created by the United Nations, promotes awareness of the importance of Human Rights issues around the world. On this daty in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Things in history that happened on the 11th of Nov: 1901, Marconi sends 1st transatlantic radio signal, Cornwall to Newfoundland.
11th: National Noodle Ring Day--No, this is not an "official" National holiday. But it is a day to celebrate the Noodle Ring. So why not make a noodle casserole and use your noodle ring?
Things in history that happened on the 12th of Nov: 1913, "Mona Lisa", recovered after being stolen from the Louvre Museum in 1911.
12th: National Ding-a-Ling Day--Again, this is not an official National holiday. Some say this is a day to ring a bell. Others think it gives us an excuse to act a bit crazy. Why not do both?
12th: Poinsettia Day--The poinsettia is recognized as the flower of Christmas. It is in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who died on December 12, 1851.
12th: International Shareware Day--Thank all those desigers and developers that put their heart and soul into creating great shareware for us all. Maybe you could even bake them a cake!

Things in history that happened on the 1st of Oct: 1952, The United States exploded the first hydrogen bomb in a test in the Marshall Islands.
1st: All Saints Day--This is a day to celebrate all saints, known or unknown. At one time this was celebrated on May 13th but was moved to be celebrated the day after Halloween.
1st: National Authors' Day--The first official Authors Day was November 1, 1928. This is a day to celebrate all authors and what they contribute to our lives.
1st: Zero Tasking Day--This is a truly unusual holiday. One site I visited suggested that this comes because of the change back from daylight savings time. So as this site suggests, take some time today out of your hectic schedule and do absolutely nothing. I like it!
Things in history that happened on the 2nd of Oct: 1947, Howard Hughes flew the Spruce Goose on its first and only flight.
2nd: All Souls Day--A day of remembrance for friends and loved ones who have left for their heavenly abode. It roots go back to the ancient Pagen belief that the souls of the dead would return for a meal with the family.
2nd: Look for Circles Day--A day honoring all the circles in the world by looking for as many circles as you can find. Make a game of it and have fun. I couldn't find any evidence that this is an actual national holiday. But have fun with it anyway.
2nd: Deviled Egg Day--Almost all holidays we celebrate, you will find deviled eggs. So why not give this treat its own day.
2nd: Cookie Monster Day--I didn't find any information as to why this is listed as Cookie Monster Day but the Cookie Monster has always been one of my favorite characters. Have a cookie (or 2) today.
2nd: Plan your Epitaph Day--Here is an opportunity for you to decide what your last words are. Make them good. My favorite is "I made an ash of myself", Julian Skaggs.
Things in history that happened on the 3rd of Oct: 1952, Clarence Birdseye marketed the first frozen peas.
3rd: Cliche Day--OK, so I won't beat around the bush, Nov 3rd is Cliche Day. Think of all the wonderful cliches and make it a point to work them into your conversations.
3rd: Sandwich Day--Nov 3 is John Montagu's birthday. It's believed that this 18th-century English noble, better known as the fourth Earl of Sandwich, wanted to eat with one hand during a 24-hour gambling bender. So we celebrate his birthday as National Sandwich day. Make sure you eat a sandwich on this day.
3rd: Housewife's Day--This day celebrates those who have chosen to stay home and work (very hard, I might add) to build strong families. Make sure you recognize those incredible people today.
Things in history that happened on the 4th of Oct: 1880, James and John Ritty of Dayton, Ohio, patented the first cash register.
4th: King Tut Day--This day celebrates the discovery of King Tutankhamen's Tomb in 1922. King Tut became the King of Egypt at the age of 9 and died at the age of 19. Spend a little time studying this history today.
4th: National Chicken Lady Day--This day celebrates Dr. M. Tina Dupree, internationally and lovingly known at The Chicken Lady. Watch this great video in honor of her.
4th: Use Your Common Sense Day--Nov 4th was chosen for this day in honor of Will Rogers who said, "Common sense ain't all that common".
Things in history that happened on the 5th of Oct: 1895, George B. Selden of Rochester, N.Y., received the first U.S. patent for an automobile.
5th: National Men Make Dinner Day--Created in an attempt for all those men who don't cook to make dinner for their family once during the year.
5th: Gunpowder Day--It commemorates the infamous Gunpowder Conspiracy of 1605 in England. It was a failed attempt to blow up the House of Parlaiment in 1606.
5th: Guy Faulks Day--Also part of Gun Powder day. Guy Faulks was put in charge of the Gunpowder Conspiracy but was arrested a few hours before the scheduled explosion.
Things in history that happened on the 6th of Oct: 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States.
6th: Marooned Without a Compass Day--I found a lot of sites that referenced this day. But not a lot of information about how to celebrate the day. So how about celebrating your sense of direction!
6th: Saxophone Day--This day celebrates that wonderful woodwind instrument and all those that play it.
Things in history that happened on the 7th of Oct: 1874, The Republican Party was first symbolized as an elephant in a cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly magazine.
7th: International Toungue Twister Day--This is an official day to practice your tongue twisters. My favorite is Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Did Peter Piper pick a peck of pickled peppers? If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
7th: National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day--Hooray! Another chocolate day! This is not a day to debate the health effects of bittersweet chocolate (in my opinion) but celebrate the wonderful flavors of chocolate and almonds.
7th: Sadie Hawkins Day--In celebration of the famous comic strip L'il Abner. A classic holiday that has been incorporated into our culture.
7th: Book Lovers' Day--Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place to relax with a good book.
Things in history that happened on the 8th of Nov: 1793, Louvre in Paris, opens.
8th: Dunce Day--Today marks the death of medieval scholar Duns Scotus of Duns, Scotland. This day celebrates learning. So do something today to learn!
8th: Cook Something Bold Day--This is another day that was created by wellcat.com. It encourages us to cook something bold and daring, that will fill up the house with warm odors.
Things in history that happened on the 9th of Nov: 1967, First issue of Rolling Stone Magazine is published.
9th: Chaos Never Dies Day---Today we recognize the turmoil in modern, everyday life. Do your part today by trying to put a little order back in your life.
9th: National Young Readers Day--This is a day co-founded in 1989 by Pizza Hut® and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. An annual reminder of the benefits and rewards of reading.
Things in history that happened on the 10th of Nov: 1975, The Edmund Fitzgerald, an ore-hauling freighter with a crew of 29, disappears without a trace on Lake Superior during a storm.
10th: Marine Corps Birthday--The day the Marine Corps originated. The Marine Corps were created during the Revolutionary War. If you see a Marine today, thank them for their contributions to protecting our country.
10th: Area Code Day--I'm pretty sure this is a day that someone made up for reasons we may never know. But, you can come up with an original way to celebrate this day.
10th: Forget-Me-Not Day--People use this day to get in touch with family, friends and loved ones, especially those who we haven't seen in a while. Take some time to reach out to those that you love.
Things in history that happened on the 11th of Nov: 1926, U.S. Route 66 is established.
11th: Veterans Day--Veterans's Day honors all members of the Armed Forces who who served this country valiantly, and in a very big way. They served and fought to protect us, to keep our country safe, and to preserve our way of life. This holiday originally was called Armistice Day and was first celebrated in 1921. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed it to Veteran's Day in honor of those who served and died from all wars.
11th: Origami Day--November 11 is Origami Day in Japan where the paper crane has become a symbol of peace. So, fold some paper today! I know I will.
11th: Guiness World Record Day--Back in 2003, when Guinness World Records sold its 100-millionth copy and became the highest-selling copyright book of all time, we decided to celebrate by making a day of it. Can you break a record today?
Things in history that happened on the 12th of Nov: 1980, US space probe Voyager I approaches 77,000-mi (124,000 km) of Saturn.
12th: Chicken Soup for the Soul Day--According to the creators of the book series of the same name, Chicken Soup for the Soul Day was created as ".... a celebration of who you are, where you've been, where you're going, and who you will be thankful to when you get there!"
12th: National Indian Pudding Day--It seems appropriate to hold this day in mid November, as we approach Thanksgiving. Native American Indians were very much a part of the first Thanksgiving feast.
Things in history that happened on the 13th of Nov: 1927, NY-NJ Holland Tunnel, first twin-tube underwater auto tunnel, opens.
13th: World Kindness Day--World Kindness Day evolved from a series of conferences in 1996-1997 in Japan by a group known as the World Kindness Movement. Promote kindness on this day. Find something nice to do for someone today.
13th: Sadie Hawkins Day (?)--Hey, didn't we just celebrate this day? I found conflicting dates on this so why don't we celebrate it twice?

Things in history that happened on the 14th of Nov: 1851, "Moby Dick," by Herman Melville, published.
14th: Loosen Up-Lighten Up Day--I didn't find a lot of information on this day other than some people refer to it as lulu day.
14th: World Diabetes Day--World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses.
14th: National American Teddy Bear Day--A day celebrating America's love affair with the Teddy Bear and the joy and happiness they bring.
Things in history that happened on the 15th of Nov: 1990 - Producers confirm that Milli Vanilla didn't sing on their album. Wow, now that was a surprise.
15th: Clean Your Refrigerator Day--Do you know what is in the back of your refrigerator? Today is the day to find out. Clean out your refrigerator! From what I could find, this day was created to get people to prepare for the upcoming holidays.
15th: America Recycles Day--Now this is a day we should all participate in. A day dedicated to educating everyone on the benefits of recycling. Before you throw it out, can you use it for something else or should it go in the recycle bin? Think about it. This day was proclaimed on Nov 15, 2004 by George W. Bush.
15th: National Philanthropy Day--A day to recognize all the things that philantropists do. It also dates back to 1985.
15th: National Bundt Pan Day--Celebrate a cake pan? Sounds kind of odd. But, bundt cakes are beautiful. Celebrate the day by using your bundt pan.
Things in history that happened on the 16th of Nov: 1801 - 1st edition of New York Evening Post.
16th: Button Day--I'm not real sure what this day is exactly. Other than all the information I found, it was suggested that you wear your favorite button on this day.
16th: Have a Party with Your Bear Day--Another bear day! Get your favorite teddy bear and have a party. Make him the guest of honor.
Things in history that happened on the 17th of Nov: 1939 - German U-boat torpedoes passenger ship.
17th: Homemade Bread Day--MMMMM. Get out your favorite bread recipe and make some homemade bread today.
17th: Take a Hike Day--Here's a celebration that is good for you. Plan a hike today. It doesn't appear that the day is to celebrate telling someone to "take a hike".
17th: World Peace Day--The purpose of this day is for everyone to do something to make the world a better place to live.
Things in history that happened on the 18th of Nov: 1960 - Copyright office issues its 10 millionth registration.
18th: Occult Day--Occult day is a mysterious day. Join or create your own secret society. Do something mysterious.
18th: Mickey Mouse Day--Mickey Mouse's birthday! Mickey was created in 1928 and Walt Disney did his voice.
18th: Use Less Stuff Day--Your day to conserve. Check out the ULS web site for suggestions. This is a great site.
Things in history that happened on the 19th of Nov: 1863 - Lincoln delivers his address in Gettysburg; "4 score & 7 years..."
19th: American Smoke Out Day--Do you smoke? Participate in this day by quitting for at least one day. The American Cancer Society created this day in 1977 to spread awareness of the dangers of smoking.
19th: Have a Bad Day Day--The intent is to have sales people stop saying to their customers "have a good day", and replace it with "have a bad day". That's kind of fun. This day is another one of those created by the Wellcat.com group.
19th: World Toilet Day--What? A day for toilets? Actually this day is to promote toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.
Things in history that happened on the 20th of Nov: 1888 - William Bundy patents timecard clock.
20th: Absurdity Day--Do something totally illogical today! I couldn't find any information on why or who created this day but it sounds like a lot of fun to me.
20th: Beautiful Day--I found several sites that reference this day but nobody seems to know what the real purpose is. Make up your own definition for the day!
20th: Name Your PC Day--Many of us spend our entire day with our PC's. You should probably give it a name. However, I wouldn't recommend Crash.
Things in history that happened on the 21st of Nov: 1952 - 1st US postage stamp in 2 colors (rotary process) introduced.
21st: False Confessions Day--Make up a confession today and tell someone. I would caution against making any confessions that could get you in trouble.
21st: National Adoption Day--According to many websites, this day is to promote the finalization of adoptions.
21st: World Hello Day--This day was created to promote world peace. Get out and say hello to people. I am reminded of the movie Crazy People where one of the patients only said hello and had a box of hello greetings. Why not make your own boxes of hello's.
21st: World Television Day--In March 1998 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day commemorating the date on which the first World Television Forum was held in 1996.
Things in history that happened on the 22nd of Nov: 1842, Mount St Helens in Washington, erupts.
22nd: Go for a ride day--That sounds like a good thing to do today. The holidays are fast approaching, so why not take a break and do something relaxing today. I remember years ago I loved to get in the car and go for a ride.
Things in history that happened on the 23rd of Nov: 1988, Wayne Gretzky scores his 600th NHL goal.
23rd: Eat a Cranberry Day--Cranberries are really good for you. They are packed with antioxidants. I couldn't find any information on the origins of this day. But I think it is a food item that is worth celebrating.
23rd: National Cashew Day--Another food that is full of antioxidants. And they are really good.
Things in history that happened on the 24th of Nov: 1759, Destructive eruption of Vesuvius.
24th: DB Cooper Day--This is the day that DB Cooper made the famous jump from a plane after hijacking it and demanding $200,000. He was never found.
24th: Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day--I couldn't find any information on this holiday either. But hey, flaunt your talent today.
Things in history that happened on the 25th of Nov: 1960, 1st atomic reactor for research & development, Richland Wa.
25th: National Parfait Day--A day to eat a special treat! I love parfaits.
Things in history that happened on the 26th of Nov: 1865, Alice in Wonderland published.
26th: Thanksgiving--We all know about Thanksgiving. Make sure you take some time to be thankful for everything you have. Don't forget about those that are in need today!
26th: Shopping Reminder Day--Retailers won't let you forget about this today. If you plan on shopping on Black Friday, take some time to plan your shopping trip. It will be crazy!
Things in history that happened on the 27th of Nov: 1967, Beatles release "Magical Mystery Tour".
27th: Black Friday--The biggest shopping day of the year! Did you know that they call it Black Friday because this is the day of the year that retailers start making a profit?
27th: Buy Nothing Day--This is actually a day that is celebrated internationally by social activists in protest to excess consumerism. I guess I actually observe this day (in a way). I don't go out on this day just because I don't want to face all the crowds.
27th: Pins and Needles Day--A day that commemorates the opening of the pro-Labor play Pins and Needles on Broadway on this day in 1937. Over decades of time, people lost track of the original meaning of this day.
27th: You're Welcome Day--Yesterday was Thanksgiving so take some time to tell someone, you're welcome.
27th: Sinkie Day--Some people call this Kitchen Sink day. This is the day we begin eating all those turkey leftovers!
Things in history that happened on the 28th of Nov: 1983, 9th Space Shuttle Mission-Columbia 6-is launched.
28th: Make Your Own Head Day--I couldn't find any information on this day. So I'm going to take a stab at it and declare that it is a crafting day. Make a paper mache bust of your head or sketch yourself.
28th: Red Planet Day--This day honors the planet Mars. Mars is also referred to as the red planet. We are still debating why the planet appears to be red. Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964. The 228 day mission of Mariner 4 brought the spacecraft within 6,118 miles of Mars on July 14, 1965.
Things in history that happened on the 29th of Nov: 1951, 1st underground atomic explosion, Frenchman Flat, Nevada.
29th: Electronics Greeting Day--I'm pretty sure it was an Ecard company that created this day. But I love ecards. Send someone an ecard today. I think I'll send a few of them!
29th: Square Dance Day--This one really surprised me. I think it is a truly unusual holiday especially for this time of year. English, Irish, and Scottish settlers brought square dancing to the U.S. As it evolved in the U.S., a caller was added to help dancers stay in step.
Things in history that happened on the 30th of Nov: 1983, Radio Shack announces the Tandy Model 2000 computer (80186 chip).
30th: Stay at Home Because You Are Well Day--This is another day that was created by Wellcat.com. I like it. I will be staying at home on this day!
30th: Cyber Monday--This is a day that is very recent in its origins. This is the mark of the online shopping season for the holidays.

Things in history that happened on the 1st of Oct: 1890, Yosemite National Park is established.
1st: World Vegetarian Day--Encourages us all to eat our vegetables and fruits.
Things in history that happened on the 2nd of Oct: 1955, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, premiers.
2nd: National Custodial Worker Day--Give your custodial worker a big thanks. At your school, church, place of employment, and a variety of other places, your custodial support are silently at work all year long.
2nd: Name Your Car Day--Does your car have a name? Take some time today to give your car a name.
Things in history that happened on the 3rd of Oct: 1913, Federal Income Tax signed into law (at 1%). In addition, Captain Kangaroo and Mickey Mouse Club both premiered on this date in 1955.
3rd: Techies Day--Techies Day is intended to encourage young people to think about careers in technology. How about taking a Techie to work with you today? There was a discrepancy on this day. It is also listed on some sites as the 2nd. But we chose the 3rd.
3rd: International Frugal Fun Day--A day to enjoy fun activities that are free (or very inexpensive). If you use your imagination, the ideas are endless.
3rd: Virus Appreciation Day--You want to give viruses respect? I should think not. Rather, let's give them a good dose of penicillin.
3rd: Alternative Fuel Day--A day to think about alternative fuels.
Things in history that happened on the 4th of Oct: 1931 The comic strip Dick Tracy by Chester Gould debuts.
4th: National Frappe Day--A day to celebrate frappes. I am not sure how this started, but I like it!
4th: National Golf Day--A major charitable event, sponsored annually since 1952 by the PGA.
4th: Ten-Four Day--On this forth day of the tenth month, recognize all those radio operators whose code word "Ten-Four" signals an affirmative response.
Things in history that happened on the 5th of Oct: 1945, "Meet the Press" premieres on radio
5th: World Teacher Day--Parents and students are encouraged to offer thanks and recognition today.
5th: Do Something Nice Day--Go ahead, do something nice, anything nice. And, do it to, or for, another individual. I couldn't find any information on the origins of this day.
5th: Improve Your Office Day--I could not find any information on this day, but it sounds like a good day.
Things in history that happened on the 6th of Oct: 1983, Islander's Mike Bossy's 25th career hat trick.
6th: Mad Hatter Day--A great day to be silly and celebrate silliness. This celebration was the brainstorm of a group of computer people in Boulder, Co. It dates back to 1986.
6th: Come and Take it Day--This seems to be a relatively new special day. It probably originated out a of a movie of the same name in 2001.
6th: National German-American Day--President Regan declared this day to celebrate German-American heritage.
Things in history that happened on the 7th of Oct: 1960, "Route 66" premieres.
7th: Bald and Free Day--You don't' have to be bald to celebrate this day.
7th: World Smile Day--World Smile Day celebrates the ever popular yellow smiley.
7th: Balloons Around the World Day--Balloon artists around the world will be taking part in an event designed to highlight the act of giving, to deliver thousands of smiles, and to showcase the art of balloon twisting and decorating.
Things in history that happened on the 8th of Oct: 1896, Dow Jones starts reporting an average of industrial stocks.
8th: American Touch Tag Day--Touch Tag is probably the most popular child's game in America. Almost all kids have played some version of it.
8th: World Sight Day--World Sight Day (WSD) is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment.
Things in history that happened on the 9th of Oct: 1936, Hoover Dam begins transmitting electricity to LA.
9th: Leif Erikson Day--He brought the first Europeans known to have set foot on North American soil.
9th: World Post Day--World Post Day marks the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union's establishment.
9th: Curious Events Day--This is kind of an interesting day. If you try to find the origins of this day, it might make you even more curious.
9th: Moldy Cheese Day--Do you have any moldy cheese in your refrigerator?
Things in history that happened on the 10th of Oct: 1970, Fiji gains independence from Britain (National Day).
10th: Newspaper Carrier Day--Newspaper Carrier Day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier.
10th: National Angel Food Cake Day--A great day to bake a cake with your little angels.
10th: National Cake Decorating Day--I couldn't find a lot of infomration on the origins of this day, but hey, any excuse to eat cake!
Things in history that happened on the 11th of Oct: On this day in 2002, former President Jimmy Carter wins the Nobel Peace Prize "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development."
11th: Its My Party Day--Woo Hoo, I am celebrating this day because I have dedicated this lens to creating your own party!
11th: Take your Teddy Bear to Work Day--Another great holiday for today. I couldn't find the origins of this day but I'm going to celebrate anyway.
Things in history that happened on the 12th of Oct: 1933, The Department of Justice acquires Alcatraz Island from the U.S. Army.
12th: Columbus Day--Columbus did discover the existence of the New World for Europeans who until then, believed the world was flat and ended somewhere in the Atlantic. And, the focus is more upon discovery of the "New World", and less upon Columbus himself.
12th: Cookbook Launch Day--A little known day designed to launch a new cookbook. Schools, churches, clubs and a wide range of organizations ask members to donate a recipe for creating of their own cookbook.
12th: Free Thought Day--A day that is celebrated in Sacramento. The event is an opportunity for the community to celebrate values and actions we take for granted today which were once seen as radical, and to commemorate the bold and independent thinkers who led our nation to its policy of governmental neutrality toward ultimate beliefs of citizens.
12th: Old Famers Day--Honors the hard labor of farmers throughout American history. Early American culture was heavily a farming culture. Early settlers cleared fields and pristine woods, to farm the rich land. They brought seeds and farming methods with them. I will be celebrating this day because my relatives still operate our family ranch.
12th: Moment of Frustration Day--Are you frustrated? 'Cmon, let it out! However, I wasn't frustrated until I tried to find the origins of this day!
Things in history that happened on the 13th of Oct: 1973, Teri Garr appears on Bob Newhart Show in "Emily in for Carol"
13th: International Skeptics Day--I found two other dates that celebrate this day. Perhaps the earth isn't really round!? Maybe, the sky isn't truely blue!? Maybe this isn't the real day to celebrate?
13th: Navy Birthday--On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise of three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. Celebrate our brave men and women of the Navy today.
13th: National Face Your Fears Day--Why not take some time to examine your fears and see if there isn't an answer or two to take a bold step forward?
Things in history that happened on the 14th of Oct: 1980, Presidential nominee Ronald Reagan promises to name a woman to Supreme Court.
14th: Emergency Nurses Day--Emergency Nurses Day recognizes an important care giver. According to the Emergency Nurse's Association "Emergency Nurses Day salutes the dedication and commitment of emergency nursing professionals, who bring care, comfort, and compassion to patients......."
14th: National Dessert Day--Celebrate National Dessert Day today. For just one day, forget about the calories and high fat content in many desserts. I couldn't find the origins of this day, but that isn't important when you are celebrating dessert.
14th: International Top Spinning Day--I couldn't find information on this, but it sounds like fun! I can think of a few party themes for this day.
15th: White Cane Safety Day--White Cane Safety Day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place. On October 15, 1964, a Joint resolution of Congress passed legislation marking this day.
15th: National Grouch Day--According to Sesame Street Magazine, October 15th is National Grouch Day -- a day for all Grouches to celebrate their way of life.
15th: National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day--This day is recognized throughout the month of October. For more information on this, visit their website.

Things in history that happened on the 15th of Oct: 1937, Ernest Hemingway novel "To Have & Have Not" published.
16th: Boss's Day--Now here is a day that gives you a chance to both tell and show the boss what you really think of him or her. The origin of Bosses Day dates back to 1958. Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose the date because it was her father's birthday.
16th: Dictionary Day--Dictionary Day is in honor of Noah Webster, considered the Father of the American Dictionary. Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758.
16th: World Food Day--World Food Day, October 16th, is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger.
Things in history that happened on the 17th of Oct: 1919, Radio Corporation of America (RCA) created.
17th: Sweetest Day--Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. This day was created by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten. In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts.
17th: Wear Something Gaudy Day--Now here is a day worth celebrating! How fun is this? Have a little fun on this day. For just one day, forego fashion and style. Look for something to wear that's really wild and wacky, and will stick out like a sore thumb wherever you go. The roots of this day go back to the hit 1970's television comedy show "Three's Company". Larry Dallas (played by Richard Kline), one of the characters on the show, declared a Wear Something Gaudy Day.
17th: National Chocolate Cupcake Day--You can celebrate this day along with the other holidays today. Why not combine them all into one big party?
Things in history that happened on the 18th of Oct: 1968, Circus Circus opens in Las Vegas.
18th: No Beard Day--Bare it all and show off your chin. If you don't like it, you can always grow it back. I have NO idea where this day came from. I couldn't find any information on who created the day or why. But I did find a lot of references to this day.
18th: National Chocolate Cupcake Day--I found this listed as a celebration for both 17th and 18th. So rather than picking one day, I decided, "Hey, why don't we celebrate this day on both the 17th and 18th!"
Things in history that happened on the 19th of Oct: 1953, 1st jet transcontinental nonstop scheduled service.
19th: Evaluate Your Life Day--Gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect upon our life, where it's been, and where its going. C'mon, be honest with yourself. Are things going well? What is bothering you? What do you need, or want, to change? How's your appearance? Are you gaining too much weight? OK. This sounds a little too serious for me.
Things in history that happened on the 20th of Oct: 1906 Dr Lee DeForest demonstrates his radio tube.
20th: Brandied Fruit Day--Celebrate sweet tasting fruit, soaked and marinated in brandy.
20th: World Osteoporosis Day--Seeks to mobilize the power of millions of concerned citizens to advocate for better osteoporosis healthcare policies in government healthcare systems, private insurance companies, and corporate healthcare networks.
Things in history that happened on the 21st of Oct: 1918, Margaret Owen sets world typing speed record of 170 wpm for 1 min.
21st: Babbling Day--Spend this day babbling like a baby, if you must. As for me, I will spend it by a babbling brook.
21st: Count Your Buttons Day--A wild and wacky day with absolutely no history to define it's purpose for being.
21st: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day--I couldn't find any information on this day, but I like pumpkin cheesecake. So I will be celebrating this day.
21st: Hagfish Day--Not every sea creature can be an adorable seal with those big brown eyes. Some animals are just plain ugly; but that doesn't mean they're any less valuable or don't have their own merits.
Things in history that happened on the 22nd of Oct: 1938, 1st Xerox copy made.
22nd: National Nut Day--Grab a bag or can of your favorites, whether its cashews, pistachios, walnuts, or peanuts.
22nd: CAPS LOCK DAY--Caps Lock Day is the one occasion when lovers of capitalization can come together with the haters from CAPSoff and hack-a-day and pay homage to the little key that habitually blows up your spot when trying to type a lower-case "a."
Things in history that happened on the 23rd of Oct: 1941, Walt Disney's "Dumbo" released.
23rd: National Mole Day--Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry.
23rd: TV Talk Show Host Day--This very special day is celebrated on the birth date of legendary night time talk show host Johnny Carson.
Things in history that happened on the 24th of Oct: 1951, United Nations publishes its 1st postage stamps.
24th: United Nations Day--This day recognizes the United Nation organization and all who serve and participate in this world organization.
24th: Make a Difference Day--Initiated in 1990, this is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything.
24th: National Bologna Day--Have a Bologna sandwich. And, don't forget the mustard.
Things in history that happened on the 25th of Oct: 1881, Pablo Piccaso was born.
25th: Punk for a Day--I found a lot of references to this day, but nobody seemed to know anything about it.
25th: World Pasta Day--Since 1995, World Pasta Day has been an international celebration of pasta as a global food, consumed all over the world in varying cuisines.
Things in history that happened on the 26th of Oct: 1881, Shootout at the OK Corral.
26th: National Mincemeat Day--So, just what is mincemeat? It is a mixture of minced (or chopped up) meats, suet, and fruits. The meat is usually beef, either ground up or sirloin.
26th: Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night--The Annual Moon Howl is%u2026 well, it's pretty much what it sounds like. At (9PM Local Time) men, women and children gather together beneath the moonlit sky and in one deep beautiful breath, call out into the night.
Things in history that happened on the 27th of Oct: 1961, 1st Saturn launch vehicle makes an unmanned flight test.
27th: Cranky Co-Workers Day--I'm having a hard time deciding which day is my favorite this week! I love this day.
Things in history that happened on the 28th of Oct: 1946, German rocket engineers begin work in USSR.
28th: National Chocolates day--The National Confectioners Association celebrates this day. We have sooooo many chocolate celebrations throughout the year... but hey, one more chocolate is a good thing!
28th: Plush Animal Lovers Day--The idea of the day is simple. No matter who you are, you are supposed to love your stuffed animals on this day. Just give them a bit more love than they usually get. Even if the plush animals or plush toys are not as plush as they used to be, it does not matter.
Things in history that happened on the 29th of Oct: 1929, "Black Tuesday," Stock Market crashes triggers "Great Depression".
29th: Hermit Day--It's a quiet day to spend quietly in seclusion, all by yourself.
29th: National Frankenstein Day--Mary Wollenstone Shelly who gave us the epic novel, "Frankenstein" in 1818 was born on this day in 1797. In her honor, let's resurrect something.
Things in history that happened on the 30th of Oct: 1979, NASA launches space vehicle S-203.
30th: National Candy Corn Day--There are two types of people in the world: those who like candy corn, and those who don't. Either way, what a fun day to celebrate the day before Halloween.
30th: Mischief Night--The introduction of Mischief Night to the United States is often attributed to Irish and Scottish immigrants who immigrated here during and after the Irish Potato Famine of 1845. Who knew we could celebrate Halloween twice!
Things in history that happened on the 31st of Oct: 1864, Nevada admitted as 36th state.
31st: Halloween!--OK. I'll confess. I mentioned earlier that I was having a hard time deciding my favorite day this week. But Halloween always wins for me!
31st: Carve a Pumpkin Day--Of course this day would be on Halloween. So, carve your pumpkin before you go trick-or-treating!
31st: Increase Your Psychic Powers Day--Increase Your Psychic Powers Day appears to have roots in England back to the nineteenth century. Some documentation and readings has it occurring on Halloween night.

Things in history that happened on the 1st of Sept: Former U.S. vice president Aaron Burr was found innocent of treason. World War II began when Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
1st: Building and Code Staff Awareness Day
1st: Calendar Adjustment Day
1st: Chicken Boy Day--A Pop Culture icon in Los Angeles, California, Chicken Boy once adorned the roof of a Los Angeles Restaurant of the same name.
1st: Emma M. Nutt Day--Famous for being the first female telephone operator.
1st: Toy Tips Executive Toy Test Day--Corporate executives test toys and learn how to use creativity in the workplace.

Things in history that happened on the 2nd of Sept: The U.S. Treasury Department was established. The great fire of London broke out, destroying much of the city, including St. Paul's Cathedral.
2nd: Bison-Ten-Yell Day--I could not find much information on this day. What I did find explained it as the celebration of the imaginary inventor of the set of ten battle yells as signals.
2nd: V-J Day--Victory Over Japan Day. The day on which the surrender of Japan occurred, effectively ending World War II.

Things in history that happened on the 3rd of Sept: The unmanned U.S. spacecraft Viking II landed on Mars and took the first pictures of the planet's surface.

Things in history that happened on the 4th of Sept: The city of Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers. George Eastman patented his roll-film camera and registered the Kodak trademark.
4th: Newspaper Carrier Day

Things in history that happened on the 5th of Sept: Russia's Peter the Great levied a tax on bearded men. Mother Teresa, who won a Nobel Peace Prize for her work with the poor, died in Calcutta, India, at age 87.
5th: Be Late for Something Day--A great fun day to us so just stop the clock, and live it up by not being on time for anything today.

What happened in history on the 6th of Sept: 1901 President William McKinley is shot while attending a reception at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, by 28-year-old anarchist Leon Czolgosz. McKinley dies eight days later.
6th: Read a Book Day--Take time out and relax with a good book.

What happened in history on the 7th of Sept: 1969 - Monty Python's Flying Circus airs first episode.
7th: Labor Day--The first Monday of September is put aside each year to honor the American worker.
7th: Neither Rain Nor Snow Day--Today is the anniversary of the opening of the New York Post Office Building in 1914. This inscription appeared on the building.
7th: Google Commemoration Day--Google was born. Soon they will rule the world.

What happened in history on the 8th of Sept: 1966--Star Trek makes its debut on NBC-TV.
8th: International Literacy Day--Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
8th: Another Look Unlimited Day
8th: Potato Day--Eat a potato today.

What happened in history on the 9th of Sept: 1966--The hot dog was born on this day in 1884.
9th: National Grandparents Day--This day is intended to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes.
9th: Wonderful Weirdos Day--Created by citizens of Austin, Texas to celebrate personality quirks.

What happened in history on the 10th of Sept: 1966--1847: Gold is discovered in California.
10th: Swap Ideas Day--Do your part to encourage creative synergy by sharing and swapping ideas with your friends, colleagues and family members.

What happened in history on the 11th of Sept: 2001, Terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
11th: Patriot Day--Designated in memory of the nearly three thousand who died in the September 11, 2001, attacks. Most Americans refer to the day as "Nine-Eleven (9/11).
11th: Make Your Bed Day--What can I say about this day?

What happened in history on the 12th of Sept: Country music legend Johnny Cash dies of complications from diabetes at a Nashville hospital, at age 71.
12th: Video Games Day--Why not use this day for a video game marathon?
12th: National Chocolate Milk Shake Day--I can find many references to it, but no one seems to know why it's Chocolate Milkshake Day. I guess if something is that fantastic, you might as well make a day to celebrate it.

What happened in history on the 13th of Sept: IBM Introduces the worlds first production
hard disk the "IBM 305" which stored five megabytes of data.
13th: International Chocolate Day--Why not eat chocolate to celebrate all day?
13th: National Grandparents Day--Celebrate those special people who are always there with a hug, a kiss, a cookie, or something special.
13th: Defy Superstition Day-Break those superstitious beliefs you have been living with. It is no mistake that this is celebrated on the 13th. This could be a real fun day to celebrate. I can think of many things you could do, like letting a black cat cross your path!
13th: Fortune Cookie Day--Celebrate the creation of the fortune cookie.
13th: Positive Thinking Day--Today is all about attitude.... a positive attitude.

What happened in history on the 14th of Sept: A seedless watermelon was developed in 1951 at Purdue University.
14th: National Cream Filled Donut day--mmmmmm. Dontcha just love special days like today!? This is an actual national holiday. Go out and buy a dozen cream filled donuts to share with your friends and co-workers. (or eat them all yourself)

What happened in history on the 15th of Sept: 1963--Members of the Ku Klux Klan plant 19
sticks of dynamite with a delayed-time release outside the basement of the 16th St. Baptist Church which was a rallying point for civil-rights activities through the spring of 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama. Four young black girls (Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Addie Collins, and Cynthia Wesley) were killed in the bombing as they prepared their Sunday school lesson on "The love that forgives." .
15th: Make a Hat Day--Design, make, and wear your a hat for yourself today. Put your personality into it. Or, make a hat from a character you would like to imitate for a day.
15th: Felt Hat Day--This is a day that was for men to put their felt hats away for the day. Not sure why. I'm still researching this one.

What happened in history on the 16th of Sept: Beatles release "She Loves You" in U.S.A. which goes to Number 1 on on March, 1964 and staying number 1 for 2 weeks.
16th: National Anne Bradstreet Day--A 17th century Puritan, is widely considered to be the first American poet.
16th: Mayflower Day--The date the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth, England to America.
16th: Stepfamily Day--Established to recognize and show appreciation for the importance and value of step-parents and extended families..
16th: Collect Rocks Day--A day to enjoy and add to your rock collection. All you geologists out there can have a REAL party!
16th: Mexican Independence Day--Mexico's Independence from Spain. Like the U.S. Independence Day, this day is celebrated in Mexico with parades, fiestas, fireworks, and picnics.

What happened in history on the 17th of Sept: 1976 NASA publicly unveils its first space shuttle, the Enterprise.
17th: Citizenship Day--Celebrates being a citizen of the United States of America.
17th: Constitution Day--The Constitutional Congress held it's final meeting on September 17, 1787..
17th: National Apple Dumpling Day--Celebrate a tasty fall treat.

What happened in history on the 18th of Sept: Jimi Hendrix died in London of a suspected drug overdose but the actual cause of death was asphyxiation in his own vomit, mainly red wine.
18th: National POW/MIA Recognition Day--A day of remembrance and hope for the speedy and safe return of American Prisoners of War, and those still Missing in Action. It also seeks the return of the remains of fallen soldiers.
18th: National Cheeseburger Day--Top off America's favorite sandwich, with a piece of cheese.

What happened in history on the 19th of Sept: 1960 Chubby Checker has a number 1 record with The Twist which launched a worldwide dance craze.
19th: Talk Like a Pirate Day--It's a day just for fun, a day to let out the pirate in each of us. Arrrrggghhh.
19th: Big Whopper Liar Day--There is some dispute as to which day this is really celebrated, so I chose this day.
19th: National Seat Check Saturday--This sounds like one of those funny days, but this day is actually for checking the safety of your car seats to make sure they are installed properly. Remember, safety first!
19th: National Butterscotch Pudding Day--Good reason to enjoy a tasty dessert.
19th: Rosh Hashanah--Widely known and celebrated as the New Years Day of the Jewish calendar, but actually Rosh Hashanah has a fourfold meaning.
19th: Wife Appreciation Day--This is another day that I found many different date for, so let's celebrate it on the 19th!

This week is the beginning of Fall!

Things in history that happened on the 20th of Sept: 1973, Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in three straight matches during a Battle of the Sexes televised tennis event in Houston.
20th: Punch Day--I could not find a lot of information behind this as an actual national holiday, but it sounds like a good day to celebrate.
20th: National Women's Friendship Day--A day that promotes women and their friendships.

Things in history that happened on the 21st of Sept: 1784, The first daily newspaper in America is published in Philadelphia.
21st: International Peace Day--Each year on this day, celebrations are held in hundreds of countries, all with the same goal in mind....to stop war and violence. Created and sponsored by the United Nations, this day seeks to end war, starting today.
21st: Miniature Golf Day--Hit your local miniature golf course for some fun.
21st: World Alheimer's Day--Every year on 21 September Alzheimer associations across the globe unite to recognize World Alzheimer's Day.
21st: World Gratitude Day--The United Nations Meditation Group created World Gratitude Day to express appreciation for the great things that individuals and groups do. This recognition is on a global basis.

Things in history that happened on the 22nd of Sept: 1955, Commercial television comes to Britain.
22nd: Elephant Appreciation Day--Show us how much you care about elephants. This is a big, elephant sized day. Celebrate in a big way.
22nd: Business Womens' Day--A day to celebrate all the contributions women have made to business. The beginnings of this day go back to the late 1940s. While men were off fighting World War II, women filled the void in the workforce. The returning soldiers found the women eager to have their men return. But, many women were not anxious to return to traditional roles in the home. Since this time, women's role and contributions in the workforce have grown and evolved.
22nd: Autum Equinox--It is the official end of summer and beginning of Fall.
22nd: Hobbit Day--The same day as Fall Equinox. This seems like a very appropriate day to celebrate Hobbits.
22nd: National White Chocolate Day--Any day we can celebrate chocolate is a good day!

Things in history that happened on the 23rd of Sept: 1939, Psychologist Sigmund Freud dies in London.
23rd: Checkers Day--Play checkers today!
23rd: Dog in Politics Day--President Nixon included his dog Checkers in a speach. Some people say this is why this day is also known as Checkers Day, but it also became known as Dog in Politics Day.
23rd: Earth Overshoot Day--Earth Overshoot Day marks an unfortunate milestone: the day when humanity begins living beyond its ecological means. Beyond that day, we move into the ecological equivalent of deficit spending, utilizing resources at a rate faster than what the planet can regenerate in a calendar year.

Things in history that happened on the 24th of Sept: 1964, The Munsters, starring Fred Gwynne, Yvonne DeCarlo, and Al Lewis, makes its TV premiere.
24th: National Cherries Jubilee Day--A great day for cherry lovers! This appears to be a day created by the food industry and not an actual national holiday. But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate it!
24th: National Punctuation Day--It has inspired people to pay attention not only to their p's and q's, but also their commas, semicolons, and ellipses.

Things in history that happened on the 25th of Sept: 1789, Twelve amendments to the US Constitution -- ten of which would become the Bill of Rights -- are sent to the states for ratification, at the first Constitutional Congress.
25th: Hug a Vegetarian Day--Sounds like a good day to hug your friends too.
25th: National Comic Book Day--I'm not sure this is an actual holiday, but, Share a comic book with a friend today.
25th: Native Americans Day--This day is set aside to honor and celebrate Native Americans, the first Americans to live in the U.S

Things in history that happened on the 26th of Sept: 1914, The US Federal Trade Commission is established.
26th: Johnny Appleseed--I remember celebrating this day as a child. There is some conflict on the actual date for this holiday. Some documentation claims this day as March 11. Johnny Appleseed was a real person and his story is an interesting one. Read about him!
26th: Hunting and Fishing Day--Seems kind of ironic that this day is celebrated the day after Hug a Vegetarian Day.
26th: National Public Lands Day--The nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy.

Things in history that happened on the 27th of Sept: 1964, The Warren Commission issued a report concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy.
27th: International Rabbit day--This day is to protect rabbits as pets and in the wild. Their objectives are to promote healthy, caring environments for rabbits that are raised as pets, and those living in the wild. They also seek to stop the use of rabbit furs and the use of rabbit on restaurant menus.
27th: Crush a Can Day--Use this day as a stress reliever to take out all of the frustrations of your day. See how flat you can get it. It will make you feel good. There doesn't appear to be any rules around celebrating this day.
27th: World Tourism Day--The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.

Things in history that happened on the 28th of Sept: 1989, Former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos died in exile in Hawaii.
28th: Ask a Stupid Question Day--Fun! All those questions that you thought were too stupid or dumb to ask, have been piling up all year long. Today is the day to unload them.
28th: National Good Neighbor Day--Being good neighbors is an important part of the social fiber that makes this country so great. Therefore, it seems only fitting that one day a year honors good neighbors.
28th: Family Day--A day to eat dinner with your family.

Things in history that happened on the 29th of Sept: 1969, Love American Style premiers on ABC.
29th: VFW Day--The vFW motto is "Honor the dead by helping the living."
29th: Confusious Day--Confusious is considered to be one of the earliest philosophers. Celebrate with a fortune cookie.

Things in history that happened on the 30th of Sept: 1954, First atomic-powered vessel, submarine Nautilus is launched.
30th: National Mud Pack Day--Pile on the facial. Enjoy the day.
30th: National Women's Health and Fitness Day--National Women's Health and Fitness Day is a national event promoting health awareness and regular physical activity for women of all ages.

Things in history that happened on the 27th of Sept: 1964, The Warren Commission issued a report concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy.
27th: International Rabbit day--This day is to protect rabbits as pets and in the wild. Their objectives are to promote healthy, caring environments for rabbits that are raised as pets, and those living in the wild. They also seek to stop the use of rabbit furs and the use of rabbit on restaurant menus.
27th: Crush a Can Day--Use this day as a stress reliever to take out all of the frustrations of your day. See how flat you can get it. It will make you feel good. There doesn't appear to be any rules around celebrating this day.
27th: World Tourism Day--The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.

Things in history that happened on the 28th of Sept: 1989, Former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos died in exile in Hawaii.
28th: Ask a Stupid Question Day--Fun! All those questions that you thought were too stupid or dumb to ask, have been piling up all year long. Today is the day to unload them.
28th: National Good Neighbor Day--Being good neighbors is an important part of the social fiber that makes this country so great. Therefore, it seems only fitting that one day a year honors good neighbors.
28th: Family Day--A day to eat dinner with your family.

Things in history that happened on the 29th of Sept: 1969, Love American Style premiers on ABC.
29th: VFW Day--The vFW motto is "Honor the dead by helping the living."
29th: Confusious Day--Confusious is considered to be one of the earliest philosophers. Celebrate with a fortune cookie.

Things in history that happened on the 30th of Sept: 1954, First atomic-powered vessel, submarine Nautilus is launched.
30th: National Mud Pack Day--Pile on the facial. Enjoy the day.
30th: National Women's Health and Fitness Day--National Women's Health and Fitness Day is a national event promoting health awareness and regular physical activity for women of all ages.

23rd: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition--This United Nations' (UN) International Day is designated to remind people of the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade.
23rd: Ride the Wind Day--Ride the Wind Day is a carefree day to soar above the earth. It is the anniversary of the first man-powered flight. You can catch a ride with the breeze, or float along slowly like a gentle, late summer cloud.

24th: Vesuvius Day--This was the day that Mount Vesuvius erupted in a huge explosion. It was one of the largest volcanic explosions in recorded history.
24th: National Waffle Day--The anniversary of the first U.S. patent for a waffle iron.

25th: Kiss and Make Up Day--Today is a day to end the fight, kiss, and make up.
25th: National Secondhand Wardrobe Day--Yes, this is official. The idea is to encourage thrift store donations, and to remove the stigma of buying previously used clothing and accessories by noting their economic and ecological benefits.

26th: National Dog Day--This is an official National day. This day is intended to honor dogs for all that they do for us.
26th: Women's Equality Day--Commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Another official day that was created by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971.

27th: Global Forgiveness Day--Take a few moments to sincerely forgive someone. And, make it public. That way forgiveness will spread.
27th: Just Because Day--A chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Many days we do things because we have to, or we want to, or it's expected of us. None of that applies today.

28th: Race your Mouse Day--What can I say about this day. I couldn't find any definition as to what kind of mouse! So it could be your computer mouse or a real mouse.

29th: More Herbs, Less Salt Day--Wellcat.com, the creators of this day, offer little information about this day, other than the fact that herbs are better for your health than salt.

30th: Frankenstein Day--Don't confuse this with Frankenstein Friday (which will come later in the year). This day is in honor of author Mary Wollenstone Shelley who was born on August 30,1797.
30th: Toasted Marshmallow Day--Why not celebrate Frankenstein Day AND Toasted Marshmallow Day together by toasting your marshmallows by a campfire and reading her book out loud!

31st: National Trail Mix Day--I could not find any information regarding whether or not this is an official National Holiday, but hey, that doesn't mean you can't celebrate! Live on the edge, serve your family trail mix for supper.