DECEMBER 3, 2024 | NATIONAL DAY OF GIVING | WORLD TRICK SHOT DAY | ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF GIVING
National Day of Giving encourages giving back. It takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. We've just spent the weekend shopping and searching for the best possible deals. National Day Of Giving reminds us to give to those in need. Discover more...
WORLD TRICK SHOT DAY
Get ready for World Trick Shot Day on the first Tuesday of December. The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, the originators of the trick shot, bring this celebration to give enthusiasts a chance to showcase their most impressive shots. Learn more...
NATIONAL ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD DAY
National Roof Over Your Head Day was created as a day to be thankful for what you have, starting with the roof over your head. There are many things that we have that we take for granted and do not stop to appreciate how fortunate we are for having them. Read more...
Coming on December 4, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL COOKIE DAY
NATIONAL SOCK DAY
NATIONAL PACKAGE PROTECTION DAY
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION DAY
CABERNET FRANC DAY
SANTA'S LIST DAY
NATIONAL DICE DAY
December 3rd Celebrated History
1910
George Claude introduced his invention of the neon light at the Paris Motor Show. His background in chemistry gave him the knowledge to understand that with enough voltage, the neon would glow. Once captured in a glass tube, the possibilities for an electric display were endless.
1992
Neil Papworth, an engineer for Vodaphone Telecommunications, sent the world's first text message. He typed the message on his desktop computer and sent the message to a collogue's Orbitel 901 cell phone. The message read, "Merry Christmas."
1994
Sony released the PlayStation gaming console and games in Japan. Nine months later, the system would be released in the United States.
1995
California Love was released by 2Pac. The hip-hop song featured Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman and reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks.
December 3rd Celebrated Birthdays
Cleveland Abbe - 1838
The American meteorologist supported time zones and is considered the Father of the Weather Bureau.
Charles A. Pillsbury - 1842
The American manufacturer founded one of the world's largest milling companies and was based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Ellen Swallow Richards - 1842
The first woman accepted to a school of science, Swallow pioneered the science of sanitary engineering and founded home economics.
Ozzy Osborne - 1948
Born John Michael Osbourne, the singer, and songwriter rose to fame in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.