MARCH 1, 2024 | NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER’S DAY | NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY | NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY | NATIONAL PIG DAY | NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY | NATIONAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
MARCH 1, 2024 | NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER’S DAY | NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY | NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY | NATIONAL PIG DAY | NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY | NATIONAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY | NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY | NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY | NATIONAL DRESS IN BLUE DAY | NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY | SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S DAY March 1
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER’S DAY
March 1st was made for National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. Ah, peanut butter. One day is not enough to recognize peanut butter. The goober has been paired, blended, and added with many tasty results! Read more...
National Sunkist® Citrus Day | March 1
NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY
National Sunkist® Citrus Day on March 1 honors the rich history of California citrus, recognizes the legacy of multi-generational, family-owned Sunkist citrus farms, and celebrates the many health and wellness benefits that Sunkist citrus provides. Read more...
NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY March 1
NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY
On March 1st, National Dadgum That's Good Day ushers in a season of satisfying seasonings, cooking and overall good times spent with family. "Dadgum, That’s Good!”™ is much more than just a Southern phrase and the title of John McLemore’s best-selling cookbook series. It’s the summation of a life’s work in creating delicious food with his world-class Masterbuilt cooking products. Read more...
NATIONAL PIG DAY March 1
NATIONAL PIG DAY
National Pig Day, observed annually on March 1st, recognizes the domesticated pig. This holiday includes events and celebrations at zoos, schools, nursing homes, and sporting events around the United States. Pig parties, pig parades, and gatherings with pig collectibles are some of the other commemorated National Pig Day events. Read more...
NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY March 1
NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY
National Horse Protection Day on March 1st highlights the plight of horses in America and beyond. The day aims to help thousands of unwanted horses in this country to find forever homes. Read more...
NATIONAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY First Friday in March
NATIONAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
National Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday in March each year focuses attention on employees in all industries. Employers across the country in business and organizations plan employee recognition and celebrations. Employee achievement and contributions are honored. Read more...
NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY First Friday in March
NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY
The First Friday in March is National Speech and Debate Education Day to prepare students to do more than speaking publicly. Through the support of coaches and teachers, students learn the skills vital to success in future careers and everyday decision-making. The ability to conduct thorough research, construct intelligent arguments and receive constructive criticism produces assured citizens able to collaborate and communicate their ideas in effective, even eloquent ways. Read more...
NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY School Day Closest to March 2
NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The annual event is part of Read Across America, an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. Since the event is designed to encourage reading in children and is fostered through the schools, when March 2nd lands on a weekend, the day is observed on the closest school day. Read more...
NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY March 1
NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY
Each year on March 1st, National Fruit Compote Day presents a celebration filled with sweet berries, citrus, and stone fruits to delight the senses. Read more...
NATIONAL DRESS IN BLUE DAY First Friday in March
NATIONAL DRESS IN BLUE DAY
In an effort to knock out one of the top cancers causing death, National Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. Read more...
NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY March 1
NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY
On March 1st, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is recognized on National Minnesota Day. Minnesota joined the union on May 11, 1858, making it the 32nd state in the United States, and it shares its northern border with Canada. Read more...
SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY | March 1
SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY
Self-Injury Awareness Day on March 1st each year focuses on increasing education and support on a misunderstood problem. Read more...
On Deck for March 2, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL OLD STUFF DAY
NATIONAL BANANA CREAM PIE DAY
March 1st Celebrated History
1872
The United States Congress established Yellowstone National Park as the world's first national park.
1921
The U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 1,370,316 to Harry Houdini for a diving suit.
1955
Sun Records releases its first single "Drivin' Slow" by saxophonist Johnny London.
1984
Cyndi Lauper appears on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show making her U.S. television debut. She performs "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."
March 1st Celebrated Birthdays
Frederic Chopin - 1810
The Polish composer of the Romantic era wrote his first piano composition at the age of 7.
Ralph Waldo Ellison - 1914
In 1953, the American author won the National Book Award for his novel The Invisible Man. Some of his other books include Juneteenth, Flying Home, and Trading Twelves.
Harry Caray - 1919
"It might...it could ...it is! A home run!" The colorful major league sports announcer started his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945. He's known for starting the tradition of singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Chicago White Sox games when he began announcing there. He ended his 53-year career with the Chicago Cubs, the rivals of the team where his fantastic career started.
Harry Belafonte - 1927
The "King of Calypso" took an interest in theater and music following the navy. Stardom found Belafonte following his 1953 performance in Carmen Jones. His 1956 album Calypso featured hits such as "Jamaica Farewell" and "Banana Boat (Day-O)." The latter was also featured in the 1988 film, Beetlejuice.
Ron Howard - 1954
Though he guest-starred on several shows, he was introduced to television audiences as Opie on the Andie Griffith Show in 1960. The actor would go on to direct and produce award-winning films including 2002's A Beautiful Mind and 2017's The Beatles: Eight Days a Week.
Yolanda Griffith - 1970
For 16 years, the professional basketball played center in the American Basketball League and Women's National Basketball Association. In 2014, she was elected to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
And that is the end of today's celebration information. Enjoy!!