MARCH 9, 2024 | NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY | NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY | NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY | NATIONAL BARBIE DAY
MARCH 9, 2024 | NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY | NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY | NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY | NATIONAL BARBIE DAY
NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY March 9
NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY
Each year on the 9th of March, people across the country observe National Get Over It Day. Just as it implies, the day is to do exactly that, GET OVER IT. Read more...
NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY March 9
NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY
On March 9th, we recognize one of the great American food holidays, National Meatball Day. Read more...
NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY March 9
NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY
Observed annually on March 9th, National Crab Meat Day (also National Crabmeat Day) offers a day to celebrate one of America's favorite crustaceans. With 1.5 million tons of crab consumed every year around the world, plenty of crab meat lovers celebrate every year. Read more...
NATIONAL BARBIE DAY March 9
NATIONAL BARBIE DAY
On March 9th, National Barbie Day celebrates an iconic toy that premiered on this day in 1959. Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Read more...
On Deck for March 10, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL MARIO DAY
NATIONAL I AM DAY
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
NATIONAL WOMEN AND GIRLS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL PACK YOUR LUNCH DAY
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY POPOVER DAY
March 9th Celebrated History
1862
The battle between the North's U.S.S. Monitor and the South's C.S.S. Virginia marks a turning point in naval warfare. Originally a Union ship named the U.S.S. Merrimack and sunk by the U.S. Navy the year before to prevent capture, the Virginia was resurrected by the Confederates and clad in iron below the waterline. The Union Navy's response was its first iron-clad vessel named the Monitor. The battle between the two ironclad warships resulted in little damage to either ship and signaled the end of the wooden warship era.
1935
Porky Pig makes his Warner Brothers animation debut in I Haven't Got a Hat
1959
Ruth Handler introduces the first Barbie Doll at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
2012
Jerry Lee Lewis marries for the seventh time. The 76-year-old musician married his caregiver Judith Brown who was 62 at the time.
March 9th Celebrated Birthdays
Edward Acheson - 1856
Credited with 69 patents, Edward Acheson developed synthetic abrasives, perfected methods for making graphite and producing artificial diamonds. Many of his companies continue today.
Margaret Murray Washington - 1861
Margaret Murray Washington was an advocate for women and the founder of several schools throughout her career. Her focus and programs paralleled those of her husband, Booker T. Washington in many ways.
Samual Barbar - 1910
Samuel Barber gained musical recognition for his compositions during the 20th century. His distinctive, modern style earned him two Pulitzer Prizes and an international following.
Yuri Gagarin - 1934
The Soviet cosmonaut became the first human in space on April 12, 1961, when he was launched into orbit around the Earth aboard the Vostok 1.
Raúl Juliá - 1940
The award-winning Puerto Rican actor gained international recognition during his career. Some of his most noted roles include Gomez in The Adams Family, Alejandro in Presumed Innocent, and Chico Mendes in The Burning Season.
Bobby Fischer - 1943
In 1958, the American chess player became the youngest chess master at the age of 15. Fourteen years later in 1972, Fischer became the first American chess player to take home the world championship chess title when he defeated Soviet Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Juliette Binoche - 1964
The award-winning French actress has found international success. Some of her notable films include Chocolat, The English Patient, and Certified Copy.
Emmanuel Lewis - 1971
During the 1980s, Emmanuel Lewis was best-known for playing Webster in the television sitcom by the same name.