Monthly Archives: October 2023
Chadwick Boseman Day
Chadwick Boseman Day Chadwick Boseman Day, observed on November 29, is held on the late star’s birthday and is a day for us to remember the actor who sadly left us too soon. Boseman was perhaps most famous for playing Black Panther in the Marvel franchise, but also played James Brown in “Get On Up”... Read More
National Cake Day
National Cake Day National Cake Day is on November 26. We believe Marie Antoinette said it best when she (allegedly) said “let them eat cake!” HISTORY OF NATIONAL CAKE DAYThe term “cake” has a rather complicated history. The word itself is of Viking origin, from the Old Norse word “kaka.” It’s All Greek to Me!The... Read More
World Television Day
World Television Day In 1996, the United Nations general assembly declared November 21 World Television Day. The UN recognized television as having an increased impact on decision making as well as being an ambassador for the entertainment industry. Television is a symbol of communication and globalization that educates, informs, entertains and influences our decisions and... Read More
International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day International Men’s Day observed on November 19 focuses on men’s health, improving gender relations, highlighting male role models, and promoting positive expressions of masculinity. HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAYIn 1968, an American journalist named John P. Harris wrote an editorial highlighting a lack of balance in the Soviet system, which promoted an... Read More
National Hiking Day
National Hiking Day WHAT IS NATIONAL HIKING DAY?Also known as “Take A Hike Day,” National Hiking Day on November 17 may be one of the most important holidays out there. Why? For starters, there’s more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. Not to mention, hiking is great exercise allowing you to burn over... Read More
Great American Smokeout
Great American Smokeout The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November (November 16), challenging smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. If you or a loved one smokes cigarettes, consider joining the movement, and take the first step toward quitting cigarettes forever! HISTORY OF GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUTThe... Read More
National Recycling Day
National Recycling Day I hope you’re ready to recycle because November 15 is National Recycling Day and we’re making sure nothing gets turned into waste. According to “National Geographic,” Americans send 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime. That’s 246 million tons of waste each year. National Recycling Day aims to encourage Americans... Read More
Notary Public Day
Notary Public Day HISTORY OF NOTARY PUBLIC DAYThe practice of the notary public dates back to ancient Egypt 2750 B.C., a time when recording official transactions became important to humanity. ‘Sesh,’ or Egyptian scribes, were the earliest known chroniclers of history and official communications. Pharaoh Tutankhamen valued record keeping so much that he had writing... Read More