Jan 2 – Science Fiction Day
January 2nd is selected for this day because it was Isaac Asimov’s birthday, Jan. 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992. Asimov was an American author best known for his works of […]
Jan 4 – Isaac Newton Day
Isaac Newton was born on January 4, in Woolsthorpe, England. Isaac Newton was an established physicist and mathematician, and is credited as one of the great minds of the 17th century […]
Jan 7 – Old Rock Day
According to the website Days of the Year, Old Rock Day is a day that Geologists and amateur rock enthusiasts take it upon themselves to show their appreciation of all […]
Jan 10 – Houseplant Appreciation Day
Houseplant Appreciation day was started by The Gardener’s Network. It was created to remind people about their houseplants which might need a little attention after the holidays! The other reason […]
Jan 12 – National Pharmacist Day
Pharmacists help people and doctors with medicine. They go to college to learn about medicines, which requires math, chemistry and biology. Pharmacists help with how much medicine (dosage) a person should […]
April 3 – Find a Rainbow Day
Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to find a real rainbow on this day, but if not, there are plenty of ways to make a rainbow yourself. Blow bubbles and look […]
April 12 – Licorice Day
In 2004, Licorice International founded National Licorice Day, celebrated on April 12. Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English) is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavor can be extracted. The licorice […]
May 13 – Tulip Day
Tulips are the 3rd most popular flower after roses and mums. In the 17th century, there was such a craze for tulips that people had to sell their fortunes to […]
May 16 – Sea Monkey Day
I had never known these magical little creatures existed until my son’s 6th birthday, when he got them for a birthday gift. (And then his new Superhero alter ego became […]
June 3 – Chimborazo Day
This is a day to get technical with the way we measure mountains and give a chance for mountains other than Mt. Everest to get some fame and attention! Although […]
June 17 – Eat Your Vegetables Day
Eat Your Vegetables day is a day to appreciate vegetables and make sure you are eating plenty of them! They provide so much nutrition and prevent many diseases. There are so […]
July 12 – Etch A Sketch Day
Etch a Sketch day celebrates the introduction of one of the best known toys of the 20th century, which was released on July 12, 1960. It is a mechanical drawing toy invented by André […]
Sept 22 – Autumn Equinox
It’s the first day of Fall! Here is a great explanation of the Autumn Equinox and seasons: Long before the age of clocks, satellites and modern technology, our ancient ancestors knew […]
Oct 19 – Evaluate Your Life Day
I love days like this where it reminds you to reflect on things – where you are going in life, what you want to be doing – no matter what age! […]
Oct 28 – Animation Day
Animation Day (International Animation Day was developed in 2002 by the International Film Association for the purpose of recognizing all forms of cinema and art, especially the rising art of […]
Dec 17 – Wright Brothers Day
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were two Americans who are generally credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained […]
Dec 18 – Flake Appreciation Day
Flake Appreciation Day is a day for appreciating the beauty of snowflakes! It is one of nature’s wonders how each snowflake is unique and has 6 arms or sides. Wikipedia […]
Dec 21 – Winter Solstice
“The Winter Solstice is unique among days of the year — the time of the longest night and the shortest day. The dark triumphs but only briefly. For the Solstice […]