Hi Everyone,
Today’s calendar is a "thank you" note wrapped in a delicious recipe. We are celebrating the people who keep us organized and the small inventions that hold our lives together.
Here is the April 29th Rundown:
The Engine Room: It is Administrative Professionals Day. To the coordinators, assistants, and office managers who turn "chaos" into "order" every single day: we salute you. You are the heartbeat of every successful team!
The Symbol of Peace: We celebrate National Peace Rose Day. Developed just before WWII, this specific rose became a symbol of hope and peace at the inaugural meeting of the United Nations. It’s a beautiful reminder that even in tough times, something beautiful can grow.
The Kitchen Hack: It’s Stop Food Waste Day. Before you head to the grocery store, "shop your fridge" first! It’s an easy way to save money and help the planet.
The Garlic & Butter Duo: Speaking of food, it’s National Shrimp Scampi Day. It’s fast, it’s fancy, and it’s a great way to use up that leftover garlic from earlier this month!
The "Hold It Together" Invention: Happy National Zipper Day! We’re celebrating the 1913 patent of the modern zipper. It’s one of those tiny engineering marvels we use every day without a second thought—until it gets stuck!
The April 29th Challenge: Give a massive "Thank You" to an administrative pro in your life, and try one new recipe tonight that uses something you already have in your pantry (Stop Food Waste Day).
Coming on April 30, 2026
National Days
National Hairstylist Appreciation Day
National Bubble Tea Day
National Honesty Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Military Brats Day
National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
National Bugs Bunny Day
National Prepareathon! Day
National Sarcoidosis Day
National Raisin Day
Notable Birthdays for April 29
Lorado Taft (1860-1936) - Sculptor who created some of the most monumental sculptures which include the Fountain of Time, Spirit of the Great Lakes, and The Eternal Indian.
William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951) - Founder of the Hearst Corporation.
Harold Urey (1893-1981) - Chemist who was a pioneer in the study of isotopes.
Edward "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974) - Musician fondly remembered for his It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).
Tom Ewell (1909-1994) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Richard Sherman in The Seven Year Itch (1955).
Iwao Takamoto (1925-2007) - Animator for Cinderella (1950), Lady and the Tramp (1955), and designer of the character Scooby-Doo and Astro.
Betsy Ancker-Johnson (1927-2020) - Physicist and inventor (high-frequency signal generator).
Carl Gardner (1928-2011) - Singer and founder of The Coasters.
Willie Nelson (1933-Still Living) - Country music legend.
Tommy James (1947-Still Living) - Singer of the song Crimson and Clover.
Jake Burton Carpenter (1954-2019) - One of the inventors of the modern day snowboard.
Jerry Seinfeld (1954-Still Living) - Comedian and actor.
Michelle Pfeiffer (1958-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actress.
Eve Plumb (1958-Still Living) - Actress who played Jan in the sitcom the Brady Bunch.
Marc Randolph (1958-Still Living) - Co-founder of Netflix.
Memorable Events for April 29
1813 - Jacob Hummel receives the first rubber patent.
1845 - Macon Allen and Robert Morris Jr become the first Black Americans to open a law practice in the U.S.
1945 - U.S. military liberates 31,601 prisoners at the Dachau concentration camp.
1945 - Desmond Doss saves 75 wounded soldiers in the Battle of Okinawa at Hacksaw Ridge.
1953 - The first experimental 3D broadcast shows on the ABC sitcom Space Patrol.
1974 - President Nixon announces the release of edited transcripts of White House tape recordings relating to the Watergatescandal.
2004 - The final Oldsmobile is built (Lansing, MI), ending 107 years of production.
A Quick Thought: In the spirit of National Zipper Day, we’re focused on keeping things "zipped up" and moving smoothly. We know that change can sometimes feel like a snag, but we’re committed to a seamless experience for all of you!
Best,
Team NDC
