Horses, Hard Work, and the Perfect Crunch: Happy April 26th! 🥨🐎⛰️

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26 Apr 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  APRIL 26, 2026 | NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY | NATIONAL DISSERTATION DAY | NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY | NATIONAL SOUTH DAKOTA DAY | NATIONAL RICHTER SCALE DAY Hi Everyone, Whether you’re writing a masterpiece or just looking for a snack, April 26th has a little something for everyone. Here is how we are marking the day:   The Salty Classic: It is National Pretzel Day. Soft and buttery? Thin and crunchy? Covered in chocolate? Whatever your preference, today is the day to "get twisted."   The Shaker: We recognize National Richter Scale Day, celebrating the birth of Charles Richter. It’s a day to appreciate the science that helps us measure the earth's biggest movements.   The Mount Rushmore State: Happy National South Dakota Day! From the Black Hills to the Badlands, we’re celebrating the spirit of the 605.   The Long Haul: It’s National Dissertation Day. To anyone currently buried under a mountain of research, footnotes, and caffeine: we see you. Keep going—the finish line is in sight!   The Helping Hand: Finally, it’s National Help a Horse Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness for equine rescue and the horses that need a second chance at a forever home.   The April 26th Challenge: Grab a pretzel and take a "seismic" step toward one of your big goals. Even if it feels like you're writing a dissertation, you've got this!   Coming on April 27, 2026 National Days NATIONAL GUMMI BEAR DAYNATIONAL DEVIL DOG DAY NATIONAL PRIME RIB DAY NATIONAL TELL A STORY DAY NATIONAL BABE RUTH DAY   Notable Birthdays for April 26 Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) - Co-designer of Central Park. Artemus Ward (1834-1867) - Considered to be first stand-up comedian in the U.S. Erminnie Adelle Platt (1836-1886) - Anthropologist and the first woman to specialize in the scientific study of people's cultures and customs. Ma Rainey (1886-1939) - Singer who is often referred to as "Mother of the Blues." Charles F. Richter (1900-1985) - Physicist and seismologist who developed the Richter Scale. Bernard Malamud (1914-1986) - Author of the Naturalist and The Fixer. Jimmy Giuffre (1921-2008) - Clarinet player and saxophonist. Browning Ross (1924-1998) - WWII soldier who became known as the father of long-distance running. Bernie Brillstein (1931-2008) - Talent agent. Carol Burnett (1933-Still Living) - Comedian and star of The Carol Burnett Show. Bobby Rydell (1942-2022) - Teen idol who sang Wild One. Channing Tatum (1980-Still Living) - Actor with roles in Coach Carter (2005), Magic Mike (2015-2023), 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014).   Memorable Events for April 26 1607 - The first landing in America (Jamestown expedition) occurs at Cape Henry (currently VA). 1954 - The first clinical trials of the polio vaccine begin in Fairfax County, VA. 1956 - The first modern container ship leaves NJ and sails towards Texas.   A Final Word: In the spirit of the Richter Scale, we know that making changes can sometimes cause a few tremors. But just like a good pretzel, sometimes you have to go through a little heat and pressure to get the perfect result. Thanks for sticking with us!   Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser

Dinosaurs, DNA, and Dials: Happy April 25th! 🦖🧬🍞

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25 Apr 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  APRIL 25, 2026 | HUG A PLUMBER DAY | NATIONAL DUELING DINOSAURS DAY | NATIONAL FIRST LADIES DAY | NATIONAL DNA DAY | NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY | ZUCCHINI BREAD DAY Hi Everyone, From the building blocks of life to the giants that walked the earth millions of years ago, today is a day of massive discovery and everyday heroes.   Here is your April 25th Breakdown:   The Prehistoric Face-off: It is National Dueling Dinosaurs Day. This marks the anniversary of the discovery of the world’s most famous fossils—a Triceratops and a T-Rex preserved together in a potential prehistoric skirmish. The Blueprint: Happy National DNA Day! We celebrate the discovery of the double helix. It’s the code that makes you, you. Today is a great day to appreciate your own unique "programming." The Unsung Heroes: It is Hug a Plumber Day. (Maybe ask for consent first, or just a very enthusiastic "thank you!") These are the folks who keep the modern world flowing. We’d be in a lot of trouble without them! The Connection: It’s National Telephone Day. In an age of DMs and Slacks, today is a reminder of the power of a real-time conversation. Pick up the phone and actually call someone—it’s vintage, but effective! The Leadership: We honor National First Ladies Day. We recognize the incredible women who have shaped the White House and our country through their service, initiatives, and resilience. The Secret Veggie: Finally, it’s National Zucchini Bread Day. It’s the cleverest way to eat your vegetables while pretending they are cake.   The April 25th Challenge: Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while (Telephone Day) and see if you can work the phrase "Dueling Dinosaurs" into the conversation.   Coming on April 26, 2026 National Days NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY NATIONAL DISSERTATION DAY NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY NATIONAL SOUTH DAKOTA DAY NATIONAL RICHTER SCALE DAY     Notable Birthdays for April 25 Charles Dowd (1825-1904) - School principal who was the first to propose standardized time zones. Charles Sumner Tainter (1854-1940) - Inventor of sound-recording instruments, such as the graphophone and dictaphone. John Moisant (1868-1910) - Pilot, engineer and co-founder the Moisant International Aviators, a flying circus. Howard Garis (1873-1962) - Children's author who created the character Uncle Wiggily in his book series. Mary Miles Minter (1902-1984) - Silent film actress who was also one of the leading ladies who established the early Hollywood star system (find ways to promote actors to make them more successful). William Pereira (1909-1985) - Architect who designed the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco. Gladys Presley (1912-1958) - The mother of Elvis Presley. Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) - Singer referred to as the"First Lady of Song" and "Queen of Jazz." Meadow "Meadowlark" Lemon (1932-2015) - Basketball star for the Harlem Globetrotters. Joyce Ricketts (1933-1992) - Right-fielder who played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Al Pacino (1940-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor with starring roles in Scent of a Woman (1992), Scarface (1983), The Godfather (1972-1990) and Any Given Sunday (1999). Stu Cook (1945-Still Living) - Bass player for the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. Talia Shire (1946-Still Living) - Actress often recognized for her role as Adrian in the Rocky movies. Zev Siegl (1955-Still Living) - Co-founder of Starbucks.   Memorable Events for April 25 1901 - NY becomes the first state to require license plates on automobiles. 1928 - A German Shepherd named Buddy becomes the first guide dog for a U.S. citizen. 1944 - The United Negro College Fund is incorporated. 1954 - Bell Telephone Laboratories demonstrates the first solar cell (energy conversion of light). 1983 - NASA's Pioneer 10 travels beyond Pluto's orbit.   A Quick Thought: Just like DNA, a brand has its own code. Ours is evolving, but the core—our commitment to you—stays the same. Whether we’re talking about fossils or first ladies, we’re glad you’re on the other end of the line!   Best, Team NDC   Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser

Buckets, Branches, and Breakfast Sausages: Happy April 24th! 🌳🌭📝

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24 Apr 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  APRIL 24, 2026 | PIGS IN A BLANKET DAY | NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY | HISTORIC MARKER DAY | HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY | NATIONAL NECK CARE DAY | ARBOR DAY Hi Everyone, The streak continues! Today’s National Days encourage us to look back at history, look forward to our dreams, and take care of ourselves (and our pets) in the process.   Here is your April 24th "To-Do" List:   The Big Dream: It is National Bucket List Day. What is the one thing you’ve always wanted to do but haven't started yet? Today is the day to write it down. Remember: a dream without a date is just a wish!   The Environment’s Holiday: Happy Arbor Day! Today we celebrate the "quiet giants" of our world. Plant a tree, hug a tree, or simply enjoy the shade. It’s the ultimate investment in the future.   The Comfort Classic: It is National Pigs in a Blanket Day. Whether they are for breakfast or an afternoon snack, there is something undeniably nostalgic about a little sausage wrapped in a warm crescent roll.   The History Lesson: It’s Historic Marker Day. Keep your eyes peeled for those silver or bronze plaques on the side of the road today. They are tiny time machines that tell the story of how we got here.   The Daily Maintenance: On the practical side, it’s National Neck Care Day (perfect for those of us staring at screens!) and Hairball Awareness Day. Take a stretch, sit up straight, and maybe give the cat an extra brushing.   The April 24th Challenge: Write down one item for your bucket list, then go outside and find a historic marker or a particularly impressive tree.   Coming on April 25, 2026 National Days HUG A PLUMBER DAY NATIONAL DUELING DINOSAURS DAY NATIONAL FIRST LADIES DAY NATIONAL DNA DAY NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY ZUCCHINI BREAD DAY   Notable Birthdays for April 24 Robert Bailey Thomas (1766-1866) - Founder of The Farmer's Almanac. John Lawson Stoddard (1850-1931) - Photographer and author who is considered the "Father of Travelogue" (travel experiences). Fannie Thomas (1867-1981) - The oldest known person (at the time) who lived to be 113 years old and 273 days. John Russell Pope (1874-1937) - Architect who created the Jefferson Memorial. Justin Wilson (1914-2001) - Cajun-inspired cuisine chef. Jerome Callet (1930-2019) - Brass instrument designer. Louis Keith (1935-Still Living) - Expert physician on multiple-births. Shirley MacLaine (1934-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actress whose career has spanned over 70 years and movie credits include The Trouble with Harry (1955), Terms of Endearment (1983) and Steel Magnolias (1989). Barbra Streisand (1942-Still Living) - Actress and singer of songs like The Way We Were. Richard Sterban (1943-Still Living) - Bass singer for the country band the Oak Ridge Boys. Larry Tesler (1945-2020) - Computer scientist who invented the concept of "copy, cut, paste." Roger D. Kornberg (1947-Still Living) - Biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2006) for his studies of the process by which genetic information.   Memorable Events for April 24 1704 - The Boston News-Letter is published in Boston by John Campbell. 1800 - President Adams signs legislation to create the The U.S. Library of Congress. 1833 - Jacob Evert and George Dulty patent the first soda fountain. 1865 - The fire alarm and police telegraph system is put into operation in San Francisco. 1888 - George Eastman founds Eastman Kodak. 1897 - William Price is assigned as the first White House reporter. 1962 - MIT sends the first TV signal by satellite.   A Quick Thought: If "Keeping the email tradition alive and interesting" was on our bucket list, we can officially check that off! We’re honored to be a "historic marker" in your inbox every morning—even if we've polished the sign a bit lately. Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser

Thou Shalt Take a Chance (and Eat Cheesecake) 🍰🎭

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23 Apr 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  APRIL 23, 2026 | NATIONAL CHERRY CHEESECAKE DAY | LOST DOG AWARENENSS DAY | NATIONAL PICNIC DAY | TAKE ARE SONS AND DAUGHTER TO WORK DAY | NATIONAL TAKE A CHANCE DAY | NATIONAL TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE DAY | NATIONAL TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY Hi Everyone, Hark! April 23rd has arrived, and it is a day of bold moves, big words, and very small savings accounts. Here is your April 23rd "Playbill":   The Leap of Faith: It is National Take a Chance Day. Whether it’s a new career move, a bold fashion choice, or—dare we say—changing up a 10-year-old email format, today is the day to go for it. Fortune favors the bold!   The Bard’s Birthday: To honor William Shakespeare, it is National Talk Like Shakespeare Day. "To celebrate, or not to celebrate? That is the question." (Hint: The answer is 'Aye'!)   The Sweetest Reward: It is National Cherry Cheesecake Day. It’s the king of the dessert tray. Grab a slice to fuel your risk-taking.   The Future CEO: It’s Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day. If you see some new, shorter "consultants" in the office today, give them a high-five and a job to do.   The Lesson: In tandem with that, it’s National Teach Children to Save Day. A great moment to explain the magic of compound interest (and why they can't spend all their tooth fairy money on cherry cheesecake).   The Great Outdoors: Happy National Picnic Day! If the weather permits, take your lunch (and your kids) to the park. Everything tastes better on a red-checkered blanket.   The Community Watch: On a heart-centered note, it is Lost Dog Awareness Day. Keep a sharp eye out for four-legged friends trying to find their way home, and help spread the word for missing pets in your area.   The April 23rd Challenge: Take a "wild chance" by using at least one “thee,” “thou,” or “hath” in a professional email today.   Coming on April 24, 2026 National Days PIGS IN A BLANKET DAY NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY HISTORIC MARKER DAY NATIONAL NECK CARE DAY   HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY ARBOR DAY   Memorable Birthdays for April 23 James Buchanan (1791-1868) - The 15th President of the U.S. Edwin Markham (1852-1941) - Winner of the first American Academy of Poets Award (1937). Granville Woods (1856-1910) - Self-taught engineer and inventor who held at least 90 patents, including the patent for telegraphs for railroads. Dorian Leigh (1917-2008) - Considered one of the first supermodels. Shirley Temple (1928-2014) - Actress whose signature song was On the Good Ship Lollipop. Annie Easley (1933-2011) - Black female computer scientist and mathematician who made critical contributions to NASA's rocket systems. Lee Majors (1939-Still Living) - Actor often referred to as The Six Million Dollar Man. Michael Lynne (1941-2019) - Co-founder of New Line Cinema. Ray Tomlinson (1941-2016) - Computer programmer who implemented the first email program. Martin Bayerle (1951-Still Living) - Treasure hunter. Valerie Bertinelli (1960-Still Living) - Actress often remembered for her role as Barbara in One Day At a Time. George Lopez (1961-Still Living) - Hispanic comedian and actor. Robby Naish (1963-Still Living) - World Champion windsurfer and pioneer of kiteboarding.   Memorable Events for April 23 1635 - The Boston Latin School is founded and becomes the first public school in the U.S. 1789 - President-elect George Washington moves into the first official Presidential Residence at Franklin House, NY. 1900 - The word "hillbillie" is used for the first time in the NY Journal. 1985 - Coca-Cola changes its original formula and releases New Coke, sparking negative responses prompting the company to return to their original recipe. 2005 – The first YouTube video (Me at the Zoo) is uploaded and published by the platforms co-founder Jawed Karim.   A Word from the Bard: "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt." We’re taking the chance, we’re keeping the cheesecake, and we’re so glad thou art here with us!   Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser