Hi Everyone,
Today’s calendar reminds us that life is a mix of the bold, the sweet, and the deeply significant. Here is how we are marking April 19th:
The Stinking Rose: It is National Garlic Day! Whether you’re roasting a whole bulb or just adding "one more clove" (which we all know means four), today is for the ingredient that makes everything better. Warning: Maybe keep the high-fives from the 16th at a distance today!
The Sweet Sip: Happy National Amaretto Day. This almond-flavored liqueur is the perfect "cheers" to the end of the work week. A splash in your coffee or over ice goes a long way.
The Ultimate Goal: It is National Hanging Out Day. In a world obsessed with "productivity hacks," today is your permission slip to do absolutely nothing. Hang out on the porch, hang your laundry on the line, and just be.
The Peace Garden State: We’re celebrating National North Dakota Day! From the badlands to the wide-open prairies, we’re tipping our caps to the legendary spirit of the 701.
The Moment of Silence: On a solemn note, today is Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day. We pause to remember the lives lost in 1995 and honor the resilience of the survivors and the "Oklahoma Standard" of helping one another in times of tragedy.
The April 19th Challenge: Cook something with an "offensive" amount of garlic, then go "hang out" outside for at least 15 minutes. No phones, no chores—just you and the fresh air.
Coming on April 20, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL 420 DAY
NATIONAL CHEDDAR FRIES DAY
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY
NATIONAL LIMA BEAN RESPECT DAY
NATIONAL LOOK-ALIKE DAY
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE DAY
Notable Birthdays and April 19
Roger Sherman (1721-1793) - The only person to sign the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.
Mary Louise Booth (1831-1889) - The first Editor-in-Chief of the the women's magazine Harper's Bazaar.
Lucretia Garfield (1832-1918) - First Lady and wife of President James Garfield.
Rhea Silberta (1900-1959) - Professional Yiddish songwriter and pioneer of bringing Yiddish music into homes.
Eliot Ness (1903-1957) - The most notable law enforcement agent during Prohibition.
Glenn T. Seaborg (1912-1999) - Chemist who studied metals and helped create the metallic series in the Periodic Table.
Leon Henkin (1921-2006) - Logician who contributed to the study of logic and the human mind.
Anna Lee Aldred (1921-2006) - The first woman in the U.S. to receive a jockey license.
Jayne Mansfield (1933-1967) - Well-known actress and sex-symbol in the 1960s and 50s.
Laurence "Ram Rod" Shurtliff (1945-2006) - Music executive and roadie for the Grateful Dead.
Kate Hudson (1979-Still Living) - Actress with lead roles in Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and You, Me and Dupree.
Memorable Events for April 19
1852 - The California Historical Society is founded.
1874 - The barracks on Alcatraz Island are destroyed in a fire.
1897 - The first Boston Marathon is ran.
1932 - President Hoover recommends a five-day work week.
1960 - Baseball uniforms begin displaying players' names on their backs.
1987 - The Simpsons make their first debut on The Tracey Ullman Show.
1995 - Oklahoma City bombing occurs, killing 168 people.
2021 - NASA successfully flies a drone on Mars.
A Note to Our Followers: We’ve had a lot of fun changing things up lately. To those of you "hanging out" with us through the transition—we appreciate your flavor! And to our friends in North Dakota, today is your day to shine.
Best,
Team NDC
