TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK DAY
National Take A Walk In The Park Day on March 30th each year encourages us to stretch our legs on our favorite trail or at our neighborhood park. After a long busy day, a calming and therapeutic way to relax would be a nice, leisurely walk in the park. #TakeAWalkInTheParkDay
NATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAY
When March 30th arrives, so does National Virtual Vacation Day, reminding us all to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate no matter where we are. #VirtualVacationDay
NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY
On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day, we say "thank you" to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones. #NationalDoctorsDay
NATIONAL PENCIL DAY
Each year, March 30th National Pencil Day honors the writing utensil that has done more than just teach millions the alphabet and draw straight lines. It's also helped win wars and enabled amazing art. #NationalPencilDay
NATIONAL TURKEY NECK SOUP DAY
On March 30th, National Turkey Neck Soup Day challenges cooks to make a flavorful soup with the stock made from the neck of a turkey. #TurkeyNeckSoupDay
NATIONAL I AM IN CONTROL DAY
National I am in Control Day on March 30th reminds us of a day when things were quite out of control. #NationalIaAmInControlDay
Coming on March 31, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL TATER DAY
NATIONAL PROM DAY
NATIONAL CRAYON DAY
CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL DAY
NATIONAL BUNSEN BURNER DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 30
Joseph Smith (1790-1877) - Rear Admiral for the Union Navy.
Mary Calkins (1863-1930) - One of the first key females in psychology who worked informed theory, research of memory, and dreams and the self.
Josiah McCracken (1874-1962) - All-around athlete who was a hammer thrower, shot putter, and football player.
Jo Davidson (1883-1982) - Famous sculptor known for his realistic works.
Joy Ridderhof (1903-1984) - Founder of Gospel Recordings.
Ripper Collins (1904-1970) - Switch-hitting MLB player who threw left-handed.
Max Tishler (1906-1989) - Chemist who synthesized Vitamin B2 and developed an antibiotic for poultry.
Marc Davis (1913-2000) - Walt Disney animator.
Charlotte Henry (1914-1980) - Actress who starred in the first Alice in Wonderland (1933) and Babes In Toyland (1934).
Arthur Wightman (1922-2013) - Physicist who co-founded of the axiomatic approach to quantum field theory.
John Astin (1930-Still Living) - Actor fondly remembered as Gomez on The Addams Family.
Joe Ruby (1933-2020) - Co-creator of Scooby-Doo.
Paul Crouch (1934-2013) - Co-founder of the TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network).
Jim "Dandy" Mangrum (1948-Still Living) - Lead singer of the lead of the Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas.
Naomi Sims (1949-2009) - Considered to be the first Black supermodel.
Stanley Kirk Burrell (1962-Still Living) - Rapper otherwise known as MC Hammer.
Tracy Chapman (1964-Still Living) - Singer known for her hits Fast Car and Give Me One Reason.
Memorable Events for March 30
1822 - Florida Territory is created in the U.S.
1842 - Ether anesthesia is used for the first time by Dr. Crawford Long.
1858 - Hyman Lipman receives the patent for a pencil with an
attached eraser.
1867 - Alaska is purchased from Russia for $7.2 million.
1870 - Texas becomes last Confederate state readmitted to Union.
1870 - Congress adopts the 15th Amendment, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race.
1910 - The University of Southern Mississippi is founded.
1950 - Bell Telephone Labs announces invention of the phototransistor.
1961 - The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is signed in N.Y. City to begin regulation on drugs for medical and scientific use.
2012 - The Mega Millions lottery hits a world record $640 million).
