MEDIA ALERT | NEW DAY PROCLAMATION | NATIONAL FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT DAY | AUGUST 21

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MEDIA ALERT | NEW DAY PROCLAMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT | NEW DAY PROCLAMATION NATIONAL FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT DAY | AUGUST 21 Celebrated annually on August 21, this newly minted national day honors over 60 million passionate players ahead of the 2026 season kickoff. IT'S OFFICIAL: Move over golf—America has a new favorite pastime, and it officially has its own day on the calendar. The National Day Calendar Registrar has formally proclaimed August 21 as National Fantasy Football Draft Day. Founded by industry veterans and Fantasy Sports Entertainment & Productions, the holiday recognizes the researchers, risk-takers, league commissioners, and waiver-wire wizards who drive a massive $30 billion industry. With more than 60 million players in North America alone—averaging roughly seven leagues per person—the holiday marks an official declaration by fantasy football players, for fantasy football players. "Fantasy football draft weekend has felt like a national holiday to millions of fans for decades," said the founding team, which includes Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer Rick Wolf, sports industry stalwart Ed Bunnell, entrepreneur Ian Ritchie, and sports executive Bill Enright. "With more than 200 million drafts conducted annually, it’s time to officially memorialize the absolute best part of the season: the draft. This is about the traditions, the local rivalries, the endless group chats, and the community that keeps people connected through sports." The timing of the holiday lines up perfectly with a massive summer lineup of fantasy sports events, culminating in the Draft Nation 2026 festival at the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from August 20–22. The three-day inaugural event will host more than 100 live fantasy football drafts, VIP experiences, and league meetups, with plans to expand nationally in the coming years. Fans and leagues everywhere are encouraged to celebrate National Fantasy Football Draft Day on August 21st by: Hosting the Ultimate Draft War Room: Gathering leagues in backyards, garages, or local sports bars (where friendly trash-talking is mandatory). Reimagining the Draft Order: Ditching the standard hat-pull for competitive selection methods, like a 40-yard dash. Sporting Custom Gear: Wearing favorite NFL jerseys or creating custom apparel featuring their unique fantasy team names. Joining the Conversation: Sharing draft-day wins, heartbreaking snags, and league photos on social media using the hashtag #NationalFantasyFootballDraftDay or #FantasyFootballDraftDay. To learn more about the history of the day and how to get involved, visit the official National Day Calendar page at National Fantasy Football Draft Day. About Fantasy Sports Entertainment & Productions Founded in 2026 by Rick Wolf, Ed Bunnell, Ian Ritchie, and Bill Enright, the organization represents over 100 years of combined fantasy sports industry passion. The group established National Fantasy Football Draft Day to give formal recognition to the community, camaraderie, and culture of the game. About National Day Calendar National Day Calendar is the premier destination for tracking, creating, and celebrating national days, weeks, and months. Based in Mandan, North Dakota, it helps millions of fans look for ways to "Celebrate Every Day." Media Contact: Marlo Anderson marlo@nationaldaycalendar.com (701) 204-6674 NationalDayCalendar.com 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser

Purrs, Premium Cheese, and the Perfect Pour: Happy June 4th! 🐈🧀🥃

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04 Jun 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  JUNE 4, 2026 | NATIONAL HUG YOUR CAT DAY | NATIONAL CLEAN BEAUTY DAY | NATIONAL SAFE DAY | NATIONAL CHEESE DAY | NATIONAL OLD MAIDS DAY | NATIONAL COGNAC DAY   Hi Everyone, Today’s calendar is an absolute masterclass in unwinding. We are moving from the vanity mirror to the kitchen counter, with a stop for some serious quality time with our favorite four-legged independent thinkers. Your June 4th "Treat Yourself" Lineup: The Curd Word: The most delicious day of the year is tomorrow. 🧀 Pull out the charcuterie board! With tomorrow being National Cheese Day, we are celebrating the only way we know how: by looking at the absolute best and most underrated cheeses you need to try this summer. (Sorry, American cheese slices didn't make the cut). My all-time favorite is Asiago, and I enjoy a slice at breakfast almost daily. The Velvet Pour: Elevate your evening toast with National Cognac Day. This highly regulated, twice-distilled French brandy is the definition of smooth luxury. Sip it neat or mix it into a classic Sidecar cocktail. The Feline Affection: Happy National Hug Your Cat Day! If you are a cat owner, today is the day to shower them with love. (Of course, since they are cats, please check their mood first to ensure hugs are legally permitted at this time.) The Pure Standard: Celebrate National Clean Beauty Day. Today highlights the products made without harmful chemicals, focusing on sustainable, transparent, and ethically sourced ingredients that are good for your skin and the planet. The Secure Reminder: We mark National Safe Day, a vital initiative focused on preventing accidental shootings by promoting secure, responsible firearm storage in the home. The Social Circle: We round out the day with National Old Maids Day, celebrating the independent, self-reliant women who contribute so much to our families, communities, and workplaces. The June 4th Challenge: Buy a block of cheese you've never tried before, treat your skin to a clean moisturizer, and give a cat an extra chin scratch tonight.   JUNE 4 | Birthdays and Events Famous Birthdays People born on June 4     1873 Nictzin Dyalhis Born: June 4, 1873 Died: May 9, 1942 Science fiction author of works that include The Eternal Conflict (1925), The Red Witch (1932), and The Sea-Witch (1937).   1880 Clara Blandick Born: June 4, 1880 Died: April 15, 1962 Actress fondly remembered for her role as Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz.   1932 Oliver Nelson Born: June 4, 1932 Died: October 28, 1978 Jazz musician who created one of the most iconic jazz albums (The Blues and the Abstract Truth) of the 1960s.   1936 Vince Camuto Born: June 4, 1936 Died: January 21, 2015 Fashion designer who co-founded the Nine West fashion house.   1936 Bruce Dern Born: June 4, 1936 Award-winning actor with roles in The Great Gatsby (1974), The 'Burbs (1989), and Big Love on HBO (2006–2011).   1937 Freddy Fender Born: June 4, 1937 Died: October 14, 2006 Singer of the hits Before the Next Teardrop Falls, Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, and Secret Love.   1942 Louis Reichardt Born: June 4, 1942 An expert mountaineer who was the first person to climb both Everest and K2.   1971 Noah Wyle Born: June 4, 1971 The actor quickly rose to recognition for his role as John Carter in the television drama ER. Historical Events on June 4 Events that occurred on June 4 throughout history     1896 Henry Ford drives his first Ford through the streets of Detroit. Henry Ford drives his first Ford through the streets of Detroit. The "Quadricycle" was a 500-pound vehicle that featured a 4-horsepower engine, a boat-like tiller for steering, and a top speed of 20 miles per hour.   1917 President Woodrow Wilson signed the Selective Service Act. The Act required men between the ages of 18 and 30 to begin registering for WWI. Over 24 million men registered. Ultimately, 2.8 million American men were drafted and served in the war, alongside 2 million volunteers.   1919 Congress approves the 19th Amendment. Congress approves the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing 26 million American women the right to vote.   1939 MS St. Louis, carrying 963 German Jewish refugees, is denied permission to land in Florida. The MS St. Louis, carrying 963 German Jewish refugees, is denied permission to land in Florida, forcing the ship to return to Europe. Over 300 passengers later died in a Nazi concentration camp.   1944 General Eisenhower postponed the first planned D-Day invasion. General Eisenhower postponed the first planned D-Day invasion scheduled for June 5 due to unfavorable weather reports. Operation Overload was implemented 24 hours later. However, because weather conditions were not great on June 6, Eisenhower prepared the famous "In Case of Failure" message.   1974 Beer was sold for 10 cents during Beer Night at an MLB Cleveland game. Beer was sold for 10 cents during Beer Night at an MLB Cleveland game. The Indians forfeited the game because fans kept stumbling on the field during the game.   1982 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was released Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was released in the U.S.A., earning $97 million on the first day.   1992 USPS chooses to put Elvis Presley on a stamp. USPS announces 1.2 million people voted to choose the artwork on their Elvis Presley stamp. Coming on June 5, 2026 National Days NATIONAL START OVER DAY NATIONAL VEGGIE BURGER DAY NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY   Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser

Eggs, Chocolate, and… Eggs, Chocolate: Happy June 3rd! 🥚🍫🔄

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03 Jun 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  JUNE 3, 2026 | NATIONAL EGG DAY | NATIONAL REPEAT DAY | CHOCOLATE MACAROON DAY   Hi Everyone, Today’s calendar is short, sweet, and entirely redundant. Today’s calendar is short, sweet, and entirely redundant. (Don't worry, your screen isn't glitching—it's just the calendar playing tricks on us!) Your June 3rd "Double-Take" Lineup: The Kitchen Essential: It is National Egg Day! Today we celebrate the undisputed MVP of the refrigerator. Whether scrambled, poached, fried, or baked into a cake, eggs are the versatile foundation of great cooking. The Sweet Upgrade: Happy National Chocolate Macaroon Day! If you enjoyed the classic coconut macaroons at the end of May, today is your excuse to enjoy them dipped in, drizzled with, or entirely made of rich chocolate. The Copy-Paste Holiday: It is National Repeat Day! It is National Repeat Day! Today is all about doing things twice. Whether you replay your favorite song, have a second cup of coffee, or say hello twice, today is the day to do it again. The June 3rd Challenge: Have a second cup of coffee, copy-paste a friendly text to a friend, and enjoy a chocolate-covered treat for dessert.   Coming on June 4, 2026 National Days NATIONAL HUG YOUR CAT DAY NATIONAL CLEAN BEAUTY DAY NATIONAL SAFE DAY NATIONAL CHEESE DAY NATIONAL OLD MAIDS DAY NATIONAL COGNAC DAY   JUNE 3 | Birthdays and Events Famous Birthdays People born on June 3     1808 Jefferson Davis Born: June 3, 1808 Died: December 6, 1889 The only President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. He led the Confederacy during the American Civil War.   1821 Edward Youmans Born: June 3, 1821 Died: January 18, 1887 Scientific writer and founder of Popular Science.   1844 Garret Augustus Hobart Born: June 3, 1844 Died: November 21, 1899 Garret Augustus Hobart was the 24th Vice President of the U.S. He served from 1897 until he died in 1899, under President William McKinley.   1864 Ransom Olds Born: June 3, 1864 Died: August 26, 1950 Founder of the Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Company.   1897 Lizzie Douglas Born: June 3, 1897 Died: August 6, 1973 An acclaimed blues musician whose recording career lasted for over three decades, recording nearly 200 songs, including When the Levee Breaks, Me and My Chauffeur Blues, and Nothing in Rambling.   1904 Charles Drew Born: June 3, 1904 Died: April 1, 1950 Physician and surgeon whose studies in blood transfusions and blood storage helped with blood banks during WWII.   1911 Ellen Corby Born: June 3, 1911 Died: April 14, 1999 Actress who played Grandma (Esther Walton) on the television series The Waltons.   1925 Tony Curtis Born: June 3, 1925 Died: September 29, 2010 Heartthrob actor of the 1950s and 1960s known for his well-known light comedic role in Some Like It Hot (1959).   1929 Chuck Barris Born: June 3, 1929 Died: March 21, 2017 Game show host for The Dating Game (1965–2021) and The Gong Show.   1936 Larry McMurtry Born: June 3, 1936 Died: March 25, 2021 Author of the novels The Last Picture Show and Terms of Endearment.   1943 Billy Cunningham Born: June 3, 1943 NBA player often referred to as the "Kangaroo Kid" for his extraordinary rebounding abilities. Cunningham spent a total of 17 seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers.   1950 Melissa Mathison Born: June 3, 1950 Died: November 4, 2015 Screenwriter who wrote screen scripts for The Black Stallion (1979) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).   1950 Suzi Quatro Born: June 3, 1950 Multi-award-winning musician of hits like She's in Love with You and Stumblin' In.   1951 Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden Born: June 3, 1951 The 46th First Lady of the U.S. (President Joe Biden).   1956 Danny Wilde Born: June 3, 1956 Founding member of the Rembrandts and singer of the iconic song I'll Be There for You from the sitcom Friends.   1967 Anderson Cooper Born: June 3, 1967 Acclaimed journalist and political commentator Anderson Cooper 360° on CNN.   Historical Events on June 3 Events that occurred on June 3 throughout history     1784 The U.S. Army is officially established. The U.S. Army was officially established by the Congress of the Confederation.   1851 The first baseball uniforms were worn by the N.Y. Knickerbockers. The first baseball uniforms were worn by the N.Y. Knickerbockers (straw hats, white shirts and blue long trousers).   1863 The Gettysburg campaign begins. Robert E. Lee and his Army began marching to invade the North, known as the Gettysburg campaign. It was the first time a Confederate Army attempted a full-scale invasion of a free state.   1871 Jesse James and his gang rob the Obocock Bank. Jesse James and his gang rob the Obocock Bank in Corydon, Iowa, taking $15,000.   1889 The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the U.S. was completed. The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the U.S., between Willamette Falls and downtown Portland, Oregon, was completed.   1916 The National Defense Act is signed into law. The National Defense Act was signed into law, increasing the size of the National Guard by 450,000 men.   1949 Wesley Brown becomes the first Black to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. Wesley Brown becomes the first Black to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. Before Brown, five other Black students were admitted to the Academy, but all were forced out by relentless hostility.   1965 Ed White becomes the first NASA astronaut to make the first space walk. Ed White becomes the first NASA astronaut to make the first space walk. He floated in the vacuum of space for approximately 23 minutes. Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser