Hi Everyone,
We’ve reached April 10th, and today’s themes are all about nurturing—our relationships, our mindset, and even the next generation of talent.
Here’s your celebration roadmap for today:
- The Family Connection: It’s National Siblings Day! Whether they are your best friend or the person who used to steal your clothes, give your brothers or sisters a shout-out. No siblings? Today is the perfect day to celebrate those "chosen family" friends who have been with you through thick and thin.
- The Mental Reset: Today is National Erase Self-Negativity Day. We are often our own harshest critics. Today’s mission is simple: every time a "self-burn" or a doubt pops into your head, consciously replace it with a win. Be as kind to yourself as you would be to a friend.
- The Creative Spark: It’s Encourage a Young Writer Day. Know a kid with a big imagination or a teen who’s always journaling? Send them a quick note of encouragement. A few words of praise today could be the reason they write a masterpiece tomorrow.
- The Barnyard Shout-out: Happy National Farm Animals Day! From the hardworking honeybee to the classic dairy cow, today we appreciate the animals that keep our food systems moving. (It’s also a great excuse to watch a few funny goat videos for a "mental health" break!)
- The Pastry Prize: Finally, celebrate National Cinnamon Crescent Day. There is nothing quite like the smell of cinnamon and warm dough. Whether you bake them from a tube or grab one from the bakery, it’s the official snack of the day.
The April 10th Challenge: Send a text to a sibling, a compliment to yourself, and a word of praise to a young writer. You’ll hit three national days before lunch!
How are you planning to celebrate today?
Coming on April 11, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL PET DAY
NATIONAL LIVING DONOR DAY
NATIONAL CHEESE FONDUE DAY
NATIONAL BARBERSHOP QUARTET DAY
DONATE LIFE BLUE & GREEN DAY
NATIONAL SUBMARINE DAY
NATIONAL EIGHT-TRACK TAPE DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE
Notable Birthdays for April 10
Frances Perkins (1880-1965) - The first woman to hold a cabinet-level position.
Johnny Hayes (1886-1965) - Olympic gold medalist who contributed to the growth of long-distance running in the U.S.
Arnold Orville Beckman (1900-2004) - Chemist and inventor of the pH meter.
Paul Sweezy (1910-2004) - Founder of the Monthly Review magazine.
Harry Morgan (1915-2011) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Colonel Sherman Potter in M.A.S.H.
John Houbolt (1919-2014) - NASA engineer who lead the lunar orbit rendezvous (LOR) mission mode team, whose concept was used to land on the moon.
Junior Samples (1926-1983) - Comedian on the t.v. series Hee Haw.
Wesley A Clark (1927-2016) - Designed the personal computer (LINC).
Dolores Huerta (1930-Still Living) - Co-founder of the United Farm Workers.
John Madden (1936-2021) - Pro Football HOFer player and coach and sports newscaster.
Steven Seagal (1952-Still Living) - Actor and martial artist in Above the Law and Hard to Kill.
Steve Bisciotti (1960-Still Living) - Co-founder of the Allegis Group recruiting agency.
Katrina Leskanich (1960-Still Living) - Former lead singer of Katrina and the Waves.
Warren DeMartini (1963-Still Living) - Lead guitarist of the rock band Ratt.
Mandy Moore (1984-Still Living) - Actor in Walk to Remember.
Memorable Events for April 10
1861 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is established by William Barton Rogers in Massachusetts.
1866 - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is founded in New York City by Henry Bergh.[9]
1887 - On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.
1916 - The Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) is created in New York City.
1925 - The Great Gatsby is published by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
1939 - Alcoholics Anonymous "Big Book" is first published.
All the Best,
The NDC Team
