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
