MAY 28, 2026 | NATIONAL COQ AU VIN DAY | NATIONAL 529 DAY | NATIONAL PAPERCLIP DAY
Hi Everyone,
Today’s calendar is proof that small things can hold big operations together. From the tiny piece of bent wire on your desk to the college fund savings plan, today is about getting organized and eating well.
Your May 29th "Holding It Together" List:
The Desk Drawer Icon: It is National Paperclip Day! Today, we salute the simple, brilliant piece of bent wire that has kept our paperwork organized for over a century. It’s a great day to appreciate the low-tech solutions that still work perfectly in a high-tech world. The Smart Investment: Happy National 529 Day. Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, today focuses on the importance of saving for future education costs. Whether for children, grandchildren, or yourself, it’s a great day to look into these tax-advantaged investment plans. The Gourmet Dinner: Elevate your Friday night menu with National Coq Au Vin Day. This classic French dish features chicken braised slowly in rich red wine, lardons, mushrooms, and garlic. It sounds fancy, but it is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy evening.
The May 29th Challenge: Organize one cluttered stack of papers on your desk with a trusty paperclip, and consider pouring a glass of red wine tonight—even if you aren't cooking a whole chicken in it.
Coming on May 30, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL WATER A FLOWER DAY
NATIONAL CREATIVITY DAY
NATIONAL MINT JULEP DAY
LOOMIS DAY
NATIONAL HOLE IN MY BUCKET DAY
Famous Birthdays
People born on May 29
Patrick Henry
Born: May 29, 1736
Died: June 6, 1799
The first Governor of Virginia and the founder of the country, who famously said: "Give me liberty or give me death."
Born: May 29, 1826
Died: March 31, 1903
Inventor of the tissue paper dress pattern.
Bob Hope
Born: May 29, 1903
Died: July 27, 2003
Comedic actor and entertainer whose career spanned nearly 80 years. He gained several achievements and awards throughout his career.
John F. Kennedy
Born: May 29, 1917
Died: November 22, 1963
The 35th President of the U.S. He was the youngest person elected president, at 43 years.
Bob Simon
Born: May 29, 1941
Died: February 11, 2015
60-Minute journalist known for his extensive reporting over a 47-year career, earning more than 40 major awards. During his career, he covered 67 countries during crisis and war, including the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam, the Israeli–Lebanese Conflict (1982), and Tiananmen Square (1989).
Sylvester Magee
Born: May 29, 1941
Died: October 15, 1971
Sylvester Magee was the last living American slave, said to have been 130 years old at his death. He was born in North Carolina to two enslaved people named Ephraim and Jeanette, also slaves. At the age of 19, he was purchased at a slave market in Enterprise, Mississippi, by Hugh Magee, the owner of a plantation in Covington County, Mississippi.
Rebbie Jackson
Born: May 29, 1950
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson-Brown is a singer and the oldest sibling of the Jackson family. She performed in the early years of the Jacksons, until the group moved to the all-male group the Jackson 5.
Annette Bening
Born: May 29, 1958
Multi-award-winning actress with credits in The Grifters (1990), American Beauty (1999), and Apples Never Fall (2024).
Historical Events on May 29
Events that occurred on May 29 throughout history
The Treaty of Middle Plantation establishes peace between colonists and local Native Americans.
The Treaty of Middle Plantation establishes peace between the Virginia colonists and local Native Americans, prohibiting English Settlers from planting or building within 3-miles of any Indigenous "town". The treaty included leaders of the Nottoway, Appomattox, Weyanoke, Nansemond, and other regional tribes.
James Madison and Edmund Randolph proposed a national government with three branches.
The Virginia Plan (James Madison and Edmund Randolph) proposes a national government with three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial.
Rhode Island becomes the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution.
Rhode Island becomes the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution after rejecting it seven times. The state feared that joining the union would strip its control over trade and impose unwanted federal taxes.
Wisconsin becomes the 30th state to join the Union.
Wisconsin became the 30th state in the U.S. in 1848, almost two years after the territory was formed.
President Lincoln says his most famous quote.
President Lincoln says his famous quote: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time."
Sojourner Truth delivers her famous Ain't I a Woman? speech.
Black activist Sojourner Truth delivers her famous Ain't I a Woman? Speech in Akron, OH.
Dorothea Dix set up hospitals for the injured Union Army soldiers.
Dorothea Dix set up hospitals for the injured Union Army soldiers. Appointed as Superintendent of Women Nurses for the Union Army, Dix became the first woman to serve in such a high-capacity, federally appointed role. She established temporary emergency hospitals, processed and deployed nurses, and organized the distribution of supplies to critical locations.
The first Coca-Cola advertisement appeared in The Atlanta Journal.
The first Coca-Cola advertisement appeared in The Atlanta Journal. Originally developed as a medicinal tonic, the product was initially marketed it as "Pemberton's French Wine Coca."
Curtis Publishing fires 15 young women for dancing the Turkey Trot.
Curtis Publishing (PA) fires 15 young women for dancing the Turkey Trot. This ragtime-era dance was very controversial and considered immoral by the Vatican.
The official flag of the President of the U.S. has been adopted.
The official flag of the President of the U.S. has been adopted. The design consists of the Eagle, Olive Branch, Arrows, Shield, and Stars.
Charles Strite files a patent for an automatic pop-up toaster.
Charles Strite files a patent for an automatic pop-up toaster. His invention used a mechanical timer to shut off the heating elements and springs to automatically eject the toast, preventing it from burning. Before this, bread had to be flipped by hand and manually removed when ready.
World War I veterans gather in Washington, D.C., to request cash bonuses promised to them.
World War I veterans gather in Washington, D.C., to request cash bonuses promised to them to be paid in 1945. Poverty during the Great Depression prompted veterans to seek their payout to feed their families.
The first rock radio network premieres in the U.S.
The first rock radio network, The Source, premieres in the U.S., aimed towards young adults. The station provided a mix of rock music and contemporary news.
The Supreme Court ruled that a disabled golfer can use a cart to ride in tournaments.
The Supreme Court ruled that disabled golfer Casey Martin could use a cart to ride in tournaments. The Court agreed with Martin's argument that the core essence of golf is hitting a ball into a hole with precision and not physical endurance or walking.
The National World War II Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
The National World War II Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. The memorial took 11 years to complete and pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of America’s World War II generation.
The One World Observatory at One World Trade Center opens.
The One World Observatory at One World Trade Center opens in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the U.S. and has the same name as the North Tower of the original World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
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