NATIONAL COOKIE DAY
National Cookie Day on December 4th serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and we enjoy giving tins of cookies to friends and family all season long. Read more...
NATIONAL SOCK DAY
National Sock Day on December 4th recognizes the rarest of all lasting unities, the marriage of matched socks. When they find each other, wash after wash, dry after to dry, it's time to celebrate! Read more...
NATIONAL DICE DAY
Each year on December 4th, National Dice Day recognizes an ancient gaming tool. Many games incorporate dice as a way to add random challenges or obstacles to the objectives. It's time to roll the dice and see where you land! Read more...
CABERNET FRANC DAY
On December 4th, Cabernet Franc Day celebrates this exquisite wine. Also known as Cab Franc Day, this is a day to learn more about this kind of wine. Read more...
SANTA'S LIST DAY
On December 4th, Santa's List Day celebrates the day that Santa puts together his list of naughty and nice children. It's also a day for kids to start working on their holiday wish lists. Read more...
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION DAY
Each year on December 4th, Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. Additionally, the observance strives to put an end to wildlife crime and supporting the Endangered Species Act. Read more...
INTERNATIONAL CHEETAH DAY
Every year on December 4th, International Cheetah Day encourages people worldwide to help this animal win the race against extinction. Read more...
On Deck for December 5, 2023
National Days
NATIONAL REPEAL DAY
WORLD TRICK SHOT DAY
NATIONAL SACHER TORTE DAY
BATHTUB PARTY DAY
International Days
INTERNATIONAL NINJA DAY
WORLD SOIL DAY
VOLUNTEER DAY FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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December 4th Celebrated History
1867
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, The Grange for short, was established following the Civil War to bring organized and cooperative farming to a national level. Seven men and one woman founded the first fraternal organization in New York and further memberships opened across the country.
1881
Nathan Cole Jr. and Thomas Gardiner published the first edition of the Los Angeles Daily Times, known today as the Los Angeles Times. By 1882, Harrison Gray Ottis would take over the editing of the paper.
1918
President Woodrow Wilson became the first US president to travel to Europe while in office as he sails to for the World War I peace talks in Versailles.
1998
Space shuttle Endeavor with a crew of six launched from Kennedy Space Center on the first mission to begin assembling the International Space Station.
December 4th Celebrated Birthdays
Chester Greenwood - 1858
On March 13, 1877, a young Greenwood received patent No. 188,292 for his earmuff invention.
George A. Hormel - 1860
In 1891, the American businessman founded the Geo. A. Hormel & Co. in Austin, MN. His understanding of the meatpacking industry led to innovations that served the Hormel company well.
Edith Cavell - 1865
During World War I, the British nurse served in German-occupied Belgium. She provided care to both Belgian and German soldiers during the occupation. German authorities later arrested Cavell, accusing her of aiding British and French POWs to escape. Cavell admitted to the charges and was found guilty. The Germans executed Cavell on October 13, 1915.
Jeanne Manford - 1920
In 1973, Manford created the support network now known as PFLAG to support her son Morty Manford and gay rights efforts.
Jay Z - 1969
Born Shawn Corey Carter, the Grammy award-winning rapper, has received critical and popular acclaim since his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.
Be sure to Celebrate Every Day!
All the best,
Team National Day Calendar
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