NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY
In the United States, National Croissant Day recognizes a flaky pastry enjoyed at every meal. Croissants are buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Read more...
NATIONAL PLAN FOR VACATION DAY
National Plan for Vacation Day, on the last Tuesday in January, reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation! Read more...
On Deck for January 31, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY
INSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY
NATIONAL BACKWARD DAY
January 30th Celebrated History
1873
Publisher Pierre Jules-Hetzel publishes the Jules Verne novel Around the World in 80
Days.
1946
The U.S. Mint released the first Roosevelt dimes into circulation. Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882.
1958
Love Field Air Terminal in Dallas, TX installed the first two-way moving sidewalk.
1993
Monica Seles Defeats Steffi Graf to win her third straight Australian Open.
January 30th Celebrated Birthdays
Franklin D. Roosevelt - 1882
The 32nd President of the United States led the country out of the Great Depression and the American people elected him to four terms. In his twelve years in office, Roosevelt also saw the country through World War II following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He died a few months into his fourth term.
Barbara Tuchman - 1912
The American historian and best-selling author won Pulitzer Prizes for her historical account of the first 30 days of World War I in Guns of August and for Stilwell and the American Experience in China, a biography of World War II Army General Joseph Stilwell.
Douglas Engelbart - 1925
In 1970, the American engineer and inventor received patent no. 3,541,541 for the computer mouse.
Gene Hackman - 1930
The award-winning actor has played a multitude of roles across his six decades in film. From villains such as Lex Luther in Superman and Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven to a hard-to-love-hard-to-hate coach in Hoosiers, Hackman also checked the comedy box. Get Shorty, The Birdcage, Young Frankenstein are just a few.
Phil Collins - 1951
The award-winning British musician is best known as the drummer and lead singer of the band Genesis. He joined the band in 1970 becoming its lead singer in 1975. In 1980, he pursued a successful solo career.
Be Well,
The Staff at NDC
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