NATIONAL CHEESE DOODLE DAY
National Cheese Doodle Day on March 5th marks an annual celebration where fingers turn a cheesy orange as we snack on these flavorful treats! Found all across the country, these cheddar cheese-coated snacks come in puffed or crunchy, fried or baked. They also come in single-serving or jumbo-sized packaging. Read more...
NATIONAL ABSINTHE DAY
March 5th is also known as National Absinthe Day. This day is for those who are 21 years or older to celebrate a drink called absinthe. Read more...
NATIONAL MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DAY
National Multiple Personality Day on March 5th has two separate approaches to recognizing this day. Read more...
On Deck for March 6, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL OREO COOKIE DAY
NATIONAL DRESS DAY
NATIONAL FROZEN FOOD DAY
NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE DAY
NATIONAL DENTIST'S DAY
March 5th Celebrated History
1770
An incident involving British troops firing into a gathering mob in Boston kills five Americans including Crispus Attucks. Known as the Boston Massacre, the event would raise tensions among colonists and increase resistance to the Crown. Five years later, the Revolutionary War began.
1872
The U.S. Patent Office issued patent no. 124,405 to George Westinghouse Jr. for his "Improvement in Steam-Air Brakes" for use on steam-powered locomotives.
1936
Test pilot Captain Joseph Summers flies the Supermarine Spitfire on its maiden flight. Reginald J. Mitchell designed the British propeller aircraft.
1963
The Piper PA-24 Comanche aircraft carrying country singers Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and pilot Randy Hughes crashed 90 miles outside of Nashville, Tennessee, killing all on board.
March 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Étienne-Jules Marey - 1830
The French scientist studied human and natural movement. He made many developments in photography to capture movement including a sphygmograph and chronophotograph that were predecessors to the motion picture camera.
Emmett Culligan - 1893
In 1936, Emmett Joseph Culligan and his brothers John and Leo Culligan founded Culligan Zeolite Company.
Momofuku Ando - 1910
In 1958, the Taiwanese-Japanese inventor founded Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. He is the inventor of Chicken Ramen, the first instant ramen.
Geraldyn "Jerrie" Cobb - 1931
At 16-years-old, Jerrie Cobb earned her pilot's license. By the age of 21, she was flying internationally. In 1959, she was one of thirteen women selected to completed Mercury astronaut training. Cobb completed all three phases, however, all 13 women would be denied any opportunity to fly as part of a NASA mission.
Lynn Margulis - 1938
The evolutionary biologist is best known for her symbiotic theory of evolution. She published the theory in Origin of Eukaryotic Cells and in Symbiosis in Cell Evolution.
Leslie Marmon Silko - 1948
In 1980, the Laguna Pueblo author earned the American Book Award for her novel Ceremony. Some of her other works include Storyteller, Almanac of the Dead, Gardens in the Dunes and Yellow Woman.
Penn Jillette - 1955
The American magician, illusionist, and comedian has been performing since 1975 with his silent partner, Teller.
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