NATIONAL ERASE SELF-NEGATIVITY DAY
April 10 means today is National Erase Self-Negativity Day on the National Day Calendar. We are spending the day encouraging everyone to take steps toward erasing the influence negative self-talk has on our lives. It's also a day where we will focus on changing this negative habit into a time of personal empowerment. Read more...
NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY
National Siblings Day (also referred to as Sibling Day) on April 10th each year honors our brothers and sisters. Read more...
NATIONAL FARM ANIMALS DAY
Each year on April 10th, National Farm Animals Day focuses attention on the humane care of farm animals. The day also aims to find homes for abandoned and abused farm animals. Read more...
NATIONAL ENCOURAGE A YOUNG WRITER DAY
Observed each year on April 10th is National Encourage a Young Writer Day. Do you know a young person who has a vivid imagination, maybe someone who likes to tell stories and reads a lot of books? These may be the signs of a great young writer. Read more...
NATIONAL LIBRARY OUTREACH DAY
National Library Outreach Day (formerly known as National Bookmobile Day) in April recognizes the dedicated library staff who make libraries accessible to everyone wherever they are. Services range from mobile access to information and resources through bookmobiles to pop-up services throughout the community. These professionals diligently work to provide these services and to improve and increase service year after year. For more than 100 years, bookmobiles have been bringing library access to those who might otherwise go without them. Read more...
NATIONAL CINNAMON CRESCENT DAY
It's time to fill the home with warmth on National Cinnamon Crescent Day! Each year, this pastry holiday causes mouth-watering excitement on April 10th. Read more...
On Deck for April 11, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL PET DAY
NATIONAL EIGHT TRACK TAPE DAY
NATIONAL LIVING DONOR DAY
NATIONAL CHEESE FONDUE DAY
NATIONAL SUBMARINE DAY
NATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY
NATIONAL BARBERSHOP QUARTET DAY
April 10th Celebrated History
1849
Walter Hunt of New York City receives the first U.S. patent for a safety pin. While safety pins existed before patent no. 6,281 was issued, it is the first patent issued for a safety pin.
1866
Henry Bergh founds the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in New York City.
1872
Journalist and newspaper editor J. Sterling Morton establishes the first Arbor Day in Nebraska with hopes that it would spread across the country.
1925
Charles Scribner's Sons publishes F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
April 10th Celebrated Birthday
Joseph Pulitzer - 1847
The newspaper publisher purchased the New York World in 1883 and decade later became embroiled in a heated journalistic war with William Randolph Hearst. In 1918, following Joseph Pulitzer's death, Columbia University established the Pulitzer Prize according to his will.
Clare Newberry - 1903
The American author and illustrator is best known for her children's books. During her career, she earned four Caldecott Medals
Dolores Huerta - 1930
In 1962, labor leader co-founded the National Farmworkers Association with Cesar Chavez.
John Madden - 1936
An injury early in his NFL career didn't keep John Madden from realizing his dreams in the professional world of football. Madden would persevere and be named as head coach for the Oakland Raiders, demanding respect and chalking up wins. After coaching, he continued his love of the sport through broadcasting.
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