March 1st on the National Day Calendar®

March Is Nigh! Let Spring Come NOW! MARCH 1, 2025 | NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S DAY | NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY | NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY | GLOBAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING | NATIONAL PIG DAY | NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY | NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY | NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY | NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY | SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S DAY March 1st was made for National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. Ah, peanut butter. One day is not enough to recognize peanut butter. The goober has been paired, blended, and added with many tasty results! Read more...   IF YOU LOVE PEANUT BUTTER You may enjoy looking at this opportunity to pick up different types of seed butter spreads, think Almond Butter to Cashew Butter and many in-between. Discover all the flavors here...   NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY On March 1st, National Dadgum That's Good Day ushers in a season of satisfying seasonings, cooking and overall good times spent with family. "Dadgum, That's Good!"™ is much more than just a Southern phrase and the title of John McLemore's best-selling cookbook series. It's the summation of a life's work in creating delicious food with his world-class Masterbuilt cooking products. Check out more right here...     NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY National Sunkist® Citrus Day on March 1 honors the rich history of California citrus, recognizes the legacy of multi-generational, family-owned Sunkist citrus farms, and celebrates the many health and wellness benefits that Sunkist citrus provides. More to learn...   GLOBAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING From sundown to sundown on Global Day of Unplugging, a 24-hour period kicks off, to unplug, unwind, relax, and do things other than using today's technology, electronics, and social media. Read more...   NATIONAL PIG DAY National Pig Day, observed annually on March 1st, recognizes the domesticated pig. This holiday includes events and celebrations at zoos, schools, nursing homes, and sporting events around the United States. Pig parties, pig parades, and gatherings with pig collectibles are some of the other commemorated National Pig Day events. Read more...   NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY National Horse Protection Day on March 1st highlights the plight of horses in America and beyond. The day aims to help thousands of unwanted horses in this country to find forever homes. Learn more...     NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. This National Day presents opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play. Get outdoors...   NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY Each year on March 1st, National Fruit Compote Day presents a celebration filled with sweet berries, citrus, and stone fruits to delight the senses. Read more...   NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY On March 1st, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is recognized on National Minnesota Day. Minnesota joined the union on May 11, 1858, making it the 32nd state in the United States, and it shares its northern border with Canada. Angle Township on the north edge of Lake of the Woods makes Minnesota the northernmost state of the continental forty-eight. Also known as the Gopher State, it extends along the northern shore of Lake Superior. Learn more...   SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY Self-Injury Awareness Day on March 1st each year focuses on increasing education and support on a misunderstood problem. Read more...     Coming on March 2, 2025 National Days NATIONAL BANANA CREAM PIE DAY FINISHER'S MEDAL DAY NATIONAL OLD STUFF DAY   March 1st Celebrated History   1872 The United States Congress establishes Yellowstone National Park as the world's first national park.   1921 The U.S. Patent Office issues patent no. 1,370,316 to Harry Houdini for a diving suit.   1955 Sun Records releases its first single "Drivin' Slow" by saxophonist Johnny London.   1984 Cyndi Lauper appears on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show making her U.S. television debut. She performs "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."   March 1st Celebrated Birthdays   Frederic Chopin - 1810 The Polish composer of the Romantic era wrote his first piano composition at the age of 7.   Ralph Waldo Ellison - 1914 In 1953, the American author won the National Book Award for his novel the Invisible Man. Some of his other books include Juneteenth, Flying Home and Trading Twelves.   Harry Caray - 1919 "It might...it could ...it is! A home run!" The colorful major league sports announcer started his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945. He's known for starting the tradition of singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Chicago White Sox games when he began announcing there. He ended his 53-year career with the Chicago Cubs, the rivals of the team where his fantastic career started.   Harry Belafonte - 1927 The "King of Calypso" took an interest in theater and music following the navy. Stardom found Belafonte following his 1953 performance in Carmen Jones. His 1956 album Calypso featured hits such as "Jamaica Farewell" and "Banana Boat (Day-O)." The latter was also featured in the 1988 film, Beetlejuice.   Ron Howard - 1954 Though he guest-starred on several shows, he was introduced to television audiences as Opie on the Andie Griffith Show in 1960. The actor would go on to direct and produce award-winning films including 2002's A Beautiful Mind and 2017's The Beatles: Eight Days a Week.   Yolanda Griffith - 1970 For 16 years, the professional basketball played center in the American Basketball League and Women's National Basketball Association. In 2014, she was elected to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

February 28th on the National Day Calendar®

Discover The Celebrations Coming On The Last Day Of February!  FEBRUARY 28, 2025 | NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY | NATIONAL SKIP THE STRAW DAY | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY | NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN DAY | NATIONAL PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY | RARE DISEASE DAY USA NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY National Tooth Fairy Day falls on August 22 AND February 28 each year to doubly  encourage us to take a look back on the history of one of dental care's little helpers. It's one way our children develop good dental hygiene. Read more...     NATIONAL SKIP THE STRAW DAY On the fourth Friday in February, The Coral Keepers ask you to consider a different way on National Skip the Straw Day! For thousands of years, humans have enjoyed slurping a refreshing beverage through a cylindrical tube. If Marvin Stone (the inventor of the first paper straw in 1888) were alive today, he might be shocked to know of the five large areas of the ocean, called gyres, where plastic garbage collects. The sea's currents create vortexes trapping plastics, and in the collection are plastic drinking straws. Read more...   NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY National Chocolate Soufflé Day celebrates a delightfully delicious dessert on February 28th each year. Read more...   NATIONAL FLORAL DESIGN DAY         National Floral Design Day on February 28th recognizes the art and history of floral design. For thousands of years, floral design has been an important cultural art form. This is the day we celebrate that art form. It may be in a bouquet, painting, in textiles, a garden or a floral arrangement. More right here...   NATIONAL PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY If you're tired on February 28th, it might be because National Public Sleeping Day encourages a mid-day nap right where you are.  It is a day for anyone and everyone to take a nap on a blanket at the beach, at the park, in the movie theater, on a bus, train, or subway or any other public place that may work for you.  However, it may not be a good idea to take that nap at your desk during work! Read more...   RARE DISEASE DAY USA Each year on the last day in February, Rare Disease Day brings awareness and education about rare diseases and the suffering they cause. More to learn...   Coming on March 1, 2025 National Days NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S DAY NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY GLOBAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING NATIONAL PIG DAY NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY   Peanut Butter not your favorite, try these instead! Mixed Up Craft Nut & Seed Butter with many different flavors!   February 28th Celebrated History   1827 Baltimore, Maryland merchants chartered the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first railroad in America to offer commercial service to both people and freight. They hoped to better compete with New York for trade from the west.   1935 Dr. Wallace Carothers develops the synthetic polymer nylon. The chemist developed the material while working for DuPont, and its invention led to many applications including toothbrush bristles, women's stockings, cord, fabrics, furniture, and more.   1940 The University of Pittsburgh squares off against Fordham University at Madison Square Garden in the first televised basketball game. NBC broadcast the hoops event with Pittsburgh winning 57-37.   1976 Paul Simon takes home two wins at the 18th annual Grammy Awards. Still Crazy After All These Years won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance. Andy Williams hosted. Other winners included Natalie Cole won Vest R&B Vocal Performance for "This Will Be" and Stephen Sondheim took home Song of the Year for "Send in the Clowns" from the Broadway hit A Little Night Music.   1983 The beloved television show M*A*S*H airs its final episode. A record 106 million viewers tune and the show still holds the record for a season finale viewership.   February 28th Celebrated Birthdays   John Tenniel - 1820 The political cartoonist is better known for his illustrations for Lewis Carroll's fantasy novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.   Dee Alexander Brown - 1908 The historian and author of numerous books is better known for his work Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee.   Vincente Minnelli - 1910 The American film and stage director is known for directing classic musicals, including Meet Me in St. Louis and The Band Wagon. He won Academy Awards for An American in Paris and Gigi.   Tommy Tune - 1939 The 10-time Tony-winning actor, dancing, director, and choreographer is known for his Broadway productions. From Seesaw to A Joyful Noise and Grand Hotel, his performances and productions are always stellar.   Mario Andretti - 1940 For 36 years, the Italian-born American racing driver kept the heat on stock car, U.S. championship, and Formula One racers. He drove them all.   Bernadette Peters - 1948 The award-winning actress graced both stage and screen, sharing her humor and musical talents. Peters keeps us in stitches in The Jerk and plays a memorable Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun.   Mercedes Ruehl - 1948 The immensely talented dramatic actress, Mercedes Ruehl, has earned several awards for her performances on both stage and screen. Her role as Anne in The Fisher King earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Ruehl earned a Tony for her role as Bella in the Neil Simon drama Lost In Yonkers. She revived the role for the 1993 opposite Richard Dreyfus. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions