May 1st on the National Day Calendar®

A Brand New Month On The Horizon! What Will You Celebrate First?  MAY 1, 2025 | MAY DAY | SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' DAY | SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY | NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER | LAW DAY | NATIONAL MOTHER GOOSE DAY | NATIONAL LOYALTY DAY | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY MAY DAY May Day ushers in a traditional celebration of flowers and spring. In many ancient calendars, May 1  welcomed the first day of summer, which was truly a cause for celebration. Read more...   SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' DAY School Principals' Day on May 1 is your reminder to take time to today and say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. After all, they guide academic success and set the tone for an entire school. Learn more...   SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY We celebrate Silver Star Service Banner Day on May 1 in recognition for the sacrifices of American service members have made for our country. This day is for Americans to remember service members who have been wounded in combat, are sick, and those who are dying. Come celebrate our heroes...   NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people "to turn to God in prayer and meditation."  Discover more...   LAW DAY The United States observes Law Day annually on May 1st as a day to encourage all Americans to reflect on the personal rights and liberties which are enjoyed and exercised daily. Read more...   NATIONAL MOTHER GOOSE DAY National Mother Goose Day on May 1 honors the imaginary author of a collection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes we loved as children. Most of us remember Mother Goose as an elderly countrywoman in a tall hat and shawl, but she is sometimes seen as a goose wearing a bonnet. More right here...   NATIONAL LOYALTY DAY Our message on May 1 is about recognizing our freedom as Americans and the loyalty we have to our country on National Loyalty Day. This National Day reminds us to honor our American heritage and the freedoms we have. Read more...     NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY We have a hard time resisting a sweet celebration for National Chocolate Parfait Day on May 1. The delicious layers of chocolate, cream, and more chocolate sweetly stacked together is enough to make us skip lunch and go straight to dessert. Learn more...   Coming on May 2, 2025 National Days SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY NATIONAL SKILLED TRADES DAY NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE DAY NATIONAL TRUFFLE DAY NATIONAL INTERPRETER APPRECIATION DAY   May 1st Celebrated History   1840 The United Kingdom issued the world's first adhesive postage stamp called the Penny Black. Sir Rowland Hill first proposed the idea back in 1837 as part of postal reform. At the time, the receiver bore the cost of postage upon delivery, and it could be costly depending on weight and the distance traveled. Fraud was also rampant. The Penny Black cost only a penny (as the name suggests) and the sender paid for the postage at the time of sending. The Penny Black featured a profile image of Queen Victoria. Soon, the idea of pre-paid postage spread around the world and across the pond to the United States.   1884 Catcher Moses Fleetwood Walker makes his major league baseball debut with Toledo of the Association League against Louisville. He is one of the first African Americans to play in the major leagues and when he leaves the league several months later, is the last until Jackie Robinson signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.   1941 Orson Welles' award-winning film Citizen Kane premieres in New York City. Welles' also starred alongside Joseph Cotton and Dorothy Comingore in a story that follows the rise and fall of publishing magnate.   1971 Nearly 102 years after the transcontinental railroad was completed, Amtrak begins operation. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation is federally supported and provides intercity passenger train service in the United States.   May 1st Celebrated Birthday   Calamity Jane - 1852 Orphaned at a young age, Martha Jane Cannary grew up to be known as the legendary sharpshooter, Calamity Jane. She earned a notorious reputation in the Wild West of Deadwood, South Dakota, for her drunkenness, lawlessness, and relationships with wanted men, including Wild Bill Hickok. However, most of the stories surrounding her life are unverifiable. Later in her life, she would perform in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1893 and in the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.   Anna Jarvis - 1864 Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day in the United States, created the day to honor and fulfill her own mother's dream. As a result, the day celebrates mothers all over the country and the world.   Scott Carpenter - 1925 A pioneer in space exploration and a member of the Mercury 7 astronauts, Scott Carpenter, became the second American to orbit the Earth. Carpenter left the surface of land behind by being both an astronaut and aquanaut.   Max Robinson - 1939 In 1978, Max Robinson became the first African American broadcast network news anchor when he joined the ABC World News Tonight team.   Judy Collins - 1939 The American singer-songwriter achieved critical success in the 1960s and 70s with hits such as "Both Sides of Now" and "Send in the Clowns." 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April 30th on the National Day Calendar®

Celebrating The Last Day Of April With A Big List!  APRIL 30, 2025 | NATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL MILITARY BRATS DAY | NATIONAL SARCOIDOSIS DAY | NATIONAL BUBBLE TEA DAY | NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY | STOP FOOD WASTE DAY | NATIONAL PREPAREATHON! DAY | NATIONAL RAISIN DAY | NATIONAL OATMEAL COOKIE DAY NATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION DAY Each year on April 30th, National Hairstylist Appreciation Day honors hairstylists everywhere who make artful hairstyles possible. A talented hairstylist will not only make you look good but also make you feel good. This day also celebrates the uniqueness of all styles of hair. Read more...   NATIONAL MILITARY BRATS DAY On April 30th, National Military Brats Day during the Month of the Military Child honors the children of military personnel. Were you a Military Brat...   NATIONAL SARCOIDOSIS DAY National Sarcoidosis Day on April 30th annually raises awareness about a non-contagious immune system disease. While most commonly found in the lungs, Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the body, inside or out. Discover more...   NATIONAL BUBBLE TEA DAY Get out your boba straws and grab your friends because April 30th is National Bubble Tea Day! Celebrate by indulging in the best that bubble tea has to offer, from creamy milk tea to refreshing green tea to fruity slushies, all customizable with different toppings, sugar level, and ice level! Learn more...   NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30th raises awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters. Read more...   STOP FOOD WASTE DAY Food waste worldwide is an alarming issue. That is why on the last Wednesday in April, Stop Food Waste Day raises awareness of the growing concern of food waste. Discover more...   NATIONAL PREPAREATHON! DAY National PrepareAthon! Day on April 30th reminds us that crises happen suddenly. Being prepared needs to happen now, not later. Read more...   NATIONAL RAISIN DAY April 30th recognizes another food holiday known as National Raisin Day. Raisins are tiny sundried grapes. While sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards, some are mechanically dehydrated. Read more...   NATIONAL OATMEAL COOKIE DAY National Oatmeal Cookie Day on April 30th each year recognizes a delicious and nutritious cookie. This day is also often recognized on March 18th in conjunction with National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day. Read more...   Coming on May 1, 2025 National Days MAY DAY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' DAY SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER LAW DAY NATIONAL MOTHER GOOSE DAY NATIONAL LOYALTY DAY NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY   April 30th Celebrated History   1789 The United States first president took his oath of office. George Washington's inauguration took place at Federal Hall in New York City.   1803 France and the United States agree to the terms of the Louisana Purchase. The two countries will sign the treaty two days later.   1897 English physicist J.J. Thomson announced at the Royal Institution the discovery of the electron. His discovery of the particle thousands of times smaller than an atom led to a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1906.   1938 The animated short film Porky's Hare Hunt introduced Happy Rabbit, the comical and wascally wabbit we know as Bugs Bunny today.   April 30th Celebrated Birthdays   Julian Abele - 1881 You may recognize the American architect's contributions if you frequent places like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Duke University, and Harvard's Widener Library.   Gerda Lerner - 1920 After teaching history at Sarah Lawrence in 1972, Lerner established the first graduate program in women's history. She continued pioneering the study of women's histories, serving as president of the Organization of American Historians, and developed programs at other universities.   Bobby Vee - 1943 The Sixties teen idol led the group Bobby Vee and the Shadows when they signed with Liberty Records in 1959. He produced 7 Gold Records and numerous hits during his career, including "Take Good Care of My Baby" and "Rubber Ball."   Isiah Thomas - 1961 The 2-time All-Star American point guard played 13 years in the National Basketball Association. During his career, Thomas set several Piston's records, including scoring, assists, and steals. In 2000, he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions