EASTER
Easter is observed on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Considered Christianity's most important holy day, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Depending on which calendar a church follows, some will celebrate the holiday earlier than others. So much more...
NATIONAL CHEDDAR FRIES DAY
Grab your toppings on April 20th to celebrate National Cheddar Fries Day! What better way to enjoy your fries than with an indulgent dollop of cheddar cheese? Of course, several other ingredients go well with fries and cheddar cheese. Discover more...
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE DAY
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day on April 20th celebrates a sweet cake that contains pineapples and cherries. Americans have been enjoying this springtime cake since the early 1900s when many cakes were made in cast iron skillets. Learn more...
NATIONAL LOOK ALIKE DAY
National Look Alike Day on April 20th celebrates those who look like another person. National Look Alike Day each year on April 20th celebrates those who much like look like another person. Similar to the two sentences preceding this one, people who look like each are still unique in their own way. Do you have a double out there...
420 DAY
Every year on April 20th, cannabis producers, consumers, advocates, and those who are just curious have long celebrated 420 Day. Once an unconventional day, the day has become the rallying cry of those who seek to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses. We really don't know if this Day will stay...
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY
Volunteer Recognition Day is the annual celebration of those who selflessly benefit the lives of others. By providing a helping hand to those in need, humans and animals alike, we are all naturally working towards making the world a better place. Read more...
NATIONAL LIMA BEAN RESPECT DAY
National Lima Bean Respect Day on April 20th gives the humble lima bean its due. When cooked, fresh lima beans have a creamy texture. However, dried lima beans once cooked serve up a bad reputation due to their graininess. There are ways to achieve smooth, buttery lima beans using dried beans. Aretha Franklin approved (not really)...
Coming on April 21, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL KINDERGARTEN DAY
NATIONAL RENDERING DAY
NATIONAL YELLOW BAT DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE-COVERED CASHEWS DAY
Notable Birthdays for April 20
William Bartram (1739-1823) - The first first naturalist to document the tropical forests of Florida.
Daniel Chester French (1850-1931) - Sculptor who designed the Lincoln statue.
Charles Gordon Curtis (1860-1953) - Inventor of the Curtis Steam Turbine, which helped generate electricity on steam boats.
George Stibitz (1904-1995) - Considered to be the "Father of the Modern Digital Computer."
Betty Lou Gerson (1914-1999) - Voice actress of Cruella de Vil in the Disney 1961 animation 101 Dalmatians.
George Takei (1937-Still Living) - Actor widely recognized for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise.
Jessica Lange (1949-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actress on the big screen and stage.
Crispin Glover (1964-Still Living) - Actor who played the quirky character George McFly in Back to the Future.
David Filo (1966-Still Living) - Co-founded Yahoo!
Memorable Events for April 20
1777 - New York adopts new a constitution as an independent state.
1894 - Coal mine workers go on strike in Ohio for a pay increase.
1898 - The U.S. Assay Office opens in Deadwood, SD.
1940 - The first electron microscope is demonstrated by RCA in Philadelphia, PA.
1945 - The U.S. 7th Army captures Nuremberg.
1961 - Harold Graham rises about 4 feet high in the first rocket belt flight.
1999 - The Columbine High School shooting occurs.
2008 - Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to win the Indy Japan 300 car race.
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