SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
Each year School Bus Driver Appreciation Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in April, which is April 23 in 2024. Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. Learn more...
NATIONAL JELLY BEAN DAY
Who can resist a handful of sweet jelly beans on National Jelly Bean Day? Well on April 22nd each year, you really don't have to resist at all. As a celebration, enjoying them is a must! Read more...
NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT LEADER'S DAY
Each year, National Girl Scout Leader's Day on April 22nd recognizes the thousands of leaders who volunteer their time and share their experiences with youth across the country. Girl Scout volunteer leaders have been positively impacting girls' lives since the beginning of Girl Scouting in 1912. These leaders are often beacons for girls as they approach womanhood. They provide a foundation of confidence, experience, respect, and courage that stays with a young woman throughout her lifetime. Read more...
NATIONAL EARTH DAY
Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to keep the Earth healthy and our planet livable. Learn more...
Coming on April 23, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY
NATIONAL LOST DOG AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE DAY
NATIONAL TAKE A CHANCE DAY
NATIONAL CHERRY CHEESECAKE DAY
NATIONAL PICNIC DAY
Notable Birthdays for April 22
Eleazar Wheelock (1711-1779) - Founder of Dartmouth College.
Michael Hillegas (1729-1804) - The first Treasurer of the U.S.
Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902) - Founder of Arbor Day.
Julius Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) - Physicist considered to be the "Father of the Atomic Bomb."
Eddie Albert (1906-2005) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Oliver Wendell Douglas in the t.v. series Green Acres.
Donald J. Cram (1919-2001) - Co-founder chemist of field of host-guest chemistry (structural relationships between molecules).
Aaron Spelling (1923-2006) - Television producer of Charlie's Angels (1976–1981), The Love Boat (1977–1986), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000), and Charmed (1998–2006).
Bettie Page (1923-2008) - Model considered the "Queen of Pinups."
Charlotte Rae (1926-2018) - Actress most recognized for her character Edna Garrett in the t.v. sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life.
Paul Chambers (1935-1969) - One of the most successful and widely-known in the 1950s.
Glen Campbell (1936-2017) - Country music singer-songwriter who worked alongside some of the greatest country artists.
Jack Nicholson (1937-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor and considered one of the greatest actors of all time.
Steve Fossett (1944-2007) - The first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan (1966-Still Living) - Actor who plays Negan in the The Walking Dead series.
Machine Gun Kelly (1990-Still Living) - Contemporary musician also known as MGK.
Memorable Events for April 22
1793 - President Washington attends the opening of the first circus in U.S.
1864 - Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864, permitting the inscription In God We Trust be placed on all coins.
1884 - Thomas Stevens leaves San Francisco on the first bicycle trip around the world. The trip takes him 2 years and 9 months to complete.
1889 - Settlers in Oklahoma begin claiming 1.9 million-acres of land in Indian Territory.
1897 - NY City Jewish newspaper Forward is published for the first time. The paper is is active today.
1898 - The Volunteer Army Act is passed by Congress asking for volunteers to join the Cavalry.
1903 - The American Power Boat Association forms.
1952 - The first atomic explosion is seen on network news.
1970 - Earth Day is founded by Gaylord Nelson.
1972 - Astronauts John Young and Charles Duke ride the Lunar Rover on the moon.
1976 - Barbara Walters becomes the first female nightly network news anchor (ABC).
1977 – Optical fiber is used for the first time to carry live telephone calls.
1978 - Earl Anthony wins the Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions.
1993 - The Holocaust Memorial Museum is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
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