NATIONAL HUG A PLUMBER DAY
National Hug A Plumber Day on April 25th recognizes those who come to our rescue when pipes leak or drains are clogged. More to know...
NATIONAL HISTORIC MARKER DAY
Historic markers all across the nation provide a glimpse into the past and preserve history for future generations. On the last Friday in April each year, National Historic Marker Day invites volunteers and communities to come together to maintain their markers. Unfortunately, weather and time take their toll on these small monuments to history. By working together, we not only ensure these markers tell the stories to future generations, but we also take the opportunity to celebrate the history and culture they preserve. Discover more...
NATIONAL HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY
Cat lovers have all been there. That onerous sound their cat makes when a hairball is on the rise. On the last Friday in April, National Hairball Awareness Day draws attention to a problem many cat lovers face. Read more...
NATIONAL ZUCCHINI BREAD DAY
Each year on April 25th each year, National Zucchini Bread Day encourages bakers to make this delicious bread. Read more...
NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY
On April 25th, we observe National Telephone Day. Around the world, there are 9.82 billion mobile phones. And while some predicted the landline to be obsolete by 2020, there are still about 931 million landlines around the world. Read more...
NATIONAL DNA DAY
On April 25th, people across the nation recognize National DNA Day. On this day in 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick formally announced their discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in a short letter published in the science journal, Nature. Read on...
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY
Trees afford us many pleasures. In the spring, their buds let us know warmer weather is on the way. Their summer leaves provide ample shade on a hot day. Have you ever joyfully jumped into a pile of crisp colorful leaves in the fall? And in the winter, tree branches offer shelter to wildlife for our viewing pleasure. Each year in April, National Arbor Day encourages us to celebrate and plant trees. The observance takes place each year on the last Friday in April. Plant trees...
Coming on April 26, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL DUELING DINOSAURS DAY
NATIONAL KIDS AND PETS DAY
NATIONAL POOL OPENING DAY
NATIONAL DISSERTATION DAY
NATIONAL KISS OF HOPE DAY
NATIONAL FIRST LADIES DAY
NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY
NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY
CELEBRATE TRAILS DAY
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY
NATIONAL SOUTH DAKOTA DAY
NATIONAL SENSE OF SMELL DAY
NATIONAL REBUILDING DAY
NATIONAL RICHTER SCALE DAY
NATIONAL AUDUBON DAY
Notable Birthdays for April 25
Charles Dowd (1825-1904) - School principal who was the first to propose standardized time zones.
Charles Sumner Tainter (1854-1940) - Inventor of sound-recording instruments, such as the graphophone and dictaphone.
John Moisant (1868-1910) - Pilot, engineer and co-founder the Moisant International Aviators, a flying circus.
Howard Garis (1873-1962) - Children's author who created the character Uncle Wiggily in his book series.
Mary Miles Minter (1902-1984) - Silent film actress who was also one of the leading ladies who established the early Hollywood star system (find ways to promote actors to make them more successful).
William Pereira (1909-1985) - Architect who designed the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco.
Gladys Presley (1912-1958) - The mother of Elvis Presley.
Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) - Singer referred to as the "First Lady of Song" and "Queen of Jazz."
Meadow "Meadowlark" Lemon (1932-2015) - Basketball star for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Joyce Ricketts (1933-1992) - Right-fielder who played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Al Pacino (1940-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor with starring roles in Scent of a Woman (1992), Scarface (1983), The Godfather (1972-1990) and Any Given Sunday (1999).
Stu Cook (1945-Still Living) - Bass player for the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Talia Shire (1946-Still Living) - Actress often recognized for her role as Adrian in the Rocky movies.
Zev Siegl (1955-Still Living) - Co-founder of Starbucks.
Memorable Events for April 25
1901 - NY becomes the first state to require license plates on automobiles.
1928 - A German Shepherd named Buddy becomes the first guide dog for a U.S. citizen.
1944 - The United Negro College Fund is incorporated.
1954 - Bell Telephone Laboratories demonstrates the first solar cell (energy conversion of light).
1983 - NASA's Pioneer 10 travels beyond Pluto's orbit.
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