MOTHER'S DAY
Mother's Day is a time-honored tradition of recognizing the women in our lives who raised us, dried our tears, and well, mothered us. Everyone has one or has someone who is like a mother to them. On the second Sunday of May, we honor those women who are our mothers. Whether we shower her with gifts, take her to a fancy dinner or make her a homemade card, what moms want most is to be surrounded by the love of her family. Knowing the people they love are safe, sound, and healthy is a mom's number one priority. Discover more...
NATIONAL FOAM ROLLING DAY
Each year on May 11th, National Foam Rolling Day recognizes a therapy that's been called the poor man's massage. You only go to the dentist once a year, but you brush your teeth every day. While we can't get a massage every day, foam rolling offers the next best thing! Brush your muscles daily with a foam roller. Learn more...
NATIONAL EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY
Observed annually on May 11th, National Eat What You Want Day sets diets aside for a day of indulgence. It's about having one day a year of eating with no regrets. Whether you love donuts or fast food, today is your day to gratify without feeling guilty. Read more...
NATIONAL TWILIGHT ZONE DAY
Always observed on May 11th, National Twilight Zone Day features mysterious twists and turns highlighted with eerie background music and unexplainable occurrences. Read more...
NATIONAL TRAIN DAY
Each year, National Train Day was observed annually on the Saturday closest to May 10th. Read more...
Coming on May 12, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL WOMEN'S CHECKUP DAY
NATIONAL SAPPHIRE SEGULAH DAY
NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL NUTTY FUDGE DAY
NATIONAL LIMERICK DAY
NATIONAL ODOMETER DAY
May 11th Celebrated History
1926
The coffee company Maxwell House trademarks the phrase "Good to the last drop."
1927
Film industry leaders including Mary Pickford, Cecil B. DeMille, and Louis B. Mayer found the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
1978
Marine Margaret Ann Brewer is promoted to the rank of brigadier general. She is the first woman to achieve general officer rank.
1997
IBM's supercomputer Deep Blue defeats world chess champion and chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. It is the first time a computer defeated a world champion in a competition.
May 11th Celebrated Birthdays
Grant Marsh - 1834
Considered the greatest steamboat captain on the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers, Grant Marsh never lost a boat in his 64-year career. He also rescued many other captains, travelers, and soldiers including survivors of Lieutenant General George Custer's Last Stand.
Harriet Quimby - 1875
A woman of many firsts, Harriet Quimby was an aviation pioneer in the United States. She was the first woman to earn her U.S. pilot's license. Less than a year later, Quimby would become the first woman to fly across the English Channel. She would die tragically a few months later during an event when she and William Willard, the event organizer, were accidentally ejected from the seats of the Bleriot monoplane they were riding in at 1000 feet.
Irving Berlin - 1888
Born Israel Baline in Temun, Siberia, the famous composer and lyricist immigrated to the United States in 1893 with his family 19 months after Ellis Island opened. The family had fled Siberia to escape Russia's persecution of the Jews. Some of his most well-known songs include, "God Bless America" and "White Christmas."
Jacqueline Cochran - 1906
Jacqueline Cochran was the first woman pilot to break the sound barrier. She also sponsored the testing for the Mercury 13. Her testimony before the house subcommittee on discrimination in the workplace at NASA played a role in delaying women's participation in the astronaut program.
John C. Norman - 1929
Cardiothoracic surgeon, John C. Norman advanced methods for artificial hearts through research and innovation. He established the Cullen Cardiovascular Surgical Research Laboratories at Texas Heart Institute in 1972 where much of his focus centered on furthering the development of the artificial heart.
Cam Newton - 1989
Selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, quarterback Cam Newton played college football at Auburn University. He earned the Heisman Trophy in 2010 and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the year in 2011. He's been to the Pro Bowl three times and in 2015 earned the Bert Bell Award, NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, and NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
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