NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
National Wreaths Across America Day is the culmination of a yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and Teach the next generation the value of freedom. This mission is in part carried out each December with the placement of sponsored veterans' wreaths on the headstones of those who have served our country. The observance is designated annually on a Saturday in December by Congress. #WreathsAcrossAmericaDay
NATIONAL BOUILLABAISSE DAY
National Bouillabaisse Day on December 14th gives seafood lovers everywhere a reason to celebrate. This flavorful fish stew hits the spot on cold winter's day, too. #NationalBouillabaisseDay
MONKEY DAY
Every year on December 14th National Monkey Day celebrates the unique characteristics of simians. The day also focuses on other non-human primates such as apes, tarsiers, and lemurs. #MonkeyDay
NATIONAL ALABAMA DAY
On December 14th, National Alabama Day recognizes the Heart of Dixie. #NationalAlabamaDay
Coming on December 15, 2025
National Days
CAT HERDERS DAY
NATIONAL WEAR YOUR PEARLS DAY
BILL OF RIGHTS DAY
NATIONAL CUPCAKE DAY
Notable Birthdays for December 14
Philander Chase (1775-1852) - Founder of Kenyon College (OH).
John Mercer Langston (1829-1987) - The first Black to hold a U.S. political office.
Allen Thomas (1830-1907) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
William Wells (1837-1892) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.
Louis Marshall (1856-1929) - One of the founders of the American Jewish Committee.
Lillian Randolph (1898-1978) - Actress known for her roles in It's A Wonderful Life: Roots and The Onion Field.
Frances Bavier (1902-1989) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Aunt Bee in The Andy Griffith Show.
Morey Amsterdam (1908-1996) - Actor who played Buddy Sorrell on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Edward Lawrie Tatum (1909-1975) - Geneticist.
Don Hewitt (1922-2009) - Creator of 60 Minutes.
Cecil Payne (1922-2007) - Baritone saxophonist.
Charlie Hodge (1934-2006) - Musician and best friend to Elvis Presley.
Lewis Arquette (1935-2001) - Actor known for his role as J.D. Pickett on The Waltons.
Carl Scheer (1936-2019) - Inventor of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Patty Duke (1946-2016) - Actress and star of The Patty Duke Show.
Michael Ovitz (1946-Still Living) - Co-founder of the Creative Artists Agency.
Diane Williams (1960-Still Living) - Medal winning sprinter known worldwide.
C. J. Snare (1964-2024) - Founding member and lead singer to the rock band Firehouse.
Tamecka Dixon (1975-Still Living) - WNBA guard for LA Sparks.
Jackson Rathbone (1984-Still Living) - Actor who played Jasper Hale in The Twilight Saga.
Vanessa Hudgens (1988-Still Living) - Actress who rose to fame after starring as Gabriella in the High School Musical films.
Memorable Events for December 14
1793 - The first state road authorized is authorized between Kentucky and Cincinnati.
1798 - David Wilkinson receives the patent for a nut and bolt machine.
1819 - Alabama becomes the 22nd state to join the Union.
1849 - The first chamber music group gives the first concert in the U.S.
1903 - The Wright brothers make their first attempt to fly with the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk.
1906 - The Pure Food and Drug Act is introduced in the Senate.
1914 - President Wilson signs the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act to regulate opiates and coca products.
1934 - The first steam locomotive is introduced N.Y.
1948 - Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann are granted a patent for the earliest version of the electronic game.
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