CAT HERDERS DAY
Cat Herders Day, on December 15th, recognizes those whose life or job is like herding cats. #CatHerdersDay
NATIONAL WEAR YOUR PEARLS DAY
National Wear Your Pearls Day on December 15th reminds us that when life throws dirt our way, we all have value in the end. The beautiful result of nature's design, one irritating grain of sand can cause an iridescent pearl to form. #WearYourPearlsDay
BILL OF RIGHTS DAY
Bill of Rights Day (by Presidential Proclamation)
"Now, Therefore, I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate December 15, 1941, as Bill of Rights Day. And I call upon the officials of the Government, and upon the people of the United States, to observe the day by displaying the flag of the United States on public buildings and by meeting together for such prayers and such ceremonies as may seem to them appropriate." #BillOfRightsDay
NATIONAL CUPCAKE DAY
Each year, December 15th also recognizes National Cupcake Day. The cupcake was originally known as the 1-2-3-4 cake because the recipe called for 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour, 4 eggs, and also 1 cup of milk, and 1 spoonful of baking soda. #NationalCupcakeDay
Coming on December 16, 2025
National Days
CHOCOLATE-COVERED ANYTHING DAY
BARBIE AND BARNEY BACKLASH DAY
Notable Birthdays for December 15
Henry Charles Carey (1793-1879) - Economist who is considered the founder of the American School of Economics.
Charles Duryea (1861-1938) - Co-founder of the Duryea Motor Wagon Company.
Arthur Dehon Little (1863-1935) - Chemist who received the patent for rayon.
A.P. Carter (1891-1960) - Founder of the country band the Carter Family.
J. Paul Getty (1892-1976) - Founder of the Getty Oil company.
Eliza Atkins Gleason (1909-2009) - The first Dean of the School of Library Service at Atlanta University.
John H. Hammond (1910-1987) - Successful music producer and talent scout who is credited with discovering Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
Max Yasgur (1919-1973) - Dairy farmer who hosted the Woodstock music festival on his property.
(Albert) "Alan" Freed (1922-1965) - Concert promoter who popularized the term Rock-n-Roll.
Pierre Cossette (1923-2009) - Producer of the first televised Grammy Awards (1971).
Kasey Rogers (1925-2006) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Louise Tate in Bewitched.
Tim Conway (1933-2019) - Actor known for his roles in The Carol Burnett Show and The Apple Dumpling Gang.
Don Johnson (1949-Still Living) - Actor who played the iconic character Sonny Crockett on Miami Vice.
Garrett Wang (1968-Still Living) - Actor best known for his role as Ensign Harry Kim in Star Trek: Voyager.
Memorable Events for December 15
1791 - The Bill of Rights becomes law.
1792 - The first life insurance policy is issued in PA.
1836 - The U.S. Patent Office building nearly burns to the ground in in Washington, D.C.
1854 - The first street-cleaning machine is used in PA.
1864 - The Battle of Nashville begins at Nashville, TN, and lasts one day.
1871 - The first telegraphed message is sent from Arizona Territory by 16 year old Ella Stewart.
1874 - The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in NYC opens and becomes the first anti-child abuse agency.
1890 - Sitting Bull is killed on Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
1903 - Italo Marchiony receives a the patent for inventing the ice cream machine.
1938 - Groundbreaking begins for Jefferson Memorial in D.C.
1942 - The first license plate tabs are issues in MA.
1954 - Scientists synthesize diamonds for the first time.
1973 - The American Psychiatric Association declares the homosexuality is not a mental illness.
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