SAVE THE EAGLES DAY
Each year on January 10th, Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth - whether they are well populated or endangered. Due to the work of scientists and the public, the bald eagle was removed from this list in June 2007. Poaching, pesticides, and other dangers continue to threaten eagle populations. #SaveTheEaglesDay
NATIONAL VISION BOARD DAY
National Vision Board Day on the second Saturday in January encourages us to set our goals in a visual way. Get out the sticky notes, markers, and inspiration and start plotting your goals for the new year! #VisionBoardDay
NATIONAL OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER DAY
National Oysters Rockefeller Day on January 10th recognizes a dish so rich there was only one man's name this dish could bear at the time. At least, that's the story according to the chef who so masterfully created famous recipes in the French Quarter. #NationalOystersRockefellerDay
NATIONAL HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY
One of the best ways to enhance a space is by adding house plants. The busy holidays cause many of us to neglect some of our regular routines, including houseplant care. National Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10th serves as a reminder to give your houseplants a little extra attention to keep them thriving. #HouseplantAppreciationDay
NATIONAL CUT YOUR ENERGY COSTS DAY
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages consumers to explore their options and keep up with scheduled maintenance. Each year, on January 10th, the observance provides information designed to help homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three to ten percent? #CutYourEnergyCostsDay
NATIONAL BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE DAY
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! National Bittersweet Chocolate Day on January 10th gives you the excuse to indulge in some chocolate satisfaction. (National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is celebrated on November 7th.) #BittersweetChocolateDay
Coming on January 11, 2026
National Days
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL SUNDAY SUPPER DAY
NATIONAL MILK DAY
STEP IN A PUDDLE AND SPLASH YOUR FRIENDS DAY
NATIONAL ARKANSAS DAY
Notable Birthdays for January 10
Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800) - Officer for the Continental Army and the first Governor of Pennsylvania.
Alexander Brydie Dyer (1815-1874) - Major General for the Union Army.
Alexander Travis Hawthorn (1825-1899) - Brigadier-General for the Confederate Army.
Charles Ingalls (1836-1902) - Father of author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
John Wellborn Root (1850-1891) - Architect who designed the Rookery Building and Monadnock Building.
George Washington Carver (1864-1943) - Black agricultural scientist who studied peanuts and agriculture.
Mary Ingalls (1865-1928) - Sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Frederick Gardner Cottrell (1877-1948) - Chemist and inventor of the electrostatic precipitator.
Ray Bolger (1904-1987) - Fondly remembered for his role as Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz.
Jerry Wexler (1917-2008) - Journalist credited with coining the term Rhythm and Blues.
Milton Parker (1919-2009) - Co-founder of the Carnegie Deli (NY).
Rosella Hightower (1920-2008) - World-renowned ballerina.
Earl Bakken (1924-2018) - Inventor of the first battery-operated, wearable artificial pacemaker.
Robert Woodrow Wilson (1936-Still Living) - Physicist who discovered cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB).
Donald Knuth (1938-Still Living) - Considered the Father of the Analysis of Algorithms.
Jim Croce (1943-1973) - Singer-songwriter known for hits like Time in a Bottle and Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.
Donald Fagen (1948-Still Living) - Co-founder and lead singer for the band Steely Dan.
George Foreman (1949-Still Living) - World heavyweight champion boxer and Olympic Gold Mentalist.
Pat Benatar (1953-Still Living) - Rock singer for hits like Heartbreaker, Love is a Battlefield, and Hit Me with Your Best Shot.
Jared Kushner (1981-Still Living) - Real estate investor.
Memorable Events for January 10
1776 - Common Sense is published by Thomas Paine.
1870 - John D. Rockefeller creates the Standard Oil company.
1901 - The Automobile Club of America installs signs on all major highways.
1911 - The first photo is taken from an airplane over San Diego.
1943 - President Roosevelt becomes the first President to visit a foreign country during wartime.
1946 - The U.S. Army bounces the first radar signal off the moon.
1949 - The first 45 RPM record is introduced by RCA.
1984 - Clara Peller asks Where's the Beef? in commercial for Wendy's.
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