NATIONAL POPCORN DAY
On January 19th, National Popcorn Day pops onto the scene with a crunch we all love to enjoy! The annual celebration recognizes a treat that satisfies munchies, day or night. #NationalPopcornDay
NATIONAL IMAGINATION DAY
January 19 is National Imagination Day to celebrate the playground of the mind and the power of using your imagination to create endless ideas. #NationalImaginationDay
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
On the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr Day honors the American clergyman, activist, Civil Rights Movement leader. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) is best known for his role in advancing civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. #MartinLutherKingJrDay
Coming on January 20, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER'S DAY
NATIONAL BUTTERCRUNCH DAY
NATIONAL DISC JOCKEY DAY
Notable Birthdays for January 19
James Morris III (1752-1820) - Founder of the Morris Academy and a pioneer of co-education higher education.
Sarah Helen Whitman (1803-1878) - Poet and romantic interest of Edgar Allan Poe.
Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) - General of the Confederate Army.
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) - Short story writer and considered one of the greatest poets of all time.
Rudolf Wanderone (1913-1996) - Professional pocket billiards player.
John H. Johnson (1918-2005) - Founder of the Johnson Publishing Company.
Guy Madison (1922-1996) - Actor best remembered for his role as Wild Bill in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok.
Jean Stapleton (1923-2013) - Actress known for her award-winning role as Edith Bunker in All In the Family.
Nicholas Colasanto (1924-1985) - Actor fondly remembered for his funny role as Ernie in Cheers.
Tippi Hedren (1930-Still Living) - Model who graced the covers for Life and Glamour magazines.
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (1936-2011) - Musician who made the harmonica a part of mainstream music.
Janis Joplin (1943-1970) - Singer of Me and Bobby McGee and Piece of My Heart.
Thom Mayne (1944-Still Living) - Architect who designed the San Francisco Federal Building.
Dolly Parton (1946-Still Living) - Famous country singer.
Paula Deen (1947-Still Living) - Chef well-recognized from the Food Network.
Bruce Jay Nelson (1952-1999) - Computer scientist who invented the remote Procedure Call Concept for computer network communications.
Desi Arnaz Jr. (1953-Still Living) - Actor and son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Thomas Kinkade (1958-2012) - One of the first artists who successfully mass marketed his works as of his work as printed reproductions.
Whitfield Crane (1968-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter and founder founding member of the rock band Ugly Kid Joe.
Memorable Events for January 19
1871 - The first "Negro" lodge of Masons is approved in NJ.
1883 - The first electric lighting system begins service in NJ.
1886 - The Ski club in the U.S. is founded in MN.
1920 - The U.S. Senate votes against joining the League of Nations.
1920 - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is founded.
1922 - A geological survey says the oil supply in the U.S. will be depleted within 20 years.
1935 - The first men's brief called the Jockey sells in Chicago.
1937 - Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying from LA to NY City (7 hours and 28 minutes).
1953 - More than 72% of people in the U.S. tune in to watch Lucy give birth on I Love Lucy.
1955 - The first Presidential news conference filmed is for television.
1981 - Muhammad Ali talks a 21-year-old out of committing suicide.
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