NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S DAY
March 1st was made for National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. Ah, peanut butter. One day is not enough to recognize peanut butter. The goober has been paired, blended, and added with many tasty results! #PeanutButterLoversDay
NATIONAL DADGUM THAT'S GOOD DAY
On March 1st, National Dadgum That's Good Day ushers in a season of satisfying seasonings, cooking and overall good times spent with family. "Dadgum, That's Good!"™ is much more than just a Southern phrase and the title of John McLemore's best-selling cookbook series. It's the summation of a life's work in creating delicious food with his world-class Masterbuilt cooking products. #DadgumThatsGoodDay
FINISHER'S MEDAL DAY
Finisher's Medal Day on the first Sunday in March recognizes the long hours, days, weeks and even months of training thousands of men and women across the country have put in to achieve their goals of completing a race. #FinishersMedalDay
NATIONAL SUNKIST® CITRUS DAY
National Sunkist® Citrus Day on March 1 honors the rich history of California citrus, recognizes the legacy of multi-generational, family-owned Sunkist citrus farms, and celebrates the many health and wellness benefits that Sunkist citrus provides. #NationalSunkistCitrusDay
NATIONAL BARISTA DAY
March 1 is National Barista Day on the National Day Calendar and we are raising our coffee cups to the creative souls who transform a simple cup of coffee into a work of art! #NationalBaristaDay
NATIONAL WEDDING PLANNING DAY
National Wedding Planning Day on March 1st celebrates the journey from the marriage proposal to the altar. And even though the big day gets all the glory, there is a whole world of creativity, logistics, and heart that happens behind the scenes. Today we celebrate the planners behind those scenes who make the magic come to life. #NationalWeddingPlanningDay
NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION DAY
National Horse Protection Day on March 1st highlights the plight of horses in America and beyond. The day aims to help thousands of unwanted horses in this country to find forever homes. #HorseProtectionDay
NATIONAL PIG DAY
National Pig Day, observed annually on March 1st, recognizes the domesticated pig. This holiday includes events and celebrations at zoos, schools, nursing homes, and sporting events around the United States. Pig parties, pig parades, and gatherings with pig collectibles are some of the other commemorated National Pig Day events. #NationalPigDay
NATIONAL FRUIT COMPOTE DAY
Each year on March 1st, National Fruit Compote Day presents a celebration filled with sweet berries, citrus, and stone fruits to delight the senses. #NationalFruitCompoteDay
SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY
Self-Injury Awareness Day on March 1st each year focuses on increasing education and support on a misunderstood problem. #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay
NATIONAL MINNESOTA DAY
On March 1st, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is recognized on National Minnesota Day. #NationalMinnesotaDay
Coming on March 2, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
BANANA CREAM PIE DAY
NATIONAL OLD STUFF DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 11
William Cushing (1732-1810) - One of the first judges for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Robert Christie Buchanan (1811-1878) - Brevet Major General for the Union Army.
Hiram Bronson Granbury (1831-1864) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Glenn Miller (1904-1944) - Bandleader and composer and leader of Glenn Miller and his Orchestra.
Harry Caray (1914-1998) - Famous sportscaster for MLB.
Ralph Ellison (1914-1994) - Novelist and author of Invisible Man and Juneteenth.
Dinah Shore (1917-1994) - Singer and actress.
Harry Belafonte (1927-2023) - One of the most iconic singers who was known for introducing calypso music to the world.
Paula Sperber-Carter (1951-Still Living) - Champion U.S. bowler and bowling HOF'er.
Jerri Nielsen (1952-2009) - Physician and explorer who self-treated her breast cancer while stationed in the Antarctica until she could be rescued for medical treatment.
Catherine Bach (1954-Still Living) - Actress best known for her role as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Ron Howard (1954-Still Living) - Child actor who played Opie Taylor in The Andy Griffin Show.
Memorable Events for March 1
1642 - Georgeana (York) in Maine becomes the first incorporated city in America.
1692 - The Salem Witch Trials begin after Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba are brought before local magistrates.
1785 - The Promotion of Agriculture is organized.
1790 - The first U.S. census authorized.
1803 - Ohio becomes 17th state to join the Union.
1864 - Rebecca Lee becomes the first Black woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S.
1872 - Yellowstone National Park becomes the world's first national park.
1879 - The Library of Hawaii is founded.
1909 - The first university school of nursing is established in MN.
1937 - The first permanent license plates for an automobile is issued in CT.
1998 - The Titanic film grosses over $1 billion worldwide.
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