Hi Everyone,
Whether you’re writing a masterpiece or just looking for a snack, April 26th has a little something for everyone. Here is how we are marking the day:
The Salty Classic: It is National Pretzel Day. Soft and buttery? Thin and crunchy? Covered in chocolate? Whatever your preference, today is the day to "get twisted."
The Shaker: We recognize National Richter Scale Day, celebrating the birth of Charles Richter. It’s a day to appreciate the science that helps us measure the earth's biggest movements.
The Mount Rushmore State: Happy National South Dakota Day! From the Black Hills to the Badlands, we’re celebrating the spirit of the 605.
The Long Haul: It’s National Dissertation Day. To anyone currently buried under a mountain of research, footnotes, and caffeine: we see you. Keep going—the finish line is in sight!
The Helping Hand: Finally, it’s National Help a Horse Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness for equine rescue and the horses that need a second chance at a forever home.
The April 26th Challenge: Grab a pretzel and take a "seismic" step toward one of your big goals. Even if it feels like you're writing a dissertation, you've got this!
Coming on April 27, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL GUMMI BEAR DAYNATIONAL DEVIL DOG DAY
NATIONAL PRIME RIB DAY
NATIONAL TELL A STORY DAY
NATIONAL BABE RUTH DAY
Notable Birthdays for April 26
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) - Co-designer of Central Park.
Artemus Ward (1834-1867) - Considered to be first stand-up comedian in the U.S.
Erminnie Adelle Platt (1836-1886) - Anthropologist and the first woman to specialize in the scientific study of people's cultures and customs.
Ma Rainey (1886-1939) - Singer who is often referred to as "Mother of the Blues."
Charles F. Richter (1900-1985) - Physicist and seismologist who developed the Richter Scale.
Bernard Malamud (1914-1986) - Author of the Naturalist and The Fixer.
Jimmy Giuffre (1921-2008) - Clarinet player and saxophonist.
Browning Ross (1924-1998) - WWII soldier who became known as the father of long-distance running.
Bernie Brillstein (1931-2008) - Talent agent.
Carol Burnett (1933-Still Living) - Comedian and star of The Carol Burnett Show.
Bobby Rydell (1942-2022) - Teen idol who sang Wild One.
Channing Tatum (1980-Still Living) - Actor with roles in Coach Carter (2005), Magic Mike (2015-2023), 21 Jump Street (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014).
Memorable Events for April 26
1607 - The first landing in America (Jamestown expedition) occurs at Cape Henry (currently VA).
1954 - The first clinical trials of the polio vaccine begin in Fairfax County, VA.
1956 - The first modern container ship leaves NJ and sails towards Texas.
A Final Word: In the spirit of the Richter Scale, we know that making changes can sometimes cause a few tremors. But just like a good pretzel, sometimes you have to go through a little heat and pressure to get the perfect result. Thanks for sticking with us!
Best,
Team NDC
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