Hi Everyone,
Hark! April 23rd has arrived, and it is a day of bold moves, big words, and very small savings accounts.
Here is your April 23rd "Playbill":
The Leap of Faith: It is National Take a Chance Day. Whether it’s a new career move, a bold fashion choice, or—dare we say—changing up a 10-year-old email format, today is the day to go for it. Fortune favors the bold!
The Bard’s Birthday: To honor William Shakespeare, it is National Talk Like Shakespeare Day. "To celebrate, or not to celebrate? That is the question." (Hint: The answer is 'Aye'!)
The Sweetest Reward: It is National Cherry Cheesecake Day. It’s the king of the dessert tray. Grab a slice to fuel your risk-taking.
The Future CEO: It’s Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day. If you see some new, shorter "consultants" in the office today, give them a high-five and a job to do.
The Lesson: In tandem with that, it’s National Teach Children to Save Day. A great moment to explain the magic of compound interest (and why they can't spend all their tooth fairy money on cherry cheesecake).
The Great Outdoors: Happy National Picnic Day! If the weather permits, take your lunch (and your kids) to the park. Everything tastes better on a red-checkered blanket.
The Community Watch: On a heart-centered note, it is Lost Dog Awareness Day. Keep a sharp eye out for four-legged friends trying to find their way home, and help spread the word for missing pets in your area.
The April 23rd Challenge: Take a "wild chance" by using at least one “thee,” “thou,” or “hath” in a professional email today.
Coming on April 24, 2026
National Days
PIGS IN A BLANKET DAY
NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY
HISTORIC MARKER DAY
NATIONAL NECK CARE DAY
HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY
ARBOR DAY
Memorable Birthdays for April 23
James Buchanan (1791-1868) - The 15th President of the U.S.
Edwin Markham (1852-1941) - Winner of the first American Academy of Poets Award (1937).
Granville Woods (1856-1910) - Self-taught engineer and inventor who held at least 90 patents, including the patent for telegraphs for railroads.
Dorian Leigh (1917-2008) - Considered one of the first supermodels.
Shirley Temple (1928-2014) - Actress whose signature song was On the Good Ship Lollipop.
Annie Easley (1933-2011) - Black female computer scientist and mathematician who made critical contributions to NASA's rocket systems.
Lee Majors (1939-Still Living) - Actor often referred to as The Six Million Dollar Man.
Michael Lynne (1941-2019) - Co-founder of New Line Cinema.
Ray Tomlinson (1941-2016) - Computer programmer who implemented the first email
program.
Martin Bayerle (1951-Still Living) - Treasure hunter.
Valerie Bertinelli (1960-Still Living) - Actress often remembered for her role as Barbara in One Day At a Time.
George Lopez (1961-Still Living) - Hispanic comedian and actor.
Robby Naish (1963-Still Living) - World Champion windsurfer and pioneer of kiteboarding.
Memorable Events for April 23
1635 - The Boston Latin School is founded and becomes the first public school in the U.S.
1789 - President-elect George Washington moves into the first official Presidential Residence at Franklin House, NY.
1900 - The word "hillbillie" is used for the first time in the NY Journal.
1985 - Coca-Cola changes its original formula and releases New Coke, sparking negative responses prompting the company to return to their original recipe.
2005 – The first YouTube video (Me at the Zoo) is uploaded and published by the platforms co-founder Jawed Karim.
A Word from the Bard: "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt." We’re taking the chance, we’re keeping the cheesecake, and we’re so glad thou art here with us!
Best,
Team NDC
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