February 1st – Passwords, Body Art, G.I. Joe and Car Insurance

G.I. Joe

Change Your Password Day Change Your Password Day is observed annually on February 1st as a reminder to update and strengthen online passwords for better cybersecurity. The day encourages individuals to take proactive steps in protecting their personal and financial information from hackers and data breaches. Computers at Amazon Face and Body Art Day Face […]

January 31st – Social Security, Gorilla Suits, Scotch Tape and Brussel Sprouts

Gorilla Suit

Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day is observed annually on January 31st as a day to recognize the importance of Social Security benefits for retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors. It serves as a reminder of the financial security these benefits provide and an opportunity to appreciate the system that […]

January 30th – Dinosaurs, Croissants, Yodeling and Answering Messages

Croissants

National Draw A Dinosaur Day National Draw A Dinosaur Day is celebrated annually on January 30th. It was created in 2007 by an artist named Donovan Foss, who wanted to encourage people of all ages to express their creativity by drawing dinosaurs. The day is all about having fun, whether you’re a skilled artist or […]

January 29th – Curmudgeons, Seeing-Eye Dogs and Corn Chips

Guide Dog

Curmudgeons Day Curmudgeons Day is celebrated on January 29th, and it’s a day to embrace your inner grouch! The term “curmudgeon” refers to someone who is often grumpy, irritable, or difficult to please—typically a person who tends to be skeptical, cantankerous, or set in their ways. Rather than trying to push away negative emotions, Curmudgeons […]

January 28th – Legos, Christa McAuliffe, Kazoos and Blueberry Pancakes

Legos

Lego Day National LEGO Day is celebrated on January 28th to honor the iconic toy brand LEGO and its impact on creativity, education, and play worldwide. The first LEGO brick was created in 1947 by Danish carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen, and the company was founded under the name LEGO Group in 1932. The name “LEGO” […]

January 27th – Flush Toilets, National Geographic, the Holocaust and Punch Clock

Holocaust

Thomas Crapper Day Thomas Crapper Day is celebrated on January 27th to honor the life of Thomas Crapper, an English plumber and inventor who is often (though mistakenly) credited with inventing the flush toilet. While Crapper didn’t invent the flush toilet, he did significantly contribute to its development and popularization, particularly in improving plumbing systems […]

Bubble Wrap Day

Bubble Wrap

Bubble Wrap Day National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday in January to honor the popular protective packaging material, which was originally invented as wallpaper in 1957 by Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes. It is now recognized for its use in shipping fragile items and as a stress-relieving popping activity. […]

January 26th – Big Wigs, Peanut Brittle and Dental Drills

Big Wigs

Peanut Brittle Day Peanut Brittle Day is celebrated on January 26th and honors the delicious, crunchy treat known as peanut brittle. This classic candy is made by combining sugar, corn syrup, and peanuts, which are then cooked to a hard crack stage and cooled to create the crisp texture. Often flavored with a little vanilla […]

January 25th – Fluoride, Irish Coffee, Weather and Fish Tacos

Weather

Fluoride Day Fluoride Day is celebrated on January 24th to raise awareness about the benefits of fluoride, particularly in oral health. Fluoride is a mineral commonly added to drinking water, toothpaste, and other dental products to help prevent tooth decay and cavities. The day encourages people to learn more about the science behind fluoride’s role […]

January 24th – Macintosh Computer, Beer Cans, Belly Laughs and Mobile Phone Recycling

Beer Cans

Macintosh Computer Day Macintosh Computer Day is celebrated on January 24th to mark the anniversary of the introduction of the Apple Macintosh personal computer in 1984. On this day, Apple unveiled the first Macintosh during a now-legendary commercial aired during the Super Bowl XVIII. The introduction of the Mac marked a revolutionary shift in personal […]