Cheddar Fries Day
National Cheddar Fries Day is celebrated annually on April 20th, and in 2025, it falls on a Sunday. This cheesy celebration honors one of America’s favorite comfort foods: crispy fries smothered in melted cheddar cheese. The holiday was established in 2016 by Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar, a Dallas-based eatery renowned for its signature cheddar fries. Snuffer’s has been serving its famous cheddar fries since 1978, featuring hand-cut Idaho potato fries topped with freshly grated aged Wisconsin cheddar cheese. Optional toppings include bacon, chives, jalapeños, and a special house-made ranch dressing. To commemorate the day, Snuffer’s has previously offered promotions such as free cheddar fries and contests to win a year’s supply of this delectable dish.
April 20th is a historically significant date across a wide range of subjects—politics, science, culture, and conflict.
Historical Events
1534 – Jacques Cartier sets sail for Canada
French explorer Jacques Cartier began his first voyage, eventually claiming parts of what is now Canada for France.
1653 – Oliver Cromwell dissolves the Rump Parliament
Cromwell dismissed the English Parliament, declaring, “You have sat too long for any good you have been doing lately.”
1889 – Birth of Adolf Hitler
Born in Braunau am Inn, Austria, Hitler would go on to lead Nazi Germany and initiate World War II, causing untold devastation and genocide.
1914 – Ludlow Massacre
In Colorado, the Colorado National Guard attacked a tent colony of striking coal miners and their families—resulting in the deaths of 25 people, including women and children.
1972 – Apollo 16 lands on the Moon
Astronauts John Young and Charles Duke land in the Descartes Highlands, the fifth successful lunar landing.
1999 – Columbine High School Massacre
One of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history occurred in Colorado, where two students killed 13 people before taking their own lives. The tragedy reshaped conversations around gun laws and school safety.
Famous Birthdays
Adolf Hitler (1889) – Austrian-born dictator and leader of Nazi Germany.
Joey Lawrence (1976) – American actor and singer.
Carmen Electra (1972) – American model, actress, and TV personality.
George Takei (1937) – Actor best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek.
Luther Vandross (1951–2005) – Influential R&B singer and songwriter (born on this day).
Notable Deaths
Bram Stoker (1912) – Irish author of Dracula, a cornerstone of Gothic horror literature.
Benny Hill (1992) – British comedian known for The Benny Hill Show.
Gunter Grass (2015) – German author of The Tin Drum and Nobel Prize laureate.
