Borinqueneers Day The Borinqueneers were members of the 65th Infantry Regiment, a Puerto Rican regiment of the United States Army. This unit has a distinguished history, especially for its service during the Korean War, where it earned acclaim for bravery and sacrifice. “Borinqueneers” is a nickname derived from “Borinquen,” the indigenous Taíno name for Puerto […]
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What is Tea-Day? A play on words for us tea aficionados. What is Tea-Day refers to the current day and what holidays or observances are associated with it.
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Cosmonautics Day, Day for Human Space Flight, Yuri’s Night, and World Space Party Cosmonautics Day, celebrated on April 12th, marks the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s groundbreaking spaceflight in 1961, when he became the first human to journey into outer space and orbit the Earth aboard Vostok 1. This historic achievement by the Soviet Union not […]
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Record Store Day Launched in 2007, Record Store Day (RSD) was conceived as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding independently owned record stores. It has since grown into a global event, bringing together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world. The day features exclusive […]
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Louie Louie Day “Louie Louie Day” is celebrated each year on April 11th to honor one of the most iconic and famously misunderstood songs in rock and roll history: “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen. Originally written by Richard Berry in 1955 and popularized by The Kingsmen’s 1963 garage rock version. The Kingsmen’s version became infamous […]
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Encourage a Young Writer Day International ASMR Day is celebrated annually on April 9 to raise awareness about Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)—a sensory experience often described as a tingling sensation triggered by specific visual or auditory stimuli like whispering, tapping, or soft crinkling sounds. Many people find ASMR helpful for relaxation, stress relief, and […]
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Turn Your Clocks an Hour Back Are we about to embrace a change in history as we know it? Ahead of Daylight-Saving Time, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 for the 118th Congress. The legislation would end the antiquated practice of changing clocks twice a year. NOT YET! Clocks
International ASMR Day International ASMR Day is celebrated annually on April 9 to raise awareness about Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)—a sensory experience often described as a tingling sensation triggered by specific visual or auditory stimuli like whispering, tapping, or soft crinkling sounds. Many people find ASMR helpful for relaxation, stress relief, and even improved […]
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Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day Trading Cards for Grown-ups Day is celebrated annually on April 8. This day honors the passion and nostalgia that many adults have for collecting trading cards, whether they feature sports figures, pop culture icons, or characters from trading card games. Trading cards originated in the 19th century as promotional items […]
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Metric System Day Metric System Day is observed annually on October 10 (10/10). The date symbolizes the base-10 (decimal) structure of the metric system, which is built on powers of ten. Promote awareness and understanding of the metric system. Encourage its adoption and proper usage, especially in countries where it’s not the primary measurement system. […]
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Army Day Originally recognized as Army Day from 1928 to 1949 to commemorate the U.S. entry into World War I on April 6, 1917. It was absorbed into Armed Forces Day (observed on the third Saturday in May) starting in 1950. Used to boost recruitment and public support for the military during interwar years and […]