Debunking Day
Between urban myths, legends, and recent conspiracy theories, there’s a lot of debunking you could do on March 11th, Debunking Day. In a large, fast-paced world like ours, it’s easy for information to be misconstrued and lost in falsity. A day like this helps us gain a little more clarity on some of the myths and false news we hear every day. The originator, Rob Brezsny, sees himself as a master of curiosity, who is on a mission to save people from the genocide of imagination.
Promposal Day
National Promposal Day is celebrated annually on March 11th. This day encourages high school students to creatively ask someone to prom, often through elaborate and memorable gestures known as “promposals.” The term “promposal” combines “prom” and “proposal,” reflecting the inventive ways students invite their dates to this significant event.
Wash Your Nose Day
Wash Your Nose Day is celebrated on March 11th every year. It was created by Xlear, a dental care and sinus care company, to highlight the importance of sinus flushing. Maintaining good nasal hygiene is an important aspect of overall health. While there may not be a specific “Wash Your Nose Day,” incorporating practices to keep your nasal passages clean can help prevent infections and promote respiratory health. Here are some general tips for nasal hygiene:
Here are some notable historical events that occurred on March 11th throughout history:
Major Events:
1702 – The Daily Courant, the first regular English-language national newspaper, is published for the first time in London.
1818 – Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein is published anonymously in London.
1851 – Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Rigoletto premieres in Venice.
1861 – The Constitution of the Confederate States of America is adopted.
1941 – U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act, allowing the U.S. to supply Allied nations with war material during World War II.
1990 – Lithuania declares independence from the Soviet Union, becoming the first Soviet republic to do so.
2004 – Coordinated bombings in Madrid, Spain, kill 193 people and injure over 2,000. The attack is attributed to an Islamist extremist group.
2011 – A massive earthquake and tsunami strike Japan, triggering the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
Notable Births:
1544 – Torquato Tasso, Italian poet (Jerusalem Delivered).
1885 – Malcolm Campbell, British racing motorist and journalist.
1952 – Douglas Adams, English author (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy).
1981 – Paul Wall, American rapper.
Notable Deaths:
222 – Elagabalus, Roman emperor (assassinated).
1965 – Syngman Rhee, first President of South Korea.
2006 – Slobodan Milošević, former President of Serbia and Yugoslavia, dies while on trial for war crimes.
