Tennis Day
Are you referring to a specific event called “Tennis Day,” or are you just celebrating a day dedicated to tennis? There isn’t an official global “Tennis Day,” but there are events like World Tennis Day (typically in March) that promote the sport worldwide. Some places also have national or local Tennis Days to encourage participation.
Hug a G.I. Day
Hug a G.I. Day is observed annually on March 4th as a way to show appreciation for members of the U.S. military—both past and present. The date is a play on words (“March forth!”), symbolizing action and support for those who serve. Thanking or hugging a service member (if appropriate). Sending care packages or letters to deployed troops. Donating to veterans’ organizations. Learning more about military history and the sacrifices service members make.
Unofficial Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith Day
I am going to create my first-day observance and call it Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith Day now unofficially on March 4th or officially on this channel anyway. If you watched the video, I just posted today you’ll know Adrienne is responsible for making March 4th National Hug a G.I. Day. She began this journey more than three decades ago. So, if you’ve been wondering where all these obscure observations and holidays, I cover come from I spotlight on this channel it’s from people like Adrienne and we honor her today.
March 4th has been a significant date throughout history.
1789 – The U.S. Constitution goes into effect, making March 4 the original presidential inauguration day (until it was changed to January 20 in 1937).
1791 – Vermont becomes the 14th U.S. state.
1861 – Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th U.S. President, delivering his first inaugural address.
1929 – Charles Curtis becomes the first Native American U.S. Vice President.
1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated, famously declaring, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
1966 – John Lennon controversially claims that The Beatles are “more popular than Jesus.”
1974 – People magazine publishes its first issue, featuring Mia Farrow on the cover.
1994 – Four men are convicted of bombing the World Trade Center in 1993.
2004 – The Facebook “Like” button is patented (though not introduced until later).
2021 – NASA’s Perseverance Rover begins its first test drive on Mars.
Famous Birthdays:
1678 – Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composer (The Four Seasons).
1888 – Knute Rockne, legendary Notre Dame football coach.
1950 – Rick Perry, former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy.
1969 – Chaz Bono, writer, musician, and LGBTQ+ activist.
Notable Deaths:
1193 – Saladin (Sultan of Egypt and Syria): The famous Muslim military leader who led the Islamic forces against the Crusaders and recaptured Jerusalem in 1187.
1852 – Nikolai Gogol (Russian writer): Known for works like The Overcoat and Dead Souls, which were influential in Russian literature.
1932 – John Philip Sousa (American composer): Famous for composing patriotic marches like The Stars and Stripes Forever.
1952 – Charles Scott Sherrington (British neuroscientist): A Nobel Prize winner for his work on neurons and reflexes.
1993 – John Candy (Canadian actor and comedian): Starred in films like Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, and Cool Runnings.
2008 – Gary Gygax (American game designer): Co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, pioneering tabletop role-playing games.
2016 – Pat Conroy (American author): Best known for The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini.
