Cheese Doodle Day
Cheese Doodle Day is celebrated every year on March 5th to honor the delicious, cheesy, and crunchy (or puffy) snack loved by many. While the exact origins of the day are unclear, cheese doodles (or cheese puffs) have been a favorite snack in the U.S. since the 1940s. Eat some cheese doodles! Try classic brands like Cheetos, Wise, or Utz, or even homemade versions.
Try different varieties – crunchy, puffy, spicy, or white cheddar flavors. Cook with them – Use crushed cheese doodles as a topping for mac & cheese, breading for chicken, or even in a snack mix. Share with friends – Bring a bag to work or school and spread the cheesy joy.
Cinco de Marcho
Cinco de Marcho is a humorous, unofficial holiday celebrated on March 5th as a playful lead-up to St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th). It’s often treated as the start of a “training period” for drinking and partying before the big day. Enjoy festive drinks – Many people kick off St. Patrick’s season with margaritas, tequila, or beer. Go out for Mexican or Irish food – Some use it as an excuse to enjoy tacos, nachos, or corned beef and cabbage. Host a pre-St. Patrick’s gathering – It’s a fun way to mix Mexican and Irish themes in one event. Start “training” for St. Paddy’s – Some joke that it’s a way to build up alcohol tolerance before March 17th.
Potty Dance Day
Potty Dance Day isn’t an officially recognized holiday, but the “potty dance” is a well-known concept—especially among parents and kids. It’s that little wiggle, hop, or frantic movement kids (and sometimes adults!) do when they really need to use the bathroom but are trying to hold it in. The term became widely known thanks to Pull-Ups’ “Potty Dance” campaign, which was designed to make potty training fun for toddlers. Some parents even use a potty dance as part of a reward system for successful potty training.
March 5th has seen many notable events throughout history.
Historical Events:
1770 – The Boston Massacre: British soldiers fire into a crowd of American colonists, killing five people. This event fueled tensions leading up to the American Revolution.
1872 – George Westinghouse patents the air brake: A crucial invention for railroad safety and efficiency.
1933 – The Great Depression & FDR’s “Bank Holiday”: President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares a national banking holiday to prevent financial collapse.
1946 – Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech: Winston Churchill delivers his famous speech in Missouri, marking the start of Cold War tensions.
1953 – Death of Joseph Stalin: The Soviet leader’s death leads to major political shifts in the USSR.
1960 – Elvis Presley finishes his military service.
1973 – “The Brady Bunch” episode airs where Greg becomes “Johnny Bravo.”
1979 – Voyager 1 takes its first close-up photos of Jupiter.
2002 – The MTV reality series The Osbournes premieres.
2003 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security begins operations.
Famous Birthdays:
1133 – Henry II of England (King of England).
1324 – David II of Scotland (Scottish king).
1898 – Misao Okawa (Japanese supercentenarian, once the world’s oldest person).
1908 – Rex Harrison (British actor, known for My Fair Lady).
1974 – Eva Mendes (American actress, Hitch, Training Day).
1975 – Niki Taylor (Supermodel).
Notable Deaths:
1827 – Pierre-Simon Laplace (French mathematician & astronomer): Known for his work in statistics, celestial mechanics, and the Laplace equation.
1895 – Henry Rawlinson (British archaeologist & scholar): Helped decipher cuneiform writing.
1953 – Joseph Stalin (Soviet dictator): His death marked the beginning of political shifts in the USSR.
1963 – Patsy Cline (American country singer): Died tragically in a plane crash; known for hits like Crazy and Walkin’ After Midnight.
1966 – Anna Akhmatova (Russian poet): A leading literary figure of the 20th century.
1982 – John Belushi (American comedian & actor): Saturday Night Live star and co-founder of The Blues Brothers; died of a drug overdose.
2013 – Hugo Chávez (President of Venezuela): Controversial leader who ruled from 1999 until his death.
