Sock Monkey Day
Sock Monkey Day is celebrated on March 7th, honoring the classic, playful toy known as the sock monkey. These handmade stuffed animals are typically made from a pair of socks, with a unique design featuring button eyes and a red mouth. The tradition of making sock monkeys dates back to the early 20th century, and they became especially popular in the 1930s when the Rockford Red Heel socks were used to create them. There are plenty of tutorials available online to help you create your very own sock monkey from socks, buttons, and a bit of creativity. If you’re not into crafting, you can find sock monkeys in stores or online. They also come in various sizes, colors, and designs. If you have one, take a fun picture or share a memory of your sock monkey. Gather some friends or family and make sock monkeys together, or dress up in monkey-themed clothing for fun.
Alexander Graham Bell Day
Alexander Graham Bell Day is celebrated on March 10th in honor of the inventor and scientist Alexander Graham Bell, who is most famous for inventing the telephone. This day commemorates his contributions to communication and technology. Bell’s work revolutionized the way people communicated, making it possible to send voices over long distances via electrical signals. Bell’s early research on sound and hearing laid the groundwork for future innovations in telecommunications. Bell was also a teacher of the deaf and worked on developing methods to help people with hearing impairments communicate more effectively.
March 7th has witnessed several significant events in history.
Historical Events:
321 – Roman Emperor Constantine I establishes Sunday as a day of rest, decreeing that it should be a day for worship and rest from work.
1849 – The United States patents its first sewing machine: Elias Howe receives a patent for his design, which helped revolutionize the garment industry.
1876 – Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for the telephone, officially marking a milestone in telecommunications.
1965 – Bloody Sunday: Civil rights activists march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. The peaceful march was met with violent resistance from law enforcement, leading to national outrage and helping to spur the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
1999 – NATO launches air strikes on Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War, marking the start of a conflict that would continue for several months.
Famous Birthdays:
1903 – John Wayne (American actor): Known as one of Hollywood’s most iconic Western stars, with films like True Grit and Stagecoach.
1936 – Bryan Cranston (American actor): Best known for his role as Walter White in Breaking Bad and his extensive TV and movie career.
1963 – Rachel Weisz (English actress): Known for her roles in The Mummy, The Constant Gardener, and The Favourite.
Notable Deaths:
1981 – Jean-Paul Sartre (French philosopher and writer): Famous for his existential philosophy and works like Being and Nothingness.
1999 – Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) (American author and illustrator): Famous for beloved children’s books like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham.
