Hostess Cupcake Day
Hostess Cupcakes were first introduced in 1919 by the Ward Baking Company in the United States. Initially, they were sold under the brand name Hostess, which eventually became Hostess Brands, Inc.
Twilight Zone Day
Twilight Zone Day is celebrated on May 11th each year in honor of the classic television series “The Twilight Zone.” Created by Rod Serling, “The Twilight Zone” originally aired from 1959 to 1964 and became renowned for its unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and social commentary.
Eat What You Want Day
Eat What You Want Day is celebrated every year on May 11. It’s a fun, unofficial holiday that encourages people to indulge in their favorite foods without guilt, restrictions, or diets—whether that’s pizza, ice cream, sushi, or an entire stack of pancakes. It was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy, a couple known for inventing quirky holidays. The day is meant to promote a sense of freedom and enjoyment around food, often in contrast to the stress and limitations of dieting culture.
Here are some notable events that have occurred on May 11th throughout history:
1858: Minnesota became the 32nd state of the United States.
1949: Israel was admitted as a member of the United Nations.
1960: Israeli secret agents captured Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1981: Legendary reggae musician Bob Marley died at the age of 36 in Miami, Florida, from complications due to cancer.
1997: The IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov for the first time in a game of chess.
2011: The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Italy had violated the rights of its citizens by displaying crucifixes in public school classrooms.
2020: The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, acknowledging its widespread impact and severity.
