Today is Dr. L. L. Zamenhof's birthday, the creator of Esperanto
Esperanto Day
Esperanto Day
Fig Newton Day
Myth has it that Nabisco’s cookies are named for Sir Isaac Newton. They actually are named for Newton, Mass., which neighbored where they were invented. Source: food.com
Vesuvius Day
On August 24, Vesuvius Day commemorates the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under a thick layer of volcanic ash. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the power of nature and the enduring legacy of these ancient cities. It is an opportunity to reflect on the historical significance of the eruption, explore the fascinating archaeological finds, and appreciate the profound impact this event has had on our understanding of ancient Roman life.
International Frugal Fun Day
When : First Saturday in October Frugal Fun Day is today. If you dig deeply, you will find resources that describe this day as ""International"" Frugal Fun Day, and ""National"" Frugal Fun Day. However, we found no documentation supporting the International or National tags. We did find plenty of reference to the intent of this […]
Walk to Work Day
Date When Celebrated: First Friday in April U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson declared the first National Walk to Work Day as April 2, 2004. With obesity and sedentary lifestyles growing at an alarming rate, National Walk to Work Day was initiated to draw attention to the need to get out […]