Tag 04-12

Yuri’s Night

Today marks the anniversary of the dawn of a new era. Major Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin was fired from the Baikonur launch pad in Kazakhstan, Soviet central Asia and was the first man in outer space.

Licorice Day

If you fancy something a little bit sweet, why not chew on some licorice for Licorice Day. Enjoyed by people across the globe, licorice has a distinctive flavour and is found in many modern sweets. Created by Licorice International in…

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious, toasted delight popular all across the world. They even have their own holiday, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, when it’s practically your duty to indulge in them. Melting cheese on top of bread is a…

Big Wind Day

When : Always April 12th Big Wind Day commemorates the highest wind speed ever recorded on the planet. Can you guess where?  No, it wasn’t in the middle of a hurricane or a tornado. On April 12, 1934, the staff…