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MAY 13 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/09

Joe Louis (1914-1981) - Known as the "Brown Bomber" and considered one of the most influential boxers of all time. Bea Arthur (1922-2009) -Actress fondly remembered for her role as Dorothy on The Golden Girls. Harry Glickman (1924-2020) - Co-founder of the Portland Trail Blazers (NBA). Harvey ...Continue reading

MAY 9, 2025 | NATIONAL KNOCK OUT® ROSE DAY | NATIONAL...

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2025/05/09

MAY 12 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/08

William Alden Smith (1859-1932) - Chairman of the Senate hearings investigating the sinking of the Titanic. Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) -Considered one of the most iconic actors of all time. Mary Kay Ash (1918-2001) -Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Yogi Berra (1925-2015) - ...Continue reading

MAY 11 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/08

Charles W. Fairbanks (1852-1918) -The 26th Vice President of the U.S. (under President Theodore Roosevelt). Harriet Quimby (1875-1912) - The first woman to receive a pilot's license in the U.S. Catherine Bauer Wurster (1905-1964) -Advocate for low-income housing. Denver Pyle (1920-1997) ...Continue reading

Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) | May 8

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2025/05/08

Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day)commemorates the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender by the Allied forces on May 8, 1945, effectively ending World War II in Europe. This day is observed annually to honor the immense sacrifices made during the war and to celebrate the ...Continue reading

MAY 8, 2025 | NATIONAL STUDENT NURSE DAY | NATIONAL...

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2025/05/08

MAY 8, 2025 | NATIONAL STUDENT NURSE DAY | NATIONAL COCONUT CREAM PIE DAY | NATIONAL HAVE A COKE DAY NATIONAL STUDENT NURSE DAY National Student Nurse Day takes part in National Nurses Week on May 8th. The day honors student nurses as they pursue a career in medicine. Learn more... NATIONAL COCONUT ...Continue reading

MAY 7, 2025 | NATIONAL TOURISM DAY | NATIONAL SKILLED...

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2025/05/07

MAY 10 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/06

Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor (1793-1873) - Co-founder (and namesake) of Baylor University. Fred Astaire (1899-1987) - Actor, dancer and singer who is considered the greatest popular-music dancer of all time. David O. Selznick (1902-1965) -Producer of Gone With the Wind. Maybelle ...Continue reading

MAY 9 | Birthdays and Events

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2025/05/06

Henry J. Kaiser (1882-1967) -Founded of the Kaiser Shipyards. William Moulton Marston (1893-1947) -Psychologist and co-inventor of the polygraph. Gordon Bunshaft (1909-1990) -Architect who designed the Solow Building in NY City. Mike Wallace (1918-2012) -Investigative ...Continue reading

MAY 8 | Birthdays and Events

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2025/05/06

Phillis Wheatley(1753-1784) - The first Black woman to publish a book and the second Black person to publish poetry in the U.S. Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) -The 33rd President of the U.S. Ernest Loring "Red" Nichols (1905-1965) -Cornet player considered one of the most influential ...Continue reading

MAY 6, 2025 | NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY |...

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2025/05/06

MAY 6, 2025 | NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL FOSTER CARE DAY | NATIONAL NURSES DAY | NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY | NATIONAL CREPE SUZETTE DAY NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY National Teacher Appreciation Day is on the Tuesday during first full week in May as a reminder to show ...Continue reading

MAY 7 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/05

Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926) - The first Black American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the U.S. Dorothy Sunrise Lorentino (1909-2005) - The first Native American and the first person from Oklahoma to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Edwin ...Continue reading

MAY 6 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/05

Chapin A. Harris (1806-1860) -Founder of the America Society of Dental Surgeons. Martin Delany (1812-1885) - First Black Major in the U.S. Army. Robert Peary (1856-1920) - Arctic explorer credited with the discovery of the North Pole after being the first person to visit the area. Amadeo ...Continue reading

MEDIA ALERT | NEW DAY PROCLAMATION | NATIONAL KNOCK...

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2025/05/05

The Perfect Time to Beautify Gardens Before Mother's Day May 5, 2025 — This Friday, May 9, garden enthusiasts and novice planters alike are encouraged to celebrate National Knock-Out Rose Day, observed annually on the Friday before Mother's Day. This special day honors one of America's ...Continue reading

MAY 5, 2025 | CINCO DE MAYO | NATIONAL ASTRONAUT DAY...

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2025/05/05

MAY 5, 2025 | CINCO DE MAYO | NATIONAL ASTRONAUT DAY | NATIONAL SILENCE THE SHAME DAY | NATIONAL TOTALLY CHIPOTLE DAY | NATIONAL HOAGIE DAY | NATIONAL CARTOONISTS DAY CINCO DE MAYO Cinco De Mayo's deeply rooted history in the Franco-Mexican War influenced Mexican-Mexican American communities in the ...Continue reading

MAY 4, 2025 | NATIONAL STAR WARS DAY | NATIONAL...

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2025/05/04

MAY 3, 2025 | NATIONAL SPACE DAY | NATIONAL FITNESS...

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2025/05/03

MAY 5 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/02

John Archer (1741-1810) -The first person to received the first medical diploma issued on U.S. continent. Alexander McNair (1775-1826) -The first Governor of Missouri. John Batterson Stetson (1830-Still Living) -Founded the John B. Stetson Company (cowboy hats). Lee Richmond ...Continue reading

MAY 4 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/02

William H. Prescott (1796-1859) - Considered to be the first American to be a scientific historian. Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820-1889) - The 11th First Lady of the U.S. (PresidentJohn Tyler). John Whiteaker (1820-1902) -The first Governor of Oregon. Lincoln Kirstein (1907-1996) ...Continue reading

MAY 3 | Birthdays and Events

National Day Calendar ·

2025/05/02

Emmett Dalton (1861-1937) - Member of the Dalton Gang in the wild west. Andy Bowen (1867-1894) - Lightweight boxer known for fighting the world's longest boxing match that lasted 7 hours and and 19 minutes (Ten 3 minute rounds). Harry Lillis Bing Crosby (1903-1977) - Entertainer also known as ...Continue reading

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