Events
National Ellis Island Family History Day
Each year on April 17th, National Ellis Island Family History Day encourages families to explore their ancestry and discover family who immigrated through Ellis Island. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #EllisIslandFamilyHistoryDay From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island served as the busiest inspection station for millions of immigrants to the United States. On this day in
Kiss Me Kate – University Theatre
Ford Theater, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, United StatesConcluding YSU University Theatre’s 2025-26 season will be Kiss Me Kate, a musical by Cole Porter and Bella and Samuel Spewack, for one weekend only, April 16-19. Centered around a production of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this show follows the on- and off-stage conflict between its characters, particularly exes Fred and Lilli
National Animal Crackers Day
National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack, but they also offered a little entertainment, too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalAnimalCrackersDay The celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal
National Lineman Appreciation Day
National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going. If the power is on where you are reading this article, you likely have a lineman to thank. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay From the power plant, the grid crisscrossing the country
National Columnists Day
National Columnists’ Day on April 18th honors all newspaper columnists and their contributions to the truth in black and white. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalColumnistsDay Columnists have the ability to inspire a plethora of emotions that often result in action. What many may not realize is that it is their intent. If their readers
Kiss Me Kate – University Theatre
Ford Theater, Bliss Hall – Youngstown State University One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, United StatesConcluding YSU University Theatre’s 2025-26 season will be Kiss Me Kate, a musical by Cole Porter and Bella and Samuel Spewack, for one weekend only, April 16-19. Centered around a production of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this show follows the on- and off-stage conflict between its characters, particularly exes Fred and Lilli
Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
Each year, National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day on April 19th honors the memory of those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist bomb attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. It remained the most destructive act of terrorism
