Week of 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
National High Five Day
Each year on the third Thursday in April, we observe National High Five Day. This is a fun day where you can “High Five” everyone that you see. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); #NationalHighFiveDay Folklore fills the hallowed halls of sports stadiums concerning the origins of the high five. From the basketball to the volleyball
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
Good Friday
The Friday before Easter commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Christian Faith and is called Good Friday. STN Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Inspired in 2023 #GoodFriday Christians around the world recall the biblical story of Jesus’s crucifixion on this day. The day goes by other names as well, such as Holy Friday,
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
National Hanging Out Day
Each year on April 19th, Project Laundry List works with hundreds of other organizations to sponsor National Hanging Out Day. This day encourages communities to learn about the benefits, both financially and environmentally, of using a clothesline for drying laundry. According to Project Laundry Lists’ website, clothes dryers account for an astonishing six to ten percent of