DAILY OBSERVANCES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
3/31
Terri's Day LINK
Bunsen Burner Day LINK
National "She's Funny That Way" Day
On this day, individuals will pay tribute to the humorous nature of women, by listing the top five ways in which women in our lives make us laugh.
Oranges and Lemons Day
National Clams on the Half Shell Day
3/30
Passover (3/29 - 4/6) LINK
Doctor's Day LINK
Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day LINK
Pencil Day LINK
I Am In Control Day
Take a Walk in the Park Day
3/29
Knights of Columbus Founders Day LINK
National Mom and Pop Business Owner's Day LINK
Texas Loves the Children Day
A day recognizing every child’s right and need to be loved. Promoting the hope that one day all children will live in loving, safe environments and will be given proper health care and equal learning opportunities. Precedes the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April). Think SHELL: Safety, Health, Education, Laughter, Love.
Passover (3/29 - 4/6) LINK
Smoke and Mirrors Day LINK
3/28
Palm Sunday LINK
Weed Appreciation Day LINK
3/27
Celebrate Exchange Day LINK
“Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live.”
Earth Hour LINK
(Not to be confused with Earth Day. This pertains to turning off lights.)
Education and Sharing Day LINK
emphasizes our commitment to teach the next generation of Americans the values that make our country strong
Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day LINK
Viagra Day
3/26
Legal Assistants Day LINK
Make Up Own Holiday Day
Spinach Festival Day
3/25
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery
and the Transatlantic Slave Trade LINK
National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy LINK
Letting Go of Stuff Day LINK
Old New Year's Day LINK
3/24
Kick Butts Day LINK
Kick Butts Day is a day of activism that empowers youth to take action against tobacco use at more than 2,000 events from coast to coast. In 2010, we are looking forward to an even bigger and better Kick Butts Day.
National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day LINK
Pecan Day LINK
3/23
National Puppy Day LINK
Near Miss Day LINK
World Meteorological Day LINK
This year, the theme is “60 years of service for your safety and well-being”.
American Diabetes Association Alert Day LINK
3/22
As Young As You Feel Day LINK
International Day of the Seal LINK
International Goof-Off Day LINK
World Day of Water (aka World Water Day) LINK
3/21
World Down Syndrome Day LINK
Down syndrome is the most common genetic abnormality, affecting one out of every 800 babies. It is caused by a genetic abnormality that results in a person being born with three copies of chromosome 21 or an extra piece of this chromosome instead of the usual two. This abnormality causes moderate or severe mental retardation, distinctive facial features and a higher risk for heart defects.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination LINK
Memory Day
National Common Courtesy Day
Naw-Ruz
Spring Fairy Fun Day LINK
3/20
Vernal Equinox (Spring) LINK
Great American Meat Out Day LINK
Kiss Your Fiance' Day
National Jump Out! Day
Ostara
Proposal Day
National Agriculture Day LINK
Snowman Burning Day
Won't You Be My Neighbor Day
Corn Dog Day LINK
Maple Syrup Day
3/19
National Chocolate Caramel Day LINK
Operation Iraqi Freedom Day LINK
Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day LINK
3/18
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day LINK
Awkward Moments Day
Celebrate the humor in life’s uncomfortable situations. Recognize those moments that make us feel unsure and embarrassed, then harness the power of humor, laughter and fun to cope with them.
Companies That Care Day LINK
Forgive Mom and Day Day LINK
National Biodiesel Day LINK
3/17
St. Patrick's Day
Check out this brief history about St. Patrick> LINK
3/16
Curlew Day LINK
Traditional arrival date for the long-billed curlew at the Umatilla (Oregon) National Wildlife Refuge. More than 500 of the long-billed curlews have been reported at this location during their nesting season.
Freedom of Information Day LINK
Freedom of Information (FOI) Day is an annual event on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison, who is widely regarded as the Father of the Constitution and as the foremost advocate for openness in government.
Lips Appreciation Day
St. Urho's Day
Well-Elderly or Wellderly Day
National Quilting Day LINK
3/15
Brutus Day LINK
Buzzards Day
a tongue-in-cheek day of appreciation for one of 'nature's cleaners'
Ides of March LINK
Napping Day LINK
(Monday after Daylight Savings Time)
True Confessions Day LINK
World Consumer Rights Day LINK
3/14
Check Your Batteries Day LINK
Daylight Savings Time Begins (to November 7) LINK
International Ask a Question Day LINK
Potato Chip Day LINK
Pi Day LINK
3/13
Donald Duck Day LINK
Earmuffs Day
International Fanny Pack Day LINK
Geneaology Day LINK
Good Samaritan Involvement Day
K-9 Veterans Day LINK
National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
3/12
Girl Scout Day LINK
Middle Name Pride Day LINK
3/11
Dream 2010 Day LINK
Johnny Appleseed Day LINK
Nametag Day LINK
World Kidney Day LINK
3/10
24-Hour Global Marathon For, By and About
Women in Engineering and Technology LINK
Learn What Your Name Means Day LINK
International Day of Awesomeness LINK
Mario Day LINK
Registered Dietician Day LINK
3/9
Get Over It Day LINK
Joe Franklin Day LINK
Organize Your Home Office Day LINK
Panic Day LINK
Unique Names Day LINK
3/8
Day for Women's Rights and International Peace LINK
Fun Facts About Names Day LINK
Girls Write Now Day LINK
International Working Women's Day
An internationally recognised campaign that aims to raise awareness about women's role and value in the workforce. China celebrates the contribution women make to the economy by giving women the day off whilst their male counterparts remain at work.
3/7
Namesake Day LINK
Academy Awards LINK
Daughters' and Sons' Day LINK
National Be Heard Day LINK
3/6
U.S. Snowshoe Day LINK
3/5
Saint Piran's Day LINK
World Day of Prayer LINK
3/4
National Day of Action to Defend Public Education LINK
Benjamin Harrison Day LINK
Courageous Follower Day LINK
We are a country built on the myth of “rugged individualism,” in love with the concept of leadership. But all leaders require followers and, in fact, virtually all of us are followers at some times and leaders at others. This day honors the too-often disparaged role of follower. Its purpose is to dispel the myth that followers are passive and to raise awareness that good followership is energetic and at times courageous. In fact, only through active and courageous followership can leaders be counted on to use their power wisely and well.
International Scrapbooking Industry Day LINK
March Forth - Do Something Day LINK
National Grammar Day LINK
Old Inauguration Day LINK
Toy Soldier Day LINK
3/3
I Want You To Be Happy Day LINK
National Anthem Day LINK
Peace Corps Day LINK
3/2
NEA's Read Across America Day LINK
What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs? Day LINK
3/1
Refired, Not Retired Day LINK
Peace Corp Day LINK
(1st day of Peace Corp Week)
Pig Day LINK
Plan a Solo Vacation Day LINK
Nametag Day 3/11 LINK
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