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National Bubble Tea Day (April 30th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 30th Tagged as Food & Drink Tea What are the hashtags? #BubbleTeaDay #NationalBubbleTeaDay When was it founded? 2018 Who founded it? Kung Fu Tea Company Have we missed something? Deliciously refreshing tea combined with sweetened milk and tapioca pearls, Bubble Tea is an incredible Taiwanese treat that has become popular all throughout the world. Sometimes called “Boba Tea”, this delightful beverage is more than just a drink! It can also function as a bit of a snack because of the tapioca pearls. These little balls tend to look like little “bubbles” when they sit at the bottom of the drink, which is likely where the name for bubble tea came from. History of National Bubble Tea Day Bubble tea got its start in Taiwan in the 1980s and made its way to the United States, starting in California, in the 1990s. As this fun beverage began growing in popularity, many different bubble tea cafes and shops began cropping up in cities ...

Save The Frogs Day (April 29th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? April 30th, 2011 April 28th, 2012 April 27th, 2013 April 26th, 2014 April 25th, 2015 April 30th, 2016 April 29th, 2017 April 28th, 2018 April 27th, 2019 April 25th, 2020 April 24th, 2021 April 30th, 2022 April 29th, 2023 April 27th, 2024 April 26th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Last Saturday of April What's the official website? savethefrogs.com Tagged as Animals What's the hashtag? #SaveTheFrogsDay Have we missed something? I’d kiss a frog even if there was no promise of a Prince Charming popping out of it. I love frogs. Cameron Diaz Frogs just don’t get enough love or enough recognition! In fact, the situation is so dire that certain species of them are in just as much danger of passing from the Earth as bees are. Save The Frogs Day aims to raise awareness about these wonderful amphibians and everything they do for us. For those who have an abiding hatred of all things insect related, then this should definitely be a time to b...

National Blueberry Pie Day (April 28th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 28th Tagged as Dessert Food & Drink Fruit What are the hashtags? #BlueberryPieDay #NationalBlueberryPieDay Have we missed something? What could be more enjoyable than a slice of, delicious, blueberry pie? Blueberries, or star berries as the Native Americans call them, are one of nature’s superfoods. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and extremely healthy, blueberries are one of nature’s many good gifts that humans can use to create a myriad of delicious recipes! Super Health y and super delicious, this superfood is perfect when made into a classic pie. And that’s exactly what National Blue berry Pie Day is here to celebrate! History of National Blueberry Pie Day The humble blueberry is one of few blue foods that can be found in nature and it is native to the Americas. Today, more than 690 million pounds of blueberries are grown each year in the United States. Blueberries are not only delicious, but they are Health y as ...

Morse Code Day (April 27th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 27th Tagged as Items & Things Science & Technology What's the hashtag? #MorseCodeDay Have we missed something? We’ve heard the sound in movies both old and new, it finds its way into horror movies as some lost Mysterious code. Heroes in action flicks use it to help send out secret messages past the villains holding them captive, and secret lovers have passed messages using it in carefully constructed pieces of art or even braille. It served as the foundation for a new era of communication, and has served vital roles in wars old and new. What is it we’re talking about? Morse Code of course! Morse Code Day celebrates this amazingly concise, powerful, and influential way of transmitting information and the History of how it changed the world. Learn about Morse Code Day Morse Code Day has been designed to pay tribute to this traditional form of communication. This is a telecommunications method that was used for en...

National Pretzel Day (April 26th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 26th Tagged as Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #PretzelDay #NationalPretzelDay Have we missed something? Most people would agree that there is something extra special about a pretzel! While, at first, it might seem like an average snack made of bread dough, it is so much more than that. The rich bready smell, the burst of salt in the mouth as the first bite is taken, and in some situations, the delicious flavor of cheese or another sauce that it can be dipped into. Or, on the other end of the spectrum, there are those people who prefer the crunch of the kind of pretzels that can be purchased in a bag at the store. These crunchy little, salty snacks can be an amazing addition to any snack mix. Some might even say that they are the very foundation of Sports gatherings everywhere. Whatever the personal preference is, National Pretzel Day exemplifies this delicious treat in all of its forms. So grab a favorite variety, sit ...

National Telephone Day (April 25th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 25th Tagged as Items & Things Science & Technology What are the hashtags? #TelephoneDay #NationalTelephoneDay Have we missed something? “Mr. Watson – come here. I want to see you.” These are the famous first words that were spoken over a telephone line when Alexander Graham Bell made the first call to his assistant in 1867. And that was the beginning of National Telephone Day! History of National Telephone Day Since its invention, the telephone has grown in popularity and use as a Technology that has paved the way for such important communication that now happens every day, every moment, all throughout the globe. With billions of mobile phones in people’s pockets and landlines in many homes, the world is a connected place thanks to the invention of the telephone more than 150 years ago. While Alexander Graham Bell already has his own day on March 7, National Telephone Day is here to show appreciation for the creat...

National Cherry Cheesecake Day (April 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 23rd Tagged as Dessert Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #CherryCheesecakeDay #NationalCherryCheesecakeDay Have we missed something? A creamy slice of baked cheesecake enveloped in a buttery graham cracker crust and piled high with deliciously sweet cherry topping? Yes please! That’s right, it’s time for National Cherry Cheesecake Day! History of National Cherry Cheesecake Day While cheesecake has a History that dates back many centuries, it wasn’t until more modern times that it was the sweet treat that most people are familiar with today. This was very much influenced by the American creation of cream cheese, which is a key ingredient in cheesecake. The New York style cheesecake, with the graham cracker crust, is what most people are thinking of (and yearning for!) as they consider what a cherry cheesecake is like, and that recipe seems to have made an appearance in the early 20th century. As for who the genius was...

World Table Tennis Day (April 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 23rd What's the official website? Official site Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Sport & Fitness What are the hashtags? #TableTennisDay #WorldTableTennisDay When was it founded? 6th April 2015 Who founded it? International Table Tennis Federation Have we missed something? Table tennis is not only a matter of competition; it is also a vehicle for positive social change, a healthy worthwhile use of leisure time, an opportunity to bring people together, and an excellent tool for social inclusion. Table tennis as a sport has a unique value where people from different ages, gender, skills or physical condition can play together for pure enjoyment or for com Pet ition. Hence, this is a day for people who love table tennis to spread their love for the sport and also to get people interested in it as well. This is called World Table Tennis Day! Read more below to find out more about its history and some fun and interesting wa...

National Beagle day (April 22nd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 22nd What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Animals Dogs What are the hashtags? #Beagleday #NationalBeagleday Who founded it? Sean Parkinson Have we missed something? Beagles were bred to be hunting dogs, but now they’re some of the most popular Pet dogs around. In fact, they’re so popular that their fans created National Beagle Day to celebrate them. Learn about Beagle Day Beagle Day is essentially an opportunity for all beagle lovers to come together (in person or online) and share everything they love about beagles. It’s also often used as an opportunity to raise the profile of beagles by fundraising for good causes. This is often done by special, beagle-themed events. For example, a Beagle Day walk means that beagles now hold the world record for the largest single-breed dog walk. The event featured a total of 1,029 beagles (and their human friends). History of Beagle Day Even though beagles are a ve...

National Yellow Bat Day (April 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 21st Tagged as Military What are the hashtags? #YellowBatDay #NationalYellowBatDay When was it founded? 2016 Who founded it? Doug Bonnot Have we missed something? Join in on showing respect and appreciation for a secret US Army intelligence agency that got its start in the 1960s. Learn more about and celebrate National Yellow Bat Day! History of National Yellow Bat Day National Yellow Bat Day was established to commemorate and celebrate the Army Security Agency, which used to be a branch of intelligence for the US Army. This agency was activated on April 21, 1967, when the 265th airborne division got its start as part of the efforts to manage intelligence and information for the Vietnam War. The 265th division has an official insignia, which is a caricature of a black bat that resides on a yellow background. The idea behind the symbol is related to the fact that bats are often a sign of mystery and secrecy, with nighttime obs...

National Hanging Out Day (April 19th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every April 19th Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #HangingOutDay #NationalHangingOutDay Have we missed something? Laundry can be a pain to deal with, especially for those with a large family who have many loads to do. For some people, laundry is even their least favorite household chore! But for those who wish to find a better way of taking care of their clothes – and help save the earth at the same time – then National Hanging Out Day has got you covered. National Hanging Out Day encourages everyone to use a drying rack or clothes line instead of an electric or gas tumble dryer as a way to help the environment. The day also strives to bring awareness to the benefits of air-drying clothes. So get ready to learn a little bit about laundry drying practices and how to celebrate National Hanging Out Day! History of National Hanging Out Day National Hanging Out Day was founded in 1998, when Project Laundry List was s...