Area Code Day
Extra digits that secretly define where we're from, each area code carrying the stories of countless conversations, connections, and communities.
World Radiography Day
The art of revealing hidden truths through the lens of science, a noble pursuit that unveils the mysteries within the human form.
Steve Jobs Day
Steve Jobs revolutionized the modern world with Apple products. Take some time to consider the impact this singular company has had on the world we know.
National iPod Day
Back in its prime, this pocket-sized maestro of melodies was like a personal DJ that could rock your world with a shuffle.
Change A Light Day
Save your electricity bill and the environment by switching to LED lights, which tend to use less energy and therefore are cheaper and more Earth-friendly.
Race Your Mouse Around The Icons Day
Allow boredom to seep into your bones, and race your cursor around your desktop icons in a fun yet brain-meltingly-boring game of Race Your Mouse Around The Icons.
National Aviation Day
Celebrate flight pioneer Orville Wright’s birthday on National Aviation Day by learning about the history of flight, making paper airplanes, or learning to fly yourself.
National Vinyl Record Day
CDs and cassettes are fading into the past, but vinyl is more popular than ever. Support your local record shop, or dig out your favorite vinyl album.
National Inventors Month
Take some time to appreciate the brilliant men and women who have invented ways to make our lives better and easier, from glasses to plumbing to spaceships.
National Yellow Pig Day
Adding the first four prime numbers together equals the fifth: 17. Create your own origami or paper maché yellow pig, based on the studies of two students obsessed with 17.
Loomis Day
Mahlon Loomis, a humble dentist, revolutionized the world when he created the “wireless telegram”. Take a moment to consider life without wi-fi, TV, or radio.
National Bunsen Burner Day
That nifty lab gadget that cranks up the heat for chemical experiments, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Morse Code Day
Learn a valuable skill, and a fun new way to communicate with friends and family by trying your hand at the simple but highly useful Morse Code.
National Broadcast Traffic Professionals Day
Behind the scenes, these unsung heroes keep your daily commute flowing smoothly, navigating the waves of traffic like seasoned sea captains.
National VCR Day
Lean into nostalgia by digging out that dusty old VCR player, a few VHS tapes, and hosting a movie watching party with some of your old favorites from those days.
Embrace Your Geekness Day
Geeks are in! Dig out that Star Trek t-shirt, drink out of your Buffy mug, even consider sharing some of that fanfiction you definitely “didn’t” write.
National Internet Day
In a world where a click connects, a treasure trove of information, cat videos, and endless memes awaits, turning boredom into fascination.
International Amateur Radio Day
The “International” in “International Amateur Radio Day” honors how amateur radio-ers pioneered fast, immediate global connection in the 20th century.
National DNA Day
Ever since Watson and Crick’s discovery of the double helix, DNA has aided healthcare, science, even crime. Try a DNA kit, or read about the history of DNA.
Extraterrestrial Culture Day
Exploring the mysteries of celestial civilizations unveils a universe rich in diversity and knowledge, inviting mankind to contemplate its place in the vast cosmic tapestry.
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National Kissing Day
When lips meet and hearts flutter, the world feels like it's spinning in slow motion, and for a moment, nothing else matters.
National Camera Day
Dust off an old digital camera, buy a disposable camera, or just fire up your smartphone and snap some pictures of your day to keep those memories forever.
National Fried Chicken Day
Make your own, or gather your friends and family around a big bucket of your favorite fried chicken and indulge in the greasy, meaty, tasty goodness.