APRIL 5, 2024 | GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY | NATIONAL FLASH DRIVE DAY | NATIONAL DEEP DISH PIZZA DAY | FIRST CONTACT DAY | NATIONAL GO FOR BROKE DAY | NATIONAL CARAMEL DAY | NATIONAL READ A ROAD MAP DAY | NATIONAL RAISIN AND SPICE BAR DAY | NATIONAL NEBRASKA DAY
GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY
Gold Star Spouses Day on April 5th honors the surviving loved ones of military service members who died while serving their country. Read more...
NATIONAL FLASH DRIVE DAY
National Flash Drive Day on April 5 commemorates the date inventors filed their patent for the first USB Flash Disk. Their invention revolutionized the way we store and manage digital data! Read more...
NATIONAL DEEP DISH PIZZA DAY
On April 5th, National Deep Dish Pizza Day gives pizza lovers a day to celebrate one of America's favorite varieties of pizza. Read more...
FIRST CONTACT DAY
First Contact Day on April 5th commemorates a fictional date in the future when an alien species visits Earth and makes contact with Earthlings for the first time. Read more...
NATIONAL GO FOR BROKE DAY
National Go For Broke Day on April 5th encourages us to give it our all. No matter our goal, there's a reason to persevere despite all the odds. Read more...
NATIONAL CARAMEL DAY
Caramel lovers celebrate their favorite treat on National Caramel Day each year. Observed on April 5th, this versatile confection adds delicious, creamy flavor to desserts, pastries, and candies. Read more...
NATIONAL READ A ROAD MAP DAY
Annually, National Read a Road Map Day on April 5th challenges us to test our skills. Read more...
NATIONAL RAISIN AND SPICE BAR DAY
Observed annually on April 5th, National Raisin and Spice Bar Day celebrates a baked treat that's easy to make. Read more...
NATIONAL NEBRASKA DAY
On April 5, The Cornhusker State gains recognition for its wide open spaces and scenic byways. Read more...
DESTINATION CELEBRATION SHOW - EPISODE 9
Destination Celebration Show - Episode 9 - National Beer Day
Cheers to a hoppy new episode where our hosts are raising a glass to Beer Day! 🎉 Join hosts Marlo Anderson and Latoya Johnson as they dive into the world of brews, exploring different beer styles, brewing techniques, and fun facts.
Get ready for a flavorful journey filled with laughter, camaraderie, and of course, plenty of beer. Don't miss out – tune in now to raise your glass and toast to Beer Day in this exciting episode of our show! WATCH NOW!
On Deck for April 6, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL LOVE OUR CHILDREN DAY
NATIONAL HANDMADE DAY
NEW BEER'S EVE
NATIONAL CARBONARA DAY
NATIONAL CARAMEL POPCORN DAY
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE DAY
NATIONAL SORRY CHARLIE DAY
NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DAY
NATIONAL TEFLON DAY
NATIONAL TARTAN DAY
April 5th Celebrated History
1955
The American Astronomical Society's semi-annual meeting reports the detection of radio emissions from Jupiter. Astronomers Bernard F. Burke and Kenneth L. Franklin of the Carnegie Institution in Washington first discovered the waves.
1985
The Fox Broadcasting Company launching its prime-time operations. Married with Children and The Tracey Ullman Show debut.
April 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Joseph Lister - 1827
The British surgeon revolutionized the way the world and more specifically the medical arena looked at hygiene. His procedures and antiseptic process decreased deaths in the surgical theater. One of the most basic Lister introduced was handwashing before procedures. When he first introduced his process, his peers rejected it. Today, his practices are commonplace.
Booker T. Washington - 1856
Born a slave, Booker T. Washington persevered after the Civil War by putting himself through school. He became the first principal of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1881. Washington held this position until his death in 1915. Throughout his time at that school, (now Tuskegee University), Washington was recognized for his advancement of African American education, though he was often criticized for his public support of segregation and racial subservience.
Barbara Holland - 1933
The American author earned the title of "Defender of Small Vices" thanks to some of her subjects. One of her most popular titles, The Joy of Drinking, was published in 2007.
Colin Powell - 1937
The retired four-star general served as the 65th United States Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001to 2005.
Judith Resnik - 1949
The American electrical engineer became the second woman to fly in space on August 30, 1984, on STS 41-D aboard the orbiter Discovery. On January 28, 1986, Dr. Resnick was one of seven astronauts who died when the Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch.
Franklin R. Chang-Diaz - 1950
The first Hispanic-American astronaut, Franklin Chang-Diaz was inducted into the NASA Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2012 after seven spaceflights and over 1600 hours in space.
