Frank Russel Capra deserves a day just for giving us the phrase “Platinum Blonde.” This most American of early filmmakers was actually born Franceso Rosario Capra in Sicily on May 18, 1897, and at age 5 was brought to the country he would help define, earning him honors on a day that best describes his …
TODAY’S NATIONAL DAY, 5/18/23 – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE DAY! Read More »
Who says they don’t get any holidays? Hell, they even have their own logo, just like the crosses, stars and crescents symbolizing other religions. Today our most fervent preachers and avid seekers of converts get their only holiday all year, one that most of them will spend furiously not celebrating, NATIONAL ATHEIST DAY! Steadfast believers in …
He was in many ways the Voice of America, although few heard him speak. His paintings, however, were snapshots of our history, and so we celebrate NATIONAL NORMAN ROCKWELL DAY! Born February 3, 1894 in New York City, professional illustrator Norman Rockwell transcended the boundary between popular illustration and fine art. His magazine covers for …
TODAY’S NATIONAL DAY, 2/3/23 – NORMAN ROCKWELL DAY! Read More »
This doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s your cue to stock up on extra Peeps and chocolate on NATIONAL EASTER FUNDAY! That’s right, another Two’Fer holiday, when Easter Sunday and Pot Smoker’s Day collide. He is risen, all right, and she’s pretty high too, so don’t Bogart that chocolate bunny on 4/20. …
So, you’re feeling like Romeo today? Call yourself Romeo Smith, or Lance Hardwick if you like, it’s okay. Seeking your inner songbird? Diva MacMelody is as good as any on NATIONAL NAME YOURSELF DAY! We’re not talking about using an alias and taking it on the lam, just asking why should showbiz types be the only …
TODAY’S NATIONAL DAY, 4/9/14 – NAME YOURSELF DAY! Read More »
