BACON DAY
On December 30th each year, bacon lovers celebrate one of nature's favored gifts on Bacon Day! The day reminds us that bacon is not just for breakfast and encourages us to test out various ways to enjoy this culinary marvel. #BaconDay
FALLING NEEDLES FAMILY FEST DAY
Falling Needles Family Fest Day on December 30th serves as a reminder to clean up and recycle the live Christmas tree. #FallingNeedlesFamilyFestDay
NATIONAL BICARBONATE OF SODA DAY
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day or Baking Soda day recognizes a staple of the home kitchen on December 30th. #BicarbonateOfSodaDay
Coming on December 31, 2025
National Days
NEW YEAR'S EVE
NATIONAL CHAMPAGNE DAY
MAKE UP YOUR MIND DAY
NO INTERRUPTIONS DAY
LEAP SECOND TIME ADJUSTMENT DAY
Notable Birthdays for December 30
James Cantey (1818-1874) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Mark Perrin Lowrey (1828-1885) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Asa Griggs Candler (1851-1929) - Businessman who turned Coca-Cola into a company.
Bo Diddley (1928-2008) - Considered a pioneer in rock 'n' roll.
John N. Bahcall (1934-2005) - Co-developer of the Hubble Space Telescope.
John Hartford (1937-2001) - Singer and fiddler.
Lewis Shiner (1950-Still Living) - Science fiction and fantasy author.
Larry Bartlett (1952-Still Living) - Photographic printing expert.
Kevin Systrom (1983-Still Living) - Co-founder of Instagram.
Memorable Events for December 30
1809 - Mask wearing at balls is forbidden in MA.
1869 - The Philadelphia Knights of Labor is formed.
1873 - The American Meteorological Society is formed.
1903 - the American Political Science Association is founded.
1918 - John E. Hoover changes his name to J. Edgar Hoover.
1963 - The game show Let's Make A Deal debuts.
1972 - President Nixon halts bombing of North Vietnam to begin peace talks.
2021 - A rare winter wildfire destroys nearly 1000 homes in CO.
