NATIONAL PUPPY DAY
Observed each year on March 23rd, National Puppy Day celebrates the unconditional love and affection puppies bring to our lives. Their cuddles and wiggles make us smile and without a doubt, there are squeals of delight when there are puppies around! #NationalPuppyDay
NATIONAL CHIA DAY
On March 23rd, National Chia Day recognizes the tiny, yet powerful chia seed that has earned its reputation as being one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. Revered by the Maya and Aztecs for their amazing healing powers and natural energy, chia seeds have become a trusted staple for people around the world and can be enjoyed in many foods and beverages! #NationalChiaDay
NATIONAL CHIP AND DIP DAY
On March 23rd, it is a National Day just for the chip and dip! National Chip And Dip Day celebrates a perfect combination loved by many across the country. Chips and dip are a quick and easy party dish that also makes for great parties. We enjoy them for just about any occasion. From watching the game to hunkering down for a big storm, chips and dips are the way to go. Just no double-dipping, please! #NationalChipAndDipDay
NATIONAL TAMALE DAY
Sweet or savory, National Tamale Day on March 23rd celebrates a traditional Mexican dish made from a cornmeal dough and filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, or fruit. #NationalTamaleDay
NATIONAL NEAR MISS DAY
From a national view, each day many of us face a near miss here and there. March 23rd commemorates the day the entire Earth faced a near miss when a massive asteroid (4581 Asclepius) nearly hit us in 1989. National Near Miss Day celebrates the day 4581 Asclepius flew right on by. #NationalNearMissDay
NATIONAL MELBA TOAST DAY
March 23rd recognizes National Melba Toast Day, a food holiday. Melba toast is a dry, crisp and thinly sliced toast. It is sometimes served with salad or soup or may be eaten plain or with a topping. #NationalMelbaToastDay
Coming on March 24, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED RAISIN DAY
NATIONAL COCKTAIL DAY
NATIONAL AG DAY
Notables Birthdays for March 23
John Bartram (1699-1777) - Considered the father of American botany.
Susan Jane Cunningham (1842-1921) - Mathematician who helped founder and develop Swarthmore College (PA).
Fannie Farmer (1857-1915) - Culinary pioneer who revolutionised modern cooking using precise measurement.
Nathaniel Reed (1862-1950) - Bank, stagecoach and train robber.
Joan Crawford (1905-1977) - Golden Age actress.
Milbourne Christopher (1914-1984) - Illusionist and author who wrote Houdini: The Untold Story and The Illustrated History Of Magic.
Bette Nesmith Graham (1924-1980) - Inventor of Liquid Paper.
Robert Gallo (1937-Still Living) - Physician responsible for establishing HIV as the infectious agent responsible for AIDS.
Roland Lee (1949-Still Living) - Celebrated watercolor artist.
Kenneth Cole (1954-Still Living) - Fashion designer who founded Kenneth Cole Productions.
Perez Hilton (1978-Still Living) - Gossip blogger.
Memorable Events for March 23
1775 - Patrick Henry proclaims "Give me liberty or give me death" in his speech showing support for Virginian troops to join the Revolutionary War.
1839 - The use of "OK" (oll korrect) is used for the first time by Boston's Morning Post.
1840 - John Draper takes the first successful photo of the Moon in the U.S.
1857 - The first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway New York City.
1858 - The streetcar is patented by E.A. Gardner.
1903 - The Wright brothers file their first patent for a flying machine.
1909 - Former President Roosevelt leaves for an African safari.
1957 - The Army sell the last last homing pigeons.
1977 - Elvis Presley begins his final concert tour.
2023 - Utah becomes the first state to limit social media for minors.
