DAY OF THE DUDE
Welcome to the Day of the Dude, where we celebrate Dudeism each year for an entire day on March 6. If you aren't familiar with Dudeism, you're probably not a dude or watched the film The Big Lebowski (1998). Getting worked up about not knowing what today is goes against the rules of celebrating today's National Day. The first rule of Dudeism is to sit back, relax, and go with the flow. #DayoftheDude
NATIONAL SPRAY TANNING DAY
National Spray Tanning Day on March 6 is a self-care day in color. Today we are celebrating beyond the bronze. We are celebrating skin tone, texture, and wellness. #NationalSprayTanningDay
NATIONAL DRESS DAY
On March 6th, observe National Dress Day by reflecting on memorable events when we recall dearest memories by what we were wearing. #NationalDressDay
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
National Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday in March each year focuses attention on employees in all industries. Employers across the country in business and organizations plan employee recognition and celebrations. Employee achievement and contributions are honored. #EmployeeAppreciationDay
DRESS IN BLUE DAY
In an effort to knock out one of the top cancers causing death, National Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue. #DressInBlueDay
SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY
The First Friday in March is National Speech and Debate Education Day to prepare students to do more than speaking publicly. Through the support of coaches and teachers, students learn the skills vital to success in future careers and everyday decision-making. The ability to conduct thorough research, construct intelligent arguments and receive constructive criticism produces assured citizens able to collaborate and communicate their ideas in effective, even eloquent ways. #SpeechAndDebateEducationDay
NATIONAL OREO COOKIE DAY
Be ready to observe by having your glass of milk handy as it is National Oreo Cookie Day. This day is recognized across the nation each year on March 6th. #NationalOreoCookieDay
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE DAY
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day on March 6th offers another way to celebrate one of our favorite desserts. This indulgent day inspires bakers across the country to wow us with their delicious creations! #WhiteChocolateCheesecakeDay
NATIONAL FROZEN FOOD DAY
National Frozen Food Day recognizes the preservation feat that freezing fruits, vegetables, and meats have been on modern life. Celebrated each year on March 6th, the observance takes a look at how frozen food impacts our daily lives, its history, and how far it has come. #NationalFrozenFoodDay
NATIONAL DENTIST’S DAY
National Dentist's Day on March 6th sets aside a day each year for us to say, "Thank you" to the person who keeps our pearly whites in tip-top order every 6 months. #NationalDentistsDay
Coming on March 7, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL CEREAL DAY
NATIONAL FLAPJACK DAY
NATIONAL BE HEARD DAY
CROWN ROAST OF PORK DAY
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 6
Anna Claypoole Peale (1791-1878) - Painter of miniatures.
Aaron Lufkin Dennison (1812-1895) - Considered the "Father of Watchmaking" and co-founder of the Waltham Watch Company.
Horatio Gouverneur Wright 91820-1899) - Major General for the Union Army.
Charles Ewing (1835-1883) - Brigadier General of the Union Army.
George Dayton (1857-1938) - Founder of the Target Corporation.
Bob Wills (1905-1975) - Western swing musician who coined the phrase "ah-haa" in his music.
Lou Costello (1906-1959) - Comedian and actor of the The Abbott and Costello Show.
Emma Bailey (1910-1999) - Credited for being the first female auctioneer.
Pete Gray (1915-2002) - One-armed MLB baseball outfielder for the St. Louis Browns.
Harry Coover (1917-2011) - Inventor of Superglue.
Ed McMahon (1923-2009) - Sidekick of Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show.
Mary Wilson (1944-2021) - Founding member of the Motown musical group The Supremes.
Martin Kove (1946-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as John Kreese in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai.
Dick Fosbury (1947-2023) - Olympic gold medalist high jumper who introduced the "back first" jump (Fosbury flop).
Stephen Schwartz (1948-Still Living) - Composer of the musical WICKED.
Memorable Events for March 6
1646 - Joseph Jenckes receives the first patent for making scythes (hand held crop cutters).
1808 - The first college orchestra is founded at Harvard.
1831 - Edgar Allan Poe is court-martialed and dismissed from West Point for gross neglect of duty and disobedience of orders.
1886 - The Nightingale become the first nurses' magazine to be printed in the U.S.
1933 - First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt becomes to first First Lady to hold a press conference.
1944 - The U.S. Army Air Forces begins bombing Berlin in the daylight.
