NATIONAL POPCORN LOVER'S DAY
This March, we’re shifting gears for the true enthusiasts—those who don't just eat popcorn, they live for it. Observed annually on the second Thursday of the month, National Popcorn Lover's Day honors everything from that nostalgic stovetop aroma to the salty, buttery crunch that keeps us reaching back into the bowl. #NationalPopcornLoversDay
NATIONAL SKIN BARRIER DAY
March 12 is National Skin Barrier Day on the National Day Calendar as a day to raise awareness on the importance of skin barrier health for every skin type and every concern. Today, we are taking extra time to educate, encourage and inspire people to learn more about their skin barrier and take and take steps to protect it. #NationalSkinBarrierDay
NATIONAL WORKING MOMS DAY
Every mom is a working mom. On March 12th, National Working Moms Day celebrates the breadwinners and the breadmakers, the educators and the role models, those resilient, inspirational fixtures in our children's lives. #WorkingMomsDay
NATIONAL BAKED SCALLOPS DAY
March 12th celebrates National Baked Scallops Day and a popular delicacy, the scallop. #BakedScallopsDay
NATIONAL PLANT A FLOWER DAY
Spring is just around the corner, and March 12th is the day to participate in National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. Flower gardening has become a hobby for many, young and old, and National Plant a Flower Day is a start to the new season each year. #PlantAFlowerDay
NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT DAY
As part of Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day on March 12th honors the history and legacy of Girl Scouting in America each year. #NationalGirlScoutDay
Coming on March 13, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY
NATIONAL DERMATOLOGIST DAY
NATIONAL JEWEL DAY
NATIONAL GOOD SAMARITAN DAY
NATIONAL COCONUT TORTE DAY
OPEN AN UMBRELLA INDOORS DAY
NATIONAL EARMUFF DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 12
Jane Pierce (1806-1863) - The 15th First Lady of the U.S. (President Franklin Pierce ).
Clement Studebaker (1831-1901) - Co-founder of the H & C Studebaker Company.
William V. Ranous (1857-1915) - Silent film and Shakespearean stage actor.
Dorrit Hoffleit (1907-2007) - Astronomer and academic who helped write the Bright Star Catalog.
Leonard Chess (1917-1969) - Co-founder of Chess Records.
Millard Kaufman (1917-2009) - One of the creators of the iconic Mr. Magoo.
David Nadien (1926-2014) - Virtuoso violinist and concertmaster.
Herbert Kelleher (1931-2019) - Co-founder of Southwest Airlines.
William "Billie" Thomas (1931-1980) - Child actor who played Buckwheat in Our Gang (Little Rascals).
Ken Spears (1938-2020) - Co-creator of the Scooby Doo franchise.
Liza Minnelli (1946-Still Living) - Iconic, award-winning actress, singer and dancer.
Frank Welker (1946-Still Living) - Voice actor of some of the most iconic animated characters, including Fred from Scooby-Doo, Baby Kermit in the Muppet Babies, and Garfield in The Garfield Show.
Marlon Jackson (1957-Still Living) - Member of the Jackson 5 who now runs the Study Peace Foundation.
Memorable Events for March 12
1664 - New Jersey becomes an English colony.
1755 - The first steam engine is installed to pump water from a mine.
1884 - Mississippi establishes the first state college for women.
1894 - Coca-Cola is sold in bottles for the first time.
1904 - Andrew Carnegie establishes Carnegie Hero Fund.
1912 - The Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts) are founded.
1945 - New York becomes the first state to prohibit discrimination by race and creed in employment.
1970 - The voting age in the U.S. is lowered from 21 to 18.
