ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of Lenten season for Christians. It takes place 46 days before Easter and the day after Shrove Tuesday. Learn more...
NATIONAL CHEESE DOODLE DAY
National Cheese Doodle Day on March 5th marks an annual celebration where fingers turn a cheesy orange as we snack on these flavorful treats! Found all across the country, these cheddar cheese-coated snacks come in puffed or crunchy, fried or baked. They also come in single-serving or jumbo-sized packaging. Read more...
NATIONAL ABSINTHE DAY
March 5th is also known as National Absinthe Day. This day is for those who are 21 years or older to celebrate a drink called absinthe. Discover more...
NATIONAL MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DAY
National Multiple Personality Day on March 5th has two separate approaches to recognizing this day. Read more...
Coming on March 6, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL OREO COOKIE DAY
NATIONAL DRESS DAY
NATIONAL FROZEN FOOD DAY
NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE DAY
NATIONAL DENTIST’S DAY
NATIONAL SLAM THE SCAM DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 5
Elisha Harris (1824-1884) - Founder of the American Public Health Association.
John Dunovant (1825-1864) - Brigadier General for the Confederate Army.
Emmett J. Culligan (1893-1970) - Founder of Culligan Inc.
Laurence Tisch (1923-2003) - Co-founder of the Loews Corporation.
John Frusciante (1970-Still Living) - Musician and member of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Memorable Events for March 5
1836 - The first first pistol (36-caliber "Texas" model) is manufactured.
1849 - Zachary Taylor becomes the 12th President of the U.S.
1933 - President Roosevelt proclaims a 10-day bank holiday to restore confidence in the U.S. caused by the Great Depression.
1935 - The first premature baby health law is enacted in IL.
1963 - Country music stars Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas and their pilot Randy Hughes are killed in a plane crash.
