NATIONAL PIE DAY
Each year on December 1st, dessert lovers across the United States enjoy a slice of their favorite on National Pie Day. Pie is so delicious we celebrate it twice a year. The more popular date is January 23rd. #NationalPieDay
CYBER MONDAY
Cyber Monday is the Internet's answer to Black Friday deals. The official observance takes place the Monday after Thanksgiving. #CyberMonday
NATIONAL EAT A RED APPLE DAY
On December 1st, National Eat a Red Apple Day encourages everyone to eat a red apple. As the adage goes, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," and today is a perfect time to put that theory to taste. #EatARedAppleDay
ROSA PARKS DAY
Rosa Parks Day honors an American Civil Rights hero twice a year on February 4th or December 1st. The holiday recognizes the civil rights leader Rosa Parks. #RosaParksDay
DAY WITHOUT ART
Day Without Art on December 1st coincides with World AIDS Day and was started by a committee with the Visual AIDS organization in response to the AIDS crisis. #DayWithoutArt
BIFOCALS AT THE MONITOR LIBERATION DAY
Each year on December 1st, Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day encourages you to free yourself from blurry images. #BifocalsAtTheMonitorLiberationDay
Coming on December 2, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY
WORLD TRICK SHOT DAY
NATIONAL MUTT DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF GIVING
NATIONAL FRITTERS DAY
Notable Birthdays
William Mahone (1826-1895) - Major General for the Confederate Army.
Rex Stout (1886-1975) - Detective novelist who created the iconic character Nero Wolfe.
Robert W. Welch Jr. (1899-1985) - Founder of the conservative John Birch Society.
Minoru Yamasaki (1912-1986) - Architect who designed the original World Trade Center.
Mary Martin (1913-1990) - Actress known for her roles in South Pacific (1949) and Peter Pan (1954).
Vernon McGarity (1921-2013) - Army Sergeant who earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Bulge (World War II).
Stansfield Turner (1923-2018) - CIA Director between 1977-81.
Martin Rodbell (1925-1998) - Biochemist and endocrinologist who discovered G-proteins.
David Doyle (1929-1997) - Actor known for his role as John Bosley television series Charlie's Angels.
Lou Rawls (1933-2006) - Singer best remembered for his song You'll Never Find Another Love like Mine.
LaMar Clark (1934-2006) -Boxer who holds the record for the most consecutive knockouts (44).
Richard Pryor (1940-2005) - Award winning comedian.
Eric Bloom (1944-Still Living) - Singer and guitarist for the rock band Blue Oyster Cult.
John Densmore (1944-Still Living) - Drummer for the rock band the Doors.
Bette Midler (1945-Still Living) - Critically acclaimed singer and actress.
Jan Brett (1949-Still Living) - Children's book author and illustrator who created The Mitten and The Hat.
Richard Keith (1950-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Little Ricky in I Love Lucy.
Bob Goen (1954-Still Living) - Game show and television host for Wheel of Fortune and Entertainment Tonight.
Charlene Tilton (1958-Still Living) - Actress known for her role as Lucy Ewing on the television series Dallas.
Tisha Waller (1970-Still Living) - World winning high jumper.
Matt Fraction (1975-Still Living) - Author of The Invincible Iron Man and Uncanny X-Men.
Matthew Shepard (1976-1998) - Hate crime victim for his sexual orientation.
Zoë Kravitz (1988-Still Living) - Actress remembered for her breakthrough role as Angel Salvadore in X-Men: First Class.
Memorable Events for December 1
1641 - Massachusetts becomes the first colony to recognition to slavery.
1824 - No candidate running for President (John Quincy Adams or Andrew Jackson) receive the majority of electoral college votes forcing the House of Representatives to decide a
1896 - The first certified public accountants receive certificates.
1913 - The first drive-up gasoline station opens PA.
1913 - Ford Motor implements the first moving assembly line for the Model T.
1936 - Ernest Brundin and Frank Lyon receive a patent for hydroponic (soil-less) plants.
1941 - Emperor Hirohito (Japan) gives approval to initiate war against the U.S.
1941 - The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) organizes in the U.S.
1862 - President Lincoln reaffirms ending slavery as he ordered ten weeks earlier in the Emancipation Proclamation.
1865 - Shaw University becomes the first Black university in the South.
1878 - The White House has the it's first telephone installed.
1955 - Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat to a white man and is arrested
1964 - President Johnson and his top-ranking advisers meet to discuss bombing North Vietnam.
1969 - The draft lottery is implemented in the U.S.
1989 - Day Without Art is held as artists demonstrate against AIDS.
