SLAM THE SCAM DAY
National Slam the Scam Day falls on the Thursday during Consumer Protection Week. The day is an initiative to raise public awareness by helping the public to combat Social Security-related scams. Scammers are counting on you being uninformed of their deceptive tactics, the goal of this National Day is to get you informed on scammer tactics so you don't fall prey to their schemes. #SlamTheScam
NATIONAL HOSPITALIST DAY
National Hospitalist Day recognizes the contributions of more than 60,000 hospitalists nationwide on the first Thursday in March annually. Hospital medicine is one of the fastest-growing specialties in modern medicine, and those who practice it are known as hospitalists. #NationalHospitalistDay
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. #NationalCheeseDoodleDay
MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DAY
National Multiple Personality Day on March 5th has two separate approaches to recognizing this day. #MultiplePersonalityDay
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. #NationalAbsintheDay
Coming on March 6, 2026
National Days
DAY OF THE DUDE
SPRAY TANNING DAY
NATIONAL DRESS DAY
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL DRESS IN BLUE DAY
SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY
NATIONAL OREO COOKIE DAY
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE DAY
NATIONAL FROZEN FOOD DAY
NATIONAL DENTIST’S 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.
