NATIONAL WEED APPRECIATION DAY
National Weed Appreciation Day on March 28th each year reminds us that some weeds are beneficial to us and our ecosystem. Humans have used weeds for food and as herbs for much of recorded history. Some are edible and nutritious, while other weeds have medicinal value. #WeedAppreciationDay
NATIONAL TRIGLYCERIDES DAY
On March 28, National Triglycerides Day shines a spotlight on one of the key factors to a healthy lifestyle. #NationalTriglyceridesDay
NATIONAL BLACK FOREST CAKE DAY
March 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.” #BlackForestCakeDay
SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY
Observed each year on March 28th, National Something on a Stick Day is a food holiday that lets you use your creative talents. Once you get started, the possibilities are endless. Foods that come on a stick are fun and easy to eat. #SomethingOnAStickDay
NATIONAL RESPECT YOUR CAT DAY
On March 28th, we stop pretending we’re the bosses and lean into the reality of National Respect Your Cat Day. This National Day is a time to acknowledge the truth: Your cat is better than you. Well? Someone had to say it! #RespectYourCatDay
Coming on March 29, 2026
National Days
VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY
MOM AND POP BUSINESS OWNERS DAY
EDUCATION AND SHARING DAY
LEMON CHIFFON CAKE DAY
NATIONAL PITA DAY
NATIONAL NEVADA DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 28
Henry Schoolcraft (1793-1864) - Geologist who was one of the first to study Native American cultures and put them in writing.
Gussie Busch (1899-1989) - Created the Anheuser-Busch Companies.
Marlin Perkins (1905-1986) - Zoologist and television host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.
Jimmie Dodd (1910-1964) - Host of the Mickey Mouse Club.
Everett Ruess (1914-1934) - Early explorer of the western U.S.
Harold Agnew (1921-2013) - Physicist who flew as a scientific observer during the bombing of Hiroshima.
Jerome Isaac Friedman (1930-Still Living) - Physicist who won the Nobel Prize for his work with electrons, protons and bound neutrons.
Michael Plumb (1940-Still Living) - World Equestrian Champion.
Conchata Ferrell (1943-2020) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Berta in Two and a Half Men.
Milan Williams (1948-2006) - Founding member of the R&B band The Commodores.
Reba McEntire (1955-Still Living) - Country music singing legend.
Vince Vaughn (1970-Still Living) - Actor in movies that include Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Wedding Crashers, and Fred Claus.
Julia Stiles (1981-Still Living) - Actress with leads in 10 Things I Hate About You, Save the Last Dance, and the Bourne series.
Lady Gaga (1986-Still Living) - Successful singer-songwriter and actress.
Jonathan Van Ness (1987-Still Living) - Hairdresser and television personality.
Memorable Events for March 28
1797 - Nathaniel Briggs receives the patent for a washing machine.
1804 - Ohio passes a law restricting the movement (trade) of Blacks.
1834 - The U.S. Senate expresses disapproval of President Jackson for taking fed deposits from Bank of U.S.
1866 - The first ambulance goes into service for the community in OH.
1885 - The Salvation Army is officially organized in the U.S.
1935 - Robert Goddard uses a device to measure and maintain angular velocity (gyroscopes) to control a rocket.
1946 - The U.S. State Department releases a report outlining a plan for the international control of nuclear power (Acheson-Lilienthal Report).
1957 - The first National Curling Championship held in IL.
1979 - A partial meltdown in the U.S. Three Mile Island nuclear plant) causes the release of radioactive gas and iodine into the atmosphere.
1982 - The 12th Easter Seal Telethon raises $19,500,000.
1990 - Michael Jordan scored 69 points in a game.
1992 - The PBA National Championship is won by Eric Forkel.
