NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY
March 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day and the dedicated K9 units who've served since World War II. #NationalK9VeteransDay
NATIONAL DERMATOLOGIST DAY
March 13 is National Dermatologist Day on the National Day Calendar and we honor Board-Certified Dermatologists as the saviors of our skin, our largest organ! Throughout the day, we’ll pay special recognition to our dermatologists who are on a mission to help their patients achieve healthy skin. #NationalDermDay
NATIONAL JEWEL DAY
National Jewel Day on March 13th recognizes the makers and the jewelers who create the special pieces that take our breath away. The day also recognizes the precious and semi-precious stones that go into beautiful pieces of jewelry. Each year, the day reminds us to wear those pieces and to appreciate the artisans who make them shine! #NationalJewelDay
NATIONAL COCONUT TORTE DAY
National Coconut Torte Day on March 13th recognizes a rich dessert featuring the decadent flavor of coconut and decorated with it, too! Coconut lovers may enjoy this holiday savoring the delicious taste of this rich dessert. #NationalCoconutTorteDay
NATIONAL GOOD SAMARITAN DAY
National Good Samaritan Day on March 13th recognizes the unselfish actions of those who provide help when needed. The day is also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day and celebrates kindness in all its forms. #GoodSamaritanDay
OPEN AN UMBRELLA INDOORS DAY
National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day on March 13th annually is a national science experiment of sorts. Open an umbrella indoors and pay attention to whether or not you suffer any bad luck. #OpenAnUmbrellaIndoorsDay
NATIONAL EARMUFF DAY
National Earmuff Day on March 13th recognizes the creation of the protection that keeps our ears warm. The annual celebration highlights the history of the fun and innovative invention each year. #NationalEarmuffDay
Coming on March 14, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL PI DAY
NATIONAL WRITE YOUR STORY DAY
NATIONAL POTATO CHIP DAY
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CRAFT DAY
LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 13
Abigail Fillmore (1798-1853) - The 14th First Lady of the U.S. (President Millard Fillmore).
Percival Lowell (1855-1916) - Astronomer who was certain who predicted the discovery of Pluto.
Ellery Harding Clark (1874-1949) - Considered the first modern Olympic champion in the high jump and the long jump.
John Van Vleck (1899-1980) - Physicist and mathematician who pioneered the modern quantum mechanical theory of magnetism.
Myrtle Bachelder (1908-1997) - Officer in the Women's Army Corps.
L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) - Founder of Scientology.
Jacque Fresco (1916-2017) - Self-taught industrial designer.
Ralph J. Roberts (1920-2015) - Co-founder of Comcast.
William H. Macy (1950-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor who recently played Frank Gallagher on the series Shameless.
Memorable Events for March 13
1862 - The Prohibiting the Return of Slaves Act is passed by Congress, setting the stage for the Emancipation Proclamation.
1897 - San Diego State University is founded.
1942 - Julia Flikke becomes first woman colonel in U.S. army.
1970 - The Digital Equipment Corp introduces the PDP-11 minicomputer.
2023 - Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987 in the U.S.
