TOLKIEN READING DAY
Celebrated around the world on March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is a favorite among fans of the renowned author. #TolkienReadingDay
NATIONAL LITTLE RED WAGON DAY
On the last Wednesday in March, National Little Red Wagon Day celebrates the memories in the making and the ones already made. One iconic toy wields the power of imagination for adults and children alike as it brings us together to explore, laugh and play. #LittleRedWagonDay
MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY
Manatee Appreciation Day on the Last Wednesday in March focuses the world's attention on an herbivore with no known natural enemy. Also known as the sea cow, manatees are a vulnerable species due to their contact with humans. Boating and pollution, as well as other external forces, threaten the manatee. #ManateeAppreciationDay
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY
National Medal of Honor Day on March 25th recognizes all Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor in the United States and was created in 1861. #MedalOfHonorDay
WHOLE DAY FOR WHOLE GRAIN
Whole Day for Whole Grain (formerly Whole Grain Sampling Day) is celebrated on the last Wednesday of March, is all about ditching the "boring" and embracing whole grains with gusto! This is you invitation to stop playing it safe with white bread and start exploring a world of nutty, chewy, and downright delicious ancient seeds and stalks. #WholeDayforWholeGrain
NATIONAL LOBSTER NEWBURG DAY
National Lobster Newburg day on March 25th ushers in a celebration worthy of a sea captain. An American seafood dish, Lobster Newburg includes lobster, butter, cream, cognac, sherry, eggs, and cayenne pepper. #LobsterNewburgDay
Coming on March 26, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL SPINACH DAY
NATIONAL EQUAL PAY DAY
EPILEPSY AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL NOUGAT DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 25
John Barry (1745-1803) - Naval officer who is considered the Father of the U.S. Navy.
William Bell Wait (1839-1916) - Educator of the blind who invented the NY Point system (precursor to the braille).
Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941) - Sculptor who designed Mount Rushmore.
Horatio Nelson Jackson (1872-1955) - The first person to drive an automobile across the U.S. (his mechanic rode along).
Pete Johnson (1904-1967) - One of the most prolific boogie-woogie jazz pianist.
Howard Cosell (1918-1995) - One of, if not the most, recognized sports journalist of all time.
Eileen Ford (1922-2014) - Co-founder of the Ford Models agency.
Shirley Jean Rickert (1926-2009) - Child actress known as the "blonde girl" in Our Gang (Little Rascals).
Gene Shalit (1926-Still Living) - Journalist and critic known for his large mustache.
Jim Lovell (1928-Still Living) - One of the first astronauts to orbit the moon.
Gloria Steinem (1934-Still Living) -Co-founder of the Women's Media Center.
Tom Monaghan (1937-Still Living) - Founder of Domino's Pizza.
Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) - Soul singer referred to as the Queen of Soul.
James McDaniel (1958-Still Living) - Actor who played Arthur Fancy in NYPD Blue.
Mike Aulby (1960-Still Living) - Left-handed professional bowler.
Sarah Jessica Parker (1965-Still Living) - Actress recognized for her role as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex in the City.
Danica Patrick (1982-Still Living) - Most successful female race car driver for open-wheeled car racing and the first woman to win the IndyCar Series.
Memorable Events for March 25
1584 - Sir Walter Raleigh is granted a patent to colonize Virginia.
1634 - The first settlers found the Maryland colony.
1863 - The first Army Medal of Honor award is given to six soldiers.
1882 - The first pancake making demonstration takes place in a NY City department store.
1902 - Irving Colburn patents the first sheet glass drawing machine.
1919 - The League of Nations begins.
1954 - The first color television set is manufactured by RCA, featuring a 12.5-inch screen to be sold for $1,000.
1965 - Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights activists complete their march march from Selma to Montgomery, AL.
1966 - The Supreme Court rules a "poll tax" (tax per "head" in a household) is unconstitutional.
1987 - The Supreme Court rules that gender-based workplace affirmative action plans do not constitute discrimination.
1996 - The U.S. issues a newly-redesigned $100 bill.
2019 - Apple introduces Apple TV+, Apple News+ and an Apple credit card.
2019 - NASA has to cancel an all-female spacewalk because it didn't have enough space suits to fit the women astronauts.
