NATIONAL DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
September 12 recognizes the National Day of Encouragement each year. This day is dedicated to uplifting people around us and making a positive impact. #NationalDayOfEncouragement
NATIONAL HUG & HIGH 5 DAY
Two things that make us feel appreciated and loved are free. A hug and a high 5. That's why on September 12, we celebrate National Hug & High 5 Day! #HugAndHigh5Day
NATIONAL JUST ONE HUMAN FAMILY DAY
National Just One Human Family Day on September 12 encourages us to reflect on the human race as a single family who share just one planet. #JustOneHumanFamilyDay
NATIONAL REPORT MEDICARE FRAUD DAY
September 12th represents the National Report Medicare Fraud Day. Medicare fraud affects us all. Ten percent of all Medicare funds are lost due to fraud. The government spends $650 billion a year on Medicare, and $65 billion a year is lost to Medicare fraud. No wonder we have a national health care crisis! #ReportMedicareFraudDay
NATIONAL VIDEO GAMES DAY
On September 12, National Video Games Day celebrates all the ways we enjoy a good video game challenge. #NationalVideoGamesDay
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE DAY
National Chocolate Milkshake Day on September 12 brings chocolate and ice cream lovers together. Forget the calories for just this one day and enjoy a sweet tall, thick and delicious, chocolate milkshake! #ChocolateMilkshakeDay
Coming on September 13, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL KIDS TAKE OVER THE KITCHEN DAY
DAY OF THE PROGRAMMER
NATIONAL PEANUT DAY
UNCLE SAM DAY
NATIONAL CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS DAY
POSITIVE THINKING DAY
NATIONAL BALD IS BEAUTIFUL DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 12
Richard March Hoe (1812-1886) - Engineer who invented the Rotary Printing Press.
Richard Jordan Gatling (1818-1903) - Inventor of the Gatling gun.
Walter B. Gibson (1897-1985) - Magician and author who was a ghostwriter for books "written" by Houdini.
Jesse Owens (1913-1980) - Four time Olympic Gold sprinter and long jumper during the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Linda Gray (1940-Still Living) - Actress best known for her role as Sue Ellen Ewing on the t.v. series Dallas.
Paul Walker (1973-2013) - Actor who will be fondly remembered for his role as Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious movie series.
Memorable Events for September 12
1910 - Alice Stebbins Wells becomes the first recognized female police officer in the U.S.
1958 - The Supreme Court orders the all-white Central High School (Little Rock, AK) to integrate Black students.
1981 - The Smurfs are broadcasted to first time in North America.
