Hi Everyone,

We’re keeping the momentum going today with a list that’s all about growth, reaching higher, and taking a moment to breathe.

Here is the April 14th lineup:

The Big Perspective: It is National Look Up at the Sky Day. In a world of looking down at phones and keyboards, today is a literal reminder to look up. Whether you see clouds, stars, or just blue sky, it’s a quick way to remember how big the world really is.

The Growth Mindset: Happy National Gardening Day! Whether you have a massive backyard or a single stubborn succulent on your windowsill, today is about nurturing something and watching it grow.

The Stretch: It’s National Reach as High as You Can Day. This is both literal and figurative. Stretch your arms, but also reach for that goal you’ve been hesitant to chase.

The Nutty Classic: It is National Pecan Day. Whether they are pralines, in a pie, or just roasted with a bit of salt, pecans are the star of the show today.

The Peace Treaty: It is also National Ex-Spouse Day. Today is about letting go of old grudges and moving forward with grace. Life is too short for long-term "boring" bitterness!

The April 14th Challenge: Step outside for 60 seconds and look up. While you're at it, "reach as high as you can" to get the blood flowing. It’s a 2-for-1 celebration!

Coming on April 15, 2026

National Days
NATIONAL TAX DAY
NATIONAL RUBBER ERASER DAY
NATIONAL LAUNDRY DAY
NATIONAL GLAZED SPIRAL HAM DAY
PURPLE UP! DAY
JACKIE ROBINSON DAY
NATIONAL TAKE A WILD GUESS DAY
NATIONAL TITANIC REMEMBRANCE DAY

Notable Birthdays for April 14

Harriett Ellen Grannis Arey (1819-1901) - Educator and author who was one of the first women to study in a co-ed environment.

Shorty Rogers (1924-1994) - Trumpet and flugelhorn player who was one of the creators of West Coast Jazz.

Loretta Lynn (1932-2022) - Iconic country singer with hits like Coal Miner's Daughter, The Pill, You Ain't Woman Enough and Fist City, to name a few.

Pete Rose (1941-2024) - Considered one of the greatest MLB players of all time.

Brad Garrett (1960-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Robert in Everybody Loves Raymond.

Anthony Michael Hall (1968-Still Living) - Actor whose long-time career includes several films, including Sixteen Candles, the Breakfast Club, War Machine, and Halloween Kills.

Memorable Events of April 14

1775 - The abolitionist society forms in Philadelphia.

1818 - The U.S. Medical Corps forms.

1828 - Noah Webster copyrights the first American dictionary.

1841 - Edgar Allan Poe publishes his first detective story (Murders in Rue Morgue).

1863 - William Bullock patents "continuous-roll printing press."

1865 - John Wilkes Booth shoots President Lincoln in Ford's Theatre.

1890 - Pan American Day is celebrated as the first conference of American states in Washington, D.C.

1894 - The first ever commercial motion picture house (movie theatre) opens in NY.

1902 - James Cash Penney opens his first The Golden Rule Store, which later becomes becomes JCPenney.

1912 - The RMS Titanic hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic and begins to sink enroute to the states.

1914 - Dr. Harry Plotz isolates the bacteria that causes Typhus Fever.

1914 - Stacy G. Carkhuff (Firestone Tire and Rubber Company) receives a patent for non-skid tire pattern.

1935 - The Black Sunday dust storm sweeps across OK and TX. The storm becomes known as the Dust Bowl.

1939 - John Steinbeck publishes his novel The Grapes of Wrath.

1956 - The Ampex Corporation demonstrates the first commercial videotape recorder.

A Quick Thought: We’re committed to looking up and reaching higher—and we’re so glad you’re coming along for the ride.

Best,

Team NDC