NATIONAL JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY
March 11th - On National Johnny Appleseed Day, we remember a man who made apple (and pear) trees bloom across the nation. The day celebrates a kindly legend who lived by sage teachings and labored to bring the shade of fruit trees across much of the United States. Learn more...
NATIONAL PROMPOSAL DAY
On March 11th, National Promposal Day prompts the ultimate question each year. "Will you go to prom with me?" It's the day for high school students across North America to craft their unique invitation to the event of the year. Discover more...
NATIONAL 311 DAY
On 3/11, National 311 Day offers an annual reminder that 311 is a resource for communities around the country to connect with their city and non-emergency services. The 311 system is the non-emergency number to call in many cities across the country for residents to report issues, find out about city services, and ask questions. Read more...
NATIONAL OATMEAL NUT WAFFLES DAY
National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day on March 11th celebrates a healthier version of the classic waffle. Whole grain oats and chopped nuts mixed into a waffle recipe is a delicious, healthy way to start your morning. Read more...
NATIONAL WORSHIP OF TOOLS DAY
March 11th is National Worship of Tools Day. This is a day to go out into the garage, the tool shed, the storage closet, or wherever it is you keep your tools. You can clean them, reorganize them, make something new with them or maybe go to the store and buy a new one. Learn more...
FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND MORTICIAN RECOGNITION DAY
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day on March 11th reminds us to thank the professionals who consider every need during the most challenging time in our lives. Discover more...
Coming on March 12, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL PLANT A FLOWER DAY
NATIONAL WORKING MOMS DAY
NATIONAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST DAY
NATIONAL BAKED SCALLOPS DAY
NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 11
Thomas Hastings (1860-1929) - Architect who designed the New York Public Library.
Herm McFarland (1870-1935) - MLB outfielder who made the first grand slam in AL history.
Vannevar Bush (1890-1974) - Engineer who developed the first electronic analogue computer.
Lawrence Welk (1903-1992) - Accordion player and bandleader from North Dakota, the home state of National Day Calendar.
James Franklin Hyde (1903-1999) - Inventor of silica.
Jimmy Iovine (1953-Still Living) - Co-founder of Beats Electronics.
Memorable Events for March 11
1779 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is established for the first time.
1824 - The U.S. War Department creates the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
1850 - The second women's medical school opens in PA.
1892 - The first basketball game is played in public.
1941 - President Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act, allowing American-built war supplies to be shipped to the Allies.
