NATIONAL PLAN FOR VACATION DAY
National Plan for Vacation Day, on the last Tuesday in January, reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation! #PlanForVacation
NATIONAL SPOUSES DAY
National Spouses Day on January 26th each year celebrates the bond between two people and sets aside time for couples to show each other gratitude. #NationalSpousesDay
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
Each year on January 27th, the world remembers one of the most horrific events in modern history on Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust occurred during WWII when Nazi Germany killed millions of innocent victims. #HolocaustRemembranceDay
DATA PRIVACY DAY
Data Privacy Day on January 28th reminds us each year to review how our data is used. It’s an excellent opportunity to take stock and evaluate our personal cybersecurity
Memorable Events for January 28
1855 – The first locomotive runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean on the Panama Railway.
1915 – The U.S. Coast Guard is created as a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
1956 – Elvis Presley makes his first national television appearance.
1958 – The Lego company patents the design of its Lego bricks.
1986 – Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 75 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members.
Seventy-five seconds after its launch, the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up, killing all seven crew members. The Space Shuttle Challenger lifts off on Jan. 28, 1986, from Kennedy Space Center
NATIONAL GIFT OF THE LADYBUG DAY
National Gift of the Ladybug Day on January 28th honors all children with critical illnesses. The day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of childhood illnesses and support the children and the families facing medical differences.
Notable Birthdays for January 28
Lewis Wilson (1920-2000) – The first actor to play Batman in the 1943 film serial Batman.
Don Fraser (1927-2019) – Famous boxing promoter Sugar Ray Robinson, Ruben Olivares, George Foreman).
Alan Alda (1936-) – Actor widely recognized as his role as Captain Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H.
NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY
Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January! This is a great time for you to have a little fun at work, just look around you and try!!! We do at Welcome Pardner! Today is our monthly client-networking breakfast!
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
Each year on January 29th, National Puzzle Day recognizes how exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of its many benefits
Notable Birthdays for January 29
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) – Founding Father of the U.S.
Moses Cleaveland (1754-1806) – Founder of Cleveland, OH.
William McKinley (1843-1901) – The 25th President of the U.S.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960) – Businessman and one of the heirs to the Rockefeller estate.
WC. Fields (1880-1946)– Comedian and professional juggler.
Allen B. DuMont (1901-1965) – Founder of the DuMont Television Network.
Victor Mature (1913-1999) – Actor known for his roles in One Million B.C. (1940), My Darling Clementine (1946), and Samson and Delilah (1949).
Oprah Winfrey (1954-) – Talk show host and founder of Harper Productions.
Tom Selleck (1945-) – Actor known for his role as Thomas Magnum in the Magnum, P.I. and Police Commissioner Frank Reagan in the TV series Blue Bloods.
Sara Gilbert (1975-) – Actress known for her role as Darlene Conner on the sitcom Roseanne.
Adam Lambert (1982-) – Singer-songwriter and LGBTQ activist.
Robin Morgan (1941-) – Poet, author, and women’s activist.
Charlie Wilson (1953-) – Lead vocalist and founder of The Gap Band.
Jonny Lang (1981-) – Blues musician from ND.
Hot chocolate is a warm beverage made with ground chocolate, heated milk or water, and sugar. In America, we often use the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably. However, the two beverages are different.
NATIONAL TEXAS DAY
On February 1st, National Texas Day recognizes the Lone Star State along with its fierce record of independent people and history. The 28th state may not be the only state with a record of being a republic, but their dramatic revolution and fight for independence keep Texas history alive. #NationalTexasDay
Groundhog Day is one of the most intriguing traditions in North America. Every February 2, Americans and Canadians follow a superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and a “second winter” will happen during six more weeks