APRIL 23, 2025 | NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY | NATIONAL LOST DOG AWARENESS DAY | NATIONAL TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE DAY | NATIONAL TAKE A CHANCE DAY | NATIONAL CHERRY CHEESECAKE DAY | NATIONAL PICNIC DAY
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY
National Administrative Professionals’ Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day. Celebrate these professionals on the Wednesday of the last full week in April of each year. The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Central to any business, these professionals keep an office organized and efficient. Discover more…
NATIONAL LOST DOG AWARENESS DAY
Each year on April 23rd, National Lost Dog Awareness Day increases awareness concerning missing dogs and celebrates reunions. Read more…
NATIONAL TALK LIKE SHAKESPEARE DAY
On April 23rd each year, National Talk Like Shakespeare Day encourages us to speak like the Bard and the characters in his plays. Read more…
NATIONAL TAKE A CHANCE DAY
Every year on April 23rd, National Take a Chance Day encourages us to break out of our comfort zone. Read more…
NATIONAL CHERRY CHEESECAKE DAY
April 23rd recognizes the food holiday National Cherry Cheesecake Day. Cookbooks and bakers offer a large variety of recipes for cherry cheesecake. Some cherry cheesecake recipes call for the cherries to be mixed into the batter and others place the cherries on top. Do you like cheesecake…
NATIONAL PICNIC DAY
On April 23rd, National Picnic Day encourages everyone to pack up their lunch and take it outdoors. Picnics are a terrific way to enjoy a meal outdoors in the company of friends and family. Read more…
Coming on April 24, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL PIGS-IN-A-BLANKET DAY
NATIONAL TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY
NATIONAL TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAYMemorable Birthdays for April 23
James Buchanan (1791-1868) – The 15th President of the U.S.
Edwin Markham (1852-1941) – Winner of the first American Academy of Poets Award (1937).
Granville Woods (1856-1910) – Self-taught engineer and inventor who held at least 90 patents, including the patent for telegraphs for railroads.
Dorian Leigh (1917-2008) – Considered one of the first supermodels.
Shirley Temple (1928-2014) – Actress whose signature song was On the Good Ship Lollipop.
Annie Easley (1933-2011) – Black female computer scientist and mathematician who made critical contributions to NASA’s rocket systems.
Lee Majors (1939-Still Living) – Actor often referred to as The Six Million Dollar Man.
Michael Lynne (1941-2019) – Co-founder of New Line Cinema.
Ray Tomlinson (1941-2016) – Computer programmer who implemented the first email program.
Martin Bayerle (1951-Still Living) – Treasure hunter.
Valerie Bertinelli (1960-Still Living) – Actress often remembered for her role as Barbara in One Day At a Time.
George Lopez (1961-Still Living) – Hispanic comedian and actor.
Robby Naish (1963-Still Living) – World Champion windsurfer and pioneer of kiteboarding.
Memorable Events for April 23
1635 – The Boston Latin School is founded and becomes the first public school in the U.S.
1789 – President-elect George Washington moves into the first official Presidential Residence at Franklin House, NY.
1900 – The word “hillbillie” is used for the first time in the NY Journal.
1985 – Coca-Cola changes its original formula and releases New Coke, sparking negative responses prompting the company to return to their original recipe.
2005 – The first YouTube video (Me at the Zoo) is uploaded and published by the platforms co-founder Jawed Karim.
