MARCH 4, 2025 | NATIONAL SONS DAY | MARCHING MUSIC DAY | NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY – IHOP | NATIONAL HUG A G.I. DAY | FASTNACHT DAY | PACZKI DAY | FAT TUESDAY | NATIONAL GRAMMAR DAY | NATIONAL POUND CAKE DAY
NATIONAL SONS DAY March 4
NATIONAL SONS DAY
Every year on March 4th, National Sons Day honors the sons of the world and those who raise them. The day also takes a look at a son’s role and his relationship with those around him. Discover more…
Marching Music Day | March 4
MARCHING MUSIC DAY
March forth to the rhythm of life on Marching Music Day every March 4th. Honor the dedicated musicians and performers of many diverse styles and backgrounds. Marching Music Day celebrates all varieties of art forms that bring us “music on the move.” Discover more…
NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY – IHOP – Changes Annually
NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY – IHOP
Every year at the end of February or beginning of March, National Pancake Day raises money for charity. IHOP restaurants began National Pancake Day in 2006. Since that day, they have raised close to $30 million for charities. People from around the country will once again celebrate enjoy free pancakes at IHOP Restaurants. Guests are asked to consider leaving a donation. Learn more…
NATIONAL HUG A G.I. DAY March 4
NATIONAL HUG A G.I. DAY
As the only day on the calendar that is mnemonically a military command, March 4th recognizes National Hug a G.I. Day. Read more…
FASTNACHT DAY | Day Before Ash Wednesday
FASTNACHT DAY
With deep roots in Germany, Fastnacht Day is a pre-Lenten celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. Learn more…
PACZKI DAY | Day Before Ash Wednesday
PACZKI DAY
The sweet holiday of Paczki Day takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. The Polish tradition of indulging in fried dough filled with jams, custards or other sweet surprises dates back to the Middle Ages. Discover more…
FAT TUESDAY | Day Before Ash Wednesday
FAT TUESDAY
The last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection. Also known as Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras, this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world. More…
NATIONAL GRAMMAR DAY March 4
NATIONAL GRAMMAR DAY
National Grammar Day is observed across the United States each year on March 4th. The observance encourages the use of correct grammar in both verbal and written language. Learn more…
NATIONAL POUND CAKE DAY March 4
NATIONAL POUND CAKE DAY
On March 4th, National Pound Cake Day recognizes one of the dessert world’s most versatile cakes. Each year it is celebrated by bakers and cake lovers alike. Celebrate with a piece (or two) of this deliciously rich delight. Discover more…
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National Days
NATIONAL MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DAYNotable Birthdays for March 4
Isaac Lea (1792-1886) – Geologist who studied fossilized footprints.
John Buford (1826-1863) – Calvary officer and later became a Brigadier General for the Union.
Theodore Judah (1826-1863) – Founder of the Central Pacific Railroad.
David W. Taylor (1864-1940) – Engineer who constructed the first experimental towing tank in the U.S.
Lois Wilson (1891-1988) – Co-founder of Al-Anon.
Charles Herbert Colvin (1893-1985) – Co-founder of the Pioneer Instrument Co.
William C. Boyd (1903-1983) – Immunologist and chemist who made the first worldwide survey of the distribution of blood types.
Malcolm Dole (1903-1990) – Creator of the Dole Effect, which proves the atomic weight of oxygen in air is greater than that of oxygen in water.
John Scarne (1903-1985) – Magician who was an expert in card tricks.
Buck Baker (1919-2002) – Race car driver whose NASCAR career spanned over 30 years.
Richard DeVos (1926-2018) – Co-founder of Amway.
Robert Shaye (1939-Still Living) – Founder of New Line Cinema.
Drew Houston (1983-Still Living) – Co-founder of Dropbox.
Memorable Birthdays for March 4
1789 – The first Congress meets to put the Constitution into effect.
1791 – Vermont becomes the 14th state to join the Union.
1801 – Thomas Jefferson becomes the first President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.
1809 – James Madison becomes first President to be inaugurated in American-made clothes.
1841 – President Harrison delivers the longest Presidential Inauguration Speech with 8,443 words.
1901 – President McKinley is inaugurated as President for the second time.
1913 – The Congress forms the Department of Labor.
1913 – The first law regulating the shooting of migratory birds is passed.
1929 – Republican Charles Curtis becomes the first Native American to be VP of the U.S.
1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the 32nd President.
1944 – The U.S. conducts their first bombing of Berlin.
1985 – The Food and Drug Administration approves a blood test for HIV infection.
