Monday, April 18, 2011

Animal Crackers Day, Columnists' Day, Amateur Radio Day, more

April 18th, 2011, is National Animal Crackers Day, National Columnists' Day, World Amateur Radio Day, Patriots' Day, U.S. Tax Deadline 2011, First day of Passover, Pet Owners' Day, the Boston Marathon, and International Jugglers Day.

Today is National Animal Crackers Day. Can you hear Shirley Temple singing, "animal crackers in my soup...."

The death anniversary of Ernie Pyle, renowned World War II columnist and journalist, is commemorated as National Columnists' Day.

Today is World Amateur Radio Day. Everybody say: Charlie, Echo, Lima, Echo, Bravo, Romeo, Alpha, Tango, Echo.

Patriots' Day, always celebrated on the third Monday in April, commemorates the U.S. Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1755.

U.S. Tax Deadline 2011 is today, April 18th, rather than the usual April 15th, because Emancipation Day was celebrated in Washington, D.C. on April 15th this year.

The Jewish Holiday Passover begins at sunset today and continues through nightfall of April 26th. Passover commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

Honor yourself and your pets on Pet Owners' Day.

The 115th world-famous Boston Marathon takes place today! The 2010 winner was Robert Cheruiyot from Kenya.

Do you juggle? Show off your skill or try your best on International Jugglers Day.


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