MARCH 10, 2025 | NATIONAL MARIO DAY | NATIONAL NAPPING DAY | NATIONAL BLUEBERRY POPOVER DAY | NATIONAL PACK YOUR LUNCH DAY | WOMEN AND GIRLS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL MARIO DAY March 10
NATIONAL MARIO DAY
National Mario Day on Mar 10 recognizes an iconic character from a popular video game. The character, known today as Mario, first appeared in 1981 in a game called Donkey Kong made by Nintendo. More to learn…
NATIONAL NAPPING DAY Day After Return of Daylight Saving Time
NATIONAL NAPPING DAY
Each year, National Napping Day recognizes our need the day following the return of daylight saving time. Not only does the observance encourage a nap, it reminds us that there’s no shame in taking one either. While preparing for the time change can offset the shock to our internal clock, many other things in our life may not handle the change so well causing us to still lose sleep. Young children and pets do not adjust as easily and certain work schedules do not permit early adjustment, either. Read more…
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY POPOVER DAY March 10
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY POPOVER DAY
What better way to start March 10th than with National Blueberry Popover Day? Popovers are airy rolls that puff up when baked, popping over the edge of the tin. They are light and crispy on the outside while the insides are warm and often hollow. They can be filled with custards, creams, and fruits for a sweet treat, especially blueberries. Read more…
NATIONAL PACK YOUR LUNCH DAY March 10
NATIONAL PACK YOUR LUNCH DAY
National Pack Your Lunch Day on March 10th encourages everyone across the country to take their lunch to work, school, or wherever they’re spending the day. It’s an opportunity to revitalize lunchtime with fresh and healthful meal choices. Learn more…
NATIONAL WOMEN AND GIRLS HIVAIDS AWARENESS DAY March 10
WOMEN AND GIRLS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
Observed annually on March 10th, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day empowers people everywhere with knowledge and information regarding HIV/AIDS. It also focuses on the often-overlooked impact it has on women and girls. Read more…
Coming on March 11, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL OATMEAL NUT WAFFLES DAY
FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND MORTICIAN RECOGNITION DAYNotable Birthdays for March 10
Thomas James Churchill (1824-1905) – Major General for the Confederate Army.
William Henry Penrose (1832-1903) – Brigadier General for the Union Army.
Lillian Wald (1867-1940) – Founded the social service agency Henry Street Settlement in N.Y.
Marques Haynes (1926-2015) – Professional basketball player and member of the original Harlem Globetrotters.
Chuck Norris (1940-Still Living) – Actor known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger.
Laurel Clark (1961-2003) – Astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
Jeff Ament (1963-Still Living) – Musician and co-founder of the rock band Pearl Jam.
Carrie Underwood (1983-Still Living) – Country music singer-songwriter.
Memorable Events for March 10
1791 – John Stone receives a patent for a pile driver.
1849 – Abraham Lincoln applies for a patent for a device to lift a boat over shoals and obstructions.
1876 – Alexander Graham Bell makes to first phone call to his assistant Thomas Watson.
1945 – The U.S. Army Air Force fire bombs Tokyo.
2006 – The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter arrives at Mars.
