National Big Wind Day

About National Big Wind Day

In the United States, April 12th, National Big Wind Day, commemorates the recording of the highest natural wind gust measured on the Earth’s surface. On April 12th 1934, the Mount Washington Observatory recorded winds at 231 miles per hour. Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288 feet and is the most prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River. Wind warning digital road sign to warn vehicles of the strong winds ahead.

12Mar

National Plant a Flower Day

• Nature
• USA

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20Mar

National Ag Day

• Nature
• USA

Its a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.

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28Mar

National Weed Appreciation Day

• Nature
• USA

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8Apr

National All is Ours Day

• Nature
• USA

This a day to appreciate, to realise what we have, recognize the beauty of nature and appreciate what we have.

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Cosmonautics Day

• Science
• Russia

On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.

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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

• Food
• USA

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National Licorice Day

• Food
• USA

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National DEAR Day

• Education
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drop Everything and Read Day.

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