National Johnny Appleseed Day

About National Johnny Appleseed Day

John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, as well as the northern counties of present-day West Virginia.

Chapman was born on September 26th 1774.

1Feb

National Bird-Feeding Month

• Nature
• USA

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12Mar

National Plant a Flower Day

• Nature
• USA

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22Mar

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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European Day of Languages

• Culture
• European Union

A day to promoteg the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, which must be preserved and fostered.

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World Contraception Day

• Health
• International

A day to spread the word and raise awareness about contraception and safe sex.

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National Pancake Day

• Food
• USA

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National Shamu the Whale Day

• Animals
• USA

A day to raise awareness of Orcas, Killer Whales, of which the most famous was Shamu.

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