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  1. Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to those who have served, or are currently serving, this great country! Thank you for your sacrifice!
  2. Today is National Wine Day! A whole day dedicated to wine?? Sounds like a pretty good idea to us! Merlot, Cab Sav, Chardonnay, or Sav Blanc?
  3. It's International Tiara Day! Today is the day everyone is encouraged to wear a tiara and feel like royalty!
  4. Today is National Taffy Day! A day to make or enjoy this sweet summertime treat, originally created in Atlantic City, NJ in the late 1800's.
  5. Happy Nat'l Maritime Day...the day that the American steamship "Savannah" set sail on the first ever transoceanic voyage under steam power!
  6. Today is National Wait Staff Day! Show appreciation to your waiters and waitresses with a kind word and a nice tip today!
  7. This is National Backyard Games Week! Time to dust off the croquet set, put up the badminton net, and polish off the horse shoes!
  8. Happy NASCAR Day! Today is the annual celebration of NASCAR’s fans, charities, and the spirit of NASCAR! Who is your favorite driver?
  9. Today is World Info Society Day...a day to raise global awareness of societal changes brought about by the Internet and new technologies.
  10. Today is National Employee Health & Fitness Day! Join us in the day dedicated to promoting physical activity in the workplace.
  11. It's National Chocolate Chip Day! You know what that means...today is your day to enjoy your favorite chocolate trip treat!
  12. This is National Etiquette Week. Practicing good etiquette never goes out of style!
  13. Today is Eat What You Want Day! Throw the diet out the window, and enjoy that favorite food you've been craving! It's just for one day!
  14. It's Windmill Day, the annual day in Amsterdam where the working windmills of the 17th and 18th century are open to the public for tours.
  15. Happy Receptionist's Day! Thank you to the "gatekeepers" that help make each office run more smoothly! We couldn't do it without you!
  16. Happy National Teacher Day! Thank you to all the hard-working and dedicated teaching professionals out there! You change lives every day!
  17. Today is Accountant's Day! Thank your accountant for helping you keep track of all your important financial matters!
  18. This is No Pants Day! It's a day that encourages people NOT to wear pants, and to pretend like there's nothing unusual about it! What?!?
  19. Today is the National Day of Prayer. This day calls on all people of different faiths in the US to pray for our nation and it's leaders.
  20. Today is the Great American Grump Out Day! All you sour pusses suck it up and refrain from getting your grump on for at least 24 hours!