Category: Kids News

Today is Harriet Tubman Day, in honor of the day the famous abolitionist died in 1913. She escaped from slavery in 1849, but returned to guide many people to freedom, using a network called the Underground Railroad. She led a military operation during the Civil War, and later fought for women’s right to vote.

Have you ever looked really closely, at a crack in the sidewalk? You might be surprised, by how many tiny insects, determined plants, flowers, and trees, are squeezed in there. Celebrate the Festival Of Life In Cracks Day, by discovering beauty and life thriving in the roads, sidewalks, and walls.

Saint Patrick’s Day parades are coming, which usually includes bagpipers wearing kilts. Get prepared today, on International Bagpipe Day. You can make your own, out of a garbage bag and recorders. Find the bagpipe instructions on instructables.com. It’s Skirt Day too, so wear a skirt or kilt while playing bagpipes for the whole neighborhood.

March 10th abbreviated, spells M-A-R-1-0. MARIO! It’s Mario Day, so don’t forget to wear overalls! It’s the Day Of Awesomeness too, so remember to be totally awesome, while you play your favorite Super Mario games! You should also wear an awesome wig, for International Wig Day. I always wanted purple hair!

Microplastics have been found in the human bloodstream, because we eat and drink microscopic pieces all the time. Scientists found an easy way, to remove many microplastics from drinking water. When water is boiled, plastic is trapped by minerals in the water, which can then be filtered out by pouring through a steel mesh.

Springtime brings allergies for many people, and you could be super-sneezy. Remember to sneeze into your elbow! Also, wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds, every time you blow your nose. Watch the Mythbusters Contamination Experiment, and Safe Sneeze, on YouTube. You’ll see how easy it is to spread your snot to everyone. Gross.

Today is Barbie Day. Ruth Handler made the first Barbie doll, over 60 years ago! Barbie has held many jobs over the years, from fashion designer, to astronaut, to paleontologist. If you visit Washington DC, check out a wacky collection of Barbies, in a garden on Q Street. The display changes with the holidays.

Oh no! You’re late for school! Just kidding, I only wanted to help you celebrate Panic Day. Are you upset because I tricked you? Forget about it, because it’s Get Over It Day. It’s also False Teeth Day. George Washington had a set made from animal teeth, set in led!

If you live where Daylight Saving Time stole an hour of your sleep yesterday, get it back today by stealing a nap! It’s Napping Day! It’s also Fill Our Staplers Day. Those papers aren’t going to staple themselves. Check your staplers before napping, so you don’t have nightmares about running out of staples.

Today is International Women’s Day, which was first celebrated in 1911. This year’s theme is, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” Women have not always had the same rights as men, so they had to work hard to gain equality. Many places in the world, still limit the rights of women. No one should be left out.