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April 1
April Fools Day. Cause a stir with the unexpected. Traditionally, the jokes and fake events only take place until midday. Share some of these famous hoaxes.
April 2
International Children's Book Day. This day has been set aside in honour of Hans Christian Andersen author of well known Fairy Tales. Support your local library with a fund-raiser.
Sisters Appreciation Day - offer a special treat to anyone who brings their nearest and dearest sister. They've put up with a lof over the years!
Vitamin C was first isolated in 1928. It was not till 1932 that Vitamin C was used to prevent Scurvy. Sugar Fix Friday - dessert specials and 2-for-1 deals - promote them in advance.
Bette Davis Birthday. Born in 1908, stared in 80 film during her acting career. It was Bette who nicknamed the Academy Awards "Oscar" after her first husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson Jr.
First Modern Day Olympics. 13 Nations participated in the Games of the 1st Olympiad held in Athens on this day in 1896 after a 1,500-year hiatus. North Pole Discovered. After several failed attempts Robert E. Peary reached the North Pole in 1909. Teflon Invented in 1938. Polytetrafluoroethyle better known as Telfon. This resin revolutionised the cookware industry.
No Housework Day. A housewife's dream come true. Celebrate this day doing anything but housework. No housework = no cooking, take advantage of the celebrations and visit your favourite restaurant. Birthday of Buddha. In the sixth century B.C. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama commonly called Buddha. The year 2006 marks the 2545th year since the birth of the one also known as 'the enlightened one'.
Make this Monica day - anyone with that name is given a free treat or dessert. Publicise it in advance to attract likely winners.
Sports Fan Day - wear your favourite team's colours or uniform and win a treat.
Friday the 13th. For dates, history and trivia surrounding this superstition check here. Some people have a general fear of the number 13 - it's called Triskaidekaphobia.
Sinking of the Titanic. The 'Unsinkable Ship' sank on her maiden voyage in 1912 after she struck an Iceberg. Of the 2,224 passengers 1500 were lost at sea. Create part of the last 10-course 1st Class Menu that was served.
Blue Monday - just wear a blue shirt or top and we'll help chase the blues away with a free dessert.
Leonardo Da Vinci. Born in 1452 this magnificent artist with ideas ahead of his time is best remembered for such paintings as the The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. First McDonalds opens. In 1955 Ray Kroc opened the first franchised McDonalds in Des Plaines. Today the Golden Arches is the world's most successful fast food franchise and can be found in every continent of the world. In more recent years McDonalds has reinvented itself by offering "healthier" fast food alternative.
Daffy Duck's Birthday. Daffy made his first appearance on 1937 in the Warner Bros Looney Tunes cartoon series.
San Francisco Earthquake. The most significant earthquake of all times measuring 8.3 on the Richter Scale.
TAURUS: April 21 - May 21 - the sign of the Bull. Read all about Taurus at the Astrology Information Page. Birthday of Rome. Celebrate the founding of Rome traditionally thought to be in 753BC. A great opportunity for Italian food. Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen of sixteen countries and head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II of England was born in 1926.
Jack Nicholson's Birthday. Three time Academy Award and seven time Golden Globe winner Jack Nicholson was born in 1937. Earth Day. With the message "New Energy for a New Era" and attention to accelerating the transition of renewable energy this day was first observed in 1970.
Death of William Shakespeare. Born in 1564 the greatest English Poet and Playwright of the English language died in 1616. United Nations. World Book and Copyright Day was organised by UNESCO in 1955 for the protection of Intellectual Property through Copyright.
Anzac Day - Australia and New Zealand. A day set aside to honour the soldiers who bravely fought during War World 1 on the shores of Gallipoli.
Richter Scale. Born in 1900, Charles Francis Richter developed the Earthquake Magnitude Scale known as the Richer Scale.
Make this Neil day - anyone with that name is given a free treat or dessert. Publicise it in advance to attract likely winners.
Mutiny on the Bounty. a famous naval mutiny occurred in 1789 when the mutineers turned Captain William Bligh and some of his officers and crew adrift from the Bounty. Enjoy one of the many Mutiny on the Bounty recipes.
Zipper Day. The Modern Zipper was invented by Gideon Sindback 1917. Origins of a similar device date back to the 19th Century. Duke Ellington. Born Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington in 1899, Duke Ellington was one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Jerry Seinfield. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1954 Jerry Seinfeld is best known for his popular comedy series which ran for a total of nine seasons from1989 to 1998.
Secretary's Day (now call Administrative Professional's Day) When smart managers take to lunch the dedicated staff who keep their office working. A day that can yield good lunch trade but the bosses may need a reminder! Read all about it. Held on the last Wednesday of April.
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Full Moon Party. Serve Moon recipes and Moon Cocktails.
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