V.C. Bird Day is celebrated on December 9 each year. This date marks the birthday of Vere Cornwall (V.C.) Bird, a national hero in Antigua and Barbuda. He served as the Caribbean nation’s first Prime Minister. He is known for his revolutionary work as a firebrand trade unionist, championing the rights of laborers and farmers and leading the fight for independence from the U.K. Bird was declared a national hero in 1994 when his term as Prime Minister came to an end. Antiguans reflect on his achievements today, paying their respects to his noble sacrifices.
National Melvin Day
National Melvin Day is celebrated on August 8 each year. Melvin is a male first name derived from various languages, such as the French Melwin, Welsh Melfyn, and the Gaelic surname Ó Maoil Mhín, which translates to “gentle lord” or “gentle chieftain.” It peaked in popularity between the 1930s and 1960s as a name for newborn boys. Today, around 187,000 Americans share this name. Some famous Melvins include comedians Mel Brooks and Mel Blanc, and actor Mel Gibson. We feel privileged to celebrate this name on National Melvin Day.
National Anne Day
National Anne Day is celebrated on August 8 every year. Anne is a female given name. Sometimes spelled as Ann, it is the anglicized version of the Latin Anna, derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning ‘favor’ or ‘grace.’ In a very few instances, Anne is a masculine name in nations like the Netherlands since names ending in ‘-arn’ denote ‘eagle’ in Germanic cultures and languages.