Woody Woodpecker Day is celebrated by animation fans every April 27. This obscure but fun holiday is observed as a celebration of everyone’s favorite animated woodpecker character. Between 1940 and 1972, American animation was at its peak. During this time, an anthropomorphic animated woodpecker named Woody Woodpecker was created. Woody appeared in theatrical short films produced by the Walter Lantz Studio and distributed by Universal Pictures. The character was created by cartoonist Walter Lantz and storyboard artist Ben “Bugs” Hardaway, who had previously worked at Warner Bros. on Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, two other screwball characters.
Marine Mammal Rescue Day
Marine Mammal Rescue Day is celebrated on April 27 annually. It is a holiday initiative by the state of California’s Senate. This day honors the people who have made a positive difference in the lives of marine mammals, such as wildlife biologists, veterinarians, and animal care specialists. It is also a day to consider our individual contributions to climate change that affect marine mammals’ lives. For the west coast, spring is the peak of animal rescue season owing to disease and famine. Action is conducted by marine mammal rescue organizations.
Secretaries’ Day (Colombia)
Secretaries’ Day in Colombia takes place on April 26. It’s a day when people are encouraged to recognize and appreciate professional secretaries and support experts they know, usually through greeting cards, flowers, or candy. Many also choose to observe the day by buying them lunch or giving them the day off. Although most people don’t think much about secretaries or their jobs, they play an important role in most companies. This celebration honors the unrecognized work they often do to keep businesses thriving.