The Stars and Stripes Forever Day

The Stars and Stripes Forever Day, observed on May 14, is celebrated to honor the American march of the same name written and composed by John Philip Sousa. It became the National March of the United States in 1987. A typical performance of the march begins with the four-bar introduction, after which comes the first and second ‘strains’ which are both repeated.

Donate a Day’s Wages To Charity Day

Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day is celebrated every year on the second Wednesday in the month of May and this year the celebrations will be held on May 13. The day is set apart to show kindness to the less privileged in society and to donate to charity organizations across the world. This holiday was created by a married couple called Eugene and Minhee Cho in 2009. On this day, some organizations host some events for fundraising, where people donate money, volunteer to help out or share their professional experiences with others for free.

Martin Z. Mollusk Day

Martin Z. Mollusk day is celebrated every year on the Saturday of the first full week of May. This year, it falls on May 9. This event is observed in Ocean City, New Jersey, at the ninth Street Beach, and is considered a local version of Groundhog Day. People from all over the city gather around to see if mascot Martin Z. Mollusk will be able to see his full shadow on the beach sand.