From Tax Day to Titanic Tributes: April 15 Trivia and Holiday Calendar Fun

We took a break from the usual weather talk this morning and threw on our trivia hats for a whirlwind ride through today’s lesser-known celebrations. Welcome to another round of #HolidayTrivia, where the only rule is: if you don’t know, take a wild guess!

While April 15th may traditionally ring the dreaded “Tax Day” bell, there’s a whole buffet of quirky and meaningful observances to distract you from your paperwork. Here’s a look at what else is going on:

📅 Today’s Hashtag Holidays:

✨ International Anime Day
Time to embrace your inner otaku. Whether you're binging classics like Naruto or diving into new releases, this day’s for the anime lovers.

🍖 National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
A holiday for ham? Absolutely. Glazed, spiral-cut, and maybe even leftover from Easter.

😤 National Griper's Day
Finally, a day where complaining is encouraged! Go ahead, vent a little.

✏️ National Rubber Eraser Day
Because who doesn’t need a little “oops” fix now and then?

😕 National That Sucks Day
For all those moments that just... suck. This day gets it.

🧺 National Laundry Day
Imagine if you could actually save all your laundry for just one day a year. Dream on!

⚾ National Jackie Robinson Day
On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Players across the league wear #42 today in his honor—an inspiring reminder of courage and legacy.

🍟 International McDonald's Day
In 1955, Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald's. Whether you're a Big Mac fan or a fry stealer (guilty), it’s a fast-food milestone.

🚢 Titanic Remembrance Day
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank, claiming over 1,500 lives. A solemn nod to history, and perhaps a reason to cue up the movie for a tearjerker rewatch.

❓National Take a Wild Guess Day
Fitting for trivia day! When in doubt, throw out a guess and own it with confidence. A, B, or C—pick your destiny!

🧠 Pop Quiz Time!

Q1: The word “pompatus” used by Wolfman Jack in Clap for the Wolfman was inspired by which earlier hit?
A) Frankenstein – Edgar Winter Group
B) The Joker – Steve Miller Band
C) Loves Me Like a Rock – Paul Simon

Q2: Harry Nilsson wrote a song intended for Midnight Cowboy, but it didn’t make the cut. What was it called?
A) I Guess the Lord Must Be an Angel from Montgomery
B) I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City
C) I Guess the Lord Must Be on the Last Train to Clarksville

Whether you crushed the trivia or took some wild guesses, the fun is in the play. Join us every morning for #HolidayTrivia as we spin the calendar and find joy in the weird, the wonderful, and the “wait, that’s actually a holiday?” kind of days.

Catch you tomorrow—and don’t forget to do your laundry. Or don’t. It is National Laundry Day, after all. 😉