April 27, 2016 – NATIONAL BABE RUTH DAY – NATIONAL TELL A STORY DAY – NATIONAL PRIME RIB DAY – NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’S DAY

                                    NATIONAL BABE RUTH DAY

On April 27, baseball fans around the country honor one of baseball’s all-time greatest players.  It’s National Babe Ruth Day.

George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr.,  born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland was nicknamed “the Bambino” and “the Sultan of Swat”.  Spending 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for three teams from 1914 to 1935.
Babe Ruth’s baseball career started as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He became a full-time right-fielder when the New York Yankees bought his contract in 1919.  Being one of the league’s most prolific hitters, he helped the Yankees win seven pennants and four World Series titles.
Ruth set career records, in his time, for home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in, and on-base plus slugging.  In 1927, he was the very first player to hit 60 home runs in one season.
Following a short stint with the Boston Braves, Ruth retired in 1935.  In 1936, he became one of the first five players to be elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
In 1946, after experiencing severe eye pain and difficulty swallowing, Babe Ruth was diagnosed with cancer.  On April 27, 1947, he was able to attend the proclaimed Babe Ruth Day and spoke briefly to a crowd of almost 60,000 people at Yankee Stadium.
 At the age of 53, on August 16, 1948, at 8:01 pm, Babe Ruth died in his sleep.  
HOW TO OBSERVE
Play a game of catch in the backyard.  Go the batting cages and try slugging a few Babe Ruth style.  Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and head out to the ball game!  Use #NationalBabeRuthDay to share on social media.
HISTORY
National Babe Ruth Day, an unofficial national holiday, has been recognized and celebrated since 1947.
 

NATIONAL TELL A STORY DAY

National Tell a Story Day is observed in the United States each year on April 27th.  We are all encouraged to share all kinds of stories on National Tell a Story Day. Whether it’s read from a book, one from your imagination or an actual story from a childhood memory, April 27th is the day to gather friends and family and share those stories.
Libraries around the country participate in National Tell A Story Day with special story telling times for children.
Storytelling is an ancient practice used to hand down knowledge from one generation to the next.  It’s a wonderful way to pass on family traditions, histories, and long told tales and can be entertaining as well as educational. Some of the very best stories come from real life experience.  
Many people enjoy listening to their grandparents share their stories about when they were growing up (back in the day).  Spending time telling stories with family, friends and loved ones is a time for all to learn from each other, to remember and to grow closer together.
HOW TO OBSERVE
On National Tell A Story Day, it does not matter if the story is a short story or a long story, fiction or nonfiction, a tall tale or folklore. This is a day for them all.  We encourage you to tell your stories and even share them on social media using #NationalTellAStoryDay.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator or the origin of National Tell A Story Day.
 

NATIONAL PRIME RIB DAY

National Prime Rib Day is observed annually on April 27th.   Sometimes known as the “King of Meats,” Prime Rib is a choice beef cut from one of the eight prime cuts of beef.
A rubbed-on seasoned and then slow roasted prime rib will give you a deliciously tender, tasty main course.
There are many recipes and helpful “how to cook prime rib” guides on the internet for all to use.
Here is a Prime Rib recipe for you to enjoy.:

HOW TO OBSERVE

Enjoy a Prime Rib at your favorite restaurant or enjoy making one at home.  Give this recipe a try:  Prime Rib recipe.

Share your photos on social media using #NationalPrimeRibDay.

HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator of National Prime Rib Day.
 

NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY

National Administrative Professionals’ Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day,  is observed on the Wednesday of the last full week in April of each year.  It is a day to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support professionals.  
HOW TO OBSERVE
National Administrative Professionals’ Day is often celebrated with gifts to one’s assistant, such as flowers, gift certificates, gift baskets, candy or lunch.  Honor your assistant by sharing your gratitude on Social Media using #AdminProfessionalsDay.
HISTORY
National Administrative Professionals’ Day is an unofficial national holiday. However, this special day coincides with National Secretaries Week.  National Secretaries Week was proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer in June 1952.  June 4, 1952, was designated National Secretaries Day.
DATES
April 27, 2016
April 26, 2017
April 25, 2018
April 24, 2019