Hug a Newsman Day
About Hug a Newsman Day
When is Hug a Newsman Day? This holiday is always celebrated on April 4
Hug a Newsman Day is today, an April 4 holiday. Today is your opportunity to give a great, big hug to your local newsperson. C’mon, admit it. You’ve watched your cute newsman day in and day out. You’ve always told yourself if you ever see him in person, you will give him a great, big hug. Well, today is your opportunity.
Any questions on how to celebrate this day?
Important Note: Today is also a day to hug a newswoman. They wouldn’t want to be left out of this very special day. While we most often think of highly visible news anchors and reporters, make sure to hug news people behind the scenes and anyone involved in reporting the news.
How to Celebrate Hug a Newsman Day
This is a very simple and easy day to celebrate.
- All you have to do is find a newsperson and give them a great big bear hug.
- Of course, if you choose to hug anyone else in the business of gathering and reporting the news, feel free to do so.
- Don’t forget to hug the guy hawking newspapers at a street corner.
Note: First, you might want to consider asking for permission to give them.
Today's Quote
“And that’s the way it is”. – – Walter Cronkite
History and Origin of Hug a Newsman Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. This holiday was likely created by a newsperson. However, this might be the start of a budding romance by someone who wanted to hug a newsman and simply needed an excuse.
This is referred to as a “National” day. However, we did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to Hug a Newsman Day, here are some other things that happened on April 4:
In New York City, the World Trade Tower opens. At 110 stories, it is the tallest building in the world at the time. (1973)
Bill Gates and Paul Allen create Microsoft. (1975)
Actor Robert Downey Jr. was born on this day in 1965.
More April 4 Holidays
Additionally, here are more April 4 holidays we are sure you will enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in April. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous April Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Hug a Newsman Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Rhododendrons
Recipe of the Day: Honey Mustard Sauce
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Did You Know? Besides Hug a Newsman Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. What’s more, many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. April holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.