Historic Maryland Newspapers

“Live Long and Prosper” is a saying from Science Officer and First Officer Spock, a Vulcan aboard the Starship Enterprise on the television series Star Trek.

Live Long and Prosper Day, a March 26 holiday, celebrate Spock, and his many Vulcan sayings.

Today is National Cheesesteak Day.

It is very easy to enjoy this holiday:

Make a Philly Cheesesteak at home.
Eat a Philly Cheesesteak for Lunch.
Have it again for supper.

Let’s Laugh Day is today, so have a chuckle or laugh yourself sick. Either way, it’s probably wise to laugh at the boss’ joke.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Here’s a photo of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh taken in 1908.

Su-Lin was the first Giant Panda Bear to be displayed in the United States. In April 1937, the panda was purchased by Brookfield Zoo outside of Chicago. Here’s a photo of Su-Lin meeting his first partner, Mei-Mei in the spring of ‘38.

On this Giant Panda Bear Day check out the Smithsonian’s new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, who arrived just this year!

A beloved Girl Scout Camp from 1946 to 1978, Rockwood was a typical scene of outdoor life lived by Girl Scouts from all over the country.

Today commemorates the founding of the first Girl Scout group on March 12, 1912.

Johnny Appleseed Day honors one of America’s great legends. A real person, he traveled westward in threadbare clothes and sold apple trees and seeds to settlers. Along the way, Johnny planted many apple trees himself too.

Barbie was first introduced on March 9, 1959. Popular from the start, look at this Barbie Doll ad from 1960.

Newspapers are a great way to do genealogy research.

Look through Chronicling America’s collection today and do the work of the genealogist

Open your mouth and say “Aaaah”.. Dentist’s Day has arrived.

Let me help them help you, schedule your dentist’s appointment today

If pets had thumbs, would they ever give us a thumbs down?

March 3 is If Pets Had Thumbs Day. It leaves you wondering what would happen if…