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National Pharmacist Day: January 12, 2020

According to the 2018 American Community Survey, there were 227,504 pharmacists and 250,158 pharmacy technicians in the U.S.

La Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense: 2014-2018

La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publica perfiles detallados de la población de 65 años o más.

American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates Now Available

U.S. Census Bureau releases demographic profile of the 65 and older population.

Bill of Rights Day: December 15, 2019

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution focus on individual rights and were ratified on Dec. 15, 1791. Amendment I protects freedom of expression.

New Statistics From the American Community Survey to Be Embargoed

The U.S. Census Bureau will offer an embargo period for subscribers to view statistics from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: December 7, 2019

According to the 2018 American Community Survey, of the 18 million vets in the U.S., 4.2 million were 75 years and older and 485,157 were WWII vets.

Webinar on 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Dec. 10, 2019, in advance of the Dec. 19 release of the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

National Family Caregivers Month: November 2019

The 2018 American Community Survey counted 535,622 childcare workers; 748,466 personal care aides; and 81,700 personal care and service workers, all other.

Native American Heritage Day: November 29, 2019

According to the 2018 American Community Survey, there are about 5.7 million American Indian and Alaska Natives in the U.S. and 49% reported that race alone.

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2019

The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.

North Carolina 230th Anniversary (12th state): November 21, 2019

North Carolina joined the Union on November 21, 1789, as the 12th state and 12th of the 13 British Colonies. Nicknames are Old North State and Tar Heel State.

National Child's Day: November 20, 2019

The majority of America’s 73.8M children under 18 live in households with two parents (69%). The second most common are children living with mother only (23%).

American Education Week: November 18-22, 2019

In the U.S., per student spending was $12,201 in FY2017, a 3.7% increase from 2016. Elementary-secondary enrollment is 48.6 million.

America Recycles Day: November 15, 2019

In 2018, the EPA reported the recycling rate increased from less than 7% in 1960 to 35%. DYK 10,000 tons recycled supports nearly 16 jobs and $760,000 in wages?

Geography Awareness Week: November 10-16, 2019

The 2016 County Business Patterns program counted 7,645 surveying and mapping establishments in the U.S. with 47,171 employees and $2.7B annual payroll.

Washington 130th Anniversary (42nd state): November 11, 2019

Washington joined the Union on November 11, 1889 (days after Montana and the Dakotas) as the 42nd state. The unofficial nickname is The Evergreen State.

Veterans Day 2019: Nov. 11

Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.

Montana 130th Anniversary (41st state): November 8, 2019

Montana joined the Union on November 8, 1889 (six days after North and South Dakota) as the 41st state. Nicknames are Big Sky Country and The Treasure State.

North Dakota 130th Anniversary (39th state): November 2, 2019

North Dakota joined the Union on November 2, 1889, as the 39th state. Nicknames are Peace Garden State, Flickertail State, Roughrider State and Dakota.

South Dakota 130th Anniversary (40th state): November 2, 2019

South Dakota joined the Union on November 2, 1889 (same day at North Dakota, the 39th state) as the 40th state. Nickname is The Mount Rushmore State.