Posted on 10/01/2024 2:09:42 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL TACO DAY
NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR HAS OFFICIALLY MOVED NATIONAL TACO DAY TO A TUESDAY!
National Taco Day has officially moved to the first Tuesday in October! Starting on October 1, 2024, this delicious food holiday will now fall on a Tuesday—Taco Tuesday to be exact. This epic announcement is part of a latest milestone in Taco Bell’s ongoing Taco Tuesday journey to move National Taco Day to a Tuesday starting this year!
“For years, we’ve celebrated National Taco Day on October 4th, but it’s always felt like there was a bigger opportunity to align it with something even more special—Taco Tuesday,” said Marlo Anderson, founder of National Day Calendar. “Thanks to Taco Bell's efforts, we’re excited to officially move National Taco Day to the first Tuesday in October, creating the Taco Tuesday of all Taco Tuesdays. National Day Calendar has always thrived on the grassroots support of people who love celebrating these moments, and this change is a perfect example of that. It’s more than just moving a date—it’s about bringing taco lovers together in a bigger way, and we couldn’t be more excited!”
The odds of moving a National Day is a rarity. In fact, it only happened one other time for Checkers and Rally’s on National French Fry Day. In an effort to set things right, Taco Bell worked tirelessly with the powers at be, in this case National Day Calendar, to move National Taco Day to a Tuesday.
#TacoTuesday and NationalTacoDay
The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish. At the time of the Spanish conquistadors, Bernal Diaz del Castillo, documented the first taco feast enjoyed by Europeans. Hernan Cortes arranged this meal for his captains in Coyocan. It is unclear why the Spanish used the word taco to describe this native food. One suggested origin is the word ataco, meaning stuff or to stuff.
Whether you prefer soft or hard-shelled tortillas, most agree tacos satisfy a snack craving. However, they also make delicious meals. Considering that many are filled with seasoned, lean meats and vegetables, tacos go beyond delicious. Fish tacos and shrimp tacos with grilled seafood add a whole other flavor profile. Ask for grilled chicken and hold the cheese.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL TACO DAY
To celebrate the momentous move of National Taco Day to its rightful home – Taco Tuesday – Taco Bell is planning a frenzy of Tuesday Drop celebrations kicking off on October 1 and continuing all month long. Fans are encouraged to mark the new date on their calendars, sign up for Taco Bell Rewards* and follow along on social channels to stay up to date on more celebration details being announced closer to the holiday.
It's time to have some tacos! Go out for tacos or make them at home. There are many traditional varieties of tacos. Try a style of taco you've never had before. You may be surprised by how many options there. While you're celebrating be sure to share recipes and give a shout out to your favorite Mexican restaurants, food trucks, and taco stands.
Share your love for all things tacos on social media using the hashtag #NationalTacoDay. We want to see your tacos!
NATIONAL TACO DAY HISTORY
National Taco Day began much earlier than the modernized and marketed celebration we know today. According to Gustavo Arellano, author of the 2012 book “Tacos USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America”, its origin can be dated back to the 1960’s in San Antonio, Texas from Roberto L. Gomez, Esq. Taco Day was locally celebrated on May 3, celebrating the week leading up to Cinco de Mayo. While it was honored in some local areas, it sadly faded away and it wasn't until 2009 when several businesses rallied behind a new day to mark the occasion, October 4.
With the rise of internet culture, the popularity caught on and by 2013, National Taco Day cemented itself on the National Day Calendar to be celebrated on October 4. Enter Taco Bell...
About Taco Bell Corp.
For more than 61 years, Taco Bell has brought innovative, craveable Mexican-inspired food to the masses, and was recently recognized as one of TIME’s Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies and Nation’s Restaurant News’ Brand Icon. For more information about Taco Bell, visit our website at www.TacoBell.com, our Newsroom at www.TacoBell.com/news, or check out www.TacoBell.com/popular-links. You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell by following us on LinkedIn, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook and by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 1
Mary Anna Custis Lee - Wife of Robert E. Lee. Born in 1808 and died in 1873.
Caroline Harrison - American educator, 24th First Lady of the United States. Born in 1832 and died in 1892.
William Boeing - American engineer and businessman who founded the Boeing Company. Born in 1881 and died in 1956.
Eli Whitney Blake, Jr. - American chemist, physicist, and academic. Born in 1836 and died in 1895.
Ted Healy - American actor, singer, and screenwriter. Born in 1896 and died in 1937.
Sam Yorty - American captain, politician, and 37th Mayor of Los Angeles. Born in 1909 and died in 1998.
Bonnie Parker (Bonnie and Clyde) - American criminal. Born in 1910 and died in 1934.
Daniel J. Boorstin - American historian, lawyer, author, and 12th Librarian of Congress. Born in 1914 and died in 2004.
Bob Boyd - American baseball player. Born in 1919 and died in 2004.
Walter Matthau - American actor. Born in 1920 and died in 2000.
Jimmy Carter - American naval lieutenant, politician, 39th President of the United States, and Nobel Prize laureate. Born in 1924.
Tom Bosley - American actor. Born 1927 and died 2010.
Grady Chapman - American singer. Born in 1929 and died 2011.
Arnold Burns - American lawyer, politician, and 21st United States Deputy Attorney General. Born in 1930 and died in 2013.
Alan Wagner - American radio host and critic. Born in 1931 and died 2007.
Julie Andrews - English actress and singer. Born in 1935.
Mary McFadden - American fashion designer. Born in 1938 and died in 2024.
George Archer - American golfer. Born in 1939 and died in 2005.
Marc Savoy - American accordion player who also created the Cajun accordion. Born in 1940.
Herb Fame - American R&B singer. Born in 1942.
Robert Slater - American author and journalist. Born in 1943 and died in 2014.
Dave Arneson - American game designer, co-created Dungeons & Dragons. Born in 1947 and died 2009.
Cub Koda - American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born in 1948 and died in 2000.
Randy Quaid - American actor. Born in 1950.
Bob Myrick - American baseball player. Born in 1952 and died in 2012.
Earl Slick - American rock guitarist and songwriter. Born in 1952.
Pete Falcone - American baseball player. Born in 1953.
Brian P. Cleary - American author and poet. Born in 1959.
Joshua Wurman - American scientist, Doppler on Wheels inventor, and storm chaser. Born in 1960.
Mark McGwire - American baseball player and coach. Born in 1963.
Cindy Margolis - American actress and model. Born in 1965.
Scott Young - American ice hockey player and coach. Born in 1967.
Joseph Patrick Moore - American musician, composer, and producer. Born in 1969.
Sherri Saum - American actress. Born in 1974.
Nicole Atkins - American singer-songwriter. Born in 1978.
Rudi Johnson - American football player. Born in 1979.
Jurnee Smollett - American actress. Born in 1986.
Lauren Hill - American basketball player. Born in 1995 and died in 2015.
Tom Clancy - American author. Born 1947 and died in 2013.
HISTORICAL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 1
1832 - Texian political delegates gather at San Felipe de Austin to petition for changes in the governance of Mexican Texas. Eventually, Mexican Texas would become present day Texas.
1861 - Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management is published, going on to sell 60,000 copies in its first year. The book gave instructions on how to run a household and included tips in management, childcare, recipes, and social etiquette. The book is still in print today.
1890 - The U.S. Congress established Yosemite National Park as the second national park to be established in the country.
1891 - Stanford University opens its doors in Sanford, California.
1903 – The Boston Americans played the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of baseball in what would become the modern World Series.
1908 – Ford Model T automobiles are offered for sale $825 in Detroit, Michigan.
1910 – Los Angeles Times building is bombed, killing 21.
1928 – Newark Liberty International Airport opens as the first airport in the New York City.
1931 – The George Washington Bridge joining New Jersey and New York is opened.
1940 – The first superhighway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, opens for traffic.
1942 – USS Grouper torpedoes Lisbon Maru in the East China Seas unaware British prisoners of war were being transported from Hong Kong.
1943 – Allied troops enter Naples after four days of fighting. The victory would become known as Four Days of Naples.
1947 – The F-86 Sabre flies for the first time.
1957 – The motto In God We Trust appears on U.S. paper currency for the first time.
1958 – NASA replaces The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
1961 – The U.S.'s first centralized military intelligence is formed and called The United States Defense Intelligence Agency.
1962 – James Meredith, the first Black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi, enters the University, defying racial segregation rules.
1964 – The Free Speech Movement begins at the University of California, Berkeley.
1966 – West Coast Airlines Flight 956 crashes in Oregon. There were no survivors.
1971 – Walt Disney World opens its doors for the first time in Florida. Nearly 12,000 people visiting the park the first day.
1975 – Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
1979 – Pope John Paul II visits the U.S.
1982 – EPCOT opens at Walt Disney World in Florida.
2015 – Nine people are killed by a gunman at a community college in Oregon.
2017 – Steven Paddock kills 58 people and injures 869 during a mass shooting at a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. The gunman later committed suicide.
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Taco Pingo!...............
Badge....do you sleep? I guess I don’t either. 😆
I have nights where I can’t sleep for some reason. I guess it comes with age.............
I’m with ya’!
I was so sick in December. Apparently one of the leftovers is insomnia.....along with age.
It also probably some of my meds............
Well, God bless.
Always love your posts.
Help Yourself Tacos
Ing 30 taco shells 1 med sweet onion, chopped 2 Tbl olive oil 2 lb ground turkey or beef packet taco seasoning S/p pound Tillamook Mexican 4-Cheese 16 oz. pkg. shredded lettuce 6 chopped Romas cup ea salsa, corn salsa,sour cream, guacamole, Pepita salsa, can sliced olives, sliced red onion, jar LaVictoria Salsa, jar Cholula Salsa, Cilantro, chips, Habanero pepper garnishes.
Steps Center bowl of shredded lettuce/tomatoes on tray. Add small bowls of salsa, guac, olives, and sour cream. Circle rim w/ 30 baked taco shells. Fill in open areas with chips and hot sauce. Serve.
Filling Cook onion tender in heated oil 10 min. Add and brown meat
w/ ing seasoning to taste. Fill shells, add cheese; bake 350 deg 5 min.
I think it’s time to make a run to the Pink Taco!
https://www.pinktaco.com/
A stunning presentation, but tacos with premade shells should be banned in Taco Day
.......nice party centerpiece........
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