National Earl Day:

Celebrated every year on the 9^th of June, the National Earl Day is a celebration of those who have the qualities to achieve their dreams.

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Related: Other National Days Celebrated on June 9th:

National Donald Duck Day

National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

National Children’s Day

Why National Earl Day?

Earl has become a very rare name these days and it is not a name that you get without earning it. If you have earned the name of an Earl then you have shown genuine accomplishments. There have been many Earls over the years who made a mark in history with their contribution. For instance, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who headed the investigation of President Kennedy was Earl Warren. However, he was not the only person with the name of Earl to have made a significant accomplishment.

There have been many men by the name of Earl who has managed to contribute in various ways to society. While the name itself has become uncommon, there is still a lot of reason to celebrate its existence, which is done with National Earl Day every year. Adding the fact that it is a fun day, there is no reason to not celebrate it either.

How can we celebrate National Earl Day?

You don’t have to be named Earl or you don’t have to know someone by the name of Earl to celebrate this day. Of course, having those would take the celebration of this day to a different level altogether. Here are a few other ways you can enjoy this day and make it a memorable occasion to store away in your memory forever.

1. As the day was named after Earl Baltes, who was the creator of the Eldora Speedway, you can visit the place during this time. It would be even better if you can visit it when the event is going on.
2. Earl Baltes is not the only famous Earl and you can look up to the many other Earls who have accomplished much to society on this day. You can find out how they have contributed to our society.
3. Last but not least if you know of someone by this name then this is probably the day to honor them and make it a special day for them. And if your name is Earl, then you can indulge in some self-love on this day like a spa treatment or an outing to your favorite restaurant, a picnic, etc.
4. Remember to share your thoughts and views on this day with the world and use the hashtag #NationalEarlDay on the post to spread awareness about this day.

Interesting facts about National Earl Day:

On this day, let us get to know about other Earls and some interesting facts about Earls and this day.

1. We have already mentioned Earl Warren who headed the investigation on the assassination of President John F Kennedy and we know that Earl Baltes is whom this day was attributed to. Here are some other Earls you would like to know about:
   1. The Jazz piano development was highly influenced by Earl Hines.
   2. Earl Scruggs made new heights in the bluegrass music almost at the same time Earl Baltes was working on the Speedway.
   3. Earl Monroe, also known as the Earl the Pearl has created a name in the history of basketball and was elected in the year 1989 to the Hall of Fame of Naismith Memorial Basketball.
2. It was in the year 1954 when the Eldora Speedway first came into existence thanks to Earl Baltes who bought the Eldora ballroom for the purpose.
3. The initial length of the Eldora Speedway was justa quarter of a mile and was later extended to half a mile in the year 1958.
4. In the year 1962, the speedway became the most favored sprint car track, nearly short of a decade from its construction.

History of National Earl Day:

If you follow dirt racing then you would be well aware of the Dirt Late Model Dream at the Eldora Speedway. This was opened by Earl Baltes in the year 1954 in whose honor the National Earl Day celebration was initiated by Roger Slack. The celebration of this day began in the year 2016 and the same was initiated on the opening day of the dirt racing event. The coincidence was planned and it has been a celebration since then among the dirt racing lovers.