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National Miners Day: December 6, 2018

The Q2 2018 Quarterly Financial Report found mining corporations had unadjusted sales of $80.9B, up $19.0B from Q2 2017, and up $6.3B from Q1 sales of $74.5B.

National Pawnbrokers Day: December 6, 2018

The 2012 Economic Census found 8,721 pawnshops in the US, up from 6,146 in 2002. The most are in Texas 1,836, Ga. 797, Fla. 754, Ala. 414 and Calif. 397.

Illinois 200 Years of Statehood: December 3, 2018

Illinois joined the union 200 years ago on December 3, 1818, as the 21st state. Known as the Land of Lincoln, its motto is State Sovereignty, National Union.

*Special Edition* Fires in California: November 2018

The Camp Fire in northern California decimated the town of Paradise and is now the deadliest (79) and most destructive fire in modern California history.

2018 Hurricane Season: June 1 – November 30

The Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management offers real-time access to data about the people living and working in areas being affected by hurricanes.

Cyber Monday: November 26, 2018

According to USA.gov, “Cyber Monday is the day with sales and discounts across online retailers.” Check out these shopping stats and related info.

Small Business Saturday: November 24, 2018

The 2016 County Business Patterns series counted 7,757,807 establishments in the U.S. Most (6,627,392) had fewer than 20 employees and averaged about 4.5.

Black Friday: November 23, 2018

According to USA.gov, “Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.” Check out these shopping stats and related info.

Native American Heritage Day: November 23, 2018

According to the 2017 American Community Survey, there are about 5.6 million American Indian and Alaska Natives in the U.S. and 48% reported that one race.

National Child's Day: November 20, 2018

The majority of America’s 73.8M children under 18 live in households with both parents (69%). The 2nd most common are children living with mother only (23%).

National Family Week: November 18-24, 2018

According to the 2017 American Community Survey, average family size has grown from 3.20 in 2007 to 3.26 in 2017. There are almost 78.6 million families.

National Fast Food Day: November 16, 2018

The 2016 County Business Patterns series counted 237,922 limited-service (fast food) restaurants with 4,227,402 paid employees and $61B annual payroll.

America Recycles Day: November 15, 2018

In 2015, the EPA reported the recycling and composting rate tripled in 30 years to 34.7%. US recycling and re-use created 757,325 jobs and $36B in annual wages.

Geography Awareness Week: Nov. 11-17, 2018 & GIS Day: Nov. 14, 2018

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.

American Education Week: November 12-16, 2018

In the U.S., per student spending was $11,762 in FY2016, a 3.2% increase from 2015. There are more than 77 million enrolled in U.S. Schools.

National Aviation History Month: November 2018

The 2015 Annual Survey of State and Local Finances found that 13 states account for 76% of the $22 billion in airport revenue dollars.

National Family Caregivers Month: November 2018

The Current Population Survey found in 2014 there were about 4.8 million grandchildren living in the home of their grandparents, up from 3.7 million in 1994

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: October 27, 2018

The U.S. total value of shipments of pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing grew from $67B in 1992 to $236B in 2017 and is estimated to exceed $250B in 2018.

National Nut Day: October 22, 2018

According to foreign trade stats, US exports of nuts were valued at $9.25B in, up from $3.90 in 2008. Imports were $3.33B in 2017, from $1.39B in 2008.

The Incandescent Light Bulb: October 22-23, 2018

On Oct. 22-23, 1879, Edison’s team made a light bulb with a carbonized filament of uncoated cotton thread that lasted 14.5 hours, long enough to light a home.