Betty Picnic Day

Betty White is one of the many celebrate that recognized as Betty Picnic Day.

If your name is Betty, congratulations, today is your day! I hope it's filled with fun and lots of smiles and laughter. I don't know anyone named Betty, but if I did, I could take you out for ice cream or buy you flowers just to congratulate you.

History of Betty Picnic Day

The origin of Betty Picnic Day is unknown, although one source suggests it may have been started in 1987 by Betty Wilder and Betty Paterson. They were wondering how many people named Betty were around them and pasting flyers for Betty Picnic. According to legend, the picnic was a huge success and it became an annual event. Betty is already a pretty popular name in the United States. According to the Social Security Administration, between 1923 and 1940, the name appeared on top names chosen for girls.

How to celebrate Betty Picnic Day

If your name is Betty, you can try to organize a picnic for Betty. If you know someone named Betty, be sure to remind them of their special day. Moreover, Betty Picnic Day is also a good day to learn about some famous Bettys:

• Betty Ford - First Lady and First Lady of President Ford, raising awareness about breast cancer and alcohol and substance abuse, active in social policy.
• Betty Friedan – A writer, feminist as well as the author of The Feminine Mystique.
• Betty Grable - Actress featured in the 1930s and 1940s.
• Betty Shabazz - Civil rights activist and Malcolm X.'s wife
• Betty White - The actress with the longest television career in the female entertainment industry.