National Earl Day

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

National Earl Day is celebrated every year on June 9th. This is quite a unique celebration. We don't often hear the name "Earl" these days as it has become quite popular, so through this fascinating holiday, many people can be inspired to see the beauty in the name as well as the legacy forward.

Why National Earl Day?

Earl has become a very rare name these days and it's not a name you get without earning. If you have achieved the title of Earl then you have shown real achievements. There have been many Counts over the years that have made their mark in history with their contributions. For example, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who led the investigation into President Kennedy is Earl Warren. However, he is not the only person with the name Earl to have achieved remarkable achievements.

There have been many men named Earl who have tried to contribute in various ways to society. Although the name itself has become unpopular, there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate its existence, done on National Earl's Day every year. Add the fact that it's a fun day, there's no reason not to celebrate it.

History of National Earl Day

National Earl Day was created in 2016 by Roger Slack in honor of Count Baltes. It was approved for the 2016 opening date of the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway, founded by Baltes in 1954. When the date was created by Roger Slack, he ensured that it coincided with the opening date of the prestigious dirt racing event.

Earl Baltes was a bandit who later became a dirt track owner when he turned Eldora Ballroom into an Eldora Speedway. He then expanded the track and started promoting more tracks and events. He's promoted some of the highest-paying short-distance races across Ohio and Indiana.

In 2016, Eldora Highway events are still going strong. Other events such as the World 100 and King's Royal, part of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, are held annually at Eldora Speedway.

National Earl Day will celebrate all the Counts out there and some of the greatest achievements of those with that name.

Interesting facts about National Earl Day

On this day, let's learn about other Earls and some interesting facts about Earls and this day.

• We mentioned Earl Warren, the head of the investigation into the assassination of President John F Kennedy, and we know that Earl Baltes is the person to whom it is now being attributed. Here are some other Counts you might want to know about:

• Jazz piano development was greatly influenced by Earl Hines.
• Earl Scruggs created new heights in bluegrass music almost at the same time Earl Baltes was working on the Speedway.
• Earl Monroe, also known as Earl the Pearl made a name for herself in basketball history and was elected in 1989 to the Hall of Fame of Naismith Memorial Basketball.

• It was in 1954 when the Eldora Highway was first born thanks to Earl Baltes, who acquired the Eldora ballroom for this purpose.
• The original length of the Eldora Freeway was only a quarter of a mile and was later extended to half a mile in 1958.
• In 1962, the highway became the most popular sprint track, nearly a decade since its construction.

How to celebrate National Earl Day

• Visit the Eldora Speedway

Visit the Eldora Highway sometime during the month of June because that's when the Late Model Dream takes place. You can take part in with your friends and enjoy National Earl Day.

• Read more about other famous Counts

Although Earl Baltes is quite popular and is an inspiration for the day, you can look for other Earl Baltes. You can learn more about how other Earls have made a name or contributed to society.

• Honor people named Earl in your life

Do you have a friend or any family member who named Earl? National Earl Day is a time to honor and recognize them. Send them a small gift or a small piece of paper to appreciate their presence in your life. Or find a stranger named Earl and send them a nice anonymous message!