National Angela Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Angela Day is observed on August 18 and honours those who share the name. Angela is a name applied to females. Its roots are in the cultures of Spain, Germany, Italy, and Greece, and its heritage is Christian. The name derives from the Greek word ángelos, which means “angel” or “god’s messenger.” Angela reached its highest popularity in the United States between 1965 and 1979, when it ranked among the top ten female names. Since 1900, the name has been rated among the top 300 most popular names. However, it has declined in prominence since its peak, falling to the 256th position by 2019. Angelina or Angelica are currently more fashionable alternatives. In 2008, Angelina was the 69th most prevalent name in the United States.

The background of National Angela Day

Angela shares its name with numerous notable individuals, such as activist Angela Davis, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and actresses Angela Bassett, Angela Lansbury, and Angela Kinsey. These women have attained phenomenal success in their respective fields.

From 1993 to 2008, Bassett’s long and illustrious career was filled with awards and nominations. These include, among others, the Image Awards, the Black Reel Awards for Television, the B.E.T. Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Golden Globe Awards. 2008 saw her induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Merkel made history in 2005 when she became the first female German Chancellor. She served in the role until 2021. Merkel also served as opposition leader from 2002 to 2005 and as Christian Democratic Union leader from 2000 to 2018. Merkel was frequently referred to as the de facto leader of the European Union and the most influential woman during her tenure as Chancellor.

Lansbury began her acting career as a nightclub performance at the Samovar Club in Montreal when she was 16 years old. She became one of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s B-list celebrities. She appeared in both Broadway productions and independent films. In the 1960s, “The New York Times” dubbed Lansbury the “First Lady of Musical Theatre.”

Lansbury received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 from the “British Academy of Film and Television Arts.” In the 1994 Birthday Honours, she was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and in the 2014 New Year Honours, she was promoted to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to drama, charitable work, and benevolence. Additionally, Lansbury was nominated for 18 Emmy Awards.

NATIONAL ANGELA DAY ACTIVITIES

View the films

Davis and Lansbury have appeared in a number of critically acclaimed productions. Hold a movie night with your friends and watch to your heart’s content.

Embrace Angela

Angelas merit all the affection and admiration in the universe! Hug them and express your appreciation for them.

Learn about the past

There is a great deal to discover about the name Angela. Throughout history, you will encounter fascinating figures with this name.

5 fascinating facts about ANGELAS

Bassett was the only member of her family with a bachelor’s and master’s degree.

A 1994 article in “People” magazine awarded Lansbury a flawless score on its ‘lovability index.’

Lansbury was a chain smoker in her youth but gave up the habit in the mid-1960s.

In the late 1980s, Merkel studied physics at Karl Marx University and worked as a research scientist.

Merkel learnt Russian in school throughout her childhood in East Germany.

NATIONAL ANGELA DAY DATES