National Joe Day: Famous Joes
March 27 celebrates several non-traditional holidays. Not only is it Viagra Day and Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day, March 27 is also National Joe Day and/or International Joe Day! No "jo-ke!"
While the origins of this annual holiday are unknown, chances are pretty good someone named Joe came up with the idea! Whether you enjoy the day by drinking a steamin' cup of Joe or celebrate with all your friends named Joe, today is dedicated to all things Joe!
Joseph is one of America's most beloved names. Many actors, sports legends, politicians, phrases and establishments have had the popular moniker. According to Baby Name Facts, Joseph was the fifth most popular name in America during the early 1900s. In 2011, the name ranked 22nd in popularity.
Famous & Infamous Joes
Joseph - Bible
Vice President Joe Biden
Joseph Lieberman - politician
Joe Stalin - Soviet Union Premier
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio - baseball legend, married to Marilyn Monroe
"Broadway Joe" Namath - football player
Joe Theismann - football player/actor
Joe Montana - football player
"Shoeless Joe" Jackson - baseball player
Joe Frazier - boxing champion/actor
Joe Paterno - disgraced college football coach
Joe Giradi - baseball player
Joey Bishop - actor/comedian
Joe Pesci - actor
Joe Don Baker - actor
Joe Penny - actor
Joey Lawrence - actor/producer
Joe Piscopo - actor/writer
Joseph Fiennes - actor/director/producer
Joe Simpson - father of Ashley and Jessica Simpson
Joe Mantegna - actor/producer/director
Joseph Bologna - actor/writer/director
Joseph Bottoms - actor
Joe Costner - actor and son of Kevin Costner
Joseph Kennedy - father of John F. Kennedy
Joe Cocker - singer
Joe Walsh - Eagles guitarist
Joey Fatone - 'N Sync singer/actor
Joe Jonas - singer/actor
Joe Perry - Aerosmith guitarist/songwriter
Joseph Barbera - cartoonist/producer/writer
Joe Cool
Joe Blow
Joey Buttafuoco - known for his highly publicized affair with Amy Fisher, who shot Buttafuoco's wife
Joe Schmo
G.I. Joe
Joe the Plumber
Jos E. Banks
Joe Mama
Cup of Joe
Trader Joes
Sloppy Joe
Happy National Joe Day!
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