Popeye the Sailor Man, the spinach-loving character, celebrates his 95th birthday on January 17
January 17, marking as National Popeye the Sailor Man Day
Popeye's introduction during the Great Depression addressed nutritional deficiencies in the American diet
The Good Housekeeping Institute recognizes Popeye's lifelong commitment to nutritious eating and fitness by awarding him the GH Nutritionist Approved Emblem.
Spinach, Popeye's not-so-secret strength source, continues to be a symbol of nutritious eating
Fans are invited to join the inaugural National Popeye the Sailor Man Day on January 17
January 17, officially declared by the National Day Calendar committee as one of the few new holidays in the 2024 calendar.
National Popeye the Sailor Man Day is acknowledged as one of the rare additions to the 2024 calendar