February 18 – Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day

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On February 18th, 1930, Elsworth W. Bunce etched his name in the history books as he became the first person ever to milk a cow on an airplane in a feat co-starring Elm Farm Ollie, who was also the first cow to ever be flown and milked in an airplane.

This remarkable achievement reflects Elsworth’s incredible talent for completing seemingly impossible tasks despite all odds. The experiment piqued public interest at the time since such endeavors were unheard of prior to this event taking place.

Even though Elm Farm Ollie will remain absent from this part of history we are always reminded of her contribution owing to her being both a stately cow and one that revolutionized breakthroughs in dairy farming.

HISTORY OF COW MILKED WHILE FLYING IN AN AIRPLANE DAY

Elm Farm Ollie, the history-making first cow to fly in an airplane and be milked at 10,000 ft., captured the attention of many when she performed her incredible feat on June 11, 1930. Outfitted with a custom seat and connecting milk pail, Ollie successfully took off from Missouri in the Ford Trimotor plane and had no difficulty standing during the 45 minute flight.

However, her first attempt at milking went awry upon landing due to turbulence and equipment issues. Fortunately, with a second try milking 1000 lbs of milk was collected into barrels and taken away by train. In honor of her intrepid endeavor Ollie received a silver medal from the National Daisy Air Rifle Company which she proudly wore until her death four years later.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE COW MILKED WHILE FLYING IN AN AIRPLANE DAY

Visit a Dairy Farm: Take a tour of a local dairy farm to learn about how cows are raised and milked.
Cow-Themed Art: Create paintings, drawings, or sculptures inspired by cows.
Read Cow Books: Share and read books about cows, like “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.”
Cow Costume Party: Dress up in cow costumes and host a themed party.
Make Butter: Learn how to churn butter using cream from cow’s milk.
Watch Cow Movies: Enjoy movies featuring cows, such as “Home on the Range” or “Barnyard.”
Cow Yoga: Practice yoga poses inspired by cows in a serene outdoor setting.
Cow-Themed Baking: Bake cookies, cupcakes, or cakes shaped like cows.
Cow Crafts: Create cow masks, puppets, or other cow-themed crafts.
Visit a Petting Zoo: Spend time petting and feeding cows at a local petting zoo.
Milk Tasting: Host a milk tasting event featuring different types of cow’s milk, like whole, skim, and chocolate.
Cow Trivia: Play a trivia game with fun facts about cows.
Cow Spot Painting: Paint white T-shirts with black spots to resemble cow patterns.
Cowbell Music: Make music using cowbells and other farm instruments.
Cow-Themed Picnic: Have a picnic with cow-themed foods and decorations.
Cow Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with cow-themed props and backdrops.
Storytelling Session: Share stories and folklore about cows from different cultures.
Cow Adoption: Symbolically adopt a cow through a charity or animal sanctuary.
Cow Games: Play games like cow bingo or pin the tail on the cow.
Virtual Farm Tour: Take a virtual tour of a dairy farm or cattle ranch.
Learn Cow Facts: Research and share interesting facts about cows.
Cow-Themed Science Experiments: Conduct science experiments related to cows, like making cheese.
Cow Mask Making: Create and decorate cow masks using paper plates and craft supplies.
Cow-Themed Decorations: Decorate your home or classroom with cow-themed items.
Watch a Cow Parade: If available, attend a local cow parade or cattle show.
Cow Bingo: Create bingo cards with cow-related words and images for a fun twist on classic bingo.
Pin the Tail on the Cow: Blindfold participants and have them try to pin a tail on a cow poster.
Cow Relay Race: Organize a relay race where participants have to carry a small pail of “milk” (water) without spilling it.
Cow Trivia Quiz: Host a trivia quiz with questions about cows, dairy farming, and cow-related facts.
Cow Costume Contest: Have a contest to see who can create the best cow costume using craft supplies.
Milk Jug Bowling: Set up a bowling game using empty milk jugs and a small ball.
Cow Call Imitation: Hold a contest to see who can do the best imitation of a cow’s moo.
Cow Spot Scavenger Hunt: Hide black and white cow spots around the area and have participants find them.
Musical Cow Chairs: Play a game of musical chairs with cow-themed music.
Cow Cornhole: Create a cow-themed cornhole game using cow-decorated boards and bean bags.
Cow-Themed Pictionary: Draw and guess cow-related words and phrases in a game of Pictionary.
Cow Obstacle Course: Set up an obstacle course with cow-related challenges, like “milking” a fake cow.
Cowbell Ring Toss: Toss rings onto cowbells placed at different distances.
Cow Matching Game: Create a matching game with cards featuring different cow breeds.
Guess the Cow Sound: Play different cow sounds and have participants guess what they are.
Cow Charades: Act out cow-related activities and words without speaking in a game of charades.
Cow Milking Contest: Use rubber gloves filled with water to simulate milking a cow and see who can “milk” the most water.
Cow Painting: Paint small wooden or ceramic cows in creative designs.
Cow Trivia Wheel: Spin a wheel with cow trivia questions and answer them for points.
Cow Memory Game: Create a memory game with cow pictures and match the pairs.
Cow Race: Hop in a sack decorated like a cow and race to the finish line.
Cow Pie Toss: Toss bean bags or small toys into a target resembling a cow pie.
Feed the Cow Game: Toss small balls or bean bags into the mouth of a cow cutout.
Cow Lasso Practice: Use a rope to practice lassoing a stationary object decorated like a cow.
Cowbell Hunt: Hide cowbells around the area and have participants find them.
Cow Paper Plate Masks: Use paper plates, paint, and construction paper to make cow masks.
Milk Carton Cow Planters: Decorate empty milk cartons to look like cows and use them as planters.
Cow Print T-Shirts: Use fabric paint to create cow print designs on plain t-shirts.
Cow Handprint Art: Dip hands in paint to create cow shapes on paper.
Cow Paper Bag Puppets: Decorate paper bags to make cow puppets for storytelling.
Cow Mason Jar Lanterns: Paint mason jars with cow spots and add a candle inside for a lantern.
Cow Bookmarks: Create cow-themed bookmarks using cardstock and markers.
Cow Bead Bracelets: Use black and white beads to make cow-inspired jewelry.
Cow Clothespin Magnets: Paint clothespins to look like cows and add a magnet to the back.
Cow Milk Bottle Vases: Paint empty milk bottles with cow designs and use them as vases.
Cow Rock Art: Paint rocks to look like cows for garden decorations.
Cow Finger Puppets: Sew or glue together felt pieces to create cow finger puppets.
Cow Sock Puppets: Use old socks and craft supplies to make cow puppets.
Cow Button Art: Glue buttons onto canvas or cardstock to create cow shapes.
Cow Origami: Fold paper to create origami cows.
Cow Egg Carton Craft: Cut and paint egg cartons to resemble cows.
Cow Canvas Art: Paint cow scenes or portraits on canvas.
Cow Wind Chimes: Create wind chimes using cow-shaped cutouts and bells.
Cow Felt Board Scenes: Cut out cow shapes from felt to create interactive felt board scenes.
Cow Pom-Pom Keychains: Make cow-themed keychains using pom-poms and felt.
Cow Stamped Tote Bags: Use potato stamps shaped like cows to decorate tote bags.
Cow Pencil Toppers: Create cow shapes from foam or felt and attach them to pencils.
Cow Paper Garland: Cut out cow shapes from paper and string them together to make a garland.
Cow Themed Coasters: Paint or decoupage cow designs onto coasters.
Cow Holiday Ornaments: Make cow-themed ornaments using clay or other craft materials.
Cow-shaped Cookies: Sugar cookies cut into cow shapes and decorated with black and white icing.
Beef Sliders: Mini hamburgers made with ground beef and served with various toppings.
Cow Print Cupcakes: Cupcakes decorated with black and white cow print frosting.
Milkshakes: Classic vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry milkshakes made with fresh milk.
Cheese Platter: An assortment of cheeses made from cow’s milk, served with crackers and fruits.
Beef Stew: Hearty stew made with chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Cow-patterned Cake: A cake decorated with cow print fondant or icing.
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: Classic sandwiches made with various types of cow’s milk cheese.
Beef Tacos: Tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Cow-themed Jell-O: Jell-O molded into cow shapes or with cow print patterns.
Beef Jerky: Homemade or store-bought beef jerky for a savory snack.
Cow Print Pancakes: Pancakes made with black and white batter to resemble cow print.
Yogurt Parfaits: Layers of yogurt made from cow’s milk, granola, and fresh fruit.
Beef Kabobs: Skewers of marinated beef and vegetables grilled to perfection.
Cow-patterned Brownies: Brownies decorated with black and white cow print icing.
Beef Nachos: Tortilla chips topped with ground beef, cheese, and jalapeños.
Ice Cream Sundaes: Ice cream made from cow’s milk, topped with various sauces and sprinkles.
Stuffed Bell Peppers: Bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, and cheese.
Cow-shaped Sandwiches: Sandwiches cut into cow shapes using cookie cutters.
Beef Chili: A spicy chili made with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes.
Cow Print Macarons: French macarons decorated with cow print designs.
Cheeseburgers: Classic cheeseburgers with all the fixings.
Cow-themed Cake Pops: Cake pops decorated with cow print designs.
Beef Stroganoff: Creamy beef stroganoff served over egg noodles.
Cow-patterned Donuts: Donuts decorated with black and white icing to resemble cow print.