Today is National Pizza and Bagel Day

Two tasty foods are being celebrated today, reports The National Day Calendar. National Pizza Day is observed annually on Feb. 9. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite. Here are some interesting facts about pizza: Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered. Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year. Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas. 17% of all US Restaurants are pizzerias. Antica Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738. Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City. Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year. National Bagel Day, formerly Bagel and Lox Day, is observed annually on Feb. 9. Bagels are one of the few breads that are boiled then baked. This creates a soft inside while keeping a crisp outside. Bagels originated in Poland in the early 17th century and now sell over a billion dollars worth each year in the United States. Over the years, many flavors and varieties of bagels have sprung up across the USA. Cream cheese is a favorite topping on bagels. The National Day Calendar™ is the authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days. Since its beginnings on National Popcorn Day in 2013, it now tracks nearly 1,500 National Days, National Weeks and National Months for everyone to celebrate.