It’s your birthday! It just has to be that kind of special day.
Popeye would save us.
##July 17th is…
###World Emoji Day
July 17 recognizes World Emoji Day and many of the world’s symbolic icons for digital calendars.
Now before the emoji, there were emoticons. Emoticons (emotion + icon) were actually developed as an expression of emotions in the cold hard texts that were devoid of it.
Emoji, a Japanese expression, roughly means “picture word” and was developed in 1990 by Shigetaka Kurita. While working for NTT Docomo, a Japanese telecom company, Kurita designed these picture words as a feature on their pagers to make them more appealing to teens.
When Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, an emoji keyboard was embedded to nab the Japanese market. While not intended for U.S. users to find, they did and quickly figured out how to use it.
Every year new emojis (both emoji and emojis are acceptable plural forms of the word) are developed. The emojipedia.org keeps track of all the emoji updates across all platforms and operating systems. There are over 1800 emojis covering much more than just emotions. From transportation, food, an assortment of wild and domesticated animals to social platforms, weather and bodily functions emojis virtually speak for themselves.
###National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 17th is National Peach Ice Cream Day.
Fresh peaches are at their prime during the month of July. So, it makes perfect sense to celebrate National Peach Ice Cream Day in July.
###National Wrong Way Corrigan Day
An Irish-American stunt pilot from Galveston, Texas, gained notoriety for an unplanned transatlantic flight to Ireland on July 17, 1938. It is National Wrong Way Corrigan Day.
Growing up as a boy, Douglas Corrigan’s (January 22, 1907- December 9, 1995) fascination with flight was not uncommon. Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight may have been the most impressionable moment in his young life. In 1938 the young stunt pilot flew from his home in California to New York and requested permission to duplicate his hero’s historic flight. They quickly denied his request due to the age of Corrigan’s 1929 Curtiss Robin.
With only a magnetic compass, Corrigan advised officials he was returning to California. According to the story, after take off, cloud cover prevented Corrigan from accurate navigation. It wasn’t until he dropped below the clouds hours later and saw he was surrounded by water did Corrigan realize his navigation was off, and 28 hours later he landed in Ireland. Or so he said. Reporters suggested Corrigan made secret plans to repeat his hero’s flight anyway, but years later Corrigan held to his original explanation.
Corrigan’s received a movie deal and soon played himself in The Flying Irishman. During World War II, he tested bombers and after the war toured the country with other familiar war heroes in parades. As the notoriety died down, Corrigan settled into a quiet life with his wife and family occasionally running into a reporter who wanted question the veracity of his story.
National Wrong Way Corrigan Day originates with the date Corrigan left New York in 1938. In 1987, Long Island commemorated the 49th anniversary of the 80 year-old Corrigan’s flight with a parade and called the day “Wrong Way Corrigan Day”. The city of Galveston, Texas proclaimed Wrong Way Corrigan Day in 1992 to be celebrated on January 22nd, the date of their hometown hero’s birth.
###National Yellow Pig Day
National Yellow Pig Day is observed on July 17 and is a holiday especially for the mathematicians of the world!
Look for the not so random occurrence of the number 17. Look! Yellow pig!
National Pig Day originated sometime during the early 1960s when two mathematicians named Michael Spivak and David Kelly analyzed the random properties of the number 17 and a mysterious yellow pig. It seems the process became excessive and professional. Kelly lectured and developed classes around it. Spivak published several mathematic texts, while not based upon it, does subtly reference the number 17 and Yellow Pig.
###National Ice Cream Day
National Ice Cream Day is observed each year on the 3rd Sunday in July and is a part of National Ice Cream Month. This day is a fun celebration enjoyed with a bowl, cup or cone filled with your favorite flavor of ice cream.
Thousands of years ago, people in the Persian Empire would put snow in a bowl, pour grape-juice concentrate over it and eat it as a treat. They did this when the weather was hot and used the snow saved in the cool-keeping underground chambers known as “yakhchal”, or taken from the snowfall that remained at the stop of mountains by the summer capital.
It is believed that ice cream was first introduced into the United States by Quaker colonists who brought their ice cream recipes with them. Their ice cream was sold at shops in New York and other cities during the colonial era.
Ben Franklin, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson enjoyed ice cream.
1813 -First Lady Dolley Madison served ice cream at the Inaugural Ball.
1832 – African American confectioner, Augustus Jackson, created multiple ice cream recipes as well as a superior technique to manufacture ice cream.
1843 – Philadelphian, Nancy Johnson, received the first U.S. patent for a small-scale hand-cranked ice cream freezer.
1920 – Harry Burt puts the first ice cream trucks on the streets.
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##July 19th is…
###National Daiquiri Day
Each year on July 19, people across the United States fill their glasses with a rum-based cocktail and toast to National Daiquiri Day. So, raise your glass and join all of the others in this celebration!
Daiquiri is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice (typically lime) and sugar.
Tasting of sunshine and beaches, it might be hard to believe the daiquiri was likely invented by men blasting away in the mines of a small community off the coast of Cuba. Jennings Cox, an American engineer, supervised a mining operation located in a village named Daiquiri in 1898 during the Spanish-American War. Every day after work Cox and his employees would gather at the Venus bar. Then one day Cox mixed up Bacardi, lime, sugar in a tall glass of ice. Naming the new beverage after the Daiquiri mines, the drink soon became a staple in Havana. Eventually, shaved ice was used and sometimes lemons or both lemons and limes.
In 1909, Admiral Lucius W. Johnson, a U.S. Navy medical officer, tried Cox’s drink and subsequently introduced it to the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C. The popularity of the Daiquiri then increased over the next few decades.
The Daiquiri was one of the favorite drinks of writer Ernest Hemingway and President John F. Kennedy.
This drink is sometimes served frozen, combined and poured from a blender eliminating the need for manual pulverization. Drinks such as the frozen Daiquiri are often commercially made in machines which produce a texture similar to a smoothie and come in a wide variety of flavors. Another way to create a frozen Daiquiri is by using frozen limeade, which provides the required texture, sweetness and sourness all at one time.
Remember to always drink responsibly and never to drink and drive
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###Flitch Day
Flitch Day is a day that dates back to the 15th century. If a married couple could prove to a jury of bachelors and maidens that they lived in harmony and fidelity for the past year and never once wished themselves unwed, then the couple would receive a flitch of bacon from the local monks. Very few couples took home the bacon.
###National Raspberry Cake Day
National Raspberry Cake Day is a perfect time to make this perennial fruit even better by including it as a dessert. Raspberries are native to Europe but today the main cultivators include Poland, the U.S., Germany, and Chile. They are in the top 10 antioxidant high fruits and vegetables. Raspberries are a mid-summer crop and ripen fast so today bake a raspberry cake.
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##July 22nd is…
###National Penuche Fudge Day
National Penuche Fudge Day is observed annually on July 22. National Penuche Fudge Day is one of many national food and drink days.
Penuche (Italian: panucci) is a fudge-like candy made from brown sugar, butter, vanilla and milk. Lighter in color than traditional fudge, the flavor of penuche is reminiscent of maple thanks to the brown sugar. Primarily found in New England where pecans and other nuts are added, especially if making a candy form of penuche. Also found in the Southern United States where it is known as brown sugar fudge candy.
###National Hammock Day
On July 22 relax in the shade and enjoy the summer day as it is National Hammock Day.
A hammock, used for swinging, sleeping or resting, is a sling made of fabric, rope or netting, which is suspended between two points such as posts or trees.
Developed by natives of Central and South America for sleeping.
Were later used aboard ships by sailors for comfort and to maximize space.
Early hammocks were woven out of the bark of trees.
Hammocks are a symbol of summer, leisure, relaxation and simple easy living.
###National Rat Catcher’s Day
National Rat Catcher’s Day, which is observed annually on July 22, commemorates the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. It’s also a day to say “Thank you” to all present day exterminators.
According to the folktale, residents of the German town of Hamelin hired a strangely dressed man to rid their village of rats by playing his flute. Upon finishing the task, the townsfolk refused to pay — so the Pied Piper returned, again played his flute while the children followed him, and he then disappeared with them all.
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###Pi Approximation Day
Pi Approximation Day is a Math Holiday held on 7/22 as 22/7 is a commonly used simple approximation for Pi. The Pi constant represents the ratio between the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It’s a number of extreme usefulness in science and engineering and its approximation has great intrigue.
###Spooner’s Day
Spooner’s Day celebrates the birthday of British Reverend William Archibald Spooner born on July 22, 1844. Spooner was known for his many slips of the tongue or flip flopping of words now referred to as spoonerisms. There are several spoonersims attributed to Rev. Spooner. Below are just a couple:
Instead of saying “cozy little nook” he said “nosey little cook”.
Instead of saying “our dear old Queen” he said “our queer old Dean”.
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##July 23rd is…
###National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is observed annually on July 23rd. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!! As part of National Ice Cream Month and not too far behind National Ice Cream Day, National Vanilla Ice Cream Day honors one of the most popular of the ice cream flavors.
In North America, the most common use of vanilla flavoring is for ice cream and many people consider vanilla to be the ‘default’ flavor.
Like with cherry trees and Washington, it seems some stretching of the truth is applied to our country’s third President concerning vanilla ice cream. His love of vanilla ice cream, most likely discovered during his time in France, lead to a belief that he brought the recipe to the United States. However, evidence exists supporting colonists made ice cream before Jefferson’s recipe surfaced.
By the time he was elected President, Jefferson’s fondness for the frozen dessert became evident. According to Montecello.org, the dish was reported by visitors served several times during his presidency. Jefferson produced a handwritten copy of a vanilla ice cream recipe in the 1780s, which is now housed at the Library of Congress. The Thomas Jefferson ice cream is also available at Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.
###National Day of the Cowboy
National Day of the Cowboy is observed annually on the fourth Saturday in July.
The era of the cowboy began after the Civil War in the heart of Texas. Cattle were herded long before this time, but in Texas, they grew wild and unchecked. As the country expanded, the demand for beef in the northern territories and states increased. With nearly 5 million head of cattle, cowboys moved the herds on long drives to where the profits were.
The draw of riches and adventure mixed with tales of violence and a backdrop of the Great Plains gave way to the mythological image of the cowboy.
Where the dust settles reveals much of the stoic truth of the American cowboy and cowgirl. The life of a cowboy required a particular ability to live in a frontier world. To do so requires respect, loyalty and a willingness to work hard.
In the words of the former President Bush, “We celebrate the Cowboy as a symbol of the grand history of the American West. The Cowboy’s love of the land and love of the country are examples for all Americans.”
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###National Hot Dog Day
National Hot Dog Day celebrates one of America’s favorite foods, the hot dog. Whether it’s a Nathan’s, Selen, Chicago style, chili-dog, corn dog, or cut up in your spaghettiOs, be sure to enjoy your favorite.
###Gorgeous Grandma Day
Many times when we think about grandmas, we think about tasty family recipes or of their caring and nurturing way. But, what about the ones who somehow still possess that energy and vitality that would make someone in their 20s or 30s seem pedestrian. On Gorgeous Grandma Day we celebrate those 50s and over women who live to get the most out of their lives. The ones who cherish themselves as much as their family, and most importantly simply exude a love for life. That’s certainly a beautiful attitude and we appreciate all the positive energy that those gorgeous grandmas bring to the rest of us.
###Hot Enough For Ya Day
By this time of the year, Is it hot enough for ya? is a phrase you’ve probably recently said or heard in various forms about 20 times. So on Hot Enough for Ya Day, simply continue to do what you’ve been doing (and likely will be doing until mid-late August) a couple of extra times.
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##July 25th is…
###National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
On National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, we feast on this delicious ice cream dessert that combines hot and cold with a cherry on top. Celebrated on July 25th, this tasty treat has been served since 1906.
A variation to the classic sundae, the hot fudge sundae is a creation of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, nuts (optional) and a single, bright-red maraschino cherry on top.
###National Merry-Go-Round Day
July 25 is a day associated with carnival music and children’s laughter as we annually celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day.
The merry-go-round (also known as a carousel) is an amusement ride that consists of a rotating circular platform with seats on it for its riders. Its seats are traditionally in rows and are made up of wooden horses or other animals mounted on posts. Many of they animals are made to move up and down to stimulate galloping and are accompanied by circus music.
Names of the animals normally consist of Galloper, Jumper, Roundabout, Horseabout and Flying Horses.
Any rotating platform may also be called a merry-go-round. On a playground, it is usually a child-powered rotating platform with bars or handles to which children can cling while riding.
The earliest known depiction of the merry-go-round is in 500 A.D. in the Byzantine Empire, which depicts baskets, carrying riders, suspended from a central pole.
In the 1840s, Franz Wiesenoffer created the first merry-go-round in the United States in Hessville, Ohio.
July 25, 1871 – The first carousel patent.
###National Thread The Needle Day
National Thread The Needle Day is observed annually on July 25th. This day may be interpreted in a variety of ways as “Threading the Needle” has multiple meanings.
Here are some of the different meanings of “Thread the Needle”:
Literal meaning – Taking thread and guiding it through a sewing needle
Metaphorical meaning – Finding a path through two opposing views (often used by politicians)
A type of billiards move where the ball is shot precisely through a narrow pathway
Is used as a yoga pose
Often employed in sports to describe a tight space in which to move the ball
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###Day Out of Time Day
Harmony is what this day is all about! According to 13moon.com, this central focus of Day Out of Time Day is…
To promote planetary peace through culture, stop business as usual, and attest to the truth that ‘Time is Art!’
An annual global celebration, this day is considered an opportunity to experience the freedom of being alive, true timelessness and loving kindness - it is a catalytic launch-pad for the year to come, a great, global harnessing of telepathic presence, and a perfect way to invite new participants into the harmony of the 13 Moon Calendar.
On the 13 Moon calendar (as opposed to the common Gregorian calendar used by most of us), Day Out of Time Day is no day of the month, and no day of the week - it is in-between the closing of the previous year (July 24th) and the dawning of the new year (July 26th). If you can wrap your head around this one, we recommend you go ahead and celebrate.
Some also refer to this holiday as International Peace through Culture Day given as peace through culture is a fundamental premise of the 13 moon calendar. By celebrating time is art, you are also celebrating peace through culture.
###Culinarians Day
Culinarians Day is a day we should show our appreciation to the chefs and cooks that made us a meal. This could be at a restaurant, your family, a friend, a parent or anyone who has cooked for you. Many colleges and universities offer a Culinary Arts Degree program. The patron saint of cooks is St. Martha. Famous chefs include Paula Deen, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Giada De Laurentiis, Jamie Oliver, Alton Brown, and let’s not forget Julie Child.
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##July27th is…
###National Creme Brulee Day
National Creme Brulee Day is observed annually on July 27th! Get ready to enjoy a dish of this mouth-watering creamy dessert.
Creme brulee is also known as burnt cream, crema Catalana, and Trinity creme. It is a dessert that consists of a rich custard base that is topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel and served at room temperature.
The custard base is usually vanilla flavored but has variations of lemon, orange, rosemary, lavender, chocolate, Amaretto, Grand Marnier, cinnamon, coffee, liqueurs, green tea, pistachio, hazelnut, coconut or other fruit.
The earliest known reference of creme brulee, as we know it today, appears in Francois Massialot’s 1691 cookbook.
###National Scotch Day
On July 27 we recognise an aged whisky distilled from malted barley. It is National Scotch Day!
This particular whisky first and foremost must be made in Scotland. It must be fermented from malted barley, aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV of less than 94.8%. While most Scotch is made with barley, water and yeast, other grains can be included, but no fermentation additives, per law.
There are five distinct categories of Scotch whisky including single malt Scotch, single grain Scotch, blended malt Scotch, blended grain Scotch and blended Scotch.
Remember to always drink responsibly and to never drink and drive.
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###Take Your Pants for a Walk Day
Take Your Pants for a Walk Day is a day to get outside and go for a walk, and where you go so do your pants. Do not attempt to remove your pants and place them on a leash to take them for a walk as you would your pet, there are strict laws about public indecency.
###National Barbie-in-a-Blender Day
Billed as “a totally rad celebration of free speech and fair use”, National Barbie-in-a-Blender Day was created by freeculture.org, an international chapter-based student organization that “promotes the public interest in intellectual property and information & communications technology policy.” It seems the creative license of Utah artist, Tom Forsythe, was threatened when his 2004 photograph of a Barbie in a blender was not appreciated by the Mattel Corporation. A lawsuit was filed by Mattel against Forsythe, but the corporation ultimately lost the suit because the judge in the case ruled that it ran counter to the first amendment.
###Walk on Stilts Day
If everyone’s suddenly looking taller than normal, then it could be that they’re celebrating Walk on Stilts Day. Grab a pair of stilts of your own and join in the fun. Or, if you’re really feeling adventurous, you could opt for the spring stilts. Just be careful of the stairs.
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###National Sleepy Head Day
National Sleepy Head Day (Finnish: unikeonpäivä) is celebrated in Finland on July 27 every year.
Traditionally on this day, the last person in the house (also dubbed as the ‘laziest’) to wake up is woken up using water, either by being thrown into a lake or the sea, or by having water thrown on them. It is based on the story of the Saints of Ephesus who slept in a cave for some 200 years during the Middle Ages whilst hiding from persecution by Decius, the Roman Emperor at the time.
In the city of Naantali, a Finnish celebrity is chosen every year to be thrown in the sea from the city’s port at 7 a.m. The identity of the sleeper is kept secret until the event. People who are chosen have usually done something to the benefit of the city. Every city mayor has thus far been thrown to the sea at least once, but other sleepers have included the president Tarja Halonen’s husband, Dr Pentti Arajärvi, the CEO of Neste Oil Risto Rinne, along with many writers, artists and politicians. The celebrations continue into the evening in Naantali and include activities for people of every age.
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###Take Your Houseplant For A Walk Day
Proud plant-owners can show off their leafy friends to the neighbourhood when Take Your Houseplant For A Walk Day rolls around. The idea behind this day is to celebrate plants, and to acquaint plants with their immediate environment, which is supposed to be healthy for them. Plant-owners can admire each others’ plants, and exchange stories and tips on plant-care.
For those who find this concept a little strange, there are more conservative ways to get involved. Plants grow throughout their lives, and you can use this day as an excuse to re-pot any plants that might be getting a bit big for their abode. You can take your plant for a walk to a new location within the house, perhaps one where it might get more sun. And if you don’t own a houseplant, there’s no better day to bring one home and introduce it to your family.
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Oh please, in this heat? You can always take a short walk in your shorts. #Shortshorts 
##July 29th is…
###National Get Gnarly Day
The last Friday in July provides an opportunity to embrace new ideas and toss out old ways on National Get Gnarly Day.
The word “Gnarly” gets a bad rap. It can mean “bad” or “dangerous” but can also be exciting, which is why surfers often use the term to describe the waves they tackle. Much like surfers challenging the waves, National Get Gnarly Day challenges us to put some gnarliness into everything we do.
###National Lipstick Day
National Lipstick Day is recognized annually on July 29. For some women, lipstick is the only makeup requirement. Whether sheer and light or dark or bright, July 29 is a day for all kinds of lipstick.
Throughout the ages, controversy has surrounded lipstick. British Parliament banned it in 1770 calling it a devilish attempt to trick men into marriage. They likened it to witchcraft. Lipstick has been known to contain poisonous materials.
It is said Sarah Bernhardt created a scandal by applying “lip rouge” in public. Queen Victoria considered it impolite, yet Winston Churchill thought it was an excellent morale booster during WWII and George Washington supposedly was a lipstick wearer.
Lipstick can change with moods or with the scenery. Need a little boost to your attitude? Punctuate it with your lipstick.
###National Lasagna Day
You may be heading to your favorite Italian restaurant or making a pan of this delicious dish in your oven at home. Either way is a great way to celebrate National Lasagna Day, which is recognized each year on July 29.
Lasagna, a wide flat pasta, is possibly one of the oldest kinds of pasta. There is also a dish made with this type of pasta in several layers interspersed with layers of various ingredients and sauces.
The origin of lasagna is debated with varying theories.
Originally the word “lasagna” referred to the pot in which the dish was cooked rather than the food itself as it does today.
Lasagna was featured in a 14th century England cookbook.
Cartoon character Garfield’s favorite food is lasagna.
###National Chicken Wing Day
National Chicken Wing Day is observed annually on July 29th. Chicken wings are served in a variety of styles with the most popular simmered in or topped with some type of spicy or hot sauce.
###National Talk In An Elevator Day
National Talk In An Elevator Day is observed annually on the last Friday in July. This day encourages people to make conversation while riding in an elevator. Most of us use this time to check our smart devices for email, messages, appointments and other notifications. Take a break and meet someone new while riding in an elevator.
###National System Administrator Appreciation Day
Each year, on the last Friday in July, it is National System Administrator Appreciation Day. This day is also known as Sysadmin Day, SysAdminDay, SAD or SAAD.
National System Administrator Day was created to show appreciation for the work of sysadmins and other IT workers. The official SysAdmin Day website includes suggestions for the proper observation of this day.
There are some geek and Internet culture businesses, like ThinkGeek and CafePress, that honor this holiday with special product offerings, discounts and contests and various folk songs have been written to commemorate System Administrator Day. E-cards are available to be sent to celebrate this special occasion.
This holiday has been recognized and has been promoted by many IT professional organizations, the League of Professional System Administrators and Sage/Usenix.
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###Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
Say cheese! If you’ve been hearing the pitter-patter of little feet lately and you don’t have children, then you may be interested in celebrating Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day. Apparently, on this holiday you’re supposed to sacrifice some of your cheese to give to the mousetrap. We haven’t been able to find the origin of this holiday, but it sounds like it would date back to a period where household mice were more of a common thing.
###Rain Day
Rain Day is a holiday that has been observed in Waynesburg, PA since 1874. The holiday grew out of a local farmer mentioning that it always rained on his birthday, July 29th, to Byron Daly owner of a local drug store. Mr. Daly took notice of the uncannily accurate occurrence and started making bets with people who came into his drugstore. The bet was usually for a hat, which he would win. According to the stats shown on the official Rain Day Festival website, over the years it has rained over 82% of the time. The tradition of betting hats continues on to this day and many celebrities have taken part including Donald Trump, Will Ferrell, Willard Scott, the Dixie Chicks and Mr. Rogers.
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###International Tiger Day
The tiger is the largest of the world’s big cats and this magnificent creature, with its distinctive orange and black stripes and beautifully marked face, has a day that is dedicated to it. This was first celebrated in 2010 and was founded at an international summit that had been called in response to the shocking news that 97% of all wild tigers had disappeared in the last century, with only around 3,000 left alive. Tigers are on the brink of extinction and International World Tiger Day aims to bring attention to this fact and try to halt their decline. Many factors have caused their numbers to fall, including habitat loss, climate change, hunting and poaching and Tiger Day aims to protect and expand their habitats and raise awareness of the need for conservation. Many international organizations are involved in the day, including the WWF, the IFAW and the Smithsonian Institute.
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##July 31st is…
###National Raspberry Cake Day
National Raspberry Cake Day is jubilantly feasted each year on July 31. Raspberry cake is a cool and refreshing dessert that is a summertime favorite around the United States.
Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family. The name also applies to the plants themselves.
Raspberries are woody stemmed perennials.
Raspberries are widely grown in all temperate regions of the World.
Raspberries are a very important commercial fruit crop.
At one time, raspberries were a midsummer crop. However, with new technology, cultivars and transportation, they can now be obtained year-round.
An individual raspberry weighs 0.11 – 0.18 oz.
An individual raspberry is made up of about 100 drupelets.
One raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries a year.
A raspberry has a hollow core once it is removed from the receptacle.
Raspberries are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber.
Raspberries contain vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron.
###National Mutt Day
Each year on July 31st and December 2nd, National Mutt Day is observed across the United States. National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs.
Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters across the United States are waiting for someone to come and adopt them.
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###International Dance Day
Dance Day is a day to bring recognition to this art form. The International Dance Commitee promotes this holiday to increase the awareness of dance of the general public and to encourage the government to provide funding for dance education. Celebrate this day by learning more about this art and learn how to dance.
###Jump For Jelly Beans Day
On Jump For Jelly Beans Day show your appreciation for these hard shell candies with chewy centers by jumping for joy. Jelly beans became popular during the Civil War when a candy company out of Boston marketed them as the perfect thing to send the soldiers. They were President Reagan’s favorite candy and were handed out during his inauguration. Blueberry was his favorite.
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###Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day
Break out your bubble organ, laser harp, clackamore, fluba, dulcimer or double violin and go crazy for Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day!
###World Ranger Day
Around the globe, park rangers are on the front line in the fight to protect our natural heritage. World Ranger Day offers a chance to support their vital work, which ranges from environmental campaigning to education. The day is also an opportunity to pay tribute to rangers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
It’s estimated there are more than 100,000 reserves, parks and protected areas around the world, with the oldest national park being Yellowstone in the US. World Ranger Day is organised by the International Ranger Federation and was first held in 2007.
Many events are being staged around the world, including guided walks and screenings of the documentary The Thin Green Line. If there isn’t an event in your area, you could organize one – and help to raise awareness of the vital role performed by custodians of the world’s parks.
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##August is…
In the original 10 month Roman calendar, August was the sixth month and was originally named Sextilis. In 8 BC it was renamed in honor of Augustus, the founder and first emperor of the Roman Empire. August is the eighth month of the modern calendar with 31 days.
###August is…
Month
Admit You’re Happy Month
Family Fun Month
National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
Peach Month
Romance Awareness Month
Water Quality Month
National Picnic Month
Weeks
Week 1 - National Simplify your Life Week
Week 2 - National Smile Week
Week 3 - Friendship Week
Week 4 - Be Kind to Humankind Week
###August is…
It’s Hug Month! That means hug parties will be taking place indoors and outdoors. While you’re doing all that hugging you better get your smile on because August is also Smile Month.
In Western culture dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food. But during the month of August dessert lovers everywhere are given the go ahead to eat our desserts first and not feel bad about doing it. That’s right August celebrates your sweet tooth on Eat Dessert First Month!
In honor of Sandwich Month & the weird sandwich; why not plan a sandwich party. Lay out the trays of meat, cheese, fried eggs, greens & syrups for soppin. Have everyone wear something weird too.
The name for the Moon in August is called Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Barley Moon, Fruit Moon.
Is there a Full Moon in August?
Well most of the time it is and that means midnight moon parties! Yep it’s a fun thing to do and easy to plan for too. The party takes place outside under the light of the moon. A few candles are all you need to see the table of food and drinks and the entertainment itself is watching the skies.
During the first week of August in Sweden, the Medieval Week of Wisby in Gotland is held each year.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August each year.
The first week of August is “Indian Week” for the Penobscot Tribe in Old Town, Maine. In this week, members of the Penobscot Tribe from all over Maine venture to the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation in Old Town and take part in games, Native American arts and crafts, pow-wows, cook-outs, etc.
The first full weekend in August each year, Twinsburg, Ohio, celebrates Twins Days.
Bon festival – (Obon Festival) is a Japanese traditional Buddhist custom, evolved into a family reunion holiday. Many Japanese manufacturers and firms give their employees three to five days off around August 15.
###August is…
Are you aware that August is Water Quality Month? August is the time of year when many people are enjoying the last bits of summer recreational activities involving water. But these bodies of water are threatened by increasing water pollution. The Clean Water Act was passed in 1972 but most people are unaware of the little ways they can pollute their water. Water sustains all life and entire ecosystems depend on it for their survival. Water Quality Month reminds us to take a long, hard look at what your household and community are doing to protect sources of fresh water.
The History of Water Quality Month
The United Nations has declared 2005-2015 an International Decade for Action “Water for Life” in order to emphasize the importance of water quality as it relates to sanitation, human rights, geography, urbanization and sustainability. Emphasizing how interlinked water systems are, the Audubon Society points to the dangers of runoff from agriculture, forestry, construction and people’s personal yards: “Each individual household may not produce enough pollution to force a beach closing or cause a fish kill, but the combined output of all the homes in a community can be severe. And, consider that about half of the U.S. population lives within 50 miles of a coastline where runoff flows quickly to the ocean. This is why watershed protection — attention not only to the body of water but the area that drains into it — is important.”
How to Celebrate Water Quality Month
What can individuals and families can do to prevent water pollution from their homes especially during Water Quality Month? Here’s a short list of things that you can do at home to help:
Not using antibacterial soaps or cleaning products. Regular soap and water will do the trick. Much of the antibacterial soaps contain a registered pesticide that is known to harm marine life.
Not flushing unwanted or out-of-date medications down the toilet or drain.
Not putting anything but water down storm drains because they carry water to local waterways.
Fixing leaks that drop from cars and putting liners in driveways to collect oil and other materials.
Avoid using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Choose nontoxic household products when possible.
Pick up after pets.
Not paving properties.
If you have a private well, make sure it is tested and cleaned regularly. There can be bacteria build up in wells.
Read your local water quality report so you know what the water quality is in your area.
Another option could be to gather a group of family, friends, and neighbors and volunteer to clean a local water source. You could bring a picnic (and some beer for the adults) and hold a contest to see who can clean up the most trash and debris, offering a prize to the winning team. It’s a great way to get everyone together and enjoy an outdoor day full of fun and good-doing!
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##August 1st is…
###National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day is observed annually on August 1st. This day is in theme with other raspberry holidays in this same time period. Raspberries are most plentiful this time of year.
###National Girlfriends Day
National Girlfriends Day is recognized annually on August 1, as girlfriends get together around the United States and celebrate their special bond of friendship.
Girlfriends can often be our sisters or mothers, classmates or co-workers. These dearest friends who are here for us. We enjoy spending time together, laughing and sharing secrets. They seek us out in times of need, and we seek each other out in times of celebration. When it’s time for a glass of wine or a long walk, girlfriends are there.
Friendship is one of the most special connections in life.
Whether we have one or many, girlfriends make life better, fuller and complete. National Girlfriends Day celebrates the unlimited ways life is better with our girlfriends in it.
###National Minority Donor Awareness Day
As part of National Minority Donor Awareness Week, National Minority Donor Awareness Day is celebrated on August 1.
National Minority Donor Awareness Week was created to increase awareness of the need, especially among minorities, for more organ, eye and tissue donors. It is also a time to honor minorities who have donated and to encourage others to register as donors. People are also encouraged to practice good health habits in order to take better care of themselves in an attempt to reduce the number needing transplants.
###Respect for Parents Day
In an effort to “make our families become united and strong by recognizing the leadership roles parents have, and to reinstate the respect for parents that was evident in the past,” Respect for Parents Day was born. These are the words of Marilyn Dalrymple from Lancaster, CA as she created Respect for Parents Day which is celebrated annually on August 1st.
This day was created as a reminder that parents deserve and require respect and for all to consider the value that parents have in society
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###IPA Day
IPA Day started in 2011 by a Colorado-based Brewers Association. It’s a holiday for beer enthusiasts that love the higher alcohol content and more hoppy flavor that’s in an IPA. IPA is an acronym for India Pale Ale. IPAs are the fastest growing craft beer market in the US. Per a FoxNews.com article “The origins of India Pale Ale style beer –or IPA – go back to 18th century England when British troops in India demanded beer on their long sea journey. In order to ensure the beer didn’t spoil, more alcohol and more hops were added –which act as a natural preservative.”
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###Rounds Resounding Day
Let’s sing the praises of Rounds Resounding Day. This annual event aims to celebrate the art of singing rounds, or part-songs – with different voices taking up various elements of the melody.
English nursery rhymes Three Blind Mice and Row, Row, Row Your Boat and the Australian song Kookaburra are among the most popular rounds, often sung around the campfire by Scouts and Guides. However, serious composers have also written many songs in this format. The oldest published English part-songs date back to the 17th century. More recently a cappella groups and barbershop quartets have put a whole different spin on singing in the round.
The special day was founded in 1987, to promote singing in harmony. A great way to mark the occasion is to join forces with family or friends and try singing a mixture of songs, both old favorites and new discoveries. The day is likely to prove a resounding success!
###International Childfree Day
The roots of International Childfree Day are based in an event staged by the National Organization for Non-Parents in the early 1970s. They selected a male and female non-parent of the year, with the winners parading down 5th Avenue in New York. Forty years later International Childfree Day was set up in honor of this event, with the idea being to celebrate those people that specifically choose not to have children.
###World Lung Cancer Day
Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths globally. In 2012, there were 1.8 million newly diagnosed cases of lung cancer alone. The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), alongside members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) commemorates, celebrates and supports those impacted by lung cancer. FIRS joins the grassroots efforts of the lung cancer community to raise awareness about lung cancer and its global impact, creating an educational movement of understanding lung cancer risks as well as early treatment around the world.
The History of World Lung Cancer Day
Lung cancer was a rare disease in early 20th century but its incidence has gradually increased with increased smoking and it has become the most common type of cancer in the world. The lung cancers accounts for 12.8% of cancer cases and 17.8% of mortalities of cancer worldwide. Lung cancer is a preventable disease. The factors that play a role in cancer development include tobacco products, industrial products (uranium, radiation, asbestos) air pollution, and nutritional deficiencies. Recent studies have demonstrated that the critical factor increasing the risk of lung cancer is the long-term respiration of carcinogenic materials.
Epidemiologic case-control studies by 1950s proved that smoking was strongly correlated with lung cancer. The first findings that smoking was a cause of lung cancer were published in 1962. Smoking is responsible for developing lung cancer by 94%. The risk of lung cancer is 24-36 times higher in smokers than in non-smokers. The risk is 3.5% in passive smoking. Age to start smoking, period of smoking, number of cigarettes smoked, and type of tobacco and cigarette have influence on the risk of developing lung cancer.
The IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) is the world’s largest meeting dedicated to lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. More than 7,000 delegates come from more than 100 countries to discuss the latest developments in thoracic malignancy research. Attendees include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, basic research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals and patients.
###World Wide Web Day
World Wide Web Day is a global celebration dedicated to web browsing, the online activity that brings the world at your fingertips and a wealth of knowledge at your feet.
The World Wide Web was conceived by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 at the CERN centre in Geneva, Switzerland, as a way for him to communicate with co-workers via hyperlinks. A quarter of a century later, WWW has become the main means of interaction, transaction and communication among humans, opening the door of opportunity for people in ways that would have been unimaginable to previous generations.
We celebrate World Wide Web Day by getting online, taking hasty selfies to post on social platforms, arguing with trolls on blogs, taking notes from podcasts, holding VoIP conferences to discuss the weather, backing up our data to servers across the world, syncing photos for the whole family to see, booking our doctor’s appointments online and generally expressing our opinions in discussions which are oftentimes much ado about nothing.
###Yorkshire Day
The celebration of Yorkshire Day is central to the belief and custom of maintaining a locale’s traditions and culture during a time of upheaval. A celebration that had started with just a reading, now encompasses anything to do with Yorkshire, from cooking and confectionery delights to history and military customs. A healthy percent of the population celebrate this day in a way akin to many other celebrations; it started small and now has a minor culture behind the celebration of the Day.
History of Yorkshire Day
Yorkshire Day is a day to remember, and celebrate, the largest county in the UK, Yorkshire. Originating as a military holiday, it’s roots stem from more than a few things, including the emancipation of slaves in 1834, and a few military customs and some protests about losing Yorkshire’s cultural identity. The military custom involves light infantry originally as Minden Day, although later joined by five other regiments in this tradition. The military permitted the regiments to wear a rose in their headdress; although the original Light Infantry use a white rose instead of the standard red rose. The emancipation anniversary is celebrated in honor of William Wilberforce, who successfully campaigned for the emancipation. The protests were regarding the identity of Yorkshire against the Local Government re-organization of 1974. Yet with such a long and diverse history of changes, Yorkshire has kept itself from changing, keeping it’s old world appeal and aesthetic as the Day has become more and more known world-wide.
How to Celebrate Yorkshire Day
In order to ‘properly’ follow tradition, one must read the Yorkshire Declaration of Integrity. This is to declare the boundaries of which the County, and City, of Yorkshire, exist and prosper. The entire declaration is aimed towards solidifying the ties to one’s compatriots, to uphold tradition and not let any person or body change that. While in the City of York, the Declaration is made four times by the Yorkshire Ridings Society. Spoken once within the actual City of York, and another in each of the three Ridings, or jurisdictions within Yorkshire. This is done by starting at the gatehouses within the City of York, and by moving along the ancient wall, they can use the old gatehouses to cross into the various jurisdictions, speak the Declaration and then move back within York to the next gatehouse. Finally, they would speak the Declaration within a gatehouse in York itself. This is actually done yearly by the Yorkshire Ridings Society, in observance with old tradition.
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##August 2nd is…
###National Coloring Book Day
National Coloring Book Day is recognized annually on August 2. Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but over the years adults have gotten more and more involved with coloring. Adult coloring is now a huge trend and many are finding that it is not only fun but also a great way to reduce stress. Founded in 1941, Dover Publications led the way, releasing their first coloring book for adults, Antique Automobiles Coloring Book, in 1970. Dover now publishes Creative Haven®, a popular line of coloring books specially designed for adult colorists.
### National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Observed each year on August 2, it is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. This food holiday is one that will refresh each one of us on a warm summer day with a delicious frozen ice cream sandwich.
The original ice cream sandwich sold for a penny in 1900 from a pushcart in the Bowery neighborhood of New York. The vendor, who was never identified in the article printed in papers across the nation, sandwiched the ice cream between milk biscuits. Soon, pushcarts popped up around the city and country during the summer months selling the portable treats.
The modern version of the ice cream sandwich was invented by Jerry Newberg in 1945 when he was selling ice cream at Forbes Field. There are pictures from the early 1900s, “On the beach, Atlantic City”, that show Ice Cream Sandwiches were popular and sold for 1 cent each.
There are alternatives to the classic ice cream sandwich using chocolate cookies, oatmeal cookies or a rice crispy wafer in place of the original chocolate one.
Ice cream sandwiches are known around the world by a variety of names including the Monaco Bar, Giant Sandwich, Maxibon, Cream Between, Vanilla Slice and many more.
###National Night Out Day
National Night Out Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August. It is a community police awareness-raising event in the United States.
National Night Out was created to increase awareness about police programs in communities.
Some of these programs include:
Drug prevention
Town watch
Neighborhood watch
Other anti=watch
One of the largest National Night Out events is on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. The Ogden Block Watch in Columbus organizes one of the largest festivals which include live music, food and entertainment.
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##August 3rd is…
###National Watermelon Day
Watermelon is the perfect fruit to enjoy on August 3rd. It is also National Watermelon Day. Enjoyed by many, it is a favorite at summertime events such as picnics and fairs. Watermelon is 92% water, which is why it is so refreshing.
Watermelon is a vine-like flowering plant originally from southern Africa. Its fruit, which is also called watermelon, is a special kind referred to by botanists as a pepo, a berry which has a thick rind (exocarp) and fleshy center (mesocarp and endocarp). Pepos are derived from an inferior ovary and are characteristic of the Cucurbitaceae. The watermelon fruit, loosely considered a type of melon – although not in the genus Cucumis – has a smooth exterior rind (usually green with dark green stripes or yellow spots) and a juicy, sweet interior flesh (usually deep red to pink, but sometimes orange, yellow, or white).
The fruit was likely first cultivated for its ability to hold plentiful water in a desert landscape, especially since the wild melon was bitter or tasteless. Seeds and art found in tombs of Pharaohs are substantial evidence of the watermelon’s value. Cultivation and breeding brought out the better qualities of sweet and tender fruit we enjoy today.
Watermelons can grow enormous, and you will find competitions across the country which award prizes each year for the largest one. The Guinness Book of World Records states that the heaviest watermelon weighed 262 pounds. To learn more refreshing watermelon facts, check out www.watermelon.org.
###National Grab Some Nuts Day
There are many “nut” days throughout the year such as National Almond Day, National Pistachio Day, National Pecan Day but August 3rd embraces them. It’s National Grab Some Nuts Day!
These little bountiful nuggets contain wholesome nutrients, have a long shelf life and can be quite portable. They add a nice crunch to snacks and desserts as well as savory meals. National Grab Some Nuts Day might seem a little squirrelly, but then again it’s the right time of year for it. Go nuts and grab a few or a lot!
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##August 4th is…
###National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is observed annually on August 4. This is a day to enjoy those tasty bits of chocolate in your favorite cookies.
For the same reason we thank Ruth Graves Wakefield for chocolate chips, we also celebrate her name on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. For if it weren’t for her curiosity and invention, we wouldn’t hover around ovens savoring the moment the timer dings. If she had never wondered what chunks of chocolate would taste like mixed into a sugar cookie dough, we would know the ecstasy that is a warm chocolate chip cookie melting on our tongue, our eyes closing in heavenly satisfaction and perfect smiles crowning our faces. No, if it weren’t for Ruth Graves Wakefield, entire generations would have been denied the bliss that is a chocolate chip cookie.
We could even go so far as to say she is responsible for all those other nuggets of goodness. Those morsels of butterscotch, peanut butter and white chocolate we get to enjoy in much the same way we enjoy our chocolate delights. Nothing, though, rates quite as high as the chocolate chip cookie that Ruth Grave Wakefield brought to us in 1937. No, nothing.
###National Coast Guard Day
National Coast Guard Day observed annually on August 4. This is a day set aside to celebrate and honor the courageous work of the Coast Guard.
The United States Coast Guard is one of the five US Armed Forces. It is a maritime, military and multi-missioned service. It operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, but can be transferred to the US Navy by the President of the United States any time deemed necessary, or by Congress during war times.
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Atlantic coast of America, the US Coast Guard saved over 33,500 lives. An estimated 24,000 of these lives were rescued from peril in severely dangerous conditions.
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###Champagne Day
August 4th marks the celebration of Champagne Day because (according to some sources) this was the day the French Benedictine Monk, Dom Pierre Perignon, discovered the process of making this bubbly libation in 1693. Whether this account is truth or fiction, the day provides a wonderful opportunity to raise our glasses in honor of this man who is widely credited with making important contributions to the production and quality of sparkling wine.
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###Assistance Dog Day
Assistance dogs improve the quality of life for countless people who live with disability or illness, and a special day celebrates these four-legged friends every year. Assistance Dog Day recognizes and honors assistance dogs and their trainers, and aims to raise funds and increase awareness of the work they do. It is part of International Assistance Dog Week, a yearly event started by long-time paraplegic, Marcie Davis. There are many different kinds of assistance dogs, from the well-known guide dogs and hearing alert dogs that help people with vision and hearing loss, to lesser-known helpers like seizure alert and medical alert dogs that can recognize the signs of heart attacks, strokes and epilepsy. A range of events are held to celebrate Assistance Dog Day, including dog shows, sponsored dog walks, talks and dog graduation ceremonies. Many assistance dog training facilities hold open days and tours on this day to show the work that they do.
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This day was made just for you!
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That’s what sold me. Now I want some and a Titan cookie jar. 
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