Talk about a Meat Lover's Trifecta! Sizzling Patties and Low-and-Slow Perfection: Happy May 28th! 🍔🔥🥩

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28 May 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  MAY 28, 2026 | NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY | NATIONAL BEEF BURGER DAY | NATIONAL BRISKET DAY   Hi Everyone, If you can smell charcoal in the air this morning, it’s not your imagination. Today’s calendar is entirely dedicated to the kings of the backyard barbecue. Fire up the grill, because May 28th is going all-in on comfort food. Your May 28th "Grill Master" Lineup: The Heavyweight Champions: It is a massive double-feature for National Hamburger Day and National Beef Burger Day. Whether you like them smashed, stacked, loaded with cheddar, or kept classic with just lettuce and tomato, today is the day to indulge in the ultimate American staple. The Low & Slow Masterpiece: If you prefer your smoke rings over your sear marks, happy National Brisket Day! Perfecting a brisket takes patience, time, and serious dedication—making it the undisputed crown jewel of the barbecue world. The May 28th Challenge: Tomorrow is officially National Hamburger Day, and the team over at the National Day Calendar published a list of creative toppings to upgrade your grilling season. One of them involves mixing a backyard barbecue staple with a jar of peanut butter. We are divided on this. Would you try it? See the Wild Topping List   Coming on May 29, 2026 National Days NATIONAL COQ AU VIN DAY NATIONAL 529 DAY NATIONAL PAPERCLIP DAY   MAY 28 | Birthdays and Events Famous Birthdays People born on May 28     1941 Beth Howland Born: May 28, 1941 Died: December 15, 2015 Actress best known as the waitress named Vera on the television sitcom Alice.   1944 Gladys Knight Born: May 28, 1944 Acclaimed singer for Gladys Knight & the Pips.   1888 Jim Thorpe Born: May 28, 1888 Died: March 28, 1953 The first Native American to win a Gold Medal for the U.S. in the Olympics.   1945 John Fogerty Born: May 28, 1945 Musician and lead singer of CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival).   1945 Patch Adams Born: May 28, 1945 Physician, comedian, clown and author who founded the Gesundheit! Institute (nonprofit that travels around the world for patients dressed as a clown).   1818 P. G. T. Beauregard Born: May 28, 1818 Died: February 20, 1893 Confederate General credited with starting the Civil War at the Battle of Fort Sumter (1861).   1926 Robert Wentorf Born: May 28, 1926 Died: April 3, 1997 Physicist and inventor of the first synthesized diamonds.   1940 Shlomo Riskin Born: May 28, 1940 Rabbi who founded the Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City.     1910 T-Bone Walker Born: May 28, 1910 Died: March 16, 1975 Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker was a musician and pioneer of the jump blues, West Coast blues, and electric blues sounds. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.     1933 Zelda Rubinstein Born: May 28, 1933 Died: January 27, 2010 Actress fondly remembered as the medium Tangina Barrons in the Poltergeist films. Historical Events on May 28 Events that occurred on May 28 throughout history     1830 President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act denying Native Americans their land rights and forcibly relocating them to reservations.   1923 U.S. Attorney General declares it legal for women to wear trousers anywhere they choose. U.S. Attorney General declares it legal for women to wear trousers anywhere they choose. The declaration came during the time where women had worn pants for factory and agricultural work post WWI.   1926 Congress creates a Customs Court. Originally called the Board of General Appraisers, the Custom Court continued to monitor valuation of imported goods and tariff classifications.   1929 The first full color talking picture is exhibited in New York City, New York. The first full color talking picture On With the Show is exhibited at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, New York.   1937 The Golden Gate Bridge opens to vehicles. The Golden Gate Bridge opens to vehicles one day after the bridge was open for pedestrians.   1946 The patent for the hydrogen bomb is filed. The patent for the hydrogen bomb is filed by physicist Klaus Fuchs and mathematician John von Neumann. Los Alamos patent S-5292X proposed using "radiation implosion", which was a where energy from an initial fission explosion is used to compress and ignite fusion fuel.   1953 The first animated 3D cartoon in technicolor premiers. The first animated 3D cartoon in technicolor premiers. Adventures in Music: Melody was a 10-minute short film staring Professor Owl as he teaches a class of young birds about musical principles.   1956 President Eisenhower signs a farm bill allowing the government to store agricultural surplus. President Dwight Eisenhower signs a farm bill allowing the government to store agricultural surplus. The Agricultural Act of 1954 and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 were both farm bills that allowed the government to acquire, hold, and disperse massive amounts of surplus crops.   1987 Stephanie Petit wins the 60th U.S. National Spelling Bee. A 13-year old Stephanie Petit wins the 60th U.S. National Spelling Bee, spelling the word staphylococci.   2002 The last steel girder is removed from the original World Trade Center site. The last steel girder is removed from the original World Trade Center site.   Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser

Flip Flops, Frozen Treats, and the Big Unveiling: Happy May 27th!

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27 May 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  MAY 27, 2026 | SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY | NATIONAL FLIP FLOP DAY | NATIONAL GRAPE DAY | NATIONAL GRAPE POPSICLE DAY | NATIONAL CELLOPHANE TAPE DAY Hi Everyone, Today’s calendar is an absolute crisp, refreshing breeze. We are trading the heavy winter boots for summer slides and celebrating the simple things that hold our lives together (literally). Your May 27th "Summer Sneak-Peek": The Sound of Summer: It is National Flip Flop Day! Today is your formal invitation to let your toes breathe. Whether you're heading to the beach or just making a quick run to the mailbox, embrace the official uniform of relaxation. The Double-Grape Feature: We are pulling out all the stops for National Grape Day and National Grape Popsicle Day. Whether you prefer them fresh off the vine or frozen on a stick, today is the day for that sweet, purple flavor. The Unsung Hero: Stick with us for National Cellophane Tape Day. Invented back in 1930 to seal cellophane food wrap, it quickly became the household staple we can't live without. Today, we salute the clear winner of the desk drawer! The Vital Movement: We recognize National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Today, thousands of older adults across the country are participating in local exercise events, highlighting the power of staying active, healthy, and moving at every stage of life. The May 27th Challenge: Put on your most comfortable sandals, tracking down a grape popsicle, and use a piece of tape to stick a positive reminder on your computer monitor.   Coming on May 28, 2026 National Days NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY NATIONAL BEEF BURGER DAY NATIONAL BRISKET DAY   MAY 27 | Birthdays and Events   Famous Birthdays People born on May 27     1818 Amelia Bloomer Born: May 27, 1818 Died: December 30, 1894 The first woman to own, operate and edit a newspaper for women (The Lily).   1836 Jay Gould Born: May 27, 1836 Died: December 2, 1892 A businessman who is responsible for building the Gould Dynasty and is labeled as a "robber baron" (someone who used unethical business practices).   1837 Wild Bill Hickok Born: May 27, 1837 Died: August 2, 1876 Infamous cowboy, gunfighter, professional gambler, and scout.   1883 Jessie Arms Botke Born: May 27, 1883 Died: October 2, 1971 A painter who is famous for her bird images and the use of gold leaf highlights.   1898 David Crosthwait Born: May 27, 1898 Died: February 27, 1976 A black mechanical and electrical engineer who is responsible for creating heating systems for Rockefeller Center and New York's Radio City Music Hall.   1901 Conrad Elvehjem Born: May 27, 1901 Died: July 27, 1962 Biochemists identified two vitamins--nicotinic acid (niacin) and nicotinamide--which were deficient directly in human pellagra.   1911 Hubert Humphrey Born: May 27, 1911 The 38th VP of the U.S. who served from 1965 to 1969.   1923 Sumner Redstone Born: May 27, 1923 Died: August 11, 2020 Media magnate who founded Viacom.   1925 Tony Hillerman Born: May 27, 1925 Died: October 26, 2008 Mystery novel author whose work is an inspiration for the contemporary television series Dark Winds.   1939 Don Williams Born: May 27, 1939 Died: September 8, 2017 Successful country music musician.   1943 Bruce Weitz Born: May 27, 1943 Actor known for his role as Sergeant Mick Belker in the television series Hill Street Blues.   1964 Adam Carolla Born: May 27, 1964 A podcaster who is credited with holding the most downloaded podcast by Guinness World Records (2011).   1971 Lisa Lopes Born: May 27, 1971 Died: April 25, 2002 Also known as "Left Eye" in the R&B group TLC, Lisa Lopez had a bold bold personality and unique style that helped shape the group.     Historical Events on May 27 Events that occurred on May 27 throughout history     1692 Governor William Phips  Governor William Phips established the special Court of Oyer and Terminer ("to hear and determine") to prosecute those accused of witchcraft. The trials became known as the Salem witch trials.   1916 President Wilson addresses the League to Enforce Peace. President Wilson addresses the League to Enforce Peace and gives public support to the idea of forming a League of Nations.   1930 The Chrysler Building in NY City opens to the public. The Chrysler Building in NY City opens to the public. The building is a 1,046-foot-tall, Art Deco skyscraper in the East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan.   1933 The Federal Securities Act is signed into law. The Federal Securities Act is signed into law requiring the registration of securities with the Federal Trade Commission.   1933 Walt Disney releases The Three Little Pigs. The short film Three Little Pigs (Walt Disney) premiered at the Radio City Music Hall as a short subject to Radio City's release of the First National Pictures film Elmer, the Great.   1937 The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic. The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, drawing an estimated 200,000 people who walked, ran, and roller-skated across the 1.7-mile span before vehicles were allowed to drive on the bridge.   1958 Ernest Green becomes the first black student to graduate from Little Rock's Central High School. Ernest Green becomes the first black student to graduate from Little Rock's Central High School. One of the "Little Rock Nine", Green received his diploma alongside roughly 600 white classmates. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. attended the graduation.     Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser