July 1, 2024 on the National Day Calendar®

July 1, 2024 on the National Day Calendar®  JULY 1, 2024 | NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY | NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY | NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY | NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! July 1 marks National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day as a day to sample or wonder about the odd combinations of ice cream flavors. Skip the traditional chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream when you celebrate this holiday! Read more...   NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY Mmmmmm, hungry? National Gingersnap Day on July 1 is a day for celebrating a sweet and savory cookie treat containing molasses, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The combination of sweet and spicy has long been enjoyed for generations and we're going to show you why you should celebrate National Gingersnap Day today! Read more...   NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY National Postal Worker Day on July 1st recognizes postal workers all across the nation and encourages us to show our appreciation. Thank the numerous men and women who work consistently and diligently to deliver all of our mail. These employees suffer some of the harshest working conditions, yet continue to persevere six days a week. Read more...   NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY On July 1, National US Postage Stamp Day recognizes the ease and simplicity with which we can send and receive mail. A stamp represents payment for the delivery of a letter or a package. Follow along as we stamp out a few facts and a few unknowns on National U.S. Postage Stamp Day. Read more...   On Deck for July 2, 2024 National Days NATIONAL ANISETTE DAY NATIONAL WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER DAY   July 1st Celebrated History   1867 New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario became the Dominion of Canada.   1903 France hosts the first Tour de France bicycle race.   1913 The Lincoln Highway Association forms. An idea of Carl Fisher, the organization promoted a coast-to-coast road sponsored and supported by corporate donations.   1968 The United States institutes the ZIP Code.   July 1st Celebrated Birthdays   Elizabeth Davey Lochrie - 1890 Known as the "Daughter of Montana" and adopted by the Blackfoot Nation,  Elizabeth Davey https://lochrie.doanehoag.com/index.htmLochrie  traveled rural Montana painting evocative portraits of the Native Americans who lived there. Her breathtaking murals captured the beauty and ruggedness of Montana frontier life.   Olivia de Havilland - 1916 The British-American actress is best known for her role as Melanie Hamilton in Gone with the Wind.   Nell Jackson - 1929 The Olympic sprinter was a pioneer in women's track & field. She competed in the 1948 Olympics but her greater contribution to the sport was being selected as the first African American head coach for the women's U.S. Olympic team in 1956. In 1972, Jackson was selected again to lead the team.   Dan Aykroyd - 1952 The Canadian-American actor gained popularity during the 1970s as a cast member with Saturday Night Live. As a versatile actor, Aykroyd's performances bring to life unique characters. Watch him in The Coneheads, The Blues Brothers, My Girl, Ghost Busters and Grosse Pointe Blanke, just to name a few.   Diana, Princess of Wales - 1961 In 1981, Lady Diana Spencer married The Prince of Wales. Together they had two sons, Prince William and Prince Henry. She died tragically in a car crash in 1997. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

June 30th on the National Day Calendar®

June 30, 2024 on the National Day Calendar®  JUNE 30, 2024 | SOCIAL MEDIA DAY | NATIONAL OOTD DAY | NATIONAL METEOR WATCH DAY SOCIAL MEDIA DAY Social Media Day is observed annually on June 30. In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, and share with family, friends, and the world. Read more...     NATIONAL OOTD DAY On June 30, National OOTD Day gives us an opportunity to express ourselves and document our personal style by sharing our Outfit Of The Day on social media. Get ready to express your best self by sharing your OOTD makes you feel beautiful. Read more...   NATIONAL METEOR WATCH DAY On June 30th, National Meteor Watch Day encourages us to look to the stars to witness one of the night sky's most thrilling sights. Also known as National Meteor Day, on a cloudless night, people turn their eyes to the heavens in hopes of spotting the glow of a falling star. Read more...   On Deck for July 1, 2024 National Days NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY   June 30th Celebrated History   1922 Legendary fiddler, Alexander (Eck) Robertson joined Henry C. Gilliland to record the first commercial country music recordings. They recorded the instrumental songs "Arkansas Traveler" and "Turkey in the Straw."   1936 Published by Macmillan Inc., Margaret Mitchell's epic novel Gone with the Wind goes on sale.   1972 Scientists make the first leap second adjustment to the atomic clock.   2019 President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to visit North Korea.   June 30th Celebrated Birthdays   Elizabeth Timothy - 1702 The colonial immigrant became the first female newspaper editor and publisher in America. After the death of her father, Timothy assumed his role in printing the South Carolina Gazette under contract with Benjamin Franklin.   Lena Horne - 1917 The award-winning singer, dancer and actress performed for audiences on stage and screen for more than 70 years.   Mike Tyson - 1966 Out of 58 fights, the American heavyweight boxer won 50. Of those, 44 were knockouts, earning him the nickname Iron Mike.   Michael Phelps - 1985 In 2008, the U.S. Olympic swimmer won his 11th career gold medal. Four years later at the London Summer Olympics, Phelps garnered a record of 8 medals. Over the course of his Olympic career, Phelps earned a whopping 28 medals. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

June 29th on the National Day Calendar®

June 29, 2024 on the National Day Calendar®  JUNE 29, 2024 | NATIONAL WAFFLE IRON DAY | NATIONAL ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH DAY | NATIONAL CAMERA DAY NATIONAL WAFFLE IRON DAY Waffle lovers finally have their day of recognition on June 29 as they celebrate National Waffle Iron Day. Some people enjoy their waffles plain with syrup, but we like ours topped with berries, whipped cream, too. Who knew a simple machine would make such a big impact on our lives! Read more...   NATIONAL ALMOND BUTTERCRUNCH DAY National Almond Buttercrunch Day is observed annually on June 29 and is a day we delight over toffee covered in chocolate creating buttercrunch. This delicious treat has a crunchy texture and a caramel flavor that melts in your mouth. Read more...   NATIONAL CAMERA DAY Everything comes into focus on June 29 when we recognize National Camera Day. The day commemorates photographs, the camera, and their invention. Follow along as we take a snapshot of some interesting camera facts and learn a few things, too. Read more...   On Deck for June 30, 2024 National Days SOCIAL MEDIA DAY NATIONAL OOTD DAY NATIONAL METEOR WATCH DAY     June 29th Celebrated History   1613 Fire destroys Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. A cannon used in the performance of "Henry VIII" caused the thatched roof to quickly become engulfed.   1956 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 creating the United States Interstate Highway System.   1986 Richard Branson completes the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean aboard Virgin Atlantic Challenger II.   2007 Apple Inc. offers the iPhone for sale for the first time.   June 29th Celebrated Birthdays   William Mayo - 1861 Best known as co-founder of the Mayo Clinic with his brother Charles, William Mayo was exposed to the medical field at a young age through his experiences with his physician father. Both became surgeons with expertise in many methods and procedures.   Maurice Britt - 1919 Drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1940, Maurice Britt's career headed into high gear. Then in 1941, he was drafted once again – by the United States Army. Britt went on to become the army service member in United States history to receive the three highest combat awards in a single war. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the Medal of Honor, and the Silver Star among many other awards. Following the war, Britt served his home state as Lt. Governor for two terms.   Harmon Killebrew - 1936 Playing mostly for the Minnesota Twins, Harmon Killebrew was a right-handed power hitter. His numerous home runs and last name earned him an obvious nickname. However, "Killer" didn't quite fit the soft-spoken nature of the person.   Eva Boyd - 1943 "Come on, do the locomotion..." Known as Little Eva, the American pop singer is known for her recordings of "Locomotion" and "Breaking Up is Hard to Do."                 View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions