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...
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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.
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