NATIONAL BIKINI DAY
Since July 5, 1946, women have been hitting the beaches and pool sides in bikinis. National Bikini Day marks the anniversary of the invention of the revealing two-piece bathing suit. Read more...
NATIONAL WORKAHOLICS DAY
National Workaholics Day on July 5 reminds us to balance our work and home life. Work isn't everything! Do you come in early, skip your lunch and stay late or know someone who does? This day is dedicated to the people who fit that description - the workaholics. Read more...
NATIONAL APPLE TURNOVER DAY
Enjoy a sweet, individual pie on July 5 because that is precisely what National Apple Turnover Day is all about! Read more...
NATIONAL GRAHAM CRACKER DAY
July 5 recognizes 1/3rd of the s'more. It's National Graham Cracker Day! Hopefully, you saved a few crackers if you were busy making s'mores over the Independence Day holiday. Read more...
NATIONAL HAWAII DAY
On July 5, National Hawaii Day recognizes the 50th state to be granted statehood in the United States. Unlike National Hawaii Day celebrated on June 24, this National Day actually celebrates the wonderful heritage, achievements, and beauty of the Hawaiian islands. Read more...
On Deck for July 6, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY
NATIONAL HAND ROLL DAY
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY
July 5th Celebrated History
1865
Methodist minister William Booth establishes a mission to help feed and clothe poverty-stricken inhabitants of London's East End. He and his wife Catherine would rename the organization the Salvation Army.
1946
Designer Louis Réard presents the smallest bathing suit in Paris. The suit is modeled by Micheline Bernadini.
1954
A young Elvis Presley arrives at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee and records his first single, "That's All Right" giving rise to rock and roll.
1975
Arthur Ashe defeats Jimmy Connors to win the Wimbledon singles title - the first black man to do so.
July 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Sylvester Graham - 1794
The American minister's belief in a wholesome diet led him to the creation of the graham cracker.
P.T. Barnum - 1810
Promoter and entertainer, PT Barnum created his booming show business in the mid-19th century with a menagerie of animal and human oddities he named "The Greatest Show on Earth".
Clara Zetkin - 1857
In an effort to promote women's rights such as universal suffrage, an 8-hour work day, and maternity leave, Clara Zetkin founded International Women's Day in 1910.
A.E. Douglass - 1867
The American astronomer is credited with discovering the relationship between tree rings and sunspot cycles. His studies led to the development of dendrochronology which is the scientific method of dating tree rings.
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