NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY
National Banana Split Day recognizes the sweet ice cream treat served with a banana, whipped cream, and various toppings. Get yours on August 25! Read more...
NATIONAL KISS AND MAKE UP DAY
National Kiss and Make up Day reminds us to end the quarrels, arguments, and fights. Instead, come to an agreement with anyone you've had a disagreement with on National Kiss and Make up Day on August 25. Read more...
NATIONAL WHISKEY SOUR DAY
On August 25, people across the United States observe National Whiskey Sour Day. Join us as we shake things up a bit with this adult mixed beverage. Read more...
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUNDERS DAY
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed what is now called the Organic Act to establish the National Park Service. As part of the Department of Interior, the National Park Service protects 400 areas in 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, totaling 84 million acres. Read more...
NATIONAL SECONDHAND WARDROBE DAY
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day encourages deals and savings each year across the United States on August 25. Find steals in secondhand and consignment stores all day long on gently worn clothing for all ages. Read more...
On Deck for August 26, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL DOG DAY
NATIONAL GOT CHECKED DAY
NATIONAL WEBMISTRESS DAY
NATIONAL WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY
NATIONAL CHERRY POPSICLE DAY
August 25th Celebrated History
1810
The first patent for preserving food in tin cans is issued to Peter Durand. The merchant would later sell the English patent No. 3372 to Bryan Donkin and John Hall.
1840
Addressing the issue of proper field seeding, Joseph Gibbons patents a grain drill that regulated the amount of seed sown in a single row.
1875
Captain Matthew Web swims across the English Channel unassisted. His accomplishment is the first swim recorded swim across the channel from England to France.
1894
The bacteriologist identified the organism responsible for the bubonic plague.
1908
Fifty-two graduates of nursing, led by Martha Franklin, organized the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses.
1916
Congress establishes the National Park Service.
1919
The first international passenger air service begins operating between London and Paris.
1920
At the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Ethelda Bleibtrey becomes the first woman to win gold in swimming.
1932
From sea to shining sea, Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly across the North American content solo.
1958
Chikin Ramen becomes the first instant noodles on the market. Momofuku Ando perfected the process, and Nissin Foods sold the product.
1968
Tennis player Arthur Ashe earns the men's singles champion, becoming the first African-American to win the U.S. Open.
1980
GE registers copyright for the jingle "We Bring Good Things To Life."
2006
The world's tallest living tree is discovered. Named Hyperion, the redwood discovered by Michael Taylor and Chris Atkins grows in Redwood National and State Parks.
2012
NASA's Voyager 1 enters interstellar space, making it the first spacecraft to venture beyond the power of the solar winds.
August 25th Celebrated Birthdays
Allan Pinkerton - 1819
The former deputy sheriff of Cook County in Chicago is best known for establishing one of the country's most famous private detective agencies, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
Joshua L. Cowen - 1877
The inventor and toymaker co-founded the Lionel Corporation and developed the first Lionel model train for the company.
Mary Bruce - 1900
Founder of the Mary Bruce Dance School in Harlem, the ballet and tap dancer taught Gregory Hines, Ruby Dee, and Katharine Dunham.
Mollie Panter - Downes - 1906
English author of such works as The Shoreless Sea and One Fine Day, Panter-Downes was also a columnist for The New Yorker.
Dorothea Tanning - 1910
The artist is best known for her surrealist painting and sculpture.
Arnold Neustadter - 1910
Before there was the Facebook friends list, there was the Rolodex. And Arnold Neustadter invented it.
Walt Kelly - 1913
Kelly worked for Walt Disney Studios as an animator, but he also created the comic strip Pogo.
Monty Hall - 1921
Comedian and game show host, Monty Hall, is best known for hosting the television game show Let's Make a Deal.
Sean Connery - 1930
The first actor to play the role of James Bond in the Bond films, Connery has appeared in over 90 films including The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, and the host of the Untouchables.
Regis Philbin- 1931
The perennial talk show host also hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and made several cameos in film and television.
Gene Simmons - 1949
Co-founder of the band KISS, Simmons joined reality TV in 2006 when the A&E network began airing Gene Simmons Family Jewels.
Tim Burton - 1958
Filmmaker, Tim Burton, is known for creating dark and wonderous films and animation.
Ian Falconer - 1959
Ian Falconer wrote and illustrated the Olivia books and television show for children.
Rachael Ray - 1968
The syndicated celebrity chef is known for lifestyle and cooking programs and her cookbooks and product line.
Jo Dee Messina - 1970
The country music artist has a string of number 1 hits, including "Bring on the Rain."
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