INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY
The first Friday in August brings a toast to ales, lagers, and pilsners that put the international in International Beer Day. Whether your beer is fermented or not, dark or pale, hoppy, bitter, smooth, or domestic, we raise our mug on International Beer Day. Read more...
NATIONAL WATER BALLOON DAY
Fill 'em up! The first Friday in August ushers in National Water Balloon Day just in time for the hottest days of summer! Read more...
NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY
National Coloring Book Day on August 2 recognizes the joy children and adults alike derive from coloring in pages of designs. Read more...
NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY
On August 2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day encourages us to cool off with one of our favorite frozen treats. Whether it's vanilla, strawberry or Neopolitan between two chocolate wafers, the dessert sure will hit the spot on a hot summer day. Read more...
On Deck for August 3, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY
NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY
NATIONAL VFR DAY
NATIONAL HAIR GLOSS DAY
NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY
NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY
NATIONAL SUMMIT DAY
INTERNATIONAL HANGOVER DAY
SANDCASTLE DAY
NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY
MEAD DAY
NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY
August 2nd Celebrated History
1610
During his quest to find the Northwest Passage, Henry Hudson's ships sailed up a large river on the eastern shore of North America. The river and bay would eventually be named after him.
1776
While delegates from the 13 colonies formally approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, it wasn't signed by the delegates until August 2nd. However, not all the delegates signed on that day. Many signed days later and some, not at all.
1819
Charles Guille becomes the first person to parachute in the United States. He ascended up into the sky using a hot air balloon, and when he reached the desired altitude, Guille cut his basket loose from the balloon. His parachute unfurled and Guille drifted to the Earth, basket and all, before a crowd of thousands at Vauxhall Gardens in New York City.
1870
The first underground subway, the Tower Subway opens to the public. Tunneled deep beneath London's River Thames, the subway's original purpose of allowing wheeled traffic was soon abandoned to foot traffic only. While not used for public transportation of any kind, the tunnel provides a pathway for utilities.
1909
The United States Mint issues the first Lincoln penny to the public. On one side, the penny displayed the profile of President Abraham Lincoln along with the words "In God We Trust" and "Liberty" and the year 1909. On the flip side, two stalks of wheat graced the coin along with the phrase "E. Pluribus Unum" across the top and the words "ONE CENT" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in the center.
1923
The 29th President of the United States, Warren G. Harding, dies of a heart attack.
1973
The movie American Graffiti premiers at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. George Lucas directed the coming of age film. Many faces familiar to today's audiences include Richard Dreyfuss, Suzanne Somers, Wolfman Jack, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Mackenzie Philips, and Cindy Williams.
1980
Magic by Olivia Newton-John hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stays there for four weeks.
1990
The Gulf War begins with the bombing of Kuwait City by Iraq.
August 2nd Celebrated History
Pierre Charles L'Enfant - 1754
The central design for Washington D.C. was laid out by this French-American architect.
John Tyndall - 1820
The American physician scientifically answered the often asked question, "Why is the sky blue?". He also discovered the properties of air in the atmosphere and the greenhouse effect.
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi - 1834
This French sculptor is best known for designing the Statue of Liberty.
Myrna Loy - 1905
Best known for her roles in The Thin Man, The Great Ziegfeld, and Cheaper by the Dozen, Loy also was known for her activism during World War II.
Bill Scott - 1920
As a voice actor, Scott portrayed animated characters Bullwinkle, Mister Peabody, Dudley Do-Right and George of the Jungle.
Peter O'Toole - 1932
Best known for his role as Lawrence of Arabia in the film by the same name, O'Toole also starred in numerous other award-winning films.
Wes Craven - 1939
The American filmmaker, actor, and novelist is best known for his eerie horror films. Among his many credits are A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and The Hills Have Eyes.
Kathy Lennon - 1943
Kathy Lennon was the second youngest sister in the vocal group The Lennon Sisters.
Frederic W. Goudy – 1947
The self-taught American printer and typographer designed his first typeface in 1897. In his lifetime, he would create over 100 different fonts.
Lance Ito - 1950
The Los Angeles Superior Court judge is best known for presiding over the People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson case in 1995. During the much-publicized murder case, Judge Ito became a household name.
Caleb Carr - 1955
Historian and author, Carr has published several books including The Alienist, The Angel of Darkness, Killing Time, and several more.
Mary Louise Parker - 1964
Best known for her role as Ruth Jamison in Fried Green Tomatoes, the versatile actress also played numerous other roles. Her long list of credits includes state productions as well.
Golden Tate - 1988
Tate plays wide receiver for the New York Giants.
Simone Manuel - 1996
An Olympic swimmer, Manuel earned two gold medals and two silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
No comments:
Post a Comment