NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY
On the second Friday in July, we recognizes an American favorite known as the French fry on National French Fry Day. #NationalFrenchFryDay
ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY
All American Pet Photo Day encourages pet owners to share their favorite pet photos on July 11. Be sure to charge your camera and be prepared to take adorable pictures of your pets! #AllAmericanPetPhotoDay
COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY
Each year in on the second Friday in July we celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day. This day recognizes the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. #CarCollectorAppreciationDay
NATIONAL 7-ELEVEN DAY
On July 11, we celebrate National 7-Eleven Day and celebrate with one convenience store chain! Conveniently scheduled on 7-11 of each year, the day often features one of their signature items, the Slurpee. Some people call today National Slurpee Day, but we want to stick to the original name, National 7-Eleven Day. #National7ElevenDay
NATIONAL MOJITO DAY
Each year on July 11, people across America raise a glass to mark National Mojito Day. The cocktail consists of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. Follow along as you sip your mojito and learn a few facts about the delicious mojito. #NationalMojitoDay
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY
National Blueberry Muffin Day on July 11 gives us a great reason to get up in the morning and celebrate! Americans love their blueberry muffins so much, it's their number 1 favorite muffin flavor. Whether it is for breakfast or a snack, blueberry muffins are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. #BlueberryMuffinDay
NATIONAL RAINIER CHERRY DAY
National Rainier Cherry Day on July 11 recognizes the cherry variety named after Mount Rainier. In 1952, Harry Fogle of Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties. #RainierCherryDay
NATIONAL CHEER UP THE LONELY DAY
Each year on July 11, people across the United States make a special effort to give someone a lift on National Cheer up the Lonely Day. If you know someone who is lonely or going through a difficult time, be a bright spot in their life with a little extra thoughtfulness today. #CheerUpTheLonelyDay
Coming on July 12, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY
NATIONAL DIFFERENT COLORED EYES DAY
EAT YOUR JELL-O DAY
NATIONAL SIMPLICITY DAY
PAPER BAG DAY
Notable Birthdays for July 11
Sarah Good (1653-1692) - One of the first women to be accused of witchcraft (Salem Witch Trials).
Peggy Shippen (1760-1804) - Wife of Benedict Arnold and American Revolutionary War spy.
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) - The 6th President of the U.S.
Millie and Christine McCoy (1851-1912) - Only known record of Siamese twins who were born into slavery.
Rollin White (1872-1962) - Inventor of steam boilers for early automobiles.
Thomas Mitchell (1892-1962) - Actor who played Gerald O'Hara in Gone with the Wind.
E. B. White (1899-1985) - Author who wrote Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web.
Theodore Harold Maiman (1927-2007) - Inventor who created the first working laser.
Frank Rosenblatt (1928-1971) - Computer scientist credited with making significant contributions to the development of AI.
Richie Sambora (1959-Still Living) - Guitarist and vocalist for the rock band Bon Jovi.
Memorable Events for July 11
1798 - The Marine Corps is established.
1804 - Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
1900 - Charlotte Cooper becomes the first female Olympic tennis champion and the first individual female Olympic champion in any sport.
1914 - Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball.
1916 - Congress passed the Federal Aid Road Act.
1921 - Former President William Taft is sworn in as 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
1944 - President Roosevelt announces that he will run for a fourth term.
1960 - Harper Lee published her novel To Kill a Mockingbird for the first time.
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