NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY
Grab a slice on July 12 and celebrate National Pecan Pie Day! Mix up the ingredients using primarily corn syrup, pecan nuts, salt, and vanilla. Occasionally, recipes vary by including sugar syrup and molasses or maple syrup. Other additions include chocolate and bourbon whiskey in some regions of the country. Top it all off with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. #NationalPecanPieDay
NATIONAL DIFFERENT COLORED EYES DAY
National Different Colored Eyes Day on July recognizes those who have two different colored eyes. Many people captivate us with their eye color; others do so because they have two different colored eyes. This day celebrates them in all their uniqueness! #DifferentColoredEyesDay
EAT YOUR JELL-O DAY
July 12 easily directs us what to do on Eat Your Jello Day! With plenty of flavors to choose from, you should have no problem finding one you like. #EatYourJelloDay
NATIONAL SIMPLICITY DAY
National Simplicity Day on July 12 honors transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, a man who advocated a life of simplicity. A man of many talent and skill, Thoreau was a supporter of living the simple life and encouraging others to do the same. #NationalSimplicityDay
PAPER BAG DAY
On July 12, we recognize the significance of an invention we take for granted on Paper Bag Day. Not only do we carry our groceries or our lunches in a paper bag, but this highly functional item comes in handy in a surprising number of ways. #PaperBagDay
Coming on July 13, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL BEANS 'N' FRANKS DAY
NATIONAL BARBERSHOP MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL DELAWARE DAY
July 12th Celebrated History
1812
A month after the U.S. declared war on Great Britain, U.S. General William Hull led troops in the invasion of Canada.
1859
The inventor William Goodale received U.S. patent No. 24,734 for his invention of a "machine for making paper bags." While not the first of its kind, Goodale own the Union Paper-Bag Machine Company designed the machine with a cutter that prepped the paper for folding.
1862
Congress creates the Medal of Honor.
1984
Democratic candidate for president Walter F Mondale names Geraldine Ferraro as his vice-presidential running mate. Ferraro was the first woman named by a major U.S. political party as a vice-presidential candidate.
July 12th Celebrated Birthdays
Henry David Thoreau - 1817
Best known for his poetry and philosophy, Henry David Thoreau lived a life of many roles including naturalist, historian, tax resister, abolitionist and surveyor to name a few. His book, Walden, is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings.
George Eastman - 1854
The American businessman founded Eastman Kodak in 1892 with Henry A. Strong. The Eastman Kodak company ushered in an era of inexpensive cameras that allowed the general public to capture photos, not just those with large, bulky and expensive cameras. They didn't have to know how to develop the film either; the Eastman Kodak Company did that, too.
Louis B Mayer -1884
The American film-maker co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1924. For more than 90 years, the company has been producing and distributing films and creating television shows.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko - 1916
A sniper in the Soviet Red Army, Pavlichenko served during World War II. Her 309 confirmed kills earned her the nickname "Lady Death" and is the most successful female sniper in history.
Richard Simmons - 1948
Give a round of jazz hands for this birthday celebration! Born Milton Teagle Simmons, the television fitness personality and motivational speaker gained notice in the late 1970s into the 1980s for his fitness philosophy. He also developed a popular video fitness series called Sweatin' to the Oldies.
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