NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY
National Mac and Cheese Day earns a place of honor on July 14 as one of the classic comfort foods at America's dinner table. #NationalMacAndCheeseDay
NATIONAL NUDE DAY
Laundry is unnecessary on July 14 because It's National Nude Day! Enjoy an air bath or explore the naturist movement. We are not sure who will be celebrating today, but one thing is for sure, the observance offers a way to keep cool on a hot, sticky summer day. #NationalNudeDay
NATIONAL TAPE MEASURE DAY
On July 14, measuring twice means something extra on National Tape Measure Day. Measure our facts after we share a quick history about the tape measure and explain why it is a standard tool in almost every household. #NationalTapeMeasureDay
NATIONAL GRAND MARNIER DAY
National Grand Marnier Day on July 14 recognizes a liquor that brings citrus notes to cocktails and desserts. Since the 1880s, we've been enjoying the fruits of Grand Marnier's exquisite flavor. #NationalGrandMarnierDay
Coming on July 15, 2025
National Days
SOCIAL MEDIA GIVING DAY
NATIONAL GIVE SOMETHING AWAY DAY
NATIONAL PET FIRE SAFETY DAY
NATIONAL I LOVE HORSES DAY
NATIONAL TAPIOCA PUDDING DAY
NATIONAL GUMMI WORM DAY
July 14th Celebrated History
1789
French revolutionaries storm the Bastille.
1853
The Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations opened at the Crystal Palace in New York City. President Franklin Pierce attended the opening as well as thousands of others. The first World's Fair hosted in the United States followed the London Exhibition from the previous year.
1881
Lincoln County New Mexico Sherriff Pat Garrett shoots and kills American outlaw William Bonney (AKA Billy the Kid).
1969
The film Easy Rider premiered in New York City. Directed by Dennis Hopper, the film followed two bikers across the country. The film starred Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson.
July 14th Celebrated Birthdays
Gertrude Bell - 1868
The self-taught archeologist and Oxford graduate (the first woman to earn first degree honors there), Bell explored even the world's mountain peaks as an experienced mountaineer. As a linguist, she served in the role of mediator, specifically in the Middle East and the Conference in Cairo.
William Hannah - 1910
William Hanna partnered with Joseph Barbera and created many of today's classic animated cartoons. Starting with the successful Tom & Jerry, the team would take us into the past with The Flinstones and fast forward us to the future with the Jetsons. Their studios would produce animated television shows well into the 2000s, including the popular Smurfs.
Woody Guthrie - 1912
Woody Guthrie's folk music spoke to the working public. From his anthems to his poetic lullabies, Guthrie spoke and sang openly of the human condition or softly of its sweetest moments.
Gerald Ford - 1913
After the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford took the oath of office and became the 38th President of the United States.
Ingmar Bergman - 1918
The accomplished Swedish film director won his first Academy Award in 1961 for The Virgin Spring. In total, Bergman earned three Oscars, six Golden Globes and numerous international awards.
Jane Lynch - 1960
The award-winning American actress and comedian can be seen in the TV musical series Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and several other shows and films.
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