NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY
Dive into the ever-popular National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28. When it comes to chocolate, this sweet easily pleases. Since the days are heating up, melt that chocolate down. Drizzle it on some ice cream or mix it into some popcorn. Nobody said this holiday would be difficult. #MilkChocolateDay
NATIONAL WATERPARK DAY
July 28 is National Waterpark Day and we are encouraging everyone to experience the laughter and fun at a waterpark. From the youngest family member to grandma and grandpa, there's a splashable, relaxable experience for all. On National Waterpark Day, enjoy all the memory-making waterparks have to offer! #NationalWaterparkDay
BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY
Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 commemorates the formation of the first regular Army regiments comprising African American soldiers in 1866. We are showing our appreciation and honoring the history Buffalo Soldiers in the American military. #BuffaloSoldiersDay
Coming on July 29, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY
NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY
NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY
Notable Birthdays for July 28
Ballington Booth (1857-1940) - Co-founder of Volunteers of America.
Lucy Burns (1879-1966) - Co-founder of the National Woman's Party.
Barbara La Marr (1896-1926) - Silent film actress who was referred to as the "Girl Who Is Too Beautiful."
Earl Tupper (1907-1983) - Founder of the Tupperware Brands.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994) - The 37th First Lady (President John F. Kennedy) of the US.
Jim Davis (1945-Still Living) - Cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Garfield.
Sally Struthers (1947-Still Living) - Actress who played the character Gloria in All in the Family.
Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) - Food critic who was the first in his field to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Memorable Events for July 28
1866 - The metric system become the official measurement system in the U.S.
1866 - Vinnie Ream becomes the first and youngest (18 years old) female artist to receive a commission from the government to create a statue of Abraham Lincoln.
1868 - The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and guaranteeing due process of law.
1943 - President Roosevelt announces the end of coffee rationing.
1965 - President Johnson announces his order to increase the number of troops in South Vietnam from 75,000 to 125,000.
1996 - The remains of a prehistoric man are discovered near Kennewick, WA.
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