NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY
National Relaxation Day on August 15 encourages us to slow down and unwind. It's a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. #NationalRelaxationDay
NATIONAL LEATHERCRAFT DAY
National Leathercraft Day on August 15 honors the rich heritage, artistry, and skill of leathercrafting. Today, we want to recognize the dedication and creativity of leather workers. #NationalLeatherCraftDay
NATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE DAY
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15 gives pie lovers and lemon lovers a chance to celebrate. Tart lemon curd and delicate meringue sing together in this deliciously bright pie. #LemonMeringuePieDay
Coming on August 16, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY
NATIONAL BRATWURST DAY
NATIONAL RUM DAY
NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER DAY
NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 15
Virginia Clemm Poe (1822-1847) - Wife of Edgar Allan Poe.
John Chisum (1824-1884) - Businessman and successful cattleman on the American Frontier.
Florence Harding (1860-1924) - The 31st First Lady of the U.S.
Ethel Barrymore (1879-1959) - Classic film actress often referred to as "The First Lady of the American Theatre."
Julia Child (1912-2004) - Chef and author.
Eddie Little Sky (1926-1997) - One of the first Native American actors to play a Native American role (A Man Called Horse).
Jim Lange (1932-2014) - Host of the Dating Game.
Melinda Gates (1964-Still Living) - Co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Debra Messing (1968-Still Living) - Actress best known for her role as Grace in the sitcom Will and Grace.
Ben Affleck (1972-Still Living) - Award-winning actor whose career has spanned over 40 years.
Notable Events for August 15
1635 - The first recorded hurricane hits the Plymouth Colony.
1876 - Law enforcement removes removes Sioux Indians from Black Hills after gold was found.
1911 - Procter and Gamble unveils their latest product--Crisco shortening.
1939 - The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in LA.
1960 - A UFO is sighted by three CA patrolmen.
1969 - The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens in Bethel, NY.
1971 - President Nixon announces a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents.
1998 - Apple introduces the iMac computer.
2013 - The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito (carnivorous species)
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