NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day on August 24 commemorates the anniversary of the first waffle iron patent issued. Celebrate by savoring your favorite kind of waffle! #NationalWaffleDay
NATIONAL PEACH PIE DAY
National Peach Pie Day is observed annually on August 24 to celebrate this mouth-watering dessert during the heart of the Peach harvest season. Don't forget the à la mode! #PeachPieDay
NATIONAL MARYLAND DAY
On August 24, we usher in the 7th state to join the Union with National Maryland Day. Maryland's coastal location brings with it a deeply rooted maritime heritage that includes an ocean battle defending the city of Baltimore at Ft. McHenry during the War of 1812. One witness to the action became so inspired, Francis Scott Key penned the words that later became our National Anthem. #NationalMarylandDay
Coming on August 25, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY
NATIONAL KISS AND MAKE UP DAY
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUNDERS DAY
NATIONAL SECONDHAND WARDROBE DAY
NATIONAL WHISKEY SOUR DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 24
Zonia Baber (1862-1956) - Geographer and geologist who helped developed methods for teaching geography through field work and experimentation.
Carlo Gambino (1902-1976) - Mobster.
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (1905-1974) - Acclaimed delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Hal Smith (1916-1994) - Actor who played the character Otis on The Andy Griffith Show.
Ray McIntire (1918-1996) - Chemical engineer who invented Styrofoam.
Vince McMahon (1945-Still Living) - Co-founder of WWE.
Danny Joe Brown (1951-2005) - Southern rock lead singer of the band Molly Hatchet.
Dave Chappelle (1973-Still Living) - Actor and comedian.
John Green (1977-Still Living) - Author who wrote The Fault in Our Stars.
Chad Michael Murray (1981-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill.
Memorable Events for August 24
1869 - Cornelius Swarthout patents the stove-top waffle iron.
1891 - Thomas Edison patents the motion picture camera.
1932 - Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly non-stop across the U.S.
1936 - President Roosevelt gives the FBI authority to gather intelligence on fascist and communist groups.
1954 - President Eisenhower signs the Communist Control Act, outlawing the Communist Party (McCarthyism).
1995 - Microsoft debuts Windows 95 to the public.
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