NATIONAL BEACH DAY
National Beach Day on August 30 celebrates all the sandy beaches across the nation. It also provides an opportunity to help keep those relaxing places clean, so we can continue to enjoy them long into the future. #NationalBeachDay
NATIONAL GRIEF AWARENESS DAY
On August 30, National Grief Awareness Day recognizes the time it takes to heal from loss doesn't have a prescribed course and is a reminder closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects everyone differently. #GriefAwarenessDay
NATIONAL TOASTED MARSHMALLOW DAY
On August 30, National Toasted Marshmallow Day celebrates one of America's favorite fire-roasted treats. Be sure to stock up on marshmallows so you can celebrate! #ToastedMarshmallowDay
Coming on August 31, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL EAT OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL MATCHMAKER DAY
NATIONAL DIATOMACEOUS EARTH DAY
NATIONAL TRAIL MIX DAY
NATIONAL SOUTH CAROLINA DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 30
Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur (1837-1880) - The 21st First Lady of the U.S. (President Chester A. Arthur).
Bertha Parker Pallan (1907-1978) - The first Native American archaeologist in the U.S.
John Mauchly (1907-1980) - Co-founder of the first computer company (Eckert-Mauchly Computer Corporation).
Maurice Hilleman (1919-2005) - American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, chickenpox, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
Kitty Wells (1919-2012) - A pioneering female country music singer (It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels) who broke down barriers for future women in the country music industry.
Daryl Gates (1926-2010) - Creator of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (D.A.R.E.).
Warren Buffett (1930-Still Living) - Considered one of the most successful investors of all time.
John Phillips (1935-2001) - Lead singer of the musical group the Mamas & the Papas.
Ben Jones (1941-Still Living) - Actor best known for his role as Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard.
Cameron Diaz (1972-Still Living) - Actress with leads roles in There's Something About Mary, Any Given Sunday, In Her Shoes, and the Charlie's Angels series to name a few.
Lisa Ling (1973-Still Living) - Journalist and author.
Carol E. Reiley (1982-Still Living) - Computer scientist who a developed Drive.ai, a self-driving technology to develop autonomous vehicle software and hardware.
Memorable Events for August 30
1836 - Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen found the city of Houston, TX.
1850 - Honolulu, HI, becomes an official city.
1890 - President Harrison signs the first law requiring inspection of meat products in the U.S.
1967 - Thurgood Marshall is confirmed as the first Black Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
1963 - A hotline communication link between the Pentagon and the Kremlin in Moscow is installed in the Pentagon.
1979 - The first recorded occurrence of a comet hitting the Sun is recorded by a Department of Defense satellite.
1993 - The Late Show with David Letterman debuts with Bill Murray and Billy Joel as the first guests.
1997 - The Houston Comets (65) and beat the NY Liberty (51) in first WNBA Championship game.
2021 - The last remaining American troops leave Afghanistan after 20 years on the ground.
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