PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY
Each year in the United States, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors all those who lost their lives when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. More than 3,500 Americans lost their lives or were wounded on that solemn day. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay
NATIONAL SLIME DAY
December 7 is National Slime Day at National Day Calendar and things are about to get slippery for the rest of the day. Today's National Day celebrates the slimy, slippery, and squishy pop culture goo that has been engaging kids (and adults) in play since the 1970s. #NationalSlimeDay
NATIONAL COTTON CANDY DAY
National Cotton Candy Day celebrates the spun sugar treat that delights candy fans of all ages. On December 7th get your favorite flavor of this sweet delight that dates back to the 1400s. #NationalCottonCandyDay
NATIONAL ILLINOIS DAY
On December 7th, National Illinois Day recognizes the Land of Lincoln, home to the Windy City, and fertile prairies. #NationalIllinoisDay
Coming on December 8, 2025
National Days
PRETEND TO BE A TIME TRAVELER DAY
NATIONAL CROSSWORD SOLVERS DAY
NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY
Notable Birthdays for December 7
Jack Jouett (1754-1822) - Best known for his 40-mile ride during the American Revolution to warn Thomas Jefferson the British cavalry was coming to capture them.
W. R. Wister (1827-1911) - Considered the Father of American Cricket.
Willa Cather (1873-1947) - Author remembered for writing The Song of the Lark and My Ántonia.
Heywood Broun (1888-1939) - The first President of American Newspaper Guild.
Fay Bainter (1893-1968) - Actress known for her role in the 1937 film Jezebel.
Clarence Nash (1904-1985) - Voice actor famously known as the voice of Donald Duck.
Leigh Brackett (1915-1978) - Science fiction writer nicknamed The Queen of Space Opera.
Ted Knight (1923-1986) - Comedic actor best known for his role as Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Noam Chomsky (1928-Still Living) - Founded transformational grammar.
Allan B. Calhamer (1931-2013) - Game designer who created the video game Diplomacy.
Bobby Osborne (1931-2033) - Co-founder of the bluegrass band the Osborne Brothers.
Ellen Burstyn (1932-Still Living) - Actress known for her roles in The Exorcist and Requiem for a Dream.
Larry Bird (1956-Still Living) - Basketball Hall of Famer.
C. Thomas Howell (1966-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in The Outsiders and Red Dawn.
Memorable Events for December 7
1787 - Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the Constitution.
1808 - James Madison becomes the 4th President of the U.S.
1836 - Martin Van Buren elected the 8th President of the U.S.
1842 - The first concert of the New York Philharmonic is held.
1869 - Jesse James and his brother rob their first bank.
1926 - Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd patent the first gas refrigerator.
1941 - Attack on Pearl Harbor sparking the U.S. involvement in WWII.
1963 - Instant replay makes its debut during the Army-Navy football game.
1972 - Apollo 17 crew takes the infamous Blue Marble photo.
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