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Quick facts When is it? Every August 19th Tagged as Dessert Food & Drink Ice Cream What are the hashtags? #SoftIceCreamDay #NationalSoftIceCreamDay Have we missed something? Hot summer days are the best time to enjoy a cone filled with soft serve ice cream – and National Soft Ice Cream Day is perfectly timed for this celebration! History of National Soft Ice Cream Day Ice cream came into use centuries ago and was originally a luxurious dish for wealthy people. However, since it was invented, soft serve ice cream has always been an affordable treat for the average person. When it was first invented in the 1930s, soft ice cream was well-loved by almost everyone. It was affordable, delicious and super convenient. And because it requires special machinery to make, soft ice cream inspires the community because everyone needs to head over to the ice cream stand or restaurant to get it. One of the stories behind the invention of soft ice cream blames it all on ...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 20th Tagged as Health care Jobs & Professions What are the hashtags? #DayofMedicalTransporters #InternationalDayofMedicalTransporters When was it founded? 1914-1920 Who founded it? RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) Have we missed something? Transportation is the center of the world! It is the glue of our daily lives. When it goes well, we don’t see it. When it goes wrong, it negatively colors our day, makes us feel angry and impotent, curtails our possibilities. Robin Chase Whether you’re being rushed down the freeway in an ambulance after a tragic accident or being taken to an appointment in a van provided by your community or medical provider, Medical Transporters can hold your life in their hands. All over the world, people celebrate the International Day of Medical Transporters in recognition of those who are there to ease the way when your health is on the line. History of International Day of Medical Transport...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 19th What's the official website? worldorangutanevents.org/international-orangutan-day.php Tagged as Animals What are the hashtags? #OrangutanDay #InternationalOrangutanDay Have we missed something? Chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans have been living for hundreds of thousands of years in their forest, living fantastic lives, never overpopulating, never destroying the forest. I would say that they have been in a way more successful than us as far as being in harmony with the environment. Jane Goodall Orangutan, old man of the forest, an inhabitant of rich tropical forests and endangered victim of the Palm Oil industry. These magnificent creatures have been facing extinction at the hands of deforestation in the name of industry for decades. International Orangutan Day was established to help raise awareness of their plights and aid in protecting them. History of International Orangutan Day Orangutans are only found in t...

Quick facts When is it? Every August What are the hashtags? #AntiFrizzMonth #NationalAntiFrizzMonth Have we missed something? A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day, it signifies frizzy hair. Anonymous Frizz is a condition that happens when the humidity in the air gets into your cuticles and makes them spin out of control, and people with curly hair have it particularly bad. Thankfully there are ways to combat this natural phenomenon and turn even the most humid of days into a great hair day! National Anti-Frizz Month was established by Alberto VO5 to help people all over the world combat frizz and see their way to a lifetime of great hair! History of National Anti-Frizz Month Frizz has existed as long as hair has existed, which is pretty much always. Alberto VO5 is one of the companies that has produced an extensive line of products specifically designed to combat this, and the declaration to create National Anti-Frizz Month was made following a researc...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 16th Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #SurveillanceDay Have we missed something? These days there are more and more people who think that the whole surveillance issue has gone a bit too far. It doesn’t matter where we are or what we’re doing, if we’re outdoors, especially in a city, there is a very high probability that we’re being recorded. Of course, surveillance cameras have helped to make countless cities safer by catching various crimes on video—from theft to vandalism to assault—thus allowing the police to apprehend the criminals committing them faster and easier. Still, many can’t help but feel uncomfortable with the fact that almost all of their actions are being monitored, especially those who would not think of committing crimes. Some have even gone as far as to call surveillance cameras an Orwellian invasion of the privacy everyone should be entitled to. History of Surveillance Day The f...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 1st What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Body & Health Life & Living People & Relationships What are the hashtags? #LungCancerDay #WorldLungCancerDay Have we missed something? Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths globally. In 2012, there were 1.8 million newly diagnosed cases of lung cancer alone. The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), alongside members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) commemorates, celebrates and supports those impacted by lung cancer. FIRS joins the grassroots efforts of the lung cancer community to raise awareness about lung cancer and its global impact, creating an Education al movement of understanding lung cancer risks as well as early treatment aroun...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 1st Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #RoundsRe sounding Day When was it founded? 1987 Have we missed something? Now is the time to sing the praises of Rounds Re sounding Day! This annual event aims to celebrate the art of singing rounds, or part-songs – with different voices taking up various elements of the melody. So whether someone is a lover of singing, or just enjoys listening to it, Rounds Re sounding Day is here to show appreciation for this incredible form of music. History of National Rounds Resounding Day Singing in rounds has a History that dates back at least several centuries, or maybe even longer. The oldest published English part-songs date back to the 17th century, but evidence of them dates back even further, to 12th century Europe and beyond. The concept of round singing is simple, but it has such an incredible sound when executed well. It typically requires at least three or fo...

Quick facts When is it? August 13th, 2011 August 11th, 2012 August 10th, 2013 August 9th, 2014 August 8th, 2015 August 13th, 2016 August 12th, 2017 August 11th, 2018 August 10th, 2019 August 8th, 2020 August 14th, 2021 August 13th, 2022 August 12th, 2023 August 10th, 2024 August 9th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Second Saturday of August Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Items & Things What are the hashtags? #GarageSaleDay #NationalGarageSaleDay When was it founded? 2001 Who founded it? C. Daniel Rhodes Have we missed something? It’s time to clean out some old junk – but one person’s junk may be another’s treasure! National Garage Sale Day is an excuse to set up a table in your garage or on your lawn, put up some signs and rake in the eager crowds for a chance to walk away with a modestly priced, pre-loved treat! Learn about National Garage Sale Day A garage sale is also known as a moving sale, tag sale, yard sale, and a number of other names. No matt...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 11th Tagged as Nature & Environment What's the hashtag? #MountainDay Have we missed something? Head into nature to enjoy the beauty and appreciate everything it has to offer on Mountain Day! History of Mountain Day Enacted on May 23, 2014, officials in Japan announced that they would celebrate and promote Mountain Day as a public holiday in the country. The purpose and idea behind the day is a simple one: get to know and appreciate the mountains and the blessings that come from them. The law was put into action in 2014 but wasn’t actually enforced until 2016. For the years prior to the bill entering into law, it was a grassroots movement of mountain and outdoor supporters, as well as the Japanese Alpine Group, who lobbied to make the day into reality. A National Ceremony for Mountain Day that happened in the Japanese Alps at Kamikochi in Matsumoto, Nagao on the first celebration of the day. An important argument for...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 10th Tagged as Chocolate Cookies Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #SmoresDay #NationalSmoresDay Have we missed something? Graham crackers, melted chocolate and sticky toasted marshmallows, all in one little sandwich—if that can’t get people licking their chops (and their fingers!), what can? S’mores are the one of the most popular North American desserts and they are practically the quintessential campfire treat. In fact it is estimated that over 50 million pounds of marshmallows are toasted over a fire in North America each year! Never tried them? Then S’mores Day is the perfect day to get started. And even for those people who have tried them, there is no reason to pass up the opportunity to enjoy them again! It’s time to get started on S’mores Day! History of S’mores Day S’more might sound like it was named after a person or the city where the snack began. Many people might think the names means something specia...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 9th Tagged as People & Relationships Women What are the hashtags? #WomensDay #NationalWomensDay Have we missed something? A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her. Unknown National Women’s Day is a great opportunity to appreciate, honor and celebrate women in the local community and all over the world! History of National Women’s Day Women have experienced gender oppression throughout the world at different periods of time throughout History . In modern times, the fight against the oppression of women has been going on for more than a century. The first recorded celebration of “Women’s Day” in the United States took place in 1908 in Chicago, Illinois and New York City. By 1911, when International Women’s Day was celebrated, it drew more than 1 million people to rallies all over the world. While the rights of women have suffered all over the world, women...

Quick facts When is it? Every August 8th What's the hashtag? #ScottishWildcatDay Who founded it? Action For Earth Have we missed something? Every man in the wilderness is a hero or grand adventure, right until the night falls, the firelight crackles, and the wildcat calls. Have you ever stopped to wonder where modern domesticated cats came from? Surely there was once a wild variety that was something smaller than a lynx or bobcat? The Scottish Wildcat is one remaining species of the wildcats that used to roam the world before they became domesticated and joined us on our journey. Scottish Wildcat Day celebrates this species and raises awareness about the dangers facing the remaining populations in the wild. History of Scottish Wildcat Day The Highland Tiger has been roaming those lands since time immemorial, in fact, when it first appeared on Scotland it was clear that it had crossed the land bridge from Europe to the British Isles. As the lands became more...