NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY

NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY  May 28

NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY

National Hamburger Day on May 28th wraps up National Burger Month and also ushers in the summer grilling season.

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Hamburger. Seasoned ground beef, grilled, and placed between two slices of bread or a bun. We even top them with sauteed onions, peppers, pickles, sliced onions, or cheese. Add condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or mayo. Any of these combinations create a modern American version of a hamburger.

Did you know?

The world's largest hamburger was 2,566 lb - 9 oz  and achieved in Pilsting, Germany, on 9 July 2017.

Much controversy surrounds the origin of the hamburger. However, it most likely first appeared in the 19th or early 20th centuries. Over the years, the hamburger has become a culinary icon in the United States.

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HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY

Fire up the grill and get some patties started. Will you add cheese and make it a double? There are so many options when it comes to our burgers these days, how do we even decide anymore? Some creative burger choices you might try are:

  • bleu cheese

  • coleslaw

  • avocado

  • fried egg

  • barbeque and peanut butter

  • mac & cheese

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NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this grilling holiday. In the meantime, enjoy these other fun food holidays:

For Some Fun Hamburger Trivia See: https://www.foodreference.com/html/fhamburgers.html

Historical Events on May 28

Events that occurred on May 28 throughout history

1830

President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act

President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act denying Native Americans their land rights and forcibly relocating them to reservations.

1897

Pearl B. Wait introduces his gelatin dessert named Jell-O.

Pearl B. Wait introduces his gelatin dessert named Jell-O. However, his efforts to turn a profit failed, and he later sold the business to Orator F. Woodward who marketed the jiggly treat to success.

1923

U.S. Attorney General declares it legal for women to wear trousers anywhere they choose.

U.S. Attorney General declares it legal for women to wear trousers anywhere they choose. The declaration came during the time where women had worn pants for factory and agricultural work post WWI.

1926

Congress creates a Customs Court.

Originally called the Board of General Appraisers, the Custom Court continued to monitor valuation of imported goods and tariff classifications.

1928

Chrysler Corporation and Dodge Brothers, Inc. merge.

Walter P. Chrysler purchased Dodge Brothers, Inc. for $170 million in a landmark stock transfer. The acquisition rescued Dodge from a significant sales slump and instantly transformed Chrysler into the world's third largest automaker. This historic move finalized the lineup of Detroit's legendary "Big Three" alongside Ford and General Motors.

1929

The first full color talking picture is exhibited in New York City, New York.

The first full color talking picture On With the Show is exhibited at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, New York.

1934

Elzire Dionne gave birth to the first documented set of quintuplets to survive infancy.

Elzire Dionne gave birth to the first documented set of quintuplets to survive infancy. Born two months premature in Callander, Ontario, the five sisters were raised by Elzire and their father, Oliva Dionne. The girls defied the odds to reach adulthood, becoming a global miracle of medical history during the Great Depression.

1937

The Golden Gate Bridge opens to vehicles.

The Golden Gate Bridge opens to vehicles one day after the bridge was open for pedestrians.

1937

The German Labour Front established Volkswagen in Berlin.

The German Labour Front established Volkswagen in Berlin. Originally created to produce an affordable "people's car," the company underwent a major transformation following World War II when it was placed under the trusteeship of the British Military Government. This transition helped pave the way for Volkswagen to become one of the most iconic and successful global automotive brands in history.

1946

The patent for the hydrogen bomb is filed.

The patent for the hydrogen bomb is filed by physicist Klaus Fuchs and mathematician John von Neumann. Los Alamos patent S-5292X proposed using "radiation implosion", which was a where energy from an initial fission explosion is used to compress and ignite fusion fuel.

1953

The first animated 3D cartoon in technicolor premiers.

The first animated 3D cartoon in technicolor premiers. Adventures in Music: Melody was a 10-minute short film staring Professor Owl as he teaches a class of young birds about musical principles.

1956

President Eisenhower signs a farm bill allowing the government to store agricultural surplus.

President Dwight Eisenhower signs a farm bill allowing the government to store agricultural surplus. The Agricultural Act of 1954 and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 were both farm bills that allowed the government to acquire, hold, and disperse massive amounts of surplus crops.

1987

Stephanie Petit wins the 60th U.S. National Spelling Bee.

A 13-year old Stephanie Petit wins the 60th U.S. National Spelling Bee, spelling the word staphylococci.

2002

The last steel girder is removed from the original World Trade Center site.

The last steel girder is removed from the original World Trade Center site.

Famous Birthdays

People born on May 28

1941

Beth Howland

Born: May 28, 1941
Died: December 15, 2015

Actress best known as the waitress named Vera on the television sitcom Alice.

1944

Gladys Knight

Born: May 28, 1944

The award-winning singer-songwriter began her career with the Pips in the 1960s and became one of Motown's top producing groups. Some of Knight's legendary soul and R&B hits include "The Way We Were," "Missing You," "That's What Friends Are For," and "Midnight Train to Georgia."

1908

Ian Fleming

Born: May 28, 1908
Died: August 12, 1964

In 1953, the British writer and naval intelligence office published his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale.

1938

Jerry West

Born: May 28, 1938
Died: June 12, 2024

Fourteen-time NBA All-Star Jerry West played brilliantly for the LA Lakers. Considered one of the greatest guards in NBA history, West was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.

1888

Jim Thorpe

Born: May 28, 1888
Died: March 28, 1953

The first Native American to win a Gold Medal for the U.S. in the Olympics.

1945

John Fogerty

Born: May 28, 1945

Musician and lead singer of CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival).

1945

Patch Adams

Born: May 28, 1945

Physician, comedian, clown and author who founded the Gesundheit! Institute (nonprofit that travels around the world for patients dressed as a clown).

1818

P. G. T. Beauregard

Born: May 28, 1818
Died: February 20, 1893

Confederate General credited with starting the Civil War at the Battle of Fort Sumter (1861).

1926

Robert Wentorf

Born: May 28, 1926
Died: April 3, 1997

Physicist and inventor of the first synthesized diamonds.

1940

Shlomo Riskin

Born: May 28, 1940

Rabbi who founded the Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City.

1910

T-Bone Walker

Born: May 28, 1910
Died: March 16, 1975

Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker was a musician and pioneer of the jump blues, West Coast blues, and electric blues sounds. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

1933

Zelda Rubinstein

Born: May 28, 1933
Died: January 27, 2010

Actress fondly remembered as the medium Tangina Barrons in the Poltergeist films.