National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for August 4, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
August 4, 2026 celebrates National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, plus 2 more. National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4 gives us an opportunity to dunk America's #1 favorite cookie in a tall glass of ice cold milk, coffee, or tea! Whether yours are homemade or store bought, the only way to celebrate is to indulge in chocolate chip cookies.
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National Night Out Day on the first Tuesday in August promotes police-community partnerships in neighborhoods across the country. The event focuses on the community and raising awareness through camaraderie. By improving area relationships, the hope is to make our neighborhoods safer.
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National Coast Guard Day on August 4 celebrates and honors the courageous work of the service members of Coast Guard. Today, we salute all Coast Guard members, active and inactive, for their service to our country.
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Founder of Avis Rent a Car System.
Actress known for her role as Punky Brewster.
Actor best known for his role as John Munch Homicide: Life on the Street and then Law & Order: SVU.
Duchess of Sussex, media personality and actress.
American trumpet player and singer nicknamed “Satchmo” or “Pops”. His career spanned five decades and included trumpet player, singer, and influential figure in the Jazz genre.
Events that occurred on August 4 throughout history
President George Washington passes a tariff act to create the Revenue Cutter Service, which was the forerunner of the U.S. Coast Guard. Fleet consisted of 10 fast-moving sailing vessels and operated under the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper. The Post was originally a 4 page paper that published current events, editorials, human interest pieces, humor, illustrations, a letter column, poetry, and cartoons.
President Jimmy Carter signs the Department of Energy Organization Act, creating the U.S. Department of Energy.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
International Clown Week
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Simplify Your Life Week
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Stop On Red Week
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National Resurrect Romance Week
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National Exercise With Your Child Week
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National Cleanse Your Skin Week
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally | Begins Friday The First Full Week In August
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National Minority Donor Awareness Week
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National Wellness Month
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National Dog Month
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National Back To School Month
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Happiness Happens Month
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National Golf Month
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National Sandwich Month
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International Peace Month
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Romance Awareness Month
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Family Fun Month
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National Water Quality Month
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National Crayon Collection Month
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National Eye Exam Month
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