AUGUST 13, 2024 | NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY | NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY
AUGUST 13, 2024 | NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY | NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY
NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY
National Filet Mignon Day on August 13th celebrates a specialty cut of beef. Usually, from a steer or heifer, a filet mignon is a steak taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin of the beef carcass. Read more...
NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY | August 13
NATIONAL PROSECCO DAY
National Prosecco Day on August 13th represents a time to raise a toast to the remaining days of the season. As we bask in the warmth of the resounding rays of summer, the day encourages people across the US to embrace life’s everyday celebrations. Read more...
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August 13th Celebrated History
1889
William Gray received patent No. US 408079 A for his coin-operated telephone. So afterward, he founded the Gray Telephone Pay Station Company.
1913
Harry Bearley is credited with discovering stainless steel. Charged with developing a metal that was erosion-resistant for an arms manufacturer, Bearley happens upon the right percentage of chromium and carbon to create rustless or stainless steel.
1918
Opha Jacob Johnson enlists in the United States Marines at the age of 40 years old. Upon her enlistment, she becomes the first woman Marine.
1934
Li’l Abner, a comic strip created by Al Capp, debuted. The strip featured characters Little Abner and Daisy Mae as well as Mammy and Pappy. Several other characters filled the frames of the comic strip, too.
1935
Roller Derby is born when the first match debuted at Coliseum Park in Chicago. It began as a marathon race and evolved into a sport involving teams.
1942
The Walt Disney animated feature film, Bambi, debuts at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
1942
The Manhattan Project, code-named “Development of Substitute Materials,” begins with the establishment of the Manhattan District.
1948
Satchel Paige pitches a shut-out and his first complete game in Major League Baseball. The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0.
1961
East Germany begins building the Berlin Wall. One of the most visual reminders of the Cold War, the wall remained standing for 28 years.
1967
Featuring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the film Bonnie and Clyde debuted in the United States.
1997
The animated adult cartoon, South Park, debuts on Comedy Central.
2006
North Dakota native, Travis Hafner, hits his 6th grand slam playing for the Cleveland Indians. His homer off of Kansas City’s Luke Hudson ties Don Mattingley’s grand slam record.
August 13th Celebrated Birthdays
Annie Oakley – 1860
Best known for her sharpshooting skills, Oakley starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was also a supporter of women in the military.
Julius Freed – 1887
Freed founded a change of fruit beverage stores under the name of Orange Julius in 1926.
John Logie Baird – 1888
Baird was instrumental in bringing color television to the world. The inventor and innovator advanced television with his experiments and inventions.
Bert Lahr – 1895
Lahr’s best-known role is as the Cowardly Lion in the film The Wizard of Oz.
Alfred Hitchcock – 1899
The English director and filmmaker directed his first film in 1925. He became known for his suspenseful movies, including Birds and Psycho. In 1955, he began producing the television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, a series of dramatic thrillers.
James Benton Parson – 1911
Parsons served many roles in his life. Putting his goal to be a lawyer on the back burner, Parsons pursued a career in education. As the U.S. entered World War II, he enlisted in the Navy. Following the war, Parsons enrolled in the University of Chicago and earned his law degree in 1949. He would go on to be the first African American appointed as an Article III judge in 1961.
Fidel Castro – 1926
The revolutionary served as both Prime Minister of Cuba and President. He was also the First Secretary for the Communist Party in Cuba.
Don Ho – 1930
Don Ho’s career as a musician and actor led him to host a variety show (The Don Ho Show). Best known for the song “Tiny Bubbles,” Ho would also make cameo appearances on several popular television series.
Janet Yellen – 1946
Dr. Yellen served as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board from 2014-2018.
Dan Fogelberg – 1951
Fogelberg released his first album in 1972, the country-rock Home Free. However, it was his second album that made a name for him – Souvenirs went platinum. In 1981, Innocent Age featured “Same Old Lang Syne” and “Leader of the Band,” bringing him commercial success.
Danny Bonaduce – 1959
Best known for his role as Danny Partridge on The Partridge Family, Bonaduce is also comedian and radio show host.
Kevin Plank – 1972
In 1996, Plank founded the sportswear manufacturing company, Under Armour.