August 3, 2024, on the National Day Calendar®
August 3, 2024 | NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY | NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY | NATIONAL VFR DAY | NATIONAL HAIR GLOSS DAY | NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY | NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY | NATIONAL SUMMIT DAY | INTERNATIONAL HANGOVER DAY | SANDCASTLE DAY | NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY | NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY | NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY | MEAD DAY | NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY
NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY
National Watermelon Day on August 3 recognizes the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs! And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat. Read more...
NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY | First Saturday in August
NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY
Celebrating happiness is what we do at National Day Calendar. So, it makes perfect sense to celebrate the first Saturday in August as National Sunflower Day. Join us all day as we spread joy about the happiest flower on earth. Read more...
NATIONAL VFR DAY | First Saturday in August
NATIONAL VFR DAY
National VFR Day is the first Saturday in August on the National Day Calendar and we are showing support for veterans and first responders needing mental health services. Let's use National VFR Day to provide veterans, first responders, and their families with the tools and support they need to allow them to thrive as individuals and as a family. Read more...
NATIONAL HAIR GLOSS DAY
On August 3, we raise awareness around the benefits of salon hair gloss services on National Hair Gloss Day. Read more...
NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY | First Saturday in August
NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY
Grab your discs and call up your friends! The first Saturday in August is National Disc Golf Day! Ready! Set! Throw! Read more...
NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY | First Saturday in August
NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY
National Jamaican Patty Day on the first Saturday in August celebrates a delicious turnover-style pastry. Be sure to enjoy one wherever you are! Read more...
NATIONAL SUMMIT DAY
National Summit Day on the first Saturday in August recognizes those mountain top summits and the people who climb there. Views from the top of the world are some of the most spectacular sights, and they are also some of the hardest to achieve. We want to help you climb your summit, starting today! Read more...
INTERNATIONAL HANGOVER DAY
Every year on the day after International Beer Day we welcome International Hangover Day to mark our day of recovering from the international beer holiday. Hopefully a few of our hangover remedies help you recover quicker. Read more...
SANDCASTLE DAY
Today is August 5 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating the childhood pastime of building sandcastles on Sandcastle Day. The weather is beautiful with warm temperatures and the days are long enough to enjoy it exploring outdoors, especially using our imagination to build an enormous sand castle. Read more...
NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY
National Mustard Day on the first Saturday in August recognizes a versatile condiment. Used in many different cuisines, mustard comes from the seeds of the mustard plant. Read more...
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. This National Day presents opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play. Read more...
NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY | August 3
NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY
Georgia was the 13th colony and the 4th state to enter the Union. On National Georgia Day we wanted to recognize the natural wonders and immense complexities of this bastion of Southern culture beyond the February celebration in the state of Georgia. Read more...
MEAD DAY
Mead Day, on the first Saturday in August, increases awareness and fosters camaraderie among mead makers. A long history and rich craft and trade follow mead where ever it is found. Read more...
NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY
There are many "nut" days throughout the year such as National Almond Day, National Pistachio Day, and National Pecan Day, but August 3rd embraces them all. It's National Grab Some Nuts Day! Read more...
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NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY
NATIONAL COAST GUARD DAY
August 3rd Celebrated History
1492
Explorer, Christopher Columbus, sets sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a swifter passage to the East Indies. Along with Columbus, his crew sailed in three ships, the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria. While he didn't reach the East Indies, they did land on the shores of what is now known as the Bahamas.
1852
Launching intercollegiate athletic events for the first time in U.S. history, Yale College and Harvard University compete in a boating race. The schools' boat clubs raced on Lake Winnipiseogee. The winner? Harvard. The team took home a pair of black walnut oars with silver mountings.
1859
Twenty-six dentists from around the country establish the American Dental Association (ADA). The ADA still functions today, advising on the Nation's oral health.
1900
Harvey Firestone establishes Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Acron, OH. The new company produced tires for automobiles under their patented process. It would later go on to supply tires to the Ford Motor Company.
1923
Following the death of President Harding, Calvin Coolidge is sworn into office as the 30th U.S. President.
1936
Jesse Owens wins his first gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics. He would go on to win a total of 4 gold medals on the cusp of World War II.
1946
Santa Claus Land opens in Santa Claus, IN. The theme park took a year to construct and is one of the oldest, continually operated amusement parks in North America.
1949
In 1891, James Naismith hung a peach basket creating a new game for physical educations students. Fifty-five years later, the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merge creating the National Basketball Association.
1984
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, Mary Lou Retton scores a perfect 10. Which competition, you ask? She performed her thrilling feat on the vault. She would go on to win a total of 5 medals, more than any other athlete that year.
August 3rd Celebrated History
Elisha Otis - 1811
Otis is the inventor of the first safe elevator designed to carry people and cargo. In 1853, Otis debuted his creation at the Crystal Palace Exhibition in New York.
Ernie Pyle - 1900
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is best known for his reports as a war correspondent during World War II.
John T Scopes - 1900
In 1925, a court found Scopes guilty of teaching evolution in his science classes at Rhea County Central High School in Tennessee. He violated Tennessee's Butler Act which prohibited any teachings denying Devine Creation.
Maggie Kuhn - 1905
Kuhn is the founder of the Gray Panthers. She and the organization confronted ageism in America.
Anne Klein - 1923
A trailblazer in the fashion world, Klein launched the Anne Klein & Company in 1968 along with Gunther Oppenheim.
Tony Bennet - 1926
The popular crooner is known around the world for songs such as "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "It Don't Mean a Thing," and "Stranger in Paradise." He continues to sing with a variety a musical artists, too.
Martin Sheen - 1940
Born Ramón Gerard Antonio Estéves, Sheen has starred in numerous successful films. His television roles have also seen success, such as The West Wing and Grace and Frankie.
Beverly Lee - 1941
As a member of the pop quartet, the Shirelles, Lee and her groupmates earned #1 on the pop charts for their song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." They were also the first all-female group to reach this milestone.
Martha Stewart - 1941
Stewart turned her talent for cooking, decorating, and entertainment into a multibillion-dollar enterprise. In 1999, Stewart made her first billion dollars, earning her the title of the first woman in the U.S. to join the ranks of self-made billionaires.
Mary Ann Esposito - 1942
Esposito hosts Ciao Italia, the longest-running cooking show on television in the United States.
John Landis - 1942
Known for directing such films as The Blues Brothers, Coming To America, and Beverly Hills Cop, Landis also directed Michael Jackson's music videos.
Marcel Dionne - 1950
Over an 18 year career, Dionne played center in the National Hockey League. In 1992, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Joan Higginbotham - 1964
As the third African-American in space, Higginbotham served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Tom Brady - 1977
As a quarterback in the National Football League, Brady has played in 9 Super Bowls.