AUGUST 8, 2024 | SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PORCH DAY | NATIONAL WHATABURGER DAY | GLOBAL SLEEP UNDER THE STARS NIGHT | NATIONAL CBD DAY | PICKLEBALL DAY | NATIONAL MOCHI DAY | DOLLAR DAY | FROZEN CUSTARD DAY | HAPPINESS HAPPENS DAY
AUGUST 8, 2024 | SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PORCH DAY | NATIONAL WHATABURGER DAY | GLOBAL SLEEP UNDER THE STARS NIGHT | NATIONAL CBD DAY | NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY | NATIONAL MOCHI DAY | NATIONAL DOLLAR DAY | NATIONAL FROZEN CUSTARD DAY | NATIONAL HAPPINESS HAPPENS DAY
SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PORCH DAY
Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor's Porch Day on August 8th offers gardeners a way to rid themselves of extra produce. For some, this day offers a way to rid their garden of an overproducing squash plant. Read more...
NATIONAL WHATABURGER DAY | August 8
NATIONAL WHATABURGER DAY
Today is August 8 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating the rich history of fresh, made-to-order burgers on National Whataburger Day. This National Day celebrates Whataburger’s food, fans and employees, otherwise known as Family Members, who are the heart and soul of the brand. Read more...
GLOBAL SLEEP UNDER THE STARS NIGHT | August 8
GLOBAL SLEEP UNDER THE STARS NIGHT
August 8th is Global Sleep Under the Stars Night. Whether it’s in the backcountry or your own backyard, one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the outdoors is to spend a night under the stars. Gazing up at the night sky gives us a sense of peace and, at the same time, an overwhelming sense of awe. Read more...
NATIONAL CBD DAY | August 8
NATIONAL CBD DAY
On August 8th, National CBD Day recognizes the natural hemp product everyone's clamoring for! Learn about CBD and updated laws impacting its use. Read more...
NATIONAL PICKLEBALL MONTH | April
NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY
Today is August 8 and National Pickleball Day on the National Day Calendar to celebrate a popular paddle sport that continues to gain popularity. In the spirit of this new sport, we are sharing our curiosity and support for a game that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Read more...
National Mochi Day | August 8
NATIONAL MOCHI DAY
Today is August 8 on the National Day Calendar, which means we are celebrating sweet Japanese rice cake Mochi on National Mochi Day! Follow along as we share a few surprising facts about the delicious history behind this Japanese delight. Read more...
NATIONAL DOLLAR DAY
National Dollar Day on August 8th commemorates the day Congress established the U.S. monetary system in 1786. Read more...
NATIONAL FROZEN CUSTARD DAY
When it comes to scooping up a delicious celebration, National Frozen Custard Day on August 8th knows how to do it right. With a smooth texture and fresh flavor, frozen custard delights in many ways. Read more...
NATIONAL HAPPINESS HAPPENS DAY
Smile on August 8th to share in National Happiness Happens Day. On this day each year just let it happen. You know. Happiness. Because happiness happens. Read more...
On Deck for August 9, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY
NATIONAL PASSION FRUIT DAY
NATIONAL RICE PUDDING DAY
NATIONAL VEEP DAY
August 8th Celebrated History
1876
The U.S. Patent Office issues patent #N.180,857 to Thomas Edison for Improvement in Autographic Printing. Samuel F. O'Reilly would make further modifications to Edison's motorized pen design for use in the tattoo trade.
1900
The first International Lawn Tennis Championship begins. The event eventually becomes known as the Davis Cup.
1908
Five years after the Wright brothers achieved motorized flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, they present their flying machine to a public audience for the first time. Wilbur Wright piloted the aircraft at a racecourse in Le Mans, France.
1942
Warner Bros. releases "The Squakin' Hawk" and debuts the character Henery Hawk. The spirited brown hawk appeared in 13 Looney Toon shorts. He was often seen pursuing a chicken for supper. His most popular target was Foghorn Leghorn.
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1942
During World War II, 6 Nazi spies who brought their activities to the United States, are executed for treason in Washington, D.C.
1950
Florence Chadwick swims the English Channel from France to England. Her time of 13 hours and 23 minutes broke the record previously held by American Gertrude Ederle.
1960
Brian Hyland's "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" hits #1 on Billboard's Hot 100.
1966
The Beatles release "Yellow Submarine" in the United States. The flip side of the single included the song "Eleanor Rigby."
1974
President Richard Nixon informed the public on national television that he would resign the presidency effective noon the next day.
1963
A British mail train becomes the target of a heist. In the robbery, 15 thieves relieve a mail car of £2.6 million. While all of the thieves are later captured and convicted, the mastermind and insider is never revealed.
1985
In the new agreement, Major League Baseball will permit two new National League teams in 1993. The teams added in the expansion year were Colorado Rockies and the Florida Marlins (Miami Marlins).
1988
Sara Ferguson, Duchess of York, gives birth to a baby girl.
1988
The Chicago Cubs play their first night game at Wrigley Field 112 years after their inception. When darkness set in, 91-year-old Harry Grossman threw the switch that brought to the theater below. However, the game was never completed due to rain at 3 1/2 innings. It's interesting to note that the first night game ever played at Wrigley Field came in 1943 during World War II when the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League played their All-Star game under temporary lights.
1992
US Dream Team wins Olympic gold in Barcelona Olympics.
1995
Coolio releases "Gangsta's Paradise" which features music from Stevie Wonder. The song would go on to be featured in the 1995 movie Dangerous Minds.
2004
Denver Bronco's quarterback John Elway elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
2013
Former Washington Post editor, Benjamin Bradlee, receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.
August 8th Celebrated Birthdays
Matthew Henson - 1866
In an expedition led by Robert Peary, Henson became the first African American to reach the North Pole.
Robert Smith - 1879
Also known as "Dr. Bob," Smith co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous.
Ernest Lawrence - 1901
The physicist is known for inventing the cyclotron. In 1939, he won the Nobel Prize for his invention of the cyclotron.
Paul Dirac - 1902
The 1933 winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, the British physicist contributed to the advancement of quantum physics.
Esther Williams - 1921
Swimming champion turned movie star, Williams appeared in many of her films doing what she does best - swimming. She would also earn her star on the Walk of Fame in 1960.
Mel Tillis - 1932
The country musician and songwriter is known for songs like "Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Let's Go All The Way Tonight."
Dustin Hoffman - 1937
An Oscar-winning actor, Hoffman made his film debut in 1967 in The Tiger Makes Out. He is also known for his roles in The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy, Tootsie, and Hook.
Svetlana Savitskaya - 1948
Pilot and cosmonaut, Savitskaya's achievements include being the 2nd woman in space. During her second flight to space, she also became the first woman to complete a spacewalk. She is the only Russian woman to perform a spacewalk.
Keith Caradine - 1949
Television and film actor, Carradine is known for many roles including FBI Agent Frank Lundy in the HMO series Dexter and Lou Solverson in the FX series Fargo.
Deborah Norville - 1958
An Emmy-winning journalist, Norville anchored the TV news show Inside Edition.
Manjul Bhargava - 1974
In 2014, the Canadian American mathematician earned the Fields Medal, often viewed as mathematics' highest honor.
Roger Ferderer - 1981
The Swiss-born tennis player holds more men's singles Grand Slam championships than any other player.
Anthony Rizzo - 1989
The Red Sox drafted the first baseman into the MLB in 2007. He has also played for the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs.