JULY 19, 2025 | TOSS AWAY THE “COULD HAVES” AND “SHOULD HAVES” DAY | NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY | INTERNATIONAL RETAINER DAY | NATIONAL PLAY DAY | NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY
JULY 19, 2025 | TOSS AWAY THE “COULD HAVES” AND “SHOULD HAVES” DAY | NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY | INTERNATIONAL RETAINER DAY | NATIONAL PLAY DAY | NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY
TOSS AWAY THE “COULD HAVES” AND “SHOULD HAVES” DAY
Across the United States, the third Saturday in July recognizes Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day. In short, don't go through life with regrets.
#TossAwayTheCouldHavesAndShouldHavesDay
NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY | July 19
NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY
On July 19, National Words With Friends Day recognizes friendly competition and smart wordplay. The celebration also honors the 2009 launch of the popular game franchise! #WordsWithFriendsDay
INTERNATIONAL RETAINER DAY | July 19
INTERNATIONAL RETAINER DAY
National Day Calendar celebrates the beauty of International Retainer Day on July 19. This International Day challenges you to make a commitment to your beautiful smile. We are using today to learn about what’s behind keeping a straight and beautiful smile years after orthodontic treatment: your retainer. #INTERNATIONALRETAINERDAY
NATIONAL PLAY DAY | July 19
NATIONAL PLAY DAY
Summer is in full swing on July 19 and the perfect the day celebrate National Play Day! It's time to unleash your inner child, spark your creativity, and learn why play is an important part of living a happy life. #NATIONALPLAYDAY
NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY
Each year on July 19, people across the United States fill their glasses with a rum-based cocktail and toast to National Daiquiri Day. So, raise your glass and join all of the others in this celebration! #NationalDaiquiriDay
Coming on July 20, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY
NATIONAL MOON DAY
NATIONAL FORTUNE COOKIE DAY
NATIONAL LOLLIPOP DAY
NATIONAL PENNSYLVANIA DAY
July 19th Celebrated History
1843
The Great Western Steamship Company launches the SS Great Britain. The steamship was the first ocean-going ship with an iron hull and screw propeller. She was also the largest ship on the ocean at the time.
1848
The Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls, New York launches the women's suffrage movement in the United States. The two day event was attended by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, Carrie Chapman Catt, Lucretia Mott and many others.
July 19th Celebrated Birthdays
Samuel Colt - 1814
In 1836, Colt received the patent that would change the West. His revolving-cylinder pistol, U.S. Patent No. 138 would fire six-shot before needing to be reloaded. This revolutionary design would not be an immediate success, though. It would take American expansion and war to convince the United States government to invest in Colt’s armament.
Mary Ann Bickerdyke - 1817
During the American Civil War, Nurse Bickerdyke served as an agent of the U.S. Sanitary Commission and improved or established several field hospitals for the Union.
Charles Mayo - 1865
Along with his brother William, Charles Mayo founded the Mayo Clinic. They were exposed to the medical field at a young age through their experiences with their physician father. Both became surgeons with expertise in many methods and procedures.
Alice Dunbar Nelson - 1875
The American poet published her first book in 1895. She wrote extensively for newspaper columns as well as essays and short stories. Nelson was also a prominent member of the Harlem Renaissance.
Joseph Hansen - 1923
The American crime novelist is best known for his series featuring investigator Dave Brandstetter.