JULY 21, 2024 | NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY | NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY | NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY | NATIONAL LAMINGTON DAY
NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY
Dish or cone? That's all we need to know. National Ice Cream Day on the 3rd Sunday in July offers up every flavor on the menu to honor the day! The holiday also lands in the middle of National Ice Cream Month. Read more...
NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY | July 21
NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY
On July 21, National Be Someone Day challenges each of us to take ten seconds to make a difference in a child's life. Read more...
NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY
July 21 dedicates a giant menu of items to National Junk Food Day. This day permits us to chow down on the foods we usually don't include in our daily diet. Read more...
NATIONAL LAMINGTON DAY
July 21 is National Lamington Day on the National Day Calendar. This delicious food holiday celebrates Australia’s most famous culinary icon, the Aussie lamington. Today, we are encouraging people to try lamington while spreading the word about this tasty cake. Read more...
On Deck for July 22, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL HAMMOCK DAY
NATIONAL MANGO DAY
NATIONAL PENUCHE FUDGE DAY
NATIONAL FRAGILE X AWARENESS DAY
July 21st Celebrated History
1961
Aboard the Mercury - Redstone 4, Virgil "Gus" Grissom became the second American to fly in space.
1966
British physician, Dr. Ian Donald, pioneered the first use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis.
1979
The Hollywood Walk of Fame commemorates Mohawk actor, Jay Silverheels, with the first star on the walk of fame received by a Native American.
1998
The Steven Spielberg World War II drama Saving Private Ryan premiered in Westwood, California. Starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, and Tom Sizemore, the film won five Oscars.
2007
Bloomsbury Publishing releases J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - the final installment of the Harry Potter series.
July 21st Celebrated Birthdays
Ernest Hemingway - 1899
The American author and journalist wrote several novels and non-fiction that are considered classics today, such as For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea. In addition, many of his works were published posthumously, including A Moveable Feast.
Mahlon Loomis - 1826
The American dentist from Washington, D.C., received U.S. patent No. 129,971 for "An Improvement in Telegraphing" in July of 1872.
Francis Clara Folsom - 1864
On June 2, 1886, Frances Clara Folsom became the youngest First Lady in U.S. history when she married sitting President Grover Cleveland. It was the only wedding of a president that took place in the White House. She also has the unique distinction of being both the 23rd and 25th First Lady of the United States.
Janet Reno - 1938
The first woman to serve as the United States Attorney General, Janet Reno, was appointed to the office in 1993 by President William Clinton. She served until 2001.
Robin Williams - 1951
During the American actor and comedian's nearly 40-year career, Robin Williams created many memorable characters. From the sitcom Mork & Mindy (for which he won a Golden Globe) to films like Jumanji, Hook and Awakenings, Robins left an indelible mark on his fans and the industry. He won an Academy Award for his role in Good Will Hunting.