JULY 30, 2024 | NATIONAL FATHER-IN-LAW DAY | NATIONAL CLIMB A MOUNTAIN DAY | NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY | NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY
JULY 30, 2024 | NATIONAL FATHER-IN-LAW DAY | NATIONAL CLIMB A MOUNTAIN DAY | NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY | NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY
NATIONAL FATHER-IN-LAW DAY
National Father-In-Law Day on July 30 recognizes your spouse's father annually. Dedicate some time to your father-in-law on this day. Read more...
NATIONAL CLIMB A MOUNTAIN DAY | July 30
NATIONAL CLIMB A MOUNTAIN DAY
Today is July 30 on the National Day Calendar and National Climb A Mountain Day, which means this is your day to get up, show up, and move past obstacles in your life by moving personal mountains. Read more...
NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY
National Cheesecake Day on July 30 offers a slice of one of America’s favorite desserts. Order up a cheesecake with your favorite topping. Get it delivered or make it at home. Read more...
NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY
National Whistleblowers Day on July 30 commemorates the day our Founding Fathers recognized the need to protect those who report corruption when they see it. The day reminds us to honor and support the people who speak up about fraud, abuse, or waste. Read more...
On Deck for July 31, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL MUTT DAY
NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY
NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY
July 30th Celebrated History
1729
The Town of Baltimore is founded. The great port city along the Patapsco River was central to the Revolutionary War. Named after 1st Baron Baltimore, Baltimore's first colonial governor was the baron's second son, Leonard Calvert. Not only was the great city home to poet Edgar Allan Poe, but others like Thurgood Marshall and Babe Ruth also called it home. Baltimore served as the backdrop for the battle that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner, too.
1932
Premiering at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Walt Disney's first technicolor short film, Flowers and Trees, later earned a nod from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
1956
"In God We Trust" replaces "E Pluribus Unum" as the motto of the United States. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the measure into law. While E Pluribus Unum still appears on many U.S. coins and paper bills today, it had been the country's unofficial motto since 1776. The phrases began appearing together on coins as early as 1861. However, the phrases appeared off and on until 1908 when In God We Trust became a permanent fixture on coins. In 1955, Congress approved adding the phrase to paper money, too.
1962
At 7821 kilometers (4860 miles), the longest national highway in the world opens. Called the Trans-Canada Highway, it begins at Douglas Street and Dallas Road in Victoria, British Columbia, and terminates at St. Johns in Newfoundland and Labrador.
1971
Apollo 15 made history when the first lunar rover (also known as a moon buggy) landed on the moon. The next day, Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin became the first humans to drive on the lunar surface.
2003
Marking the end of an era, the last original style Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the assembly line in Mexico.
July 30th Celebrated Birthdays
Emily Bronte - 1818
Best known for her novel Wuthering Heights, this author's sisters also published their writings.
Joe Daley - 1918
A graduate of The High School of Music & Art and Manhattan School of music, Daley went on to both educate other musicians and also play with numerous Jazz ensembles.
Henry Ford - 1863
Founder of the Ford Motor Company, Ford was also instrumental in changing the face of manufacturing with the assembly line.
Bud Selig - 1934
Serving as the 9th commission of Major League Baseball for 16 years, Selig saw the league through strikes and expansion.
Paul Anka - 1941
The singer-songwriter hails from Canada and is known for hit songs such as "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" and "She's Having My Baby."
Arnold Schwarzenegger - 1947
As an actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known for his roles in the Terminator franchise. He was also a successful bodybuilder and the 38th Governor of California.
Delta Burke - 1956
Best known as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the television comedy I, Burke went on to become a director and author.
Anita Hill - 1956
An attorney turned educator, Hill is a professor at Brandeis University. During her career with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, she worked with Clarence Thomas. During Thomas' confirmation hearing, a private interview with Hill concerning allegations of sexual harassment surfaced.
Bill Cartwright - 1957
As a center for the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls, Cartwright went on to lead the Bulls as their head coach.
Laurence Fishburne - 1961
Fishburne's success can be found both on the big and silver screens. His versatile roles in hit dramas and the Matrix series also earned him awards on stage and screen.
Alton Brown - 1962
Best known for his cooking series on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel, Brown challenges amateur and professional chefs alike.
Diva Zappa - 1979
The youngest daughter of guitarist and composer Frank Zappa and Gail Zappa, Diva went on to become an artist and actress.