JULY 6, 2024 | NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY | NATIONAL HAND ROLL DAY | NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY | NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY
JULY 6, 2024 | NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY | NATIONAL HAND ROLL DAY | NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY | NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY
NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY
On July 6, chicken lovers across the country recognize National Fried Chicken Day by feasting at a nearby restaurant, home, or an outdoor picnic. Read more...
NATIONAL HAND ROLL DAY | July 6
NATIONAL HAND ROLL DAY
July 6 ushers in National Hand Roll Day with the freshest flavor and style! The day encourages us to explore our senses by experiencing one of sushi's culinary pleasures. Read more...
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
All year long, we are given numerous opportunities to get outside and play. But sometimes, life, responsibilities, and distractions keep us from spending time in the fresh air as we should. National Play Outside Day is a reminder to stretch our legs and expend some energy in the great outdoors. Read more...
NATIONAL HOP-A-PARK DAY
National Hop-A-Park Day on the first Saturday in July creates an opportunity to explore the parks in your area and learn more about your community. Read more...
On Deck for July 7, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL DAY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
NATIONAL DIVE BAR DAY
NATIONAL MACARONI DAY
NATIONAL FATHER DAUGHTER TAKE A WALK DAY
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY SUNDAE DAY
NATIONAL KOI DAY
July 6th Celebrated History
1885
Louis Pasteur successfully inoculated Joseph Meister with a rabies vaccine. Meister had been bitten by a rabid dog.
1933
The American League wins the first All-Star game 4-2 in Chicago.
1942
Anne Frank and her family are forced into hiding.
1945
President Harry S. Truman signs an executive order to honor civilian service during World War II. Called the Medal of Freedom, Secretary of War Robert P. Paterson presented one of the first awards to Anna Rosenberg of Manhattan for her welfare work in Europe. Other recipients included Nathaniel P. Davis of Princeton, New Jersey, Ha Kun-Cheong originally from Kwenchung, China, Walter W. Crebaugh of Grants Pass, Oregon, Llewellyn E. Thompson of Los Animas, Colorado and Marshall Truax of Deadwood, South Dakota.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower also issued an executive order for a Medal of Freedom and in 1963, President John F. Kennedy established the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor a civilian can receive.
July 6th Celebrated Birthdays
Frida Kahlo - 1907
The Mexican portrait artist gain prominence in the early 21st century. Her work was sometimes controversial as Kahlo was both a feminist and a communist.
Nancy Davis Reagan - 1921
From 1981 to 1989, the 42nd First Lady stood in the spotlight of the Nation's stage during the last act of the Cold War. The First Lady cast herself in the role of advocate and reformer, supporting veterans and creating programs to stop drug and alcohol abuse.
Lhamo Thondup - 1935
The 14th Dalai Lama is the current and highest spiritual leader of Tibet. He is believed to be the reincarnation of the previous 13 Dalai Lamas and was discovered in 1937. On April 16, 1991, the 14th Dalai Lama met with a sitting U.S. President, George H.W. Bush, for the first time in Washington, D.C. as well as several other U.S. representatives.
Sylvester Stallone - 1946
Best known for his roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, Stallone also writes, directs and produces films.
Della Reese - 1931
From a talented jazz and gospel performer in the late 1960s to her own talk show and acting roles in television and film, Della Reese found success across seven decades.
George W. Bush - 1946
As the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush served from 2001 to 2009. As the son of the 41st President, Bush 43 had some family history with the White House.
While in office, an era of change took place during his first term. On September 11, 2001, the attacks on the U.S. would set the tone for the duration of the term. Heading into his second term, Hurricane Katrina would do the same.