July 10, 2022 - NATIONAL CLERIHEW DAY – NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY – NATIONAL KITTEN DAY – CHRONIC DISEASE DAY

Ingredients:

1 750 mL bottle of sparkling Moscato
1 can pineapple rings (or 1 fresh, ripe pineapple)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
24 ounces grapefruit soda (Fresca)
2 limes
1 Pink grapefruit

Instructions:

Slice half the pineapple into 1/4 inch pieces. Reserve the remaining rings for garnish.

Slice 2 limes and grapefruit in round slices.

Add the pineapple pieces and lime slices to a large pitcher. Pour juices and Moscato into the pitcher.

Chill for 2-3 hours.

Place grapefruit slices in each glass. Fill with ice. Pour sangria into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices.

July 10th Celebrated History

1925

William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow begin arguments in the Scopes Trial. Darrow was part of the defense team for John Scopes, a science school teacher who continued to teach evolution despite a recent Tennessee law making it illegal.

1962

Swedish engineer Nils Bohlen receives U.S. Patent No. 3,043,625 for the three-point seat belt.

1965

The Rolling Stones’ single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” becomes the rock band’s first chart-topper in the United States.

1991

Russia swears in its first elected president, Boris Yeltsin.

July 10th Celebrated Birthday

Nikola Tesla – 1856

In 1890, the Serbian-American left a legacy of invention behind including patent No. 428,057 for an electric generator. Though he died poor, his interest in AC current launched a revolution in the world of electric motors.

Mary McLeod Bethune – 1875

The American educator, advocate and civil servant advised four U.S. presidents during her long career. She also served on numerous projects, committees, and boards including the National Council of Negro Women, Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAACS) and Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES). Education being at the center of everything she did, Bethune also established the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver – 1921

In 1968, the American philanthropist founded the Special Olympics. Leading up to this pivotal moment, Eunice Shriver through the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation helps establish programs, studies and summer camps focused on those with intellectual disabilities.

Arthur Ashe – 1943

After becoming the first African American recruited to the U.S. Davis Cup team in 1963, Ashe would go on to become the first male African American to win the U.S. Open (1968)(1970) and Wimbledon (1975). Another first came five years after his 1980 retirement; he became the first male African American inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

About National Day Calendar

National Day Calendar is the original and authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days! Since our humble beginnings on National Popcorn Day in 2013, we have been tracking the National Days, National Weeks, National Months, and International Days. We became the first calendar of its kind to curate the days all in one place and tell their stories, too! Here at National Day Calendar, we are on a mission to Celebrate Every Day with you! And by you, we mean families, businesses, educators, and strangers we meet on the street. There’s more than one day for everyone.

At National Day Calendar, we’ve found the National Days have a way of inspiring us. We’re honored to tell the stories behind the days and provide you with informational ways to incorporate the National Days into your business, family, schools, and home!