National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 19, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
July 19, 2026 celebrates National Ice Cream Day, plus 4 more. 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 which technically means you can celebrate ice cream everything all month long!
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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.
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Each year on July 19, cocktail enthusiasts across the country raise a glass to a true classic: National Daiquiri Day. Far from just a sugary beach-resort staple, the authentic daiquiri is a masterclass in minimalist mixology—a perfect balance of rum, crisp citrus, and sweet sugar.
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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!
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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.
Read the full story →People born on July 19
Businessman who founded the Colt's Manufacturing Company.
Surgeon who co-founded of the Mayo Clinic .
Physicist who invented the microwave oven.
A "contactee" who claimed he had multiple contacts with an alien, who took him on a ride in a remotely piloted alien spacecraft. Fry also founded the UFO religion Understanding, Inc.
Co-inventor of optical fiber.
Events that occurred on July 19 throughout history
The first women's rights convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. The two-day Women's Rights Convention discussed the social, civil, and religious condition and rights of woman.
The first Army flying school for black cadets was dedicated in Tuskegee, Alabama. The program trained the pioneering aviators, navigators, and support personnel who would famously become known as the Tuskegee Airmen.
Cartoon characters Tom and Jerry make their debut in the cartoon The Midnight Snack.
The New York City subway introduces the first air-conditioned railcar. Initially intended as an experiment, Mayor John Lindsey authorized the purchase of 600 additional air-conditioned railcars for the subway.
The world's first Global Positioning System (GPS) signal is transmitted from Navigation Technology Satellite 2 (NTS-2). The signal was received at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
French President François Mitterrand presents the Farwell Dossier to President Ronald Reagan. The Dossier was a collection of documents showing evidence the Soviet Union had been stealing American technological research and development.
The first three-dimensional human head in a CT image is published. The image used aircraft design techniques that were adapted to make the cranial imaging possible.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Ice Cream Month
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Disability Pride Month
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National Fragile X Awareness Month
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National Anti-boredom Month
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National Hot Dog Month
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National Blueberry Month
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National Picnic Month
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World Watercolor Month
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National Grilling Month
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National Culinary Arts Month
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National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
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Independent Retailer Month
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