National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 23, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
July 23, 2026 celebrates Gorgeous Grandma Day, plus 3 more. July 23rd is Gorgeous Grandma Day and we are recognizing all the women who embrace the age of a grandma, whether they are grandmothers or not! Gorgeous Grandma Day embraces and encourages all women to flaunt their granny attitudes with purpose and style.
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Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23 tips its hat to America’s overall favorite flavor. Take a bow, vanilla! I scream, you scream, we all scream for vanilla ice cream! Celebrated during National Ice Cream Month, this special day comes right on the heels of National Ice Cream Day.
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On July 23, National Lemon Day squeezes its way into our day just in time to celebrate our summertime festivities. This tart fruit brings vibrant, citrus notes to salads, drinks, and even savory dishes. Join us as we learn why so many people love the taste of lemon during the summertime and learn some lemony history, too.
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When the summer sun hits its peak and the dog days of July roll in, nothing hits the spot quite like a tall, ice-cold drink. National Refreshment Day on the fourth Thursday in July toasts those pure moments of relief--whether it's an icy craft brew after a long work week, a chilled mocktail on the porch, or a crisp glass of lemonade at the beach.
Read the full story →People born on July 23
Inventor whose innovation in water storage and flood control enabled the construction of the Hoover Dam and the All-American Canal.
The first Black surgeon of a non-segregated hospital in New York City.
Co-founder of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Winner of 5 PGA events.
Actor who rose to fame for his role as Woody in the tv. sitcom Cheers.
Events that occurred on July 23 throughout history
The first swimming school opens in Boston, Massachusetts. The school sparked public interest in the promotion of swimming as an important life skill and recreational activity in the country.
William Austin Burt patents the typographer, a precursor to the typewriter.
Private John Brown becomes the first soldier to be buried in the National Cemetery at the Presidio in San Francisco, California.
Charles Menches creates the ice cream cone during the St. Louis World's Fair.
Lou Gehrig hits his first career grand slammers. He hit a total of 23 grand slams during his career, holding the record for nearly eight decades.
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-93, with Eileen Collins becoming the first female space shuttle commander. The shuttle carried and deployed the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
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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