National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 5, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
July 5, 2026 celebrates National Bikini Day, plus 4 more. Since July 5, 1946, women have been hitting the beaches and pool sides in bikinis. National Bikini Day marks the anniversary of the invention of the revealing two-piece bathing suit.
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National Hawaii Day on July 5th recognizes the 50th state to be granted statehood in the U.S. This National Day celebrates the wonderful heritage, achievements, and beauty of the Hawaiian islands.
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National Workaholics Day on July 5 reminds us to balance our work and home life. Work isn't everything! Do you come in early, skip your lunch and stay late or know someone who does? This day is dedicated to the people who fit that description - the workaholics.
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July 5 recognizes one-third of the s'more. It's National Graham Cracker Day! Hopefully, you saved a few crackers if you were busy making s'mores over the Independence Day holiday.
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Enjoy a sweet, individual pie on July 5 because that is precisely what National Apple Turnover Day is all about!
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Considered to be the "Father of Vegetarianism."
Showman also known as P. T. Barnum who co-founded Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Astronomer who created an extensive catalog of stars that are still used today by many astronomers.
Actress remembered for her role as Mona in the sitcom Who's the Boss.
Child actor who played Froggy in Our Gang (Little Rascals).
Events that occurred on July 5 throughout history
Frederick Douglass delivers his "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" speech in Rochester, New York. Douglass intentionally spoke the day after Independence Day to deliberately highlight the cruel hypocrisy of the nation celebrating liberty while millions remained enslaved. His speech is considered one of the most powerful and enduring critiques of American slavery ever written.
The Secret Service begins operation to monitory currency forgery. The agency began full-time Presidential protection after the assassination of President William McKinley.
President Roosevelt signs the National Labor Relations Act into law. The Act guaranteed the rights of private-sector workers to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action.
Hormel Foods Corporation introduces Spam to utilize surplus supply of pork shoulder during the Great Depression.
Elvis Presley records his first single, "That's All Right", at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
President Richard Nixon certifies the Twenty-sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 years old to 18 years old.
Oliver North is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell to a three-year suspended prison term, two years probation, $150,000 in fines and 1,200 hours community service for his involvement in the U.S. trafficking weapons to Iran between 1981 and 1986 by top government officials during the Reagan administration.
Jeff Bezos founds Amazon in his Seattle, Washington, garage. The company was started as an online bookstore and later became one of the world's largest online retail companies.
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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