Today is National Pasta Day
Today is National Pasta Day From linguine to tortellini, pasta comes in endless shapes and flavors. While we think of it as Italian, noodles were actually made in Asia as far back as 2000 BC. Italy now has over 350…
Today is National Chewing Gum Day!
Today is National Chewing Gum Day! Did you know chewing gum has been around for over 5,000 years? The oldest known piece, discovered in Finland, was made from bark tar and even showed tooth imprints. By 1848, John B. Curtis…
Today is National Coffee Day!
Today is National Coffee Day! Are you one of the millions who will celebrate? There are a number of local and national businesses offering free or discounted cups of coffee to celebrate Coffee Day. Some businesses will even celebrate National…
History: Jules Cheret died in 1932
History: Jules Cheret died in 1932 On this day in 1836, Jules Chéret was born in Paris. Often called “the father of the modern poster,” he revolutionized graphic design with his vibrant lithographs for Parisian cabarets, music halls, and theaters…
Today is National Lemon Juice Day
Today is National Lemon Juice Day Yes, apparently there is such a thing as a National Lemon Juice Day and it is "observed" annually on the 29th of August. When life hands you lemons, make lemonade! And when life hands…
Today is National Red Wine Day
Today is National Red Wine Day It’s Red Wine Day! There are many different types of red wine to enjoy — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Malbec, and Shiraz are a few examples. With over 900 million gallons of wine consumed…
History: Amelia Earhart’s solo flight in 1932
History: Amelia Earhart's solo flight in 1932 On August 24, 1932, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart achieved a historic milestone by completing her solo nonstop flight across the United States. Departing from Los Angeles, California, she embarked on a daring journey…
Today is National Radio Day
Today is National Radio Day Each year on August 20th, National Radio Day recognizes the invention of the radio. Wireless communication started developing during the 19th century. Commercial broadcasts began in the 1920s and the radio quickly became an important…
History: Hannover Fair opens in 1947
History: Opening of the Hannover Fair in 1947 On this day in 1947, the first Hannover (Trade) Fair opened in an undamaged factory building in the south of Hannover. British military authorities organized the fair to support post-war Germany’s economic…
Today is National Rum Day
Today is National Rum Day While some form of rum has been distilled since the 3rd century BC, it wasn’t until the 17th century rum’s popularity exploded when colonizers began growing sugarcane in the Caribbean. Molasses - a byproduct of…