Heart Day observed annually. August 7 Purple Heart Day The Purple Heart was first created on August 7, 1782 by the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, General George Washington.
During the American Revolutionary War, the Badge for Military Merit decorated six known soldiers. Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit, the Purple Heart and honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
On Washington’s 200th birthday, the Purple Heart remained a Revolutionary War footnote. Through the efforts of General Douglas MacArthur, the U.S. War Department created the Order of the Purple Heart. Today the medal bears a bust of George Washington and his coat of arms.
August 7 Lighthouse Day observed annually. In 1989, the Congress passed a resolution designating August 7 as Lighthouse Day. Lighthouse Day honors and commemorates a beacon of light that symbolizes safety and security for boats at sea.
The lighthouse has been a staple of culture in the world since we built boats to sail the seas. Protection from fog, reefs, rocks and other hazards of the coastline have been signaled by these monoliths of light, even before the advent of electricity. Surprisingly, large fires were lit in the top of the early lighthouses, so ship captains knew not to sail to close to them in order to avoid dangers to their ships.
On August 7, 1789, through an Act of Congress, the Federal Government took over responsibility for building and operating our nation's lighthouses. The government recognized the importance to ships at sea to find safe harbor during fog and storms.
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August 7 Friendship Day – First Sunday in August observed annually. Friendship Day is an international holiday celebrating friendship. It occurs on different dates in various countries. In the United States it is observed on the first Sunday of August. Friendship day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919.
According to the Friendship Day declaration, we are invited to “observe this day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities.
Friendship Day is a time to celebrate friendships by spending time together, sharing friendship day quotes, giving of friendship bands, gifts, and cards. It is widely celebrated on social networking sites online.
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August 6 Disc Golf Day– First Saturday in August
August 6 Disc Golf Day– First Saturday in August, Requiring less equipment than traditional golf, disc golf shares the common goal of reaching each target with the fewest number of strokes, or to put it more accurately, throws.
In August of 2015, the International Olympic Committee granted full recognition to Flying Disc sports providing a global platform for Flying Disc sports, including disc golf.
People of all ages and abilities play disc golf. A great low-impact, cardiovascular workout that can test both physical skill and mental determination, this activity brings the whole family together for an afternoon of laughs and enjoyment together.
Disc golf parallels the traditional game in many ways. Instead of clubs and a ball, the only gear necessary is a disc or Frisbee. Starting from a tee pad, which is generally a rectangular area made of anything from rubber to cement or even brick, the player progresses down the fairway after each throw.
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August 6 Jamaican Patty Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in August.
The patty has become a staple among Jamaicans, acting as a quick “grab-n-go” or “meal-on-the-run” type of snack. A typical person eats a patty or two for lunch while in school or at work. It serves well as a hot & nutritious snack and when paired with a coco-bread it becomes a belly-filling & satisfying meal in itself.
In 1989, Lowell, President and CEO along with his wife Lorna, four of his siblings and their spouses, pooled all their resources to open the first Golden Krust retail location on East Gun Hill Road in Bronx, NY. By 1996 they owned 17 Restaurants throughout New York City. The business became so successful that the Hawthorne’s were encouraged to create franchises and they seized the opportunity to do just that, “Jamaican Patty”.
Jamaica celebrates both Emancipation and Independence holidays in the month of August. Most importantly, Mavis Ephraim, the matriarch of the Hawthorne family was born in the month of August.
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August 5 Underwear Day is observed annually.
Underwear are clothes worn under other clothes, often next to the skin. They keep outer clothes from being made dirty by sweat. They also shape the body and provide support for parts of it, and in cold weather help the wearer to keep warm.
Underwear can be used to protect the wearer’s modesty, as well as to make them look sexy. Special types of underwear have religious importance. Some items of clothing are made to be worn as underwear, while others such as T-shirts and certain types of shorts can be used both as underwear and as outer clothing.
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Oyster Day is observed annually on August 5th. Oysters are enjoyed as seafood in many parts of the world. There are over 100 different species of oysters. They’re typically named after the body of water in which they’re grown because they take on the characteristics of the water they live in.
The largest oyster-producing body of water in the world is located in Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the U.S. Some species of oysters are commonly eaten, either cooked or raw, as a delicacy. While other types of oyster, such as pearl oysters, are not normally consumed by humans, they are harvested for their pearls.
Archeologists tell us humans have been eating oysters since the dawn of humanity. Oyster farming and cultivation can be traced back to Roman times in France and England.
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August 4 Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is celebrated annually on August 4. Chocolate chips are an essential ingredient in dozens of delicious baked goods—chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate chip brownies, chocolate chip bagels, and many more.
In the 1930s, Ruth Graves Wakefield created the original chocolate chip cookie at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Ruth intended to bake chocolate cookies for her guests, but she ran out of baker’s chocolate. She substituted with chopped up semi-sweet chocolate morsels and discovered that the pieces did not melt into the dough as she expected. Her cookies were an instant hit. Today, 25% of all the cookies baked in the United States are chocolate chip
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August 4 Coast Guard Day celebrated annually. This is a day celebrate in honor the courageous work of the Coast Guard. The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the US Armed Forces.
Coast Guard wasn't used until 1915? This military branch got its start on August 4, 1790 and was originally referred to as the Revenue Cutter Service.
Coast Guard Day is primarily an internal activity for active duty and reserve Coast Guardsmen, civilian employees, retirees, auxiliary, and dependents, but it does have a significant share of interest outside the service. Coast Guard units throughout the United States usually plan picnics and informal sport competitions together with family and friends on Coast Guard Day.
Different country is celebrate Coast Guard Day on different days.
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Today August 3 is Watermelon Day. Watermelon is a delicious summer fruit that has become a staple at family picnics and cookouts. You know that watermelons are 92% water. Because of its high water content, watermelon is a good thirst quencher. In fact, in the Kalahari Desert, where they are called tsamma, watermelons are one of the main sources of water during the dry, hot season. In the past, people crossed the desert only during a good tsamma season.
There are around 300 different kinds of watermelon in the U.S. and Mexico. You can find red, pink, white, and yellow varieties in various sizes and shapes. Watermelons are usually quite large, and many county fairs award prizes for the biggest ones. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the heaviest watermelon weighed 262 pounds.
To learn more interesting watermelon facts, check out www.watermelon.org.
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There are many “nut” days throughout the year such as Almond Day, Pistachio Day, Pecan Day but today celebrates something to embrace them all, it is August 3 Grab Some Nuts Day.
For more information, see: http://www.grabsomenutsday.com/
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Celebrated each year on August 2, it’s Ice Cream Sandwich Day. The modern version of the ice cream sandwich was invented by Jerry Newberg in 1945 when he was selling ice cream at Forbes Field. Ice cream sandwiches come in many varieties. In their traditional form, vanilla ice cream is tucked between two thin layers that resemble chocolate cake.
Sandwiches are called “Giant Sandwiches," while "Maxibons" are half-dipped in chocolate.
Experiment with different kinds of ice cream flavors and outside layers of the sandwich. What about making a chipwich, it is an ice cream sandwich made of ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies.
Many countries around the world have their own version of the ice cream sandwich. In Iran for example, rose or pistachio flavored ice cream is sandwiched between two thin wafers, while in Vietnam, street vendors sell ice cream stuffed between two layers of bread.
Make your own ice cream sandwiches and share with your family and friends. All you need is some wafers, cookies or biscuits and some ice cream. Enjoy an ice cream sandwich today.
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August 2 Night Out Day – First Tuesday in August
Night out Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August. It is a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States.
Events around the country are normally organized by block watches, not-for-profit organizations, companies and police departments. These events can be as simple as backyard barbecues or as large as full-blown festivals.
For more information, see http://www.natw.org/
Night Out was created to increase awareness about police programs in communities.
Some of these programs include: Drug prevention, Town watch, Neighborhood watch, other anti-watch. Share on social media using # August2NightOutDay.
One of the largest Night Out events is on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. The Ogden Block Watch in Columbus organizes one of the largest festivals which include live music, food and entertainment.
