National Wine and Cheese Day – A day to appreciate and enjoy the combination of wine and cheese, often with tastings and pairings.
World Drowning Prevention Day – This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of water safety to prevent drowning. The United Nations General Assembly declared July 25th as World Drowning Prevention Day in 2021.
National Hire a Veteran Day – This day is observed in the United States to honor and celebrate military veterans and to encourage employers to consider hiring veterans for their businesses.
International Red Shoe Day – This day is celebrated to raise awareness about complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic pain condition that often affects the feet and legs. Wearing red shoes symbolizes standing in solidarity with people affected by CRPS.
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day – This day is all about indulging in a delicious dessert consisting of ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, and other toppings.
Culinarians Day – This day is dedicated to chefs, cooks, and other professionals in the food industry, and recognizes their hard work and contribution to the culinary arts.
306 AD – Constantius Chlorus is proclaimed Emperor of Rome by his troops.
1593 – Henry IV of France converts from Protestantism to Roman Catholicism.
1866 – Ulysses S. Grant is appointed General of the Army of the United States, becoming the first person to hold the rank.
1909 – Louis Blériot becomes the first person to fly an airplane across the English Channel.
1946 – The first underwater atomic bomb test, code-named “Baker,” is conducted at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific.
1965 – Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival, performing with an electric guitar for the first time.
1978 – The world’s first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, is born in Oldham, England.
1994 – Israel and Jordan sign a peace treaty, officially ending 46 years of hostility between the two nations.
