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Tomorrow's food holiday will be 'National Pecan Pie Day'.
[The Hankster says] You didn't think I was going to make you eat blueberries for the rest of the month, did you? Today, we can all feel like a nut. And as you may remember, I have mine with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Tomorrow is 'National Different Colored Eyes Day'. From Wikipedia:
'Heterochromia of the eye (heterochromia iridis or heterochromia iridum;
the common incorrect form 'heterochromia iridium' is not correct Latin) is
of two kinds. In complete heterochromia, one iris is a different color from
the other. In partial heterochromia or sectoral heterochromia, part of one
iris is a different color from its remainder.
'Eye color, specifically the color of the irises, is determined primarily by the concentration and distribution of melanin. The affected eye may be hyperpigmented (hyperchromic) or hypopigmented (hypochromic). In humans, usually, an excess of melanin indicates hyperplasia of the iris tissues, whereas a lack of melanin indicates hypoplasia.
A birthday boy tomorrow. 'National Simplicity Day'. Henry David Thoreau was born on July 12, 1817.
Tomorrow will be 'Paper Bag Day'. This day appears to be the date of the US patent for the paper bag machine.
Excerpts from Wikipedia: In 1852 Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher, invented the first machine to mass-produce paper bags.'
In 1871, inventor Margaret E. Knight designed a machine that could create flat-bottomed paper bags, which could carry more than the previous envelope-style design.
In 1883, Charles Stilwell patented a machine that made square-bottom paper bags with pleated sides, making them easier to fold and store.[2] This style of bag came to be known as the S.O.S., or Self-Opening Sack.'
'In 1912, Walter Deubener, a grocer in St. Paul, Minnesota, used cord to reinforce paper bags and add carrying handles'
'Plastic bags were introduced in the 1970s.'
[The Hankster says] As the paper bag was invented more as a way to allow the shopper to gather' more purchases before checkout, and not just a way to carry the purchases out to the horse and buggy, it is only fair to note: 'One of the first shopping carts was introduced on June 4, 1937, the invention of Sylvan Goldman, owner of a Piggly Wiggly supermarket chain.' And yes, it was also invented to increase purchases. The first prototype was a wooden folding chair with wheels.
Practice those left and right wrist movements. Tomorrow is 'Etch A Sketch Day'. Went on sale July 12 1960.
[The Hankster says] You controlled a stylus to draw horizontal or vertical lines, created on the under side of a screen, coated with aluminum powder. When the unit was turned upside down, the drawing disappeared as the powder was redistributed.
In the realm of the bygone era, tomorrow is 'Night of Nights, (Maritime Radio)'. July 12 each year 3 pm to midnight, the Historic RCA Coast Station KPH is temporarily activated. . In Remembrance of the final closing of commercial Morse operation in the USA, in 1999.
Following along with the memories of the past. Tomorrow is 'Barn Day'. Second Sunday in July. Celebrates the barn's place in history and the present.
Awareness / Observance Days on: July 12
o Health
- 'Disability Awareness Day'. In Great Britain. It is a disability exhibition, showing or highlighting (equipment suppliers, transport, holidays, leisure, employment, support groups and services).
- 'National Diabetes Week'. July 12-18 in Australia.
o Other
- 'Father's Day in Uruguay'.
Historical events in the past on: July 12
In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the US Congress.'.
In 1912, The first foreign film is shown in the United States. It was a French film 'Queen Elizabeth' starring Sarah Bernhardt and Lon Tellegen.'.
In 1933, Congress passes the first minimum wage law at 25 cents per hour (between $4 and $5 currently). It was later declared unconstitutional.'.
In 1946, 'The Adventures of Sam Spade' was heard on ABC radio for the first time. Later moved to CBS.'.
In 1962, The Rolling Stones perform their first ever concert, at the Marquee Club in London, England.'.
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Monthly holiday / awareness days in
Food
Eggplant Month
Garlic Month
Lettuce Month
Melon Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Blueberries Month
National Bison Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Grilling Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Horseradish Month
National Hot Dog Month
National July Belongs to Blueberries
Nectarine Month
Sandwich Generation Month
Wheat Month
Health and Well-being
Alopecia Month for WomebnHealth and Well-Being
Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
Eye Injury Prevention Month Link
Fragile X Awareness Month
Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month
Herbal / Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
International Group B Strep Awareness Month
International Women with Alopecia Month
Juvenille Arthritis Awareness Month
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
National Cord Blood Awareness Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Outdoor Month
National Picnic Month
National Recreation and Parks Month
National Share a Sunset with Your Lover Month
Social Wellness Month
Worldwide Bereaved Parents Month
Animal and Pets
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
National 'Doghouse Repairs Month
Other
Air-Conditioning Appreciation
Anti Boredom Month
Bioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness Month
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Dog Days
Family Golf Month
Family Reunion Month
Fireworks Safety Month
Independent Retailer Month
International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month
International Zine Month
National Black Family Month
National Child-Centered Divorce Month
National Make A Difference to Children Month
National Parks and Recreation Month
National Vacation Rental Month
National Wheelchair Beautification Month
Smart Irrigation Month
Tennis Month
Tour de France Month
UV Safety Month
Women's Motorcycle Month
July is:
July origin (from Wikipedia): Named by the Roman Senate in honor of Julius Caesar.
"is the seventh month of the year (between June
and August) in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months
with the length of 31 days. It was named by the Roman Senate in honor of
the Roman general, Julius Caesar, it being the month of his birth. Prior
to that, it was called Quintilis. It is, on average, the warmest month in
most of the Northern hemisphere (where it is the second month of summer)
and the coldest month in much of the Southern hemisphere (where it
is the second month of winter). The second half of the year commences in
July. In the Southern hemisphere, July is the seasonal equivalent of
January in the Northern hemisphere."
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