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Started by Murray Lender, the owner of Lenders Bagels, in 1986.Parents' Day
We have two food holidays for tomorrow:
- 'National Coffee Milkshake Day'.
[The Hankster says] Two of my favorites in one glass. Now if I only had a toasted bagel.
- 'National Bagelfest Day'. Started by Murray Lender, the owner of Lenders Bagels, in 1986.
[The Hankster says] Now if I only had a coffee flavored milkshake.
We have several holidays tomorrow directed at family ties:
- 'Parents' Day'. Fourth Sunday in July. A 1994 Congressional Resolution signed into Law (36 U.S.C. § 135). It was for 'recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children'.
- 'National Aunt and Uncle’s Day'. This day is a worthy but 'unofficial' holiday.
- 'Aunties Day'. Honoring Aunt's and Godmothers.
[The Hankster says] I couldn't find an Unkie's day for Uncles and Godfathers, but you know the old saying 'it's a woman's world'.
Tomorrow is 'All or Nothing Day'.
[The Hankster says] A day to let go of the fear of indecision and accept the consequences of all or nothing.
Tomorrow is 'FBI Day'. It's founding day in 1908.
Awareness / Observance Days on: July 26
o Health
- 'Disability Independence Day'. The anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990.
o Animal and Pets
- 'AFRMA Fancy Rat and Mouse Week'. July 26-Aug 1. From the web site afrma.org: 'The main purpose of AFRMA is to promote and encourage the breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice. We also educate the public on their positive qualities as companion animals and provide information on their proper care'
o Other
- 'National Tree Day'. Last Sunday in July in Australia.
- 'Father's Day in the Dominican Republic'.
- 'One Voice day'. Reading of the Universal Peace Covenant at 1pm CDT July 26th.
Historical events in the past on: July 26
In 1775, A postal system was established by the 2nd Continental Congress of the United States. The first Postmaster General was Benjamin Franklin.
In 1893, Commercial production of the Addressograph (addressing machine), the 'Baby O'm started in Chicago, IL.
In 1908, The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is founded.
In 1942, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly to record 'For Me and My Gal'.
In 1947,U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947 into United States law creating the Central Intelligence Agency, United States Department of Defense, United States Air Force, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the United States National Security Council.
In 1971, The launch of Apollo 15 on the first Apollo 'J-Mission', and the first use of a Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon.
In 1971, Nicolette Milnes-Walker completes sailing non-stop single-handedly across the Atlantic, becoming the first woman to successfully do so. She was in a 30 ft yacht and took 45 days.
In 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is signed into law by President George Bush.
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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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