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Tomorrow's food holiday will be 'National Milk Chocolate Day'.
[The Hankster says] No, I did not transpose the words Milk and Chocolate. It is not Chocolate Milk Day., so don't worry about that tell-tale mustache that is left behind.
This celebrates one of the variations of chocolate use in making candy. Wikipedia says: 'Milk chocolate' is solid chocolate made with milk in the form of milk powder, liquid milk, or condensed milk added'. Me? I'm a dark chocolate or semi sweet chocolate kind of a guy.
Tomorrow is 'Buffalo Soldiers Day'. This day commemorates the formation in 1866 of the first regular Army regiments comprising African-American soldiers.
[The Hankster says] There is a Buffalo Soldiers Museum here in Houston. TX.
A birthday girl tomorrow It will be 'Beatrix Potter Day'. Birthday in 1866, of this English author of children's books She is best known for her book, 'Tale of Peter Rabbit'.
Awareness / Observance Days on: July 28
o Health
- 'World Hepatitis Day'.
o Other
- 'World Nature Conservation Day'.
Historical events in the past on: July 28
In 1854, The USS Constellation (1854), the last all-sail warship built by the United States Navy, is commissioned.
In 1858, The first use of fingerprints as a means of identification is made by Sir William James Herschel of the Indian Civil Service. He placed fingerprints on British documents.
In 1866, The use of the metric system was legalized (not adopted) by the U.S. Congress. This allowed for better trade with other countries.
In 1914, The 'Foxtrot' was first danced at New Amsterdam Roof Garden (NYC, by Harry Fox)
In 1914,–The start of World War I: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia after Serbia rejects the conditions of an ultimatum sent by Austria on July 23 following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
In 1935, First flight of the Boeing B-17 'Flying Fortress'. From Wikipedia: ' Richard Williams, a reporter for the Seattle Times, coined the name 'Flying Fortress' when the Model 299 was rolled out bristling with multiple machine gun installations'.
In 1939, Judy Garland sings 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', her most famous song, that would later be used in 'The Wizard of OZ'.
In 1945, A U.S. Army B-25 bomber (during an airport approach in fog) crashes into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building killing 14 and injuring 26.
In 1951, Walt Disney's animated musical film 'Alice In Wonderland' was released in the USA. It had it's world premiere two days earlier in London.
In 1954, The movie 'On the Waterfront', directed by Elia Kazan starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint, is released. It became the 'Best Picture' of1955.
In 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis demonstrates his skills on television for the first time.
In 1996, Remains of a prehistoric man is discovered near Kennewick, WA. He was referred to as the 'Kennewick Man'.
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National Blueberries Month
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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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