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Tomorrow's food holiday will be 'National Raspberry Cake Day'.
[The Hankster says] Today I had raspberries on my cheesecake.
Tomorrow raspberries on my cake, and in my cake.
Please remember that these are raspberries for my cake and not raspberries aimed at my post.
It's a mystical, magical day tomorrow. It will be 'Harry Potter's Birthday'. The fictional characters birthday on July 31 1980.
Let 'er rip tomorrow. You don't have to stand like a statue tomorrow, as you make your vertical transitions. It will be 'National Talk in an Elevator Day – Last Friday in July'.
{The Hankster says} Go ahead and try. The worst that can happen is a stare and the best is a friend for a short trip.
Tomorrow is 'Jump For Jelly Beans Day'.
[The Hankster says] I'll jump for the black ones, if you toss them my way.
'Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day'.
[The Hankster says] I am accomplished on the 'cupped hand under the armpit' device.
Tomorrow is 'National Mutt Day.'. On July 31 and December 2.
[The Hankster says] My favorite breed of dog.
Is your computer network or Internet working OK? Then consider 'System Administrator Appreciation Day' tomorrow. Last Friday in July
Awareness / Observance Days on: July 31
o Health
- 'Big Latch On'. July 31 - Aug 1 in New Zealand. Concerns women's health.
o Other
- 'Schools Tree Day in Australia'. Last Friday in July
- 'Flag Day in Hawaii'. Flag Day (Ka Hae Hawaii Day) was proclaimed by Governor of Hawaii John D. Waihee III on July 31 in 1990'
- 'World Ranger Day '. Concerns Park Rangers. Promoted by the International
Ranger Federation (IRF) . From the internationalrangers.org web site: 'World Ranger Day commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty, and celebrates the work rangers do to protect the world’s natural and cultural treasure'
Historical events in the past on: July 31
In 1876, The US Coast Guard officers' training school was established (New Bedford MA).
In 1893, Henry Perky patents shredded wheat.
In 1928, MGM's Leo the lion roared for the first time. He introduced MGM's first talking picture, ;White Shadows on the South Seas'.
In 1930, The radio mystery program 'The Shadow' airs for the first time.
In 1942, Harry James and his Orchestra recorded 'I’ve Heard that Song Before'. Helen Forrest provided vocals.
In 1948, At Idlewild Field in New York, New York International Airport (later renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport) is dedicated.
In 1948, The USS Nevada is sunk by an aerial torpedo after surviving hits from two atomic bombs (as part of post-war tests at Bikini Island) and being used for target practice by three other ships.
In 1964, Ranger 7 photographs the moon.
In 2012, Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the most medals won at the Olympics. His 22 (18 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) hers 14 (6 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze).
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International Women with Alopecia Month
Juvenille Arthritis Awareness Month
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National Outdoor Month
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Social Wellness Month
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Independent Retailer Month
International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month
International Zine Month
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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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