JULY 26, 2024 | NATIONAL AUNT AND UNCLE'S DAY | NATIONAL GET GNARLY DAY | NATIONAL BAGELFEST DAY | NATIONAL COFFEE MILKSHAKE DAY | NATIONAL ALL OR NOTHING DAY | NATIONAL TALK IN AN ELEVATOR DAY | SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY
NATIONAL AUNT AND UNCLE'S DAY
National Aunt and Uncle's Day on July 26 honors a special set of relatives we look up to throughout our lives. During holidays, family events, and sometimes sleepovers, aunts and uncles often hold an extraordinary place in our hearts. They fill our lives with fun, laughter, love, and incredible memories. Read more...
NATIONAL GET GNARLY DAY
The last Friday in July provides an opportunity to embrace new ideas and toss out old ways on National Get Gnarly Day. Much like surfers challenging the waves, Get Gnarly Day challenges us to put some gnarliness into everything we do. Read more...
NATIONAL BAGELFEST DAY
National Bagelfest Day on July 26 recognizes the kosher carbohydrate that is crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Join us as we explore the delicious facts behind the bagel and add our own schmeer to the topic. Read more...
NATIONAL COFFEE MILKSHAKE DAY
Add National Coffee Milkshake Day on July 26 and coffee lovers to those who participate in National Ice Cream Month. Today, we are whipping up a caffeinated way to cooly celebrate one of the hottest times of the year. Read more...
NATIONAL ALL OR NOTHING DAY
Celebrated each year on July 26, National All or Nothing Day allows people to throw caution to the wind and go for broke. We all have dreams we hold back, decisions left to make, or plans uncompleted. On this day, people break free of everything holding them back. Read more...
NATIONAL TALK IN AN ELEVATOR DAY
National Talk In An Elevator Day falls on the last Friday in July to encourage everyone to strike up a conversation with someone in an elevator. Read more...
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR APPRECIATION DAY
National System Administrator Appreciation Day on the last Friday in July recognizes the IT professionals who keep organizations of all sizes up and running. This day is also known as Sysadmin Day, SysAdminDay, SAD or SAAD. Read more...
NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY
National Disability Independence Day on July 26 commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990. The day not only celebrates the anniversary of the ADA but it also serves as a way to bring awareness and brake down barriers individuals with disabilities faced every day. Read more...
On Deck for July 27, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
NATIONAL LOVE IS KIND DAY
NATIONAL CRÈME BRÛLÈE DAY
NATIONAL SCOTCH DAY
KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY
NATIONAL NEW JERSEY DAY
July 26th Celebrated History
1947
President Harry S. Truman creates the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, National Security Council and the Joint Chiefs of Staff when he signs the National Security Act of 1947.
1974
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the use of aspartame as an artificial sweetener. However, the approval is short-lived, as objections are raised. The administration will once more approve the sweetener in 1981.
1990
President George H.W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act into law.
2016
The Democratic party nominated Hillary Clinton for president. She is the first woman nominated for president on a major party ticket in the United States.
July 26th Celebrated Birthdays
Carl Jung - 1875
During his career, the Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst developed analytical psychology.
Aldous Huxley - 1894
The English writer is best known for his novel Brave New World.
Edwin Albert Link - 1904
In 1929, the aviation pioneer invented the first flight simulator.
Joseph F. Engelberger - 1926
Inventing the first industrial robot in the United States earned him the nickname, "Father of Robotics."
