Events In July 2024

Slurpee Day: July 11

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The 7-eleven chain of convenience stores sponsors Slurpee Day® to celebrate the 1927 crushed ice drink. July 11 (7/11) was the designated day when customers can enjoy lots of freebies, including its popul...

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European Astronomical Society Annual Meeti...

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European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting is the annual meeting of the European Astronomical Society (EAS). With more than 20 years of tradition, it has become the largest conference for European ast...

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Battle of the Boyne Holiday (UK)(1690): Ju...

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Fought on July 1, 1690, the Battle of Boyne was a decisive battle in Irish and English history. King William III, with his English and French Protestant armies, defeated King James’ army of Irish and Fren...

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Civil Disobedience Thoreau, Intl. (1817):...

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International Civil Disobedience Day (sometimes called "Simplicity Day") marks the anniversary of the birth of Henry David Thoreau on July 12, 1817. Thoreau was an American author, poet, philosopher, abol...

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Collector Car Appreciation Day: July 12

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Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) aims to raise awareness of the importance of restoring cars and their role in American history. Today, many events are happening throughout the country, including cla...

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Eat Your Jell-O Day, Ntl.: July 12

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Eat your Jell-o Day is simply a day to eat the gelatin dessert trademarked as Jell-o in 1899 by May David Wait. There is no trademark application, patent, or birthday/death day tied to this event; we can...

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Independence Day, (KI)(1979): July 12

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Kiribati (Formerly the Gilbert Islands) is an island nation of 32 atolls and one raised coral island in the South Pacific. Independence Day celebrates its autonomy from Great Britain on July 12, 1979, and...

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Independence Day, (ST )(1975): July 12

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Independence Day in São Tomé and Príncipe marks the anniversary of July 12, 1975, the official declaration of Independence from Portugal. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Motorcycle Day, Ntl.: July 12

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Created in 2016, National Motorcycle Day is an annual awareness campaign to promote safety and best practices in motorcycle riding, care, and maintenance. Enthusiasts are encouraged to show the positive i...

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Night of Nights (US-CA)(1999): July 12

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Morse Code formed the standard of international maritime communication for much of the 20th century. Night of Nights celebrates the end of its use in the United States at Point Reyes Station on July 12, 1...

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Orangemen's Day (UK)(1690): July 12

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In Northern Ireland, July 12 is the Orangemen’s Day. Otherwise known as The Glorious Twelfth, this is a bank holiday celebrated Monday when it falls on a weekend. It commemorates the Battle of Boyne. Publ...

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Pecan Pie Day: July 12

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Pecan Pie Day is a celebration highlighting one of the most loved pies, the pecan pie. Though a Southern staple, people cannot resist the buttery smell of the pecan pie cooked on this day. The makers of...

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People with Different Colored Eyes Day (He...

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People with Different Colored Eyes Day celebrates those born with heterochromia iridium. Heterochromia iridium is a condition where the color of one iris differs from the other. This condition, though r...

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Simplicity Day (1817): July 12

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Simplicity Day marks the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, an influential poet, historian, and philosopher, on July 12, 1817. Take a step back from your busy life today, and destress by enjoying simple t...

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Be Nice to New Jersey Week: July 7-13

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No state receives more lousy press from comedians than New Jersey. Therefore, Lone Star publications decided New Jersey needs a week for the nation to "share the love" and support it as it should be.

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