NATIONAL NIGHT OUT DAY
National Night Out Day on the first Tuesday in August promotes police-community partnerships in neighborhoods across the country. The event focuses on the community and raising awareness through camaraderie. By improving area relationships, the hope is to make our neighborhoods safer. #NationalNightOutDay
NATIONAL WORK LIKE A DOG DAY
National Work Like A Dog Day on August 5 urges us to charge forth and meet every challenge we face. However, if you look to your dog for direction, you may be confounded. #WorkLikeADogDay
NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY
National Underwear Day falls on August 5 and provides an opportunity to wear your favorite undergarments. Boxers. Briefs. Panties. Tighty-whities. No matter what you call them, our underthings provide a layer of comfort. #NationalUnderwearDay
NATIONAL OYSTER DAY
Get slurping on August 5th with National Oyster Day! Oysters are enjoyed as seafood in many parts of the world. #NationalOysterDay
Coming on August 6, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY
NATIONAL SOCIAL ENGINEERING DAY
NATIONAL FRESH BREATH DAY
NATIONAL WIGGLE YOUR TOES DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 5
Gertrude Rush (1880-1962) - The first Black female lawyer in Iowa.
Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) - Astronaut who was the first man to walk on the Moon.
Joe Boyd (1942-Still Living) - Founder Hannibal Records.
Loni Anderson (1945-Still Living) - Actress who is widely recognized for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on the WKRP in Cincinnati.
Maureen McCormick (1956-Still Living) - Actress who played Marcia on The Brady Bunch.
Reid Hoffman (1967-Still Living) - Co-founder of LinkedIn.
Memorable Events for August 5
1861 - President Lincoln signs the first income tax in to law (Revenue Act of 1861) to help fund the war effort (Civil War).
1861 - Enlistment in the Union Army increases from 3 months to 2 years.
1861 - The U.S. Army abolished flogging, considering it cruel.
1882 - The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (ExxonMobil) is established.
1884 - The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid.
1891 - American Express issues the first world's first traveler's cheques.
1914 - The first electric traffic light is installed in Cleveland, OH.
1957 - American Bandstand debuts on the ABC.
1974 - Joan Jett forms her rock group the Runaways.
1998 - Whose Line Is It Anyway? premiers on ABC.
