NATIONAL BARGAIN HUNTING WEEK
Get ready, bargain hunters! National Day Calendar is thrilled to announce that Ollie's has been declared the Official Destination of National Bargain Hunting Week, celebrated annually the second week of August!
Food! Balloons! Giveaways! Oh my! This exciting partnership kicks off with a special event on August 11, 2025, at Ollie's flagship store in Harrisburg, PA. Marlo Anderson, Founder of National Day Calendar, will crown the Ollie’s mascot the Bargain King. #BargainHuntingWeek
NATIONAL SON’S AND DAUGHTER’S DAY
National Son’s and Daughter’s Day on August 11 brings parents and their children together for quality time. On this day, be with the joys of your life. #SonsAndDaughtersDay
GLOBAL KINETIC SAND DAY
Every year on August 11, Global Kinetic Sand™ Day celebrates the magically fun sand that is so oddly satisfying, you can't put it down! Squish, mix, slice, and mold Kinetic Sand into any shape you want – the creative possibilities are endless. Made with natural sand, you can feel the flow through your fingers, almost like real sand, but without the mess! #GlobalKineticSandDay
PLAY IN THE SAND DAY
Today is August 11 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating Play in the Sand Day to remind people to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and create some fun in the sand. #PLAYINTHESANDAY
NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL JOKE DAY
National Presidential Joke Day is observed annually on August 11 to recognize the humor often found and yet not so appreciated in the highest office in the land. This day is intended to make people laugh, not cause conflict. Remember to be kind with your jokes and spread happiness! #PresidentialJokeDay
NATIONAL RASPBERRY BOMBE DAY
National Raspberry Bombe Day on August 11 recognizes this tantalizing frozen dessert. A raspberry bombe creates a beautiful finale to any summer meal. The dessert will be the centerpiece of your meal and tastes delicious, too! #RaspberryBombeDay
Coming on August 12, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL MIDDLE CHILD DAY
NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY
NATIONAL JULIENNE FRIES DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 11
James B. Longacre (1794-1869) - Engraver best known for designing the Indian Head cent.
Alex Haley (1921-1992) - Historian and author who wrote Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
Patrick Joseph McGovern (1937-2014) - Founder of the International Data Group.
Frederick W. Smith (1944-2025) - Founder of FedEx.
Steve Wozniak (1950-Still Living) - Co-founder of Apple, Inc.
Hulk Hogan (1953-2025) - Professional wrestler and television personality.
Viola Davis (1965-Still Living) - Award-winning actress in films such as Fences, The Help, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Woman King.
Memorable Events for August 11
1929 - Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs.
1934 - The first civilian prisoners arrive at Alcatraz prison.
1942 - Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system (the precursor to wireless telephones and Wi-Fi).
1972 - The last U.S. ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam.
1973 - DJ Kool Herc hosts a house party in an apartment building in The Bronx, NY, introducing rapping.
1992 - The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, opens as the largest shopping mall in the United States.
