NATIONAL CHILI DOG DAY
On the last Thursday in July, hot dog lovers across the United States start topping their hot dogs with delicious chili to celebrate National Chili Dog Day. #NationalChiliDogDay
NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY
Add National Avocado Day on July 31 to your menu of delicious food holidays to celebrate. Avocados are so versatile you can use them for everything from the appetizer to main dishes. Get ready to clear the table for an entire meal to make sure you enjoy this delicious food in style. #NationalAvocadoDay
NATIONAL MUTT DAY
National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31 and December 2. #NationalMuttDay
NATIONAL RASPBERRY CAKE DAY
National Raspberry Cake Day is jubilantly feasted each year on July 31st. Therefore, today is the day to enjoy raspberry cake. Because it is a cool and refreshing dessert. And, is indeed a summertime favorite around the United States. #RaspberryCakeDay
NATIONAL INTERN DAY
National Intern Day on the last Thursday in July recognizes all the college graduates testing the professional waters across the country. Today, we encourage companies to recognize hard-working interns everywhere. #NationalInternDay
Coming on August 1, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY
INTERNATIONAL MAHJONG DAY
NATIONAL WATER BALLOON DAY
RESPECT FOR PARENTS DAY
NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS DAY
CONGRESSIONAL STARTUP DAY
Memorable Birthdays for July 31
Lydia Moss Bradley (1816-1908) - Founder of Bradley Polytechnic Institute (Illinois).
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860-1940) - Painter and illustrator known for her watercolor paintings of wildflowers.
S. S. Kresge (1867-1966) - Founder of Kmart.
Fred Quimby (1886-1965) - Animation producer best known for producing the cartoon Tom and Jerry.
Louise Smith (1916-2006) - Second woman to race in top level NASCAR.
Curt Gowdy (1919-2006) - Sportscaster who was the announcer for the Boston Red Sox games.
Donald Malarkey (1921-2017) - Non-commissioned Army officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Also portrayed in Band of Brothers (Scott Grimes).
Stephanie Kwolek (1923-2014) - Chemist who invented Kevlar (tire material).
Ted Cassidy (1932-1979) - Actor who played Lurch in the Addams Family.
Bill Berry (1958-Still Living) - Drummer for the alternative rock band R.E.M.
Mark Cuban (1958-Still Living) - Businessman and television personality on Shark Tank.
Zac Brown (1978-Still Living) - Lead singer and guitarist for the Zac Brown Band.
Notable Birthdays for July 31
1790 - Samuel Hopkins is issued the first patent of a "potash" process.
1792 - Stones are laid for first government building (U.S. Mint in Philadelphia).
1874 - Patrick Francis Healy became the first Black person to be inaugurated as President (Georgetown University) of a predominantly white university.
1876 - The Coast Guard officers' training school is established in New Bedford , MA.
1912- The government censors movies and photos of prizefights.
1922 - Ralph Samuelson rides the world's first water skis in MN.
1971 - Astronauts on Apollo 15 become the first to ride in a lunar rover.
2012 - Michael Phelps breaks the 1964 record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
