NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY
On July 25, we celebrate the ultimate pairing of wine and cheese. National Wine and Cheese Day provides an opportunity to enjoy some of our favorites or sample something new. #NationalWineAndCheeseDay
NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY
Every day, hundreds of our military personnel leave the service in search of civilian employment. On July 25, National Hire a Veteran Day reminds employers to consider veterans to fill their open positions. As highly trained, qualified individuals, they are ideal for numerous trades. #HireAVeteranDay
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. #NationalGetGnarlyDay
NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY
On July 25, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day takes a turn representing National Ice Cream Month in delicious style. Feast on this tasty ice cream dessert that combines hot and cold with a cherry on top. Even more important to note, this dessert has been served since 1906. #HotFudgeSundaeDay
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. #SysAdminDay
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. #TalkInAnElevatorDay
NATIONAL THREAD THE NEEDLE DAY
National Thread the Needle Day is observed annually on July 25. Since the phrase "Thread the needle" has multiple meanings, we recognize several ways to celebrate this National Day! #ThreadTheNeedleDay
NATIONAL MERRY-GO-ROUND DAY
National Merry-Go-Round Day on July 25 recognizes the amusement ride associated with carnival music. Today, we are inviting you to pick your horse or tiger take and come along for a spin! #MerryGoRoundDay
Coming on July 26, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL AUNT AND UNCLE'S DAY
NATIONAL BAGELFEST DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
NATIONAL COFFEE MILKSHAKE DAY
NATIONAL ALL OR NOTHING DAY
NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY
July 25th Celebrated History
1871
Wilhelm Schneider obtained a U.S. patent for a two-story carousel.
1984
From the Russian spacecraft Salyut 7, Cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya performs the first spacewalk by a woman.
2003
The film Seabiscuit is released in U.S. theatres. Directed by Gary Ross, the film starred Tobey Maguire and Jeff Bridges, earning 7 Academy Award nominations.
2008
California becomes the first state to ban trans fats in restaurants.
July 25th Celebrated History
Anna Tuthill Symmes - 1775
The 9th First Lady of the United States is one of many firsts. She is the only First Lady to be both the wife of a president (William Henry Harrison) and the grandmother of one (Benjamin Harrison), too. She never lived in the White House, either. Exactly one month after President Harrison's inauguration, he died making her the first First Lady to be widowed during her tenure and the one with the shortest tenure.
Rosalind Franklin - 1920
The English chemist's work contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA.
Ray Billingsley - 1957
The American cartoonists created the comic strip, Curtis. The comic strip was first published in 1993.
Louise Joy Brown - 1978
The British woman is the first human born who was conceived through in vitro fertilization.
