NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY
On August 1 we celebrate National Girlfriends Day to encourage women across the globe to get together and celebrate their special bond of friendship. #NationalGirlfriendsDay
INTERNATIONAL MAHJONG DAY
On August 1st, International Mahjong Day deals a game to get the celebration started! Play your tiles well, and perhaps you'll honor the day with a win. #InternationalMahjongDay
NATIONAL WATER BALLOON DAY
Fill 'em up! The first Friday in August ushers in National Water Balloon Day just in time for the hottest days of summer! #NationalWaterBalloonDay
RESPECT FOR PARENTS DAY
On August 1, Respect for Parents Day recognizes the leadership roles parents play in not only a child's life, but also in our communities. Join National Day Calendar as we celebrate parents and parental role models around the globe. #RespectForParentsDay
NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day on August 1 takes advantage of ripe raspberries available this time of year. If you're fortunate enough to enjoy some fresh-baked raspberry cream pie, it's a day to celebrate! #RaspberryCreamPieDay
MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS DAY
On August 1, Minority Donor Awareness Day focuses attention on the need for minority donors. Minority Donor Awareness Day highlights the need, especially among minorities, for more organ, eye, and tissue donors. This important day is part of the awareness campaign of National Minority Donor Awareness Week. #MinorityDonorAwarenessDay
CONGRESSIONAL STARTUP DAY
Around the country, Congressional Startup Day creates a platform for entrepreneurs to connect with their lawmakers. The day is designed for startups to express concerns. #CongressionalStartupDay
Coming on August 2, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY
NATIONAL SUNFLOWER DAY
NATIONAL VFR DAY
SANDCASTLE DAY
NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY
NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY
NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY
NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL SUMMIT DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 1
William Clark (1770-1838) - Explorer who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804.
Francis Scott Key (1779-1873) - American lawyer, poet and composer who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner.
Herman Melville (1819-1891) - Novelist who wrote Moby Dick.
John Friend Mahoney (1889-1957) - Physician who pioneered the treatment of syphilis with penicillin.
Jackie Ormes (1911-1985) - The first Black woman cartoonist and who created the Torchy Brown comic strip.
Ann Calvello (1929-2006) - Professional roller derby racer.
Terry Kiser (1939-Still Living) - Actor who made several appearance over his 50 year acting career, but none more memorable as the character Bernie in the movie Weekend at Bernie's.
Robert James Waller (1939-2017) - Author of The Bridges of Madison County.
Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) - Musician and founder of the rock band Grateful Dead.
Jason Momoa (1979-Still Living) - Actor with credits in Game of Thrones (Drogo), Aquaman, and the recent A Minecraft Movie.
Memorable Events for August 1
1855 - Castle Garden (NY City) opens as first receiving station for immigrants in the U.S.
1876 - Colorado is admitted as the 38th state to join the Union.
1881 - Angel Island (San Francisco Bay, CA) becomes U.S. Quarantine Station to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
1893 - Henry Perky patents shredded wheat.
1911 - Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman in the U.S. to earn an Aero Club of America Aviator Certificate.
1933 - The National Recovery Administration is founded with plans to stimulate the economy during the Depression.
1941 - The first Jeep is produced.
1946 - President Truman established the Atomic Energy Commission.
1961 - Robert McNamara (U.S. Defense Secretary) orders the creation of the Defense Intelligence Agency (A centralized military espionage organization).
1981 - MTV begins broadcasting and airs its first video, Video Killed the Radio Star (The Buggles).
