NATIONAL BE AN ANGEL DAY
On August 22, National Be an Angel Day encourages good deeds and kindness to others. By supporting those in need and inspiring others to kindness, we display an act of an angel here on earth. #BeAnAngelDay
NEVER BEAN BETTER DAY
If you've waited for a Never Bean Better Day to enjoy the unconditional love of your canine companion, August 22 is the day! Just like our ever-joyful pets, the day casts away the worries and spreads enthusiasm for life. #NeverBeanBetterDay
NATIONAL BAO DAY
On August 22, National Bao Day guarantees your taste buds will be shouting "Wow!" Why? Because ancient Chinese gastronomic delicacies often cause oohs and ahhs on food holidays. #NationalBaoDay
NATIONAL SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST DAY
National Surgical Oncologist Day on August 22 recognizes the accomplishments of every lifesaving surgeon who specializes in abolishing cancer! #SurgicalOncologistDay
NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY
Wiggle a loose tooth and maybe the tooth fairy will collect it on August 22nd during National Tooth Fairy Day. Since the day is celebrated twice a year, recognize the tooth fairy again on February 28th. #ToothFairyDay
NATIONAL PECAN TORTE DAY
National Pecan Torte Day on August 22 recognizes a delicious pecan treat. Of all pecan recipes, the torte delivers a decadent dessert that's also versatile. #PecanTorteDay
Coming on August 23, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL CUBAN SANDWICH DAY
FIND YOUR INNER NERD DAY
NATIONAL RIDE THE WIND DAY
NATIONAL SPONGE CAKE DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 22
Archibald Willard (1836-1918) - Painter of the famous work The Spirit of '76 (formerly known as Yankee Doodle).
Melville Elijah Stone (1848-1929) - Founder of Chicago Daily News.
Ned Hanlon (1857-1937) - Inventor of the "inside baseball" and "hit and run" who is also considered the "Father of Modern Baseball."
Charles Francis Jenkins (1867-1934) - Inventor and pioneer of early cinema.
Willis R. Whitney (1868-1958) - Chemist and founder of the research lab at the General Electric Company who is also considered the "Father of Industrial Research."
Ernest H. Volwiler (1893-1992) - Scientist and co-inventor of the most widely used anesthetic (Pentothal).
Connie B. Gay (1914-1989) - Co-founder of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Denton Cooley (1920-2016) - Heart surgeon who performed the first artificial heart transplant.
Valerie Harper (1939-2019) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Rhoda on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Ron Dante (1945-Still Living) - The real life lead singer of the fictional cartoon band the Archies.
Cindy Williams (1947-2023) - Actress who played the crossover character Shirley Feeney on the sitcoms Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley.
David Marks (1948-Still Living) - Original member of the Beach Boys.
Carolyn L. Mazloomi (1948-Still Living) - Art historian and aerospace engineer who is also known for her quilts that often told historical stories about early African-American culture.
Rick Yune (1971-Still Living) - Asian American actor widely known for his roles in movie hits, such as Snow Falling on Cedars, the Fast & Furious films, and Die Another Day (James Bond).
Memorable Events for August 22
1654 - Jacob Barsimson arrives in New Amsterdam and becomes the first documented Jewish immigrant to America.
1902 - The Cadillac Motor Company is founded.
1902 - President Roosevelt becomes the first President to make a public appearance in an automobile.
1950 - Althea Gibson becomes first Black competitor in a national tennis competition.
1950 - Ralph Teetor receives the first patent for cruise control.
1951 - The Harlem Globetrotters play in Olympic Stadium, Berlin.
1966 - The United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC) is formed.
