NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4 gives us an opportunity to dunk America's #1 favorite cookie in a tall glass of ice cold milk, coffee, or tea! Whether yours are homemade or store bought, the only way to celebrate is to indulge in chocolate chip cookies. #ChocolateChipCookieDay

NATIONAL COAST GUARD DAY

National Coast Guard Day on August 4 celebrates and honors the courageous work of the service members of Coast Guard. Today, we salute all Coast Guard members, active and inactive, for their service to our country. #NationalCoastGuardDay

Coming on August 5, 2025

National Days
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT DAY
NATIONAL WORK LIKE A DOG DAY
NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY
NATIONAL OYSTER DAY

Notable Birthdays for August 4

James Springer White (1821-1881) - Co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) - Trumpet player and singer who is considered one of the most revered musicians of all time.

Warren Avis (1915-2007) - Founder of Avis Rent a Car System.

Richard Belzer (1944-2023) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Detective Munch in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Billy Bob Thornton (1955-Still Living) - Actor with roles in Armageddon, Bad Santa, Friday Night Lights, Sling Blade and All the Pretty Horses.

Barack Obama (1961-Still Living) - The 44th President of the U.S.

Meghan Markle (1981-Still Living) - Duchess of Sussex, media personality and actress.

Memorable Events for August 4

1790 - A new tariff act creates the Revenue Cutter Service (later becomes known as the Coast Guard).

1821 - The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.

1977 - President Carter signs legislation creating the Department of Energy.