Amelia Earhart Day, a May 20 Holiday, honors a famous aviation pioneer. Amelia Earhart broke many early aviation records. There are two dates to celebrate this day. The U.S. Congress and then-President Ronald Reagan declared the holiday on May 20. There are few details around the creation of the second date on second July 24. We suggest you celebrate them both.

Legend and mystery surround the final flight and disappearance of Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan. They were on a record-setting attempt to fly around the world when they became lost in the Pacific Ocean. On July 2, 1937, they headed on a difficult leg of the journey toward Howell Island in the Pacific. Weather conditions were less than ideal. While still in radio communication, ships on the ground confirmed that Earhart was having difficulty finding the island. Ultimately, radio communications faded and died. The plane was never heard from again.

The disappearance of Amelia Earhart’s plane resulted in the largest search and rescue operation to date. It also sparked rumors as to what caused the disappearance. To this day, theories and speculation still exist about the cause of the disappearance. Some theories involve conspiracies and even alien abductions.

Did you Know? The proper spelling of her name is Amelia. It was misspelled in a song about her and is now the more popular, albeit incorrect,  spelling of her name.

About the Airplane: The airplane Amelia Earhart flew on her fateful journey, was a Lockheed Model 10 Electra. It was best known as “The Flying Laboratory”.

Celebrate this holiday by learning and reading about Amelia Earhart, and other female aviators. We do not recommend you spend time searching for her or her plane. The U.S. Navy searched over 250,000 miles of ocean to no avail.

Today is All or Nothing Day. How will your day go? Are you in, or are you out? Will you have it all, or will it be nothing? To participate in this special July 26 holiday, you must be “all in”. If you select nothing, then by definition, you’re you’ve chosen not to participate in this fun and very special day. It’s as simple as that. Thus, do something bold and daring, and out of your comfort zone. May we suggest you go hang gliding!?

How would one describe All or Nothing Day. First of all, it’s a day to make a decision. No waffling or procrastinating is allowed. It is certainly as day of extremes. If you’re a gambler, it’s a day to go for broke. A little drastic day, perhaps. There’s definitely no grey area in how you spend this day.

We hope you have it all on All or Nothing Day, and every day.

Today’s Slogan: Carpe Diem

Special thought just for this day: You can’t have your cake and eat it, too.

On July 5, 1946, the first Bikini was worn and modeled. That makes this a very special day, International Bikini Day, a July 5 holiday. Oddly, it is also sometimes referred to as National Bikini Day, but they did not originate in the U.S., At that time, conservative Americans largely shunned them until the 1960s. Perhaps the word “national” refers to France, where they were first modeled.

The Bikini is worn by millions of ladies, from very young girls, to not-so-young ladies. Hard to believe, there are a few ladies in their 80s who wear them!

Gentlemen………….  Today is an absolutely beautiful day. Go out and take in the stunning scenery. But, by all means, be gentlemen!

Almost everyone had a teddy bear during their childhood. And while you might not admit it, you might still have him. Everybody loves their teddy bear and loves to spend time with him. Today is Teddy Bear Picnic Day On this July 10 holiday, you can spend all day with him. Here’s a fun summer day, that all the kids and many adults will enjoy. Mom and dad are certain to enjoy it, too, as it will keep the kids occupied for at least a little while. Spend the lunch hour on a blanket under a shade tree with your favorite Teddy Bear.

Stuffed Teddy Bears are a kid’s favorite. Children receive Teddy Bears early in their childhood. Children cling to them throughout their teenage years. Many bears are kept, even as you become an adult. As you read this article, many of you adults know exactly where your Teddy Bear is.

Peach Ice Cream Day is today. This July 17 holiday is a refreshingly cool, peachy-keen day.

Peaches are one of the best flavors of the summer season. People wait for about 48 weeks for the harvest to ripen. And, when it does, for a few short weeks, it’s  “peach everything”! In celebration of the harvest, the ice cream companies make peach ice cream. It’s hard to find other times of the year. Most major ice cream makers only produce it during the summer. It kinda makes you yearn for the old days of HOJO’s 28 Flavors!

Peach Ice cream is the way to go today. Enjoy it on an ice cream cone, in an ice cream soda, in a sundae, or simply in a dish.

Here’s the Scoop: You’ll find Peach Ice Cream Day is one of the best ice cream flavors of all!

 When is National Hot Dog Day you ask? Why, it’s today. Hot diggety dog! On this date, we celebrate one of America’s favorite summer sandwiches. It is only fitting that every dog has its’ day.

Its summertime. Hot dogs are center stage on the grill, and at picnics all across America. They are at the ballpark. They are sold from carts on street corners in every city. It’s not hard to find them. We consume hundreds of millions of hot dogs on the Fourth of July alone.

Enjoy National Hot Dog Day to the fullest. Have a couple of hot dogs for lunch or dinner. And, don’t forget to cook a few on a stick at the evening campfire.

What’s in a hot dog? Don’t ask, and we won’t tell. It’s a sausage, and that’s all we will say. Sometimes, it’s better if you don’t know.

Did You Know? Hot dogs outsell hamburgers at ballparks. The companion for  National Hot Dog Day is National Mustard Day

National Tequila Day is today, a July 24 holiday. This drink is strong and potent. You can’t drink too many before you really feel its effects. It is made from the distilled sap of the succulent Blue Agave plant. Importantly, not just any agave plant will do. It must be specifically from the Blue Agave plant. As you enjoy a margarita, or a shot or two of tequila today, review our Tequila trivia (below). And, take a moment to be thankful for the blue agave plant.

Agave plants can be grown in any hot, arid area. By Mexican law, Tequila can only be made from the Blue Agave plant grown specifically in and around Tequila, Mexico, and a few select areas nearby. To meet the demand for this liquor, over 300 million plants are harvested a year!

The word “Tequila” has its roots in the Arabic word “Thaquila”, which means heavy and strong.

One Tequila, two Tequila, three Tequila, floor. Lift your Margarita or shot glass in celebration of National Tequila Day!

Thought for the Day: Take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila.

Remember to drink responsibly.

Today we celebrate International Tiger Day, also called World or Global Tiger Day, a July 29 holiday. This day celebrates tigers, the largest cat on the planet. Tigers are arguably the most beautiful and majestic cats on the planet, too. Love ’em, hate ’em, or just plain scared of them, one must admit that they are indeed a beautiful animal. Unfortunately, their numbers are dwindling at an alarming rate and they are an endangered species.

In 2010, at an International Tiger Summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the plight of wild tigers came into full focus. 13 tiger range countries were in attendance. 2010 was the Asian calendar’s “Year of the Tiger”. Over the last century, the world-wild tiger population dropped by 97% (not including tigers in zoos). With only an estimated 5,000 tigers left in the wild, they are on the brink of extinction. Drastic population loss was due to several factors, among them were hunting, poaching, and loss of habitat. The 13 countries in attendance set a goal to double the number of tigers in their country before the next “Year of the Tiger> (12 years later or 2022). This international group also seeks to raise awareness of the plight of the tiger and to protect and expand their habitat. It is an international effort.

For the 13 countries that attended the 2010 summit in Russia, this is a huge day. They are committed to increasing the number of tigers in their country. And, they actively pursue improving tiger conservation and habitat. The countries use this day to celebrate their success in these aims.  Also, they seek to increase education and awareness.

America’s Favorite Tigers: Tony the Tiger and Winnie the Poo’s friend Tigger.

Song of the Day: Eye of the Tiger (1982). Sung by the band Survivor.

Barbershop Music Appreciation Day is a day to relax and enjoy the sweet voices of the Sweet Adelines, or a Barbershop Quartet. This July 13 holiday is a harmonizing one.

Edna Mae Anderson of Tulsa, Oklahoma invited some women to her home to sing on July 13, 1945. Their husbands were members of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). The ladies wanted to participate in the singing fun and enjoyment. On that evening, the “Sweet Adelines” were born. The group later became Sweet Adelines International., which now boasts hundreds of groups and thousands for members.

Today is a great day to listen to barbershop music. Better still, join a Barbershop Quartet, or the Sweet Adelines.

Today is National Postal Worker Day, A July 1 holiday. Show your appreciation and thanks to all the postal workers you meet today. They certainly work hard to assure you receive your mail six days a week all year long.

When we think about postal workers, postal carriers usually come to mind. These are the men and women who deliver the mail to you by vehicle or walking, six days a week, under all kinds of weather. Carriers certainly should get recognition today. In fact, there is a separate holiday called Thank Your Mailman Day just for the carriers. Today’s holiday is all about recognizing the hard work of all the other workers. Show appreciation for all postal workers behind the scenes. It includes the clerks behind the counter at the post office as well as all those hard workers behind the scenes. There are about 490,000 workers in the United States and over 120,000 in the U.K. They include the clerks behind the counter, mail sorters, truck drivers, management, and a wide range of other jobs at the Postal Service.  

Did You Know? Postal carriers who walk their routes, typically walk 4 to 8 miles per day, with a full bag of mail.