JULY

NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH
Learn how the hot dog got its name and the ingredients in a hot dog. Hot dog recipes.
There is a wienermobile that travels around the country.

NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH
Learn the history of ice cream.

NATIONAL PICNIC MONTH
Many ways to enjoy a picnic.

NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
Information on all U.S. National Parks and Recreation Areas.

1 - FIRST ZOO OPENED IN U.S.
Visit the Philadelphia Zoo - the first zoo in the United States.

1 - INTERNATIONAL JOKE DAY
Lots of jokes for kids

1 - FIRST U.S. POSTAGE SPAMP ISSUED
On this date in 1847, the United States issued its first postage stamp

1 - USE OF ZIP CODES INAUGURATED
History of Zip Codes

3 - STAY OUT OF THE SUN DAY
Protect children's skin from the sun

4 - SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Information about America's birthday. Information on fireworks safety.

4 - ANNIVERSARY OF "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL"
Katherine Lee Bates was inspired to write a poem after visiting Pikes Peak.
It later became the song "America the Beautiful".

6 - FIRST MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR BASEBALL GAME PLAYED
History of the first Major League All-Star Baseball Game.
16 - ATOMIC BOMB TESTED
Information about the the devolopment and detonation of the first atomic bomb.

17 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF DISNEYLAND
Take a virtual visit to Disneyland in California.

18 - ANNIVERSARY OF BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
The first postage stamps were issued on this date in 1894 by The Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Learn how to become a stamp collector.

20 - ANNIVERSARY OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS
History of the Special Olympics.

20 - ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST MAN ON THE MOON
Today is the anniversary of The voyage of Apollo 11 that landed the first man on the moon.

20-26 NATIONAL SALAD WEEK
Learn the history of salads and salad dressing. salad recipes and salad dressings. Salads for kids.

21 - ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME
Quiz about the contributions made to our nation by women who are
in the National Women's Hall of Fame.

27 - ANNIVERSARY OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Learn about the State Department in the United States and other countries.

27 BUGS BUNNY'S BIRTHDAY
Bugs Bunny was first seen in 1940. Have some fun with Bugs Bunny.

28 - ANNIVERSARY OF ESTABLISHMENT OF NASA
Learn the history of NASA

28 - FIRST FINGERPRINT TAKEN
All about fingerprints.

30 - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WAVES
On this day in 1942, President Roosevelt signed a bill creating the group
Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) to allow women to volunteer in the Navy.

31 - U. S. PATENT OFFICE OPENED
Learn how to obtain a U.S. patent or trademark. Take a quiz about authors and inventors.