NATIONAL NIGHT OUT DAY
National Night Out Day on the first Tuesday in August promotes police-community partnerships in neighborhoods across the country. The event focuses on the community and raising awareness through camaraderie. By improving area relationships, the hope is to make our neighborhoods safer. #NationalNightOutDay
NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY
On August 6 we celebrate National Root Beer Float Day to tell us to float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice-cold mug of frothy root beer. The classic beverage creates a creamy treat loved by generations! #NationalRootBeerFloatDay
NATIONAL SEA SERPENT DAY
National Sea Serpent Day, August 7, commemorates this siting and the many other stories that continue to be told. If you have ever looked out over the water and thought you saw a fantastic creature break the surface, you’re going to want to stick around. We’re going to explore the sea serpent myth. #NationalSeaSerpentDay
PURPLE HEART DAY
Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The Purple Heart honors the men and women who are of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. During the American Revolutionary War, the Badge for Military Merit was awarded to six known soldiers. #PurpleHeartDay
AGENT ORANGE AWARENESS DAY
Each year on August 10, Agent Orange Awareness Day presents an opportunity to provide information regarding the effects of Agent Orange. It also serves as a reminder of the lasting damage a single decision can cause. #AgentOrangeAwarenessDay
NATIONAL LAZY DAY
National Lazy Day on August 10 gives us permission to relax and kick back. So, we’re going to be a bit lazy here. #NationalLazyDay
International Left Handers Day is an international day observed annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of left-handed individuals. The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell founder of the Left-handers Club.
Studies suggest that approximately 90% of people are right-handed. Left-handedness is less common. Studies suggest that approximately 10% of people are left-handed.
Making up 10 percent of the population, left-handed people excel in various areas, including art, music, mathematics and sports like baseball and tennis. They even have a higher likelihood of becoming astronauts!.
There are some aboriginal tribes in Australia who have about 70% of their population being left-handed. It’s also more than 50% for some South American tribes.
Top 8 famous left-handed people: Barack Obama. (In the past hundred years, the U.S. presidency has veered more and more to the left — not in policy, but in handedness.) Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Babe Ruth,
Napoleon Bonaparte, Leonardo da Vinci., Marie Curie and Aristotle. and Steve Harvey!
Left-handed people are said to be good at complex reasoning, resulting in a high number of lefty Noble Prize winners, writers, artists, musicians, architects and mathematicians. Left-handed people have divergent thinking which means they will look at a problem with a bird’s eye view and form several possibilities of solutions rather than countering the problem with one logical black-and-white solution.
NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 DAY
National Spirit of ’45 Day honors the can-do attitude of an entire generation affected by the trials and hardships of World War II. Observed every year on August 14, communities around the country hold events and memorials. Each one honors those who have inspired us, sacrificed, and preserved our nation for future generations. #SpiritOf45Day
NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY
National Relaxation Day on August 15 encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. #NationalRelaxationDay
NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY
On August 17, National Nonprofit Day (NND) recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world. #NationalNonprofitDay