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Bill Williams

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 12:14pm

On August 11, 1968, The Doors had the #1 song

Hello I Love You would spend 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

National Day Calendar

Bill Williams

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 12:12pm

August 11^th is National Sons & Daughters Day!

The day was first celebrated world-wide in 1988, but dates back to 1944. The day was designed to bring parents and children together for quality time. Parents are requested to

, to mark this annual occasion. It can be something really simple. The main idea is to spend the time with them.

John Gabriel

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 11:06am

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Bill Williams

Monday, August 10th, 2026 11:38am

The #1 song on August 10, 1976 belonged to Elton John & Kiki Dee

Don’t Go breaking my Heart would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks

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Bill Williams

Monday, August 10th, 2026 11:36am

August 10^th is National S’mores Day! S’mores are a delicious treat made with three basic ingredients, melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and graham crackers. The snack is a campfire classic!

, but culinary historians think the dessert started much earlier. Over the years, the recipe traveled from camper to camper until it became the most popular fireside.

Today, get your friends together and have a bonfire, roast marshmallows, and sing classic campfire songs to celebrate national S’mores day!

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Bill Williams

Monday, August 10th, 2026 11:33am

Remembering Isaac Hayes on the 18^th anniversary of his passing

The singer, songwriter, entertainer died on August 10, 2008 following a stroke. He was 65

John Gabriel

Monday, August 10th, 2026 10:59am

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Bill Williams

Friday, August 7th, 2026 11:42am

The Bee Gees would get their first #1 here on August 7, 1971

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart would end up spending 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Friday, August 7th, 2026 11:40am

August 7^th is National Lighthouse Day!

The anniversary of the original date in 1789 when Congress approved the act to support lighthouses, beacons, and buoys. Each year, this day highlights the history of maritime safety and the keepers who cared for the structures.

Currently there are between 700-800 lighthouses in the United States. 70-75 are in New York State,

The closest ones to us are at Hudson-Athens, Saugerties, and Kingston.

John Gabriel

Friday, August 7th, 2026 11:05am

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Bill Williams

Thursday, August 6th, 2026 11:45am

Abba would have their first hit in America on August 6, 1974

Waterloo, would end up spending 17 weeks on the Billboard Singles Chart, and would peak at #6.

National Day Calendar

Bill Williams

Thursday, August 6th, 2026 11:43am

August 6^th is National Root Beer Float Day! Between the creamy vanilla ice cream and the sweet root bear foam, it’s almost impossible to resist this classic refreshment. August 6^th is the day we celebrate this tasty treat.

At the end of the 19^th century,

. The early versions were called “Black Cows.” Making this delicious beverage is easy. Just add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a big glass of root beer. But don’t reverse those directions, or you will end up with a big mess!

Today, enjoy this American tradition and make some root beer floats for you and your friends!

In Case You Were Curious… About Root Beer

• Root beer is almost exclusively a North American drink.
• Both Benjamin Franklin and George Washington were fans of small beer, the precursor to root beer.
• Charles E. Hires was the first person to produce and market root beer throughout the United States.

John Gabriel

Thursday, August 6th, 2026 11:42am

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 11:48am

The #1 song on August 5, 1980 belonged to Olivia Newton-John

Magic, from the film Xanadu, would remain atop the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 11:46am

The Eagles were at #1 on August 5, 1975

One of These Nights would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 11:45am

August 5^th is National Underwear Day!

When it comes to understanding National Underwear Day, it is not all about lace and leather. Cotton, Spandex, neoprene, polyester, velvet and so many more materials are used in many different types and styles of undergarments. From Bras to panties, corsets to boxers, one can always find some sort of garment to go between their skin and the outer clothing layer. This day is about celebrating those articles of clothing, and the body image we all attempt to cultivate with them. Revel in your undergarments, show them off and smile, for you should be happy with who you are, and embrace that body image! National Underwear Day has been

John Gabriel

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 12:00am

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 12:17pm

August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Chocolate chips are an essential ingredient in dozens of delicious baked goods—chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate chip brownies, chocolate chip bagels, and many more. You can even find chili recipes that call for these sweet morsels!

In the 1930s, 

at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Ruth intended to bake chocolate cookies for her guests, but she ran out of baker’s chocolate. She substituted with chopped up semi-sweet chocolate morsels and discovered that the pieces did not melt into the dough as she expected.

Her cookies were an instant hit. Today, 25% of all the cookies baked in the United States are chocolate chip!

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 12:13pm

The Doors were at #1 on August 4, 1967

Light My Fire would spend 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Monday, August 3rd, 2026 11:36am

The Rolling Stones were at #1 on August 3, 1965

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction would end up spending 4 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Monday, August 3rd, 2026 11:35am

August 3^rd is National Watermelon Day! Watermelon is a delicious summer fruit that has become a staple at family picnics and cookouts. Did you know that watermelons are 92% water? No wonder they’re so refreshing!

in the U.S. and Mexico. You can find red, pink, white, and yellow varieties in various sizes and shapes. Watermelons are usually quite large, and many county fairs award prizes for the biggest ones. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the heaviest watermelon weighed 262 pounds. To learn more interesting watermelon facts, check out www.watermelon.org.

To celebrate National Watermelon Day, have some watermelon for dessert tonight! Slice it up and eat it plain, cook it on the grill, mix it into a salsa, or blend it into a cocktail. Enjoy!

John Gabriel

Monday, August 3rd, 2026 11:01am

Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine

Bill Williams

Friday, July 31st, 2026 11:25am

Happy 80^th Birthday today to Gary Lewis

Born July 31, 1945 in Newark New Jersey

Formed Gary Lewis & the Playboys in 1964

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Bill Williams

Friday, July 31st, 2026 11:23am

July 31^st is National Mutt’s Day! Today is a day to special our mixed breed furry friends! What makes a mutt so special? Unlike a purebred, mutts don’t come from a long lineage of dogs of the same breed. They are a mix between two or more breeds, which means

! These dogs certainly deserve their own special day to celebrate their diverse heritage.

Today, treat your mutt to a special treat or walk, and make sure to give them some extra love!

John Gabriel

Friday, July 31st, 2026 11:11am

John Gabriel

Thursday, July 30th, 2026 11:58am

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Bill Williams

Thursday, July 30th, 2026 11:36am

Happy 85^th Birthday today to Paul Anka

Born July 30, 1941 in Ottawa Canada

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Bill Williams

Thursday, July 30th, 2026 11:34am

July 30^th is National Cheesecake Day! Stop at your local bakery today and indulge in a slice of rich, decadent cheesecake. A cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla mixture atop a graham cracker crust make up this classic dessert favorite.

If you’re feeling adventurous, try a twist on the standard, like chocolate cheesecake, peanut butter cup cheesecake or even key lime cheesecake. Add a fruit topping, like blueberries or strawberries, for additional flavor.

, make sure you enjoy a slice or two of cheesecake in honor of its national holiday!

Reese Scott

Bill Williams

Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 11:50am

We remember Mama Cass Elliott on the 52^nd anniversary of her passing

The singer from the Mamas and the Papas died on Juny 29, 1974.

She passed away in England after suffering a heart attack in her sleep. She was 32