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Bill Williams

Friday, August 14th, 2026 12:10pm

Sonny and Cher were at #1 on August 14, 1965

I Got You Babe would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks

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Bill Williams

Friday, August 14th, 2026 12:08pm

August 14^th is National Creamsicle Day! What’s better than ice cream on a hot summer day? How about a Creamsicle on a hot summer day?

, but nowadays, you can now find this frozen treat in blue raspberry, lime, grape, cherry and even blueberry.

It’s not hard to find Creamsicles, but they’re also pretty easy to make at home. First, mix together fruit juice and vanilla ice cream in a large bowl. Then, gradually add milk and continue to mix.

Finally, pour the mixture into small paper cups and place them in the freezer. Stick in some a Popsicle stick once the cups are partially frozen then put them back in the freezer. When they’re frozen solid, peel off the paper cups and enjoy! Here’s a more specific recipe so you can beat the heat with a delicious treat.

John Gabriel

Friday, August 14th, 2026 11:12am

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Bill Williams

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 12:05pm

August 13^th is International Lefthander's Day! Did you know left-handed people use the right side of their brain, and right-handed people use the left side of their brain? Therefore, only left-handed people are in their right mind. HA!

But seriously, left-handed people can surely appreciate a day dedicated to them – after all, many lefties have to struggle with things their right-handed counterparts have never encountered. For example, spiral notebooks, video game controllers, and can-openers are all made with righties in mind.

and when you see a list of some famous lefties, you’ll surely be impressed. So take time to appreciate the lefty in your life today.

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Bill Williams

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 12:02pm

The #1 song on August 13, 1966 belonged to the Lovin’ Spoonful

Summer in the City would end up spending 3 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

John Gabriel

Thursday, August 13th, 2026 10:47am

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 11:44am

August 12^th is National Vinyl Record Day!

National Vinyl Record Day is dedicated to recognizing and preserving vinyl music, its culture, art, and sound. Remember when you could buy a vinyl album for a couple of bucks, and a single for less than a dollar? Whether you have a collection of vinyl or not,

. Back in 1857, the phonautograph was patented by Leon Scott. This used a stylus and vibrating diaphragm so that sound waves could be graphically recorded as tracings on sheets of paper. The phonograph was then invented by Thomas Edison in 1877. Vinyl music is back today, at 2-3 times the cost it was, when it started disappearing in the 90’s.

Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine

Bill Williams

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 11:42am

A duo called Zager and Evans was at #1 on August 12, 1969

In the Year 2525 would end up spending 6 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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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

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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 11:11am

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.

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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!