July 1st is International Joke Day!
REUTERS, Fred Prouser
Bill Williams
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 11:56am
July 1st is International Joke Day! Are you the funny one in your friend group? Then today is the perfect day to show off your comedy skills!
, but the history of jokes go back thousands of years. The first joke is credited to a Greek inventor by the name of Palamedes. Greeks also created the first comedy club.
To celebrate, share some of your favorite jokes, or maybe watch one of your favorite stand-up comedy specials!
Latest Posts
-
Lead singer of Village People diesClassic Hits WROW
Victor Willis was 74, cause of death was reported as an aggressive illness
-
The #1 song on July 1, 1967 belonged to the AssociationClassic Hits WROW
Windy would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks and would go on to be the #1 single for the entire year.
-
July 1st is International Joke Day!
Classic Hits WROW
This holiday officially began in the United States
-
Magic Cool Song of the Day Wednesday July 1stClassic Hits WROW
Here's The Magic Cool Song of the Day for Wednesday July 1st. Hear it this afternoon with John Gabriel just after 4:30 on Magic 590AM & 100.5FM.
-
-
Herb Alpert would be at #1 on June 30, 1968Classic Hits WROW
This Guy’s in Love with You topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks
What's Happening
-
-
Cool Song Of The DayWeekdays at 430pm, John Gabriel digs into our library to play his Cool Song Of The Day.
-
Herzog Law FirmListen Saturday mornings from 8am-830am for The Estate and Medicaid Planning Hour with Herzog Law Firm.
-
Guess Who SPAC July 14 2026The Takin' It Back Tour featuring THE GUESS WHO with special guest DON FELDER
-
This Day In Music HistoryWeekdays at 1230pm, Bill Williams presents This Day In Music History... a look at music and news events that happened on that day.
-
Come Work with UsWe're hiring!
Events
-
Saratoga ADHD & Trauma Healing Meet-upThis peer-led support group is a safe and welcoming space for adults living with ADHD and the lasting effects of trauma.
at Round Lake Library Malta Branch -
Santana & The Doobie BrothersTwo legendary rock acts are coming to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center this summer as Santana and The Doobie Brothers bring their Oneness Tour 2026 to the st...
at Albany Med Health System at SPAC -
2026 Brown's Beach FireworksCelebrate with fireworks overlooking the southern end of Saratoga Lake!
at Brown's Beach