JULY 16, 2025 | NATIONAL AI DAY | NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY | NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | NATION PERSONAL CHEF DAY
JULY 16, 2025 | NATIONAL AI DAY | NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY | NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | NATION PERSONAL CHEF DAY
NATIONAL AI DAY | July 16
NATIONAL AI DAY
Today is July 16 on the National Day Calendar and we are acknowledging the remarkable progress and pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence on National AI Day. Join the conversation about responsible integration into society and recognize how AI is shaping our world. #NationalAIDay
NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY
National Hot Dog Day in July celebrates a summertime staple on a bun. Enjoy one piping hot and add some relish and mustard to go! One thing we want to know - is it a sandwich or not? #NationalHotDogDay
NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY
National Corn Fritters Day on July 16 encourages us to fry up a batch of these crispy, flavorful bites of corn and batter! Make them with fresh corn and the celebration will be even better! #NationalCornFrittersDay
NATIONAL PERSONAL CHEF DAY
Each year on July 16, National Personal Chef Day recognizes the dedication and hard work of personal chefs across the United States.
Coming on July 17, 2025
National Days
WORLD EMOJI DAY
NATIONAL DOLE WHIP® DAY
NATIONAL LOTTERY DAY
NATIONAL TATTOO DAY
NATIONAL PEACH ICE CREAM DAY
NATIONAL YELLOW PIG DAY
NATIONAL WRONG WAY CORRIGAN DAY
GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS DAY
July 16th Celebrated History
1790
The Residence Act establishes the District of Columbia as the United States' capital.
1912
The Dixie cup is patented. Attorney Lawrence W. Luellen of Newton, Massachusetts originally designed the paper cup in 1908 to use with his water dispensing machine. He partnered with Hugh Moore of the American Water Supply Company and set out to change the world's water drinking habits. Instead of sharing drinking glasses and communal drinking tins, the partners suggested their product stopped the spread of germs by being a single-use, disposable drinking vessel.
1935
Oklahoma City installs the world's first parking meter. Carl Magee received patent no. 2,118,318 for his invention and initially trademarked it as the “Dual.” However, Magee would later rename the invention the “Park-O-Meter.”
1941
Joe DiMaggio broke his own consecutive game hitting streak when he hit his 56th. The Yankee began and ended the streak against pitcher Eddie Smith of the Chicago White Sox. The phenomenal streak ended on July 17th against the Cleveland Indians and pitcher Al Smith. No one has repeated the feat or broken it since.
1951
Little, Brown and Company publishes J.D. Salinger's coming-of-age novel, Catcher in the Rye.
1969
Can you say, "Count down?" The Apollo 11 mission launches from Kennedy Space Center. Four days later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the Moon. Pilot Michael Collins remained in orbit in the Command Module.
2017
Isaac Harding-Davis set the world record for the most ice cream eaten in 1 minute. Anyone else getting sympathy brain freeze?
July 16th Celebrated Birthdays
Mary Baker Eddy - 1821
Mary Baker Eddy established the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as Christian Science.
Ida B. Wells - 1862
In 1896, the American journalist help found the National Association of Colored Women. During her lifetime she served as a teacher, newspaper owner, and advocate for African American rights. In 1892, she began an anti-lynching campaign
Orville Redenbacher - 1907
The bow tie-wearing food scientist developed his own brand of popping corn alongside his business partner Charles Bowman. The famous brand was originally named Red Bow in 1970, but was soon changed to Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn.
Will Ferrell - 1967
The American actor and comedian rose through the ranks of Saturday Night Live to the big screen in comedies like Zoolander, Elf and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.