Today's Celebrations — July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day & National Beans 'n' Franks Day

 

Today's Celebrations — July 13: Embrace Your Geekness Day & National Beans 'n' Franks Day

July 13 celebrates two very different kinds of pride, proudly geeking out over your favorite obsession and proudly sitting down to a plate of beans and franks.

Whether you are into comics, coding, or just really into your fantasy football spreadsheet, and whether you like your beans and franks straight from the can or slow simmered all afternoon, today gives you two easy reasons to celebrate.

Embrace Your Geekness Day

Embrace Your Geekness Day encourages people to proudly share the niche interests they might otherwise keep to themselves. From sci-fi and anime to obscure trivia and deep dives into a favorite hobby, the day is a reminder that specialized passion is worth celebrating, not hiding.

😄 Fun fact: The word "geek" originally referred to sideshow performers, not tech enthusiasts, so today's celebration has come a long way.

Ways to celebrate:

• Rewatch your favorite sci-fi or fantasy movie marathon style
• Share your most niche hobby or fact with a friend, no explaining required
• Browse a comic shop, bookstore, or online forum dedicated to your interest

National Beans 'n' Franks Day

National Beans 'n' Franks Day celebrates the classic pairing of baked beans and sliced frankfurters, a comfort food combo with roots in Civil War era camp cooking that became a canned convenience staple by the 1890s. Also known as "beanie weenies," it remains a go to for easy summer meals and cookouts.

😄 Fun fact: Beans and franks go by different names depending on the brand, but Van Camp's is the only one that can legally call it Beanee Weenee.

Ways to celebrate:

• Make a quick stovetop batch for a weeknight dinner
• Bring a pot to a summer cookout or potluck
• Try a new twist with barbecue sauce, brown sugar, or a smoky spice blend

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Embrace Your Geekness Day?
It's an annual observance on July 13 that encourages people to openly share their niche interests and passions, from pop culture to hobbies most people have never heard of.

What is National Beans 'n' Franks Day?
Celebrated every July 13, it honors the classic comfort food pairing of baked beans and sliced frankfurters, a staple of American summer cookouts since the late 1800s.

Are there other celebrations on July 13?
Yes, July 13 also includes National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, National Delaware Day, and Gruntled Workers Day, among others.

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Celebraciones de Hoy — 12 de julio: Día de la Simplicidad y Día Nacional de Comer Gelatina

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Celebraciones de Hoy — 12 de julio: Día de la Simplicidad y Día Nacional de Comer Gelatina

Respuesta rápida: el 12 de julio se celebra el Día de la Simplicidad y el Día Nacional de Comer Gelatina, una pausa tranquila junto a un postre colorido y ligero.

Un día, una respiración profunda, una cucharada de gelatina, un poco de ambos hace bien.

Día de la Simplicidad

El Día de la Simplicidad honra a Henry David Thoreau, el escritor y naturalista que vivió dos años de forma sencilla junto a Walden Pond y luego escribió sobre esa experiencia. El día invita a alejarse del ruido y el desorden, y elegir un ritmo más lento e intencional, aunque sea por unas horas.

Dato curioso: la cabaña de Thoreau en Walden Pond tenía aproximadamente el tamaño de un espacio de estacionamiento, prueba de que la simplicidad nunca necesitó mucho espacio.

Formas de celebrar:

• Apaga las notificaciones por una hora y observa cómo te sientes
• Sal a caminar sin el teléfono
• Ordena un solo espacio pequeño, un cajón, un estante, tu bandeja de entrada

Día Nacional de Comer Gelatina

El Día Nacional de Comer Gelatina celebra el postre colorido y tembloroso que ha sido protagonista de loncheras y reuniones familiares por generaciones. Fácil de preparar y con infinitas variaciones, la gelatina se ha mantenido vigente siendo exactamente lo que promete, ligera, dulce y un poco divertida.

Dato curioso: el postre de gelatina se remonta a la invención de Pearle Wait en 1897 en LeRoy, Nueva York, lo que significa que la gelatina lleva más de un siglo temblando sobre las mesas.

Formas de celebrar:

• Prepara una tanda del color que más te guste
• Prueba capas de dos sabores para un efecto de rayas
• Agrega fruta para una versión con menos azúcar

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¿Qué se celebra el 12 de julio?
El 12 de julio se celebra el Día de la Simplicidad y el Día Nacional de Comer Gelatina en Estados Unidos.

¿Quién inspiró el Día de la Simplicidad?
El día honra a Henry David Thoreau, cuyos escritos sobre la vida sencilla en Walden Pond siguen inspirando esta fecha cada 12 de julio, día de su nacimiento.

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Today's Celebrations — July 12: National Simplicity Day & National Eat Your Jello Day

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Today's Celebrations — July 12: National Simplicity Day & National Eat Your Jello Day

Quick answer: July 12 celebrates National Simplicity Day and National Eat Your Jello Day, a quiet reset paired with a wobbly, colorful treat.

One day, one deep breath, one spoonful of jello, a little bit of both is good for you.

National Simplicity Day

National Simplicity Day honors Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist who spent two years living simply at Walden Pond and later wrote about the experience. The day encourages stepping back from clutter and noise, and choosing a slower, more intentional pace, even if just for a few hours.

Fun fact: Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond was about the size of a modern parking spot, proof that simplicity has never needed much square footage.

Ways to celebrate:

• Turn off notifications for an hour and see how it feels
• Take a walk without your phone
• Clear one small space, a drawer, a shelf, an inbox

National Eat Your Jello Day

National Eat Your Jello Day celebrates the wobbly, colorful dessert that has been a lunchbox and potluck staple for generations. Simple to make and endlessly customizable, jello has stuck around by being exactly what it promises, light, sweet, and a little playful.

Fun fact: gelatin dessert traces back to Pearle Wait's 1897 invention in LeRoy, New York, which means jello has been wobbling on dinner tables for well over a century.

Ways to celebrate:

• Make a batch in whatever color looks the most fun
• Try layering two flavors for a striped effect
• Add fruit for a slightly less sugary version

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FAQ

What is celebrated on July 12?
July 12 is National Simplicity Day and National Eat Your Jello Day in the United States.

Who inspired National Simplicity Day?
The day honors Henry David Thoreau, whose writing on simple living at Walden Pond continues to inspire the observance every July 12, his birthday.

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Today's Celebrations — July 11: National 7-Eleven Day & National Mojito Day

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Today's Celebrations — July 11: National 7-Eleven Day & National Mojito Day

Quick answer: July 11 celebrates National 7-Eleven Day and National Mojito Day, an icy convenience store classic paired with a refreshing rum cocktail.

One day, one Slurpee, one mojito, zero reasons to say no to either.

                        

National 7-Eleven Day

National 7-Eleven Day lands every July 11, a date the convenience store chain leaned into since it matches its own name. The day usually centers on the Slurpee, which debuted in 1966 after 7-Eleven modified an existing icy drink machine and gave the frozen treat its now iconic name and sound.

Fun fact: the name Slurpee was inspired by the actual slurping sound the drink makes, which means an entire product line was named after a noise your mother told you to stop making at the table.

And a story worth a laugh: ask anyone who has power walked a Slurpee home in July heat about the great melted lid gamble, that split second decision between drinking faster or accepting a sticky car seat, is basically a national pastime of its own.

Ways to celebrate:

• Grab a Slurpee in whatever flavor sounds the most questionable
• Mix two flavors together, because that is half the fun
• Pick up a quick snack run and call it a celebration

National Mojito Day

National Mojito Day celebrates the classic Cuban cocktail built from rum, lime, mint, sugar, and soda water. The drink's exact origins are debated, but it has been a warm weather staple for generations, prized for being refreshing without being overly sweet.

Fun fact: the mojito's name likely comes from the Spanish word mojo, meaning a bit of sauce or flavor, which explains a lot about why one glass is never quite enough.

And a story worth a laugh: nearly everyone who has ever made a mojito at home has learned the hard way that muddling mint is not the same as demolishing it, and that a blender is not a substitute for a muddler, no matter how confident you feel at the time.

Ways to celebrate:

• Make one at home with fresh mint and lime
• Order one somewhere with a good patio
• Try a virgin version if you are skipping the rum

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FAQ

What is celebrated on July 11?
July 11 is National 7-Eleven Day and National Mojito Day in the United States.

Why is National 7-Eleven Day on July 11?
The date matches the store's own name and number, 7 and 11, making it an easy annual tie-in built around the Slurpee.

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Today's Celebrations — July 10: National French Fry Day & National Kitten Day

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Today's Celebrations — July 10: National French Fry Day & National Kitten Day

Quick answer: July 10 celebrates National French Fry Day and National Kitten Day, a salty and sweet pairing of comfort food and tiny paws.

One day, one golden fry, one kitten, plenty of reasons to smile.

National French Fry Day

The french fry traces back to 17th century Belgium, where fishermen along the Meuse River fried thin strips of potato when the river froze and fish were scarce. Centuries later it has become one of the most consumed potato preparations in the world, showing up on nearly every menu from fast food counters to fine dining.

Fun fact: the fry's origin is still disputed between two Belgian towns, Liege and Namur, which means an entire country has been arguing about potatoes for over 300 years.

Ways to celebrate:

• Order a side of fries somewhere new instead of your usual spot
• Try making a batch at home, hand cut if you are feeling ambitious
• Rank your favorite dipping sauce and defend it

National Kitten Day

National Kitten Day was founded by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige to celebrate cats in the first year of their lives and to raise awareness around kitten overpopulation in shelters across the country. It is a playful day with a serious purpose, encouraging adoption and responsible care.

Fun fact: a kitten's eyes are always blue at birth, they do not settle into their true color until around seven weeks old.

Ways to celebrate:

• Visit a local shelter and spend time with the kittens available for adoption
• Donate food or supplies to a shelter near you
• Share a photo of your own cat's kitten days

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FAQ

What is celebrated on July 10?
July 10 is National French Fry Day and National Kitten Day in the United States.

Where does National French Fry Day come from?
It traces back to a Belgian deep frying tradition dating to the 17th century, though the exact origin is still debated between two towns.

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July 9th: Chase the Horizon, Then Go Full Retro Arcade

 

 Quick answer: July 9 celebrates National Sugar Cookie Day and National Dimples Day, and this year it also happens to be one of the biggest days of the FIFA World Cup, with France facing Morocco in the quarterfinals.

Two sweet, simple reasons to celebrate today, plus a World Cup rematch worth watching.

Here is your guide to everything worth celebrating this Thursday.

The Heavy Hitter: Call of the Horizon Day

Call of the Horizon Day is exactly what it sounds like. It is an invitation to stop putting off the big stuff and actually look toward it. Find a spot with a clear view out toward the sky or the sea, and let yourself think seriously about the goal you keep pushing to next year.

This is a perfect day for travelers, remote workers, and anyone plotting their next move abroad. Book the flight you have been sitting on. Draft the itinerary. Send the one email that gets the plan moving. The horizon has always stood for possibility, today is just the day that gives you permission to chase it.

The Nostalgia Hook: Donkey Kong Turns 45

On July 9, 1981, Nintendo released Donkey Kong in arcades, and video games have never been the same since. It introduced the world to a mustachioed carpenter named Jumpman, later renamed Mario, and set the template for nearly every platformer that followed.

Forty-five years later, the barrel-jumping, ladder-climbing classic still holds up as one of gaming's most important releases. If you love a nostalgia hook, today is a great excuse to fire up an old cabinet, stream a speedrun, or just appreciate how far the technology has come since a giant ape started throwing barrels at a plumber.

Fun Fact: Donkey Kong was Nintendo's first major international hit, and it introduced both Mario and Pauline to the world years before either character had their own dedicated game.

Also on the Calendar Today

International Emergency Kit Day: A timely reminder to check your go-bag, whether that means bottled water and a flashlight at home, or backups, a power bank, and cloud storage if you are working and traveling on the go.

National Sugar Cookie Day

The sugar cookie traces back to the mid 1700s in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where German Protestant settlers baked a round, buttery cookie that became known as the Nazareth cookie. Simple ingredients, soft texture, and endless room for decorating turned it into a year round favorite instead of just a holiday treat.

Fun fact: the largest sugar cookie ever made measured over 100 feet across and weighed more than 40,000 pounds, proof that everything is better when it is technically also a cookie.

Ways to celebrate:

• Bake a batch from scratch and let everyone decorate their own
• Pick up a dozen from a local bakery instead of the grocery aisle
• Pair one with coffee or tea for an afternoon reset

Fashion Day: A nod to personal style in all its forms, from a sharp travel outfit to the everyday uniform that gets you through a workday.

Nunavut Day: Canada's northernmost territory celebrates the anniversary of the Nunavut Act, honoring Inuit culture and history in one of the most remote regions in the world.

Día de la Independencia de Argentina: Argentina marks its declaration of independence from Spain in 1816, celebrated with parades, food, and family gatherings across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions About July 9

What holidays are celebrated on July 9?
July 9 includes Call of the Horizon Day, the 45th anniversary of Donkey Kong's arcade release, International Emergency Kit Day, National Sugar Cookie Day, Fashion Day, Nunavut Day, and Argentina's Independence Day.

What is Call of the Horizon Day?
It is an informal observance that encourages people to look outward, set bold goals, and take a real step toward a dream or adventure they have been putting off.

When did Donkey Kong come out?
Donkey Kong was released in Japanese arcades on July 9, 1981, making 2026 its 45th anniversary. It marked the debut of both Mario and Pauline.

Is July 9 National No Bra Day?
No. National No Bra Day was originally observed on July 9 starting in 2011, but it moved permanently to October 13 by 2015 to align with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

World Cup watch: France vs Morocco

Today also kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, with France facing Morocco in Boston. It is a rematch of the 2022 semifinal, when France won 2 to 0 and ended Morocco's historic run. This year marks France's latest push toward another title, led by Kylian Mbappe, while Morocco arrives as one of the tournament's biggest surprise teams. Kickoff is 4 p.m. ET.

Over to You

Are you spending today looking toward your own horizon, or dusting off an old arcade cabinet in honor of Donkey Kong's 45th? Either way, it is a good day to think a little bigger than usual.

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The Creative Blueprint for July 8th: Algorithms, Nostalgia, and Deep-Work Fuel

The Creative Blueprint for July 8th: Algorithms, Nostalgia, and Deep-Work Fuel

We just survived the massive, multi-holiday rush of July 7th. But if you think the calendar is cooling down for Wednesday, think again. July 8th brings a fascinating mix of tech appreciation, deep nostalgia, and the perfect excuse to restock your workspace snacks.

For creators and global nomads, today is all about looking at the hidden engines that power our digital lives, and taking a much-needed breath to recharge our creative batteries. Here is your survival guide for this Wednesday.

The Digital Engine: Math 2.0 Day

It sounds academic, but Math 2.0 Day is actually a celebration of the intersection where mathematics meets advanced technology. If you make a living online, this day is directly tied to your workflow.

Take a second to appreciate the silent, heavy-lifting math that keeps the creator economy moving. We are talking about the complex data compression algorithms rendering your high-end video projects, the computational coding driving generative AI tools, and the advanced analytics tracking your e-commerce and affiliate marketing data. Content creation is art, but it runs entirely on math.

The Workspace Power-Up: Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day

We just passed World Chocolate Day, but Wednesday dials it down to a highly specific, classic pairing. National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day is the perfect excuse to optimize your desk snacks.

When you are deep in an editing block or mapping out a new project layout, your brain needs fuel. Almonds bring the healthy fats and protein to sustain your focus, while a little chocolate gives you that quick midday dopamine hit to power through creative blocks. Keep a bar next to your keyboard today.

Nomad Tip: If you are traveling or working remotely on the go, dark chocolate with almonds holds up significantly better in a backpack than milk chocolate when navigating warmer climates!

The Creative Reset: Freezer Pops & Inner Kids

Midweek burnout is real, which is why the rest of July 8th focuses heavily on a digital detox. It is simultaneously National Freezer Pop Day and Be a Kid Again Day.

Nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional hooks in digital storytelling, but it's also a great personal tool for a reset. Take a break from the multi-monitor setup, grab a vintage freezer pop, and step away from the screens. Tapping into childhood curiosity, before algorithms and analytics ruled our schedules, is often exactly what it takes to spark your next big breakthrough.

Over to You

How are you balancing your Wednesday? Are you diving deep into your channel analytics for Math 2.0 Day, or stepping outside with a freezer pop to clear your head?

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