August 1 – International Mahjong Day
International Mahjong Day is celebrated every August 1st in honor of a board game that originated in China and spread...
August 24 – The Birthday of Potato Chips
The history behind The Birthday of Potato Chips is as fascinating as the snack itself. On August 24, 1853, railroad...
August 4 – Champagne’s Birthday
August 4 is celebrated worldwide as Champagne’s Birthday. On this day in 1668, Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon created a...