July 17th is National Lottery, National Peach Ice Cream, National Tattoo, National Wrong Way Corrigan, National Yellow Pig and more!

National Lottery Day

If you're extra lucky on July 17th, it could be because it's National Lottery Day! Lotteries are contributing to local and state programs, which is a celebration.

National Peach Ice Cream Day

With a few scoops at the peak of peach season, the day is sweetened by the National Peach Ice Cream Day on July 17th.

National Tattoo Day

On July 17th, the history, culture, and artists dedicated to permanently ink etching ink on the skin is commemorated. The day may not be the one to get the ink you've been looking for.

National Wrong Way Corrigan Day

On July 17th, the transatlantic flight of an Irish-American stunt pilot from Galveston, Texas, was commemorated. Douglas Corrigan (January 22, 1907 – December 9, 1995) gained notoriety for an unplanned transatlantic flight to Ireland on July 17, 1938.

National Yellow Pig Day

On July 17th, the number 17th and its significance to mathematics are honoured, as well as its significance to mathematics.

World Emoji Day

World Emoji Day and several of the world's symbolic icons for digital calendars are commemorated on July 17th. The day encourages us to use emojis to send specific messages.