July 14, 2022 – NATIONAL NUDE DAY – NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY – NATIONAL GRAND MARNIER DAY – NATIONAL TAPE MEASURE DAY – National Day Calendar

Soak the tapioca in water for 30 minutes in a 1-1/2 quart saucepan. Do not drain any remaining liquid from the tapioca. Lightly beat egg yolks and add to tapioca along with milk, salt and 1/4 cup of sugar.Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes and stir frequently. Beat together egg whites and remaining sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in a portion of the hot tapioca into the egg whites, then carefully fold the mixture back into the saucepan. Continue to stir over low heat for approximately 3 minutes.Allow the tapioca to cool for 15 minutes, then add the vanilla. Serve the tapioca warm or chilled. As an added treat, top with fruit, nuts, whipped cream, cinnamon or other seasonal favorites. July 14th Celebrated History The Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations opened at the Crystal Palace in New York City. President Franklin Pierce attended the opening as well as thousands of others. The first World’s Fair hosted in the United States followed the London Exhibition from the previous year. Lincoln County New Mexico Sherriff Pat Garrett shoots and kills American outlaw William Bonney (AKA Billy the Kid). The film Easy Rider premiered in New York City. Directed by Dennis Hopper, the film followed two bikers across the country. The film starred Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson. July 14th Celebrated Birthdays Gertrude Bell – 1868 The self-taught archeologist and Oxford graduate (the first woman to earn first degree honors there), Bell explored even the world’s mountain peaks as an experienced mountaineer. As a linguist, she served in the role of mediator, specifically in the Middle East and the Conference in Cairo.William Hanna partnered with Joseph Barbera and created many of today’s classic animated cartoons. Starting with the successful  Tom & Jerry, the team would take us into the past with The Flinstones and fast forward us to the future with the Jetsons. Their studios would produce animated television shows well into the 2000s, including the popular Smurfs. Woody Guthrie – 1912 Woody Guthrie’s folk music spoke to the working public. From his anthems to his poetic lullabies, Guthrie spoke and sang openly of the human condition or softly of its sweetest moments. Gerald Ford – 1913 After the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford took the oath of office and became the 38th President of the United States. Ingmar Bergman – 1918 The accomplished Swedish film director won his first Academy Award in 1961 for The Virgin Spring. In total, Bergman earned three Oscars, six Golden Globes and numerous international awards.The award-winning American actress and comedian can be seen in the TV musical series Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and several other shows and films. About National Day Calendar National Day Calendar is the original and authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days! Since our humble beginnings on National Popcorn Day in 2013, we have been tracking the National Days, National Weeks, National Months, and International Days. We became the first calendar of its kind to curate the days all in one place and tell their stories, too! Here at National Day Calendar, we are on a mission to Celebrate Every Day with you! And by you, we mean families, businesses, educators, and strangers we meet on the street. There’s more than one day for everyone. At National Day Calendar, we’ve found the National Days have a way of inspiring us. We’re honored to tell the stories behind the days and provide you with informational ways to incorporate the National Days into your business, family, schools, and home!