The Dog Days of Summer officially kick off today. While the meaning of the phrase highlights the appearance of the Dog Star in the ancient sky, coincidentally, these dog days comprise one of the hottest stretches of temperatures giving way to other theories of name etymologies involving beef products and napping.
Heat is heat and there are few remedies except crank up the AC which is why today is also Air Conditioning Day. The Dog Days of Summer last until August 11 so check out summer festivals and try and stay cool. If you want more history about The Dog Days of Summer in general, click here.
Today Is...
- The 184th day of 2009
- Air Conditioning Day
Today Was ...
the day in 1938 when the Mallard sets the railroad world speed record for steam locomotives ... in the the day in 1950 when the charade-based Pantomime Quiz Show premiered ... the day in 1962 when Tom Cruise was born ... the day in 1971 when Jim Morrison dies ... the day in 1996 when the Stone of Scone was rightfully returned to Scotland ... the day in 2004 when the Bangkok subway opened. | More July 3rd events
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