Tuesday, August 5, 2025

National Oyster Day (United States)

On August 5 each year, the U.S. honours a very special mollusk, the oyster, for National Oyster Day. Enjoyed as seafood in many parts of the world, this fine delicacy needs no introduction, but someone certainly thought it could use a celebration. Boil it, eat it fresh, put it in soup — there are many delicious ways to feast on oysters and just as many ways to enjoy this particular day.

International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime

  The date for the international observance related to genocide is  December 9 , officially known as the  International Day of Commemoration...