July 3rd Week - Lyme Disease Awareness Week
Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, was first recognized in Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975. Seven years later, its cause, a spirochete or spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, was discovered by a researcher at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
July 15 - Gummi Worm Day
July 15th is Gummi Worm Day according to the National Confectioners Association.
However, we don't celebrate Gummi Worm Day for its crass consumerism -- no, there is ingenuity to admire here. (And who doesn't want a reason to eat Gummi Worms?!)
There likely wouldn't be a Gummi Worm Day if it weren't for Gummi Bears. The Gummi Bear, or Gummibärchen, is a German creation. Invented by Hans Riegel, a candy maker from Bonn, Germany, in 1922, the story goes that Riegel and his wife, Gertrud, noticed the popularity of a gelatin fruit candy that other candy companies were selling. Looking for a competitive edge to enter the market with their own fruity gelatin candy, they thought "What would children like?" And dancing bears was the answer.
July 15 - I Love Horses Day
Horses have been great friends to humans since time immemorial. This is a special day to spare a thought for these graceful creatures and for those who love horses.
July 15 - Shark Awareness Day
Shark Awareness Day is a great to to head to the local aquarium to check out the sharks. If you can't get to an aquarium, watch the sharks on the webcams at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.