Did you know that July 20 is International Chess Day as proclaimed by FIDE many years ago. July 20, 1924 was the day FIDE started.
The USCF will celebrate National Chess Day again this year on the 2nd Saturday in October, the 13th.
September 19 is celebrated as “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” 
On another note, with any luck the Pittsburgh Pirates, after 19 years of losing records, might make it into the playoffs. Knock on wood, hold on to a rabbit’s foot and a Green Weenie, and don’t break any mirrors.