May 22 - National Cooler Day

Happy National Cooler Day! What more could you need than a cold drink for the official launch of summer? Something to keep it cold, of course! The Friday before Memorial Day, today makes staying cool easy this summer. 

As simple as the design of a cooler may seem, it wasn’t until the 1950s that the first cooler or “portable icebox” made the scene. In fact, the material needed to make coolers didn’t even exist until 1944. 

While we rely on coolers today to keep our food and beverages cold for various outdoor activities – they do so much more. 

Coolers save lives during disasters by carrying food (cold or hot) to areas affected by loss of power.  

Sporting events, fundraisers, and parades run more smoothly when volunteers bring their coolers along. They also keep medications at the proper temperature during shipping. 

Of course, the combination of durable portability makes the cooler an essential tool in many ways. It is our spare seat, prep station, and umbrella anchor as well.  

Despite the wear and tear endured, they faithfully provide us with an ice-cold drink on a hot day – until the beverages run out. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

The first part is easy. Locate your cooler. National Cooler Day reminds us that sometimes we loaned our cooler to a friend, or it might be time to get a new one – a cooler that is. 

Part two, fill it up with all your favorite beverages and food. 

The final step is to have fun with your friends and family while sharing it all using #NationalCoolerDay on social media. 

HISTORY 

In 2019, RTIC® Outdoors founded National Cooler Day to kick off the Memorial Day weekend by recognizing coolers as the Summer essential that makes getting away, helping out and celebrating so much easier. 

In May 2019, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed National Cooler Day to be observed annually on the Friday before Memorial Day. 

About RTIC® Outdoors 

American entrepreneurial twin brothers, John and Jim Jacobsen, gained success in the cooler industry by selling their high-end products for less.  

They offer high-quality coolers with all of the features customers want – at a fraction of the price you can buy in a retail outlet. 

How? By cutting out the big box retailers, using word of mouth, & social media to promote their coolers.  

In the three years since launching RTIC® Coolers—now known as RTIC® Outdoors—the duo’s ultimate goal remains the same; provide high-quality, affordable products for all. 

“It’s about the adventure, and how you can take RTIC® along—spend the money on the adventure, not on the gear.” -John Jacobsen 

#NationalCoolerDay 

@rticoutdoors 

@nichecinema

DATES 

May 28, 2021 
May 27, 2022 
May 26, 2023 
May 24, 2024 
May 23, 2025 
May 22, 2026 
May 28, 2027 
May 26, 2028 
May 25, 2029 

May 24, 2030  

May 22 - National Solitaire Day

Happy National Solitaire Day! On May 22, today recognizes a card game that has been around for more than two hundred years! 

Also known as Klondike, the classic version of the game uses a standard deck of fifty-two playing cards.  

The object of the game is to clear the board by creating a stack of cards from low to high in each suit. If the player completes each suit, the player wins the game of Solitaire. 

It wasn’t until 1990 when the Microsoft® Corporation included Solitaire in Windows 3.0 that the game truly went viral.  

Microsoft® Solitaire successfully helped teach computer users how to use a mouse and, in the process, ended up becoming one of the most played video games in history. 

“…For the past thirty years, Microsoft® Solitaire has been providing great entertainment to hundreds of millions of players in every corner of the world, and we’re happy to announce that May 22 of each calendar year will officially be designated as National Solitaire Day, recognizing the day Microsoft first included Solitaire in Windows,” says American Studio Manager for Microsoft Casual Games Paul Jensen. 

In 2012, Microsoft® evolved Solitaire into the Microsoft® Solitaire Collection. These changes feature five of the top Solitaire games in one app.  

Since then, the game has been played by over two hundred and forty-two million people! 

Microsoft® Solitaire Collection is available as a free download from the Windows, iPhone, and Android App Stores. 

  

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HOW TO OBSERVE 

There’s no need to be particularly productive to celebrate the day – just play some Solitaire!  

Either on a computer, laptop, tablet, phone, or “go retro” and play using real cards. And use #NationalSolitaireDay to post on social media to share in the fun of this classic card game. 

  

Anniversary Details: 

  

In 2015, Microsoft® Solitaire celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Microsoft® founded National Solitaire Day on May 22, 2018 to celebrate one of the most played computer games.  

In 2018, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed the day to be observed annually on May 22. 

In 2019, the game was Inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame. It is incredible to see what has transpired from a simple game that came with the Windows 3.0 operating system.  

  
May 22, 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of Microsoft® Solitaire! With a worldwide appeal, Microsoft® Solitaire Collection hosts tens of millions of players per month, from over two hundred countries, in sixty-five different languages!  

Even after thirty years, Microsoft® Solitaire remains among the most played games on the planet.  

Within this vast and diverse audience, players complete over one hundred million hands of Solitaire every day!  

Three decades later, Microsoft® is excited to celebrate this major milestone with fans across the globe. 

Players can celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Microsoft® Solitaire every day in May with special surprises, exclusive events, and double XP bonuses in-game on Windows 10 & Mobile Devices (iOS & Android).  

Microsoft® Solitaire is also honoring its fans by featuring video testimonials that share why they have loved playing for so many years.  

In addition to daily activities, all are invited to join the RECORD-BREAKING event, May 22, to help reach the most games of Microsoft® Solitaire completed in one day.  

Visit the 30th Anniversary Event page for more details and extra anniversary fun! 

HISTORY 

National Solitaire Day continues that celebration with an annual event recognizing the contributions Microsoft® Solitaire has provided in the computer age of the game. 

Remember, no cheating! 

#NationalSolitaireDay 

@Microsoft 

@_PaulJensen  

@nichecinema