Posted on 09/22/2023 6:45:41 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: September 12, 2023)
NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY | SEPTEMBER 22
Despite the official end of summer, National Ice Cream Cone Day continues celebrating on September 22nd!
#IceCreamConeDay
While some controversy exists as to who invented the ice cream cone, the earliest mention shows up in French cookbooks around 1825. Originally referred to as “little waffles,” the cones were waffles rolled into the shape of a cone.
In the United States, ice cream cones first became popular in the late 1800s. Confectioners turned the first cones by hand. The ice cream cone made its debut at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904. In 1912, an inventor from Oregon obtained a patent for a machine to make them. He sold his company to Nabisco in 1928, and they still make ice cream cones today.
The ice cream cone continues to be a popular treat for children and adults alike. More flavors of ice cream continue to be made available to please our palates, too!
HOW TO OBSERVE ICE CREAM CONE DAY
Invite a friend out for an ice cream cone. Can’t decide which flavor? Flip a coin! An ice cream cone also makes a terrific way to settle a bet. At the cost of less than $2 for a soft-serve kids cone, it’s worth being wrong when you get to enjoy an ice cream cone. Tell us what your favorite type of ice cream cone is by using #IceCreamConeDay and share it on social media.
NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues searching for the source of this sweet food holiday.
Ice Cream Cone FAQ
Q. Besides the waffle cone, are there other types of ice cream cones?
A. Yes. Ice cream cones come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors. Cake cones are baked in a mold usually have a flat bottom. Pretzel cones, chocolate cones, chocolate dipped cones and cookie cones all offer an edible vessel to eat our ice cream from.
Q. What’s a penny lick?
A. During the Victorian era, ice cream vendors sold a scoop of ice cream for a penny in a small stemmed glass with a conical top. Called a penny lick, they look a bit like a stemmed shot glass. The customer would lick the ice cream out of the glass and return it to the vendor.
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September 22nd Celebrated History
1888 The magazine, National Geographic, publishes its first issue.
1903 Italo Marchiony receives a patent for a mold to make ice cream cups. The inventor originally worked for his cousin selling ice cream. His invention created controversy in later years when ice cream cones took off in popularity. Machiony’s cousin took him to court for copyright infringement.
1937 First International Hobbit Day celebrated.
22 1961 Antonio Abertondo swims across the English Channel – twice. It’s the first time a person completed a round trip swim across the channel.
1973 The United States swears in Henry Kissinger as Secretary of State. Kissinger became the first Jew to serve in the role until 1977 under both President Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
1982 The television comedy Family Ties debuts on NBC. Starring Michael J. Fox, the show aired until 1989.
1985 Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp organize the first Farm Aid concert for struggling farmers around the country.
1994 The television comedy Friends premieres on NBC. The show launched the careers of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.
September 22nd Celebrated Birthdays
Elizabeth Simcoe – 1762 The Canadian pioneer captured the virgin landscape of Canada in sketches, paintings, and her diaries.
Louise McKinney – 1868 In 1917, she ran under the Non-Partisan League ticket. She and Sister Roberta MacAdams became the first two women elected to a legislature in the British Empire. Since McKinney was sworn in before MacAdams, she became the first woman sworn into the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
Ellen Church – 1904 After earning her nursing degree, Church pursued her pilot’s license. However, there were no jobs open to women pilots. In 1930, Steve Stimpson took an idea of Church’s and ran with it. He hired her and seven other nurses to become Boeing’s first stewardesses.
Allan Rocky Lane – 1909 The B-movie actor is best remembered for being the voice of the Mister Ed the Talking Horse.
Lillian Chestney – 1913 During the 1940s and 1950s, Zuckerberg earned a name for herself through her artwork. She illustrated for magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post. She also created covers for art for children’s books including two classics – Arabian Knights and Gulliver’s Travels.
Junko Tabei – 1939 As a mountaineer, Tabei became the first woman to reach Mt. Everest’s summit. She also climbed Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Mt. Elbrus among others.
Eric Baker – 1973 The innovative businessman co-founded StubHub and Viagogo, two secondary ticket-selling websites.
Double Scoop Ping!.....................
Mint chocolate chip, please!
Black Walnut or Peach!.................
I like home made ice cream the best- a bit of work, but worth the effort
You just can’t buy home made ice cream!...................
Brandon will be taking a long weekend to celebrate.
To paraphrase Bobby Hill re: tennis, “Billy Jack” did a pretty good job of making fun of itself.
Well, I sell it to my family members... hey times are tough
Biden will be so excited!
I’m holding out for national Scotch day. Free shots at the AA meeting.🤣
Graeter’s chocolate chip 😋😋😍
Greeter’s Buckeye Blitz! 😍
I thought I dismissed the autocorrect version. It’s GRAETER’S.
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