Posted on 08/25/2025 6:23:26 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY
National Banana Split Day recognizes the sweet ice cream treat served with a banana, whipped cream, and various toppings. Get yours on August 25!
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Originally served in drug stores, soda fountains, and ice cream parlors, the banana split is traditionally served in a long dish called a boat. To make a banana split, cut the banana lengthwise and place it in the dish. Then add scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream between the slices of banana. Each scoop gets a topping; add crushed pineapple to the strawberry, drizzle chocolate syrup over the vanilla, and add strawberry topping to the chocolate. Next, sprinkle with crushed nuts. Finally, garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
A 23-year-old apprentice pharmacist at Tassel's Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, created the first banana split in 1904. David Evans Strickler enjoyed inventing sundaes at the store's soda fountain. For only 10 cents, Strickler sold his first "banana-based triple ice cream sundae," double the cost of all the other sundaes.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY
Whether you go out for a banana split or make one at home, be sure to get two! One for you and one to share. Host a banana split buffet with a variety of ice creams and toppings. Let judges taste each kind. Then crown the winner with bragging rights.
However you celebrate, don't forget the cherry on top! Use #NationalBananaSplitDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY HISTORY
We were unable to find the creator of National Banana Split Day. However, David Strickler's hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, proudly celebrates his creation with a festival every August. In 2013, they placed an official marker at the site of the pharmacy where Strickler first made his famous banana split. Then, the United States Post Office honored the banana split and the town of Latrobe in 2016 with a 47-cent "forever stamp" depicting the banana split. It was one of five stamps in the "Soda Fountain Favorites" series. For a time, Latrobe residents could receive a cancellation mark memorializing their claim to fame.
Banana Split FAQ
Q. How many calories are in a banana split?
A. A Banana Split is said to contain 852 calories.
Q. Is there a National Banana Day?
A. Yes. National Banana Day is the third Wednesday in April.
Q. Can you eat banana peels?
A. While many people may find eating banana peels unappealing, they are edible.
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Notable Birthdays for August 25
Joshua Lionel Cowen (1877-1965) - Co-founder of the model train company Lionel Corporation and inventor of the electric toy train.
Henry Trendley Dean (1893-1962) - Dentist who pioneered investigation of using water fluoridation in the prevention of tooth decay.
Frederick Chapman Robbins (1916-2003) - Pediatrician and virologist who conducted breakthrough work in isolating and growing the poliovirus in tissue culture.
Regis Philbin (1931-2020) - Actor and television host who was said to be the "hardest working man in show business."
Charles Ghigna (1946-Still Living) - Poet and children's author who is also known as "Father Goose."
Tim Burton (1958-Still Living) - Director, producer, and screenwriter of several blockbusters, including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. and Wednesday (Netflix).
Billy Ray Cyrus (1961-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter best known for his hit Achy Breaky Heart.
Rachael Ray (1968-Still Living) - 30 Minute Meal chef and television host of Rachel Ray.
Memorable Events for August 25
1829 - President Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas (Mexican government refuses).
1886 - The first international polo match (U.S. vs England) is held at the Westchester Polo Club in Newport, RI.
1916 - The National Park Service is created in the U.S.
I thought they were talking about Kamala
For a moment I thought we were celebrating National Banana Republic Day.
Oh I used to love banana splits when I was a child! But they cost a quarter! So to have one was a rare luxury.
Now they are $5+ or more.................
As a young kid, that show, along with H.R. Pufnstuf, was the fuel for many nightmares. I guess those shows are what you get when your writers and producers are doing a lot of drugs.
Yes, and that infuriates me. What has been done to the US economy is unconscionable!
Bkmk
Saw some “banana split” ice cream - will stick with that.
I remember our neighborhood Dairy Queen banana splits. The local owner used to give us kids extra toppings.
Banana split for my baby, glass of plain water for me!
A Five & Dime chain where I grew up tied bunches of balloons to the coat tree at each booth, with tiny slips of paper with different prices on them inserted in each balloon.
If you wanted to take a chance the waitress would pop your balloon and you paid the price inside for your banana split.
Getting your split for a nickle was always a great day, lol.
I’ve never had that on a Split.................
Kresge’s in Detroit had the ‘pick-a-ballon’ for a chance at a two cent Sundae 🍨...
I think that was the chain, I was from N. Ohio, SE Mich.
It was a great place to grow up, small town America at it’s best, Main Street, lakes, woods, streams, fields, ice fishing, finding arrowheads, Scouting, Little League baseball, the ‘68 Tigers, sigh.
Penultimate banana split: brownie cubes, large bananas ice cream Fudge sauce Caramel sauce Strawberry sauce Garnishes Cookies Chocolate-dipped strawberries, or other berries Whipped cream Sprinkles
I hate bananas and chocolate, so this is not a great day for me. I’ll withhold a barf alert because I like the people who eat that stuff
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