At Credo we understand the need for libraries to write interesting social media content to engage your users and raise awareness of valuable resources and services. That’s why we’ve created this monthly blog post with social media posts featuring interesting observances, trivia, this-day-in-history, and humor that your library can copy/paste to your own feed with no attribution necessary.
P.S.: the images here are all in the public domain (mostly from Pixabay and Wikimedia Commons), so feel free to take advantage of them when you post!
1 August
#Onthisday in 527, Justinian I became the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. You can learn more about the Byzantine Empire in Credo Reference: https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Justinian%20I
2 August
Most historians recognize the formal signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence #onthsday in 1776. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Declaration%20of%20Independence
3 August
On the river Bathinus, Roman Empire General Tiberius defeated the Dalmatians #onthisday in 8 AD. You can learn more about the Roman Empire in Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Tiberius
4 August
Elvis Presley, known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” released “Hound Dog” #onthisday in 1956. Did you know that Elvis Presley was 19 years old when he made the song? https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Elvis%20Presley
5 August
Sir William Wallace was captured by the English #onthisday in 1305 while leading the Scottish resistance. You can learn more about the Scottish soldier and national hero in Credo Reference: https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=William%20Wallace
6 August
#Onthisday in 1965, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. The Act prohibited voting discrimination against minorities. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Voting%20Rights%20Act
7 August
The Battle of Crannon occurred #onthisday in 322 BC following the death of Alexander the Great. You can learn more about the Macedonian King and his legacy in Credo Reference: https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Alexander%20the%20Great
8 August
The first European settlement in Puerto Rico, Caparra, was founded by Spaniard Juan Ponce de León #onthisday in 1508. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Juan%20Ponce%20de%20Le%C3%B3n
9 August
It’s #NationalBookLoversDay! How many books do you have? Comment below to share pics of your bookshelves!
14 August
King Duncan I of Scotland was killed in battle #onthisday on 1040. Unlike in the Shakespeare play Macbeth, King Duncan I was not murdered in his sleep by his first cousin Macbeth. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Macbeth
15 August
It’s #NationalRelaxationDay! What’s your favorite thing to do to unwind?
16 August
#Onthisday in 1501, Michelangelo signed a contract to create the statue of David. You can learn more about the artist’s life in Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Michelangelo
17 August
Korea was divided into North and South Korea #onthisday in 1945. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=korea
19 August
After returning from the Ninth Crusade, Edward I was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey #onthisday on 1274. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Edward%20I
20 August
When life gives you lemons, you celebrate #NationalLemonadeDay!
21 August
Nat Turner lead an uprising against slavery in the US #onthisday in 1831. Nat Turner’s rebellion was one of the bloodiest slave revolts in American history. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Nat%20Turner
22 August
Baseball legend Babe Ruth hit his 40th home run #onthisday in 1927. He scored a total of 714 home runs throughout his career. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Babe%20Ruth
24 August
Let’s settle the breakfast debate on #NationalWaffleDay: Which is the ultimate breakfast food—pancakes, French toast, or waffles?
25 August
Legendary aviator Amelia Earhart completed a transcontinental flight #onthisday in 1932. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Amelia%20Earhart
26 August
#Onthisday in 1682. Edmond Halley first observed the comet later named after him: Halley’s Comet. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Edmond%20Halley
28 August
Addressing the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom civil rights march, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I have a dream” speech #onthisday in 1963. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Martin%20Luther%20King%20Jr
30 August
Founder of Pennsylvania and English philosopher William Penn left England to sail to the New World #onthisday in 1682. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=William%20Penn
