National Airborne Day August 16. National Airborne Day is a special day designated to honor the U.S. Airborne Forces and the first parachute jump of 48 volunteer members of the U.S. Army […]
V-J Day (1945) Japan's surrender, which marked the end of World War II, technically came on Aug. 15, 1945. But due to the time difference, which spans the international date […]
American Legion Baseball World Series August 13, 2026 The 99th American Legion Baseball World Series will be in Shelby, N.C., where eight teams will compete for the championship title. The […]
Purple Heart Day August 07, 2026 On this day, American Legion Family members and Americans remember and honor the men and women who were wounded while serving in the U.S. […]
1969 Big Block Camaro Sweepstakes ENTER TO Win this 1969 CAMARO AND $10,000 CASH OR TAKE HOME the $50,000 CASH PRIZE American muscle. American pride. Every entry from a Pennsylvania […]
Invasion of Kuwait/Operation Desert Shield https://pa-legion.com/event/invasion-of-kuwait-operation-desert-shield-1990/ Operation Desert Shield was a multinational military operation that began on August 6, 1990, in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, […]
American Legion Baseball regional tournaments August 05, 2026 Eight American Legion Baseball regional teams will go on to compete in the Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C. Learn more.
Coast Guard Birthday 1790 AUGUST 4 Coast Guard Birthday 1790 Aug. 4 is the birthday of the Coast Guard, founded in 1790 with congressional authorization to build the first set […]
Coast Guard Birthday August 04, 2026 Aug. 4 is the birthday of the Coast Guard, founded in 1790 with congressional authorization to build the first set of vessels aimed to […]
