1774 - The first American-born saint was born in New York City. Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized in 1975. Or were you thinking of something else?
I see that August 28th is known as "Crackers Over The Keyboard Day." I had to look that one up. Here's what it said: "Live it up. Be free. Take some crackers and cookies to work and eat right over top of the keyboard. Show ‘em you’re still a free thinker." (As long as it isn't Crackers Over the Organ Day.)
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