Ingersoll Day
August 11, 2025-August 11, 2025 -
USA, USA
Ingersoll Day is like a big birthday bash for Robert G. Ingersoll. It is celebrated on August 11th, the day he was born back in 1833.
This day isn’t just about cake and balloons. It’s a deep dive into the life of a man who had a knack for stirring the pot with his thoughts on science, reason, and why we should question everything, even the existence of God.
Imagine a time when speaking your mind could get you into hot water, and that’s when Ingersoll stepped up, not afraid to ruffle a few feathers.
Ingersoll wasn’t just any speaker. He was the talk of the town, known for his electrifying speeches that could draw crowds and spark discussions.
He even earned some cool nicknames, like “The Great Agnostic,” for his views that had everyone talking. But it wasn’t just talk; Ingersoll walked the walk, advocating for rights across the board – from fighting against slavery to pushing for women’s votes.
His thoughts were so ahead of his time that he even caught the attention and friendship of literary giants like Walt Whitman and Mark Twain.
11 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
Ingersoll Day
