Happy Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day! If you aren’t very aware of instruments that are uncommon, today is your day. Obviously, we’re celebrating by getting down on some ocarina.

This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day.

July 31st in Nerd History

Here are 5 things that happened on July 31st at the intersection of nerd and pop culture.

I.

Birthdays of honor: Wesley Snipes (1962), Dean Cain (1966), B.J. Novak (1979), Fatboy Slim (1963).

II.

On this day in 1969, Elvis Presley began his run in Las Vegas. After not performing since 1961, Vegas brought his career back and is now forever tied to the iconic performer.