What's July 11? 7-Eleven's Free Slurpee Day, Of Course

Man is it hot out there – just the kind of weather 7-Eleven managers hope for on its national free Slurpee day.

Known at what corporate officials call "the world’s first convenience store" as 7-Eleven Day, today is the day when the company marks 84 years since it was founded in Dallas, Texas.

Participating 7-Eleven stores across America and Canada (including the will serve 5 million free Slurpee frozen  beverages in special birthday cups today (while supplies last). According to 7-Eleven headquarters, the convenience store chain has been celebrating its birthday with free Slurpee drinks since its 75th anniversary celebration in 2002.