Say Something Nice Day
Every June 1st
Say Something Nice Day began in Charleston, South Carolina, when the Mayors of North Charleston and Charleston came together with members of the Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery and the South Carolina Baptist Convention to create a day...
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Rocky Road Day
Every June 2nd
Rocky Road Day is a day dedicated to the eating of Rocky Road ice cream; a dessert made from marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate. As well as an ice cream flavor, Rocky Road has become a...
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Doughnut Day
3rd June (First Friday of June)
Everyone loves donuts, there's something about that delicious deep fried treat that brings a smile to everyone's face. Donut day celebrates this wonderful treat, it's history and a special holiday brought into being to honor...
Hug Your Cat Day
Every June 4th
Hug Your Cat Day is one of those pleasingly straightforward holidays. Quite simply, it is a day in which cat owners everywhere are encouraged to hug their cats. The more dedicated amongst them will not...
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Cancer Survivors Day
5th June (First Sunday of June)
There’s an epidemic in the world today, one that seeps into every level of the social strata. Education is no protection, nor is wealth, and while there are ways to reduce the possibility that you’ll...
Gardening Exercise Day
Every June 6th
Research indicates that Gardening Exercise Day originates with gardening clubs and groups. It is a day when people are encouraged to get off the couch, head out into the garden, and tend their patches. Not...
VCR Day
Every June 7th
They were the hallmark of movie watching in our youth, carrying films home from our local Blockbuster for a night of family fun and entertainment. Together we’d gather around the huge cathode ray tube TV’s...
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Best Friends Day
Every June 8th
Life wouldn't be the same without best friends. They’re the friends that can be counted on to be there at a moment’s notice. The ones who love, laugh, support, and cherish - in both good...
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Donald Duck Day
Every June 9th
Donald Duck is one of the most iconic characters of the Disney franchise and has, for multiple generations, been one of the hallmarks of childhood and innocence. Also, of rage driven spite filled incoherent rambling...
Iced Tea Day
Every June 10th
”Iced tea is too pure and natural a creation not to have been invented as soon as tea, ice, and hot weather crossed paths.” ~ John Egerton On a hot summer day, there’s nothing that quenches the...
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World Gin Day
11th June (Second Saturday of June)
Distilled spirits have been with us for a very long time, and all of them have rich histories covering the sometimes mysterious origins of their use. While spirits have long been used medicinally, only one...
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Superman Day
Every June 12th
What’s that?! There in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s the Man of Tomorrow! Superman has gone by many names over the years, but one thing has remained the same. He has...
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Sewing Machine Day
Every June 13th
Long ago, when mankind first started working with fibers to produce clothing, things were long and arduous. Fiber had to be laboriously broken down and spun into yarn and thread, and then thread woven into...
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World Blood Donor Day
Every June 14th
The history of blood donation goes back further than you might expect, reaching as far back as the 17th century. The medical specialists of the time knew that blood was a vital element in the...
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Nature Photography Day
Every June 15th
Have you ever enjoyed a photo of a flower? Or a close up of a bee landing on the entrance to its hive? Have you marveled at the grace of a gazelle leaping through the...
World Tapas Day
Every June 16th
Never tried tapas? Then you're missing out! On World Tapas Day, we're all about celebrating everything that makes these bite-size savory dishes so great and tasty. This mainstay of Spanish cuisine is often served up as a...
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Eat Your Vegetables Day
Every June 17th
They come in every color of the rainbow, almost every believable shape and size, and the flavors they bring to the table are absolutely astounding. Whether you’re just talking about the staple vegetables like carrots...
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International Picnic Day
Every June 18th
It's often claimed that life is no picnic - but today it is! International Picnic Day is a chance to eat out in the open air with friends or family. The word "picnic" comes from the...
Garfield The Cat Day
Every June 19th
Garfield The Cat Day is celebrated annually on 19th June. The day is set aside to honour all things related to the ginger feline. Garfield was famously created by cartoonist Jim Davis and appeared in...
Ice Cream Soda Day
Every June 20th
Ice Cream Soda Day is celebrated annually on June 20th. Therefore, you should invest some time in slurping this frothy wonderment up a stripy straw. The drink is comprised of only a couple of scoops...
World Music Day
Every June 21st
”Music expresses that which cannot be put into words, and that which cannot remain silent.” ~ Victor Huge There’s nothing in the world like the sound of your favorite song coming on, it just gets right into...
Onion Rings Day
Every June 22nd
They’re rich and crisp and delicious, surprisingly sweet for a flavor so often related to being spicy and the source of tears. But something about the process of breading them in a flavorful coating and...
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Let It Go Day
Every June 23rd
”I don't really have any regrets because if I choose not to do something there is usually a very good reason. Once I've made the decision I don't view it as a missed opportunity, just...
Take Your Dog To Work Day
24th June (First Friday after June 19th)
Dogs have been man’s best friend far back into pre-history when they became domesticated by choosing to live and work alongside mankind. From the very beginning, they worked alongside us, hunting and tracking and even...
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Global Beatles Day
Every June 25th
Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise About Global Beatles Day It was in the year 1960, on a foggy...
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Beautician’s Day
Every June 26th
We all need a little help looking our best now and then, and Beautician's Day celebrates those cosmetological experts who can help hide our flaws and bring out the absolute best of our beauty. There are...
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Pineapple Day
Every June 27th
It’s our favorite fruit, a lush, prickly, green leafed ground fruit that is a delicious addition to just about any meal. It’s sweet and tangy on its own and is practically the definition of the...
Happy Heart Hugs Day
Every June 28th
What day is it? Well, today it's Happy Heart Hugs Day! What does that mean? Well, it means it's time to get super snuggly and lovely dovey with the people you really love - lots of happy...
Waffle Iron Day
Every June 29th
Ahhh the Waffle Iron, creator of some of the most delicious breakfast delicacies the world round. There's so many different types of them as well, you have your regular waffle iron, your deluxe multi-waffle irons...
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Social Media Day
Every June 30th
Social Media Day was launched by the popular website Mashable back in 2010, and often sees fans of the site going to real life meetups. Social media seems to be everywhere these days. Though the days...
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Camping Month
Every June
The suns up, the birds are singing, and the mosquitoes are finally hatching from their larval phase. Ok, it isn’t all rainbows and fresh fish, but June is Camping Month, and it’s a great opportunity...
Care For Your Grandparents Month
Every June
EIJING—Confucius described old age as a ‘good and pleasant thing’ which caused you to be ‘gently shouldered off the stage, but given a comfortable front stall as spectator’. This honorable sentiment paints a melancholic image...
Audiobook Month
Every June
Who doesn’t love cozying down with a good book now and then? It’s a great way to pass the time and can take you on wonderful adventures in other worlds, or recount amazing lives of...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Every June
For millions of people around the world, the most traumatic events of their lives have never ended. PTSD is a lingering reminder that turns every day into a potential minefield, with flashbacks and triggers potentially...
International Mud Month
Every June
”There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” ~ Carl Sandburg We sit each day in cubicles and under flickering lights...
Candy Month
Every June
While we may celebrate candy all year long, June has the privilege of being the official Candy Month. No one seems entirely sure why or how June became Candy Month but, when the title gives...
Great Outdoors Month
Every June
If you love getting out and about and enjoying yourself, Great Outdoors Month is the perfect month for you! It's a great opportunity to encourage children in the importance of outside play and how getting...
Country Cooking Month
Every June
If you love traditional home cooking, Country Cooking Month is the perfect month to try something new. This special month was created to promote simple, healthy home cooked meals. You could even try growing some...
Soul Food Month
Every June
The African-American culinary heritage is rich, enticing, and positively delicious. Soul Food Month is there to celebrate this long and varied tradition. It is sponsored by the Culinary Historians of Chicago, a city famous for...
Iced Tea Month
Every June
Iced tea is a sweet, refreshing, cold drink which can be enjoyed all year round. It can be made in a number of flavours, including lemon or peach. It's often served with ice cubes and...
Dairy Month
Every June
Do you like Ice Cream? What about Yoghurt? Mozarella Cheese? Cheddar? Munster? Do white sauces on pasta make you drool? Is your coffee not complete without a rich pour of half and half? When you...
Pride month
Every June
I think being gay and gay people are the most wonderful things in the world. I wish all of us could have the power and pride to benefit from what is rightfully ours. Why isn't...
Guitars On The Beach
Every June
A guitar can be so human, so sorrowful, so angry, and I wanted to figure out how to achieve that vibe without having to actually use guitars, because 'Badlands' is a very futuristic record -...
