The last Thursday in June is reserved for enjoying a summertime favorite on National Bomb Pop Day. It’s rocket shape and vivid colors remind us of fireworks! Patriotic and frozen into the shape of a star ready to rocket across the sky, the Bomb Pop came to fruition during the Cold War. It’s summer –
Take a lap, around the pool that is, Swim a Lap Day is a day to get your snorkel and goggles on and patronize your local swimming pool. June 24th is Swim a Lap Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the ancient sport of swimming and encourages people to engage in it for the purpose of exercise.
International Widows Day is a United Nations ratified day of action to address the “poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries“. The day takes place annually on June 23rd. Around the world, women who have lost their husbands to illness or war face a number of challenges, and
Women in Engineering Day is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers throughout the world. The science of engineering has been responsible for a huge amount of
June 23, the anniversary of the granting of a patent to American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes in 1868 is celebrated around the world as Typewriter Day. There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. – Ernest Hemingway There’s a sound we all know, even if we don’t quite
The United Nations’ Public Service Day is held on June 23 each year. It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of a competent civil service. The day aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community. Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and
On June 22nd, National Onion Rings Day recognizes a batter-dipped, deep-fried bite of deliciousness that runs rings around other appetizers. 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
Positive Media Day has been created to change the perspective and status quo of every-day media consumption. With a passion to disperse the overriding negative media that overshadows the great positive impact people are making on the world every single day. With so much negativity in the world, it’s easy to forget just how much
June 22nd is World Rainforest Day. The rainforests are keeping our planet alive. They’re home to half the world’s animal species, they provide us with fresh water, and are essential for keeping our climate stable. Yet every second, one and a half hectares is lost, while each year, 78 million hectares of precious rainforest are
The Fête de la musique, also known in English as Music Day, Make Music Day, or World Music Day, is an annual music celebration that takes place on June 21. Music expresses that which cannot be put into words, and that which cannot remain silent. — Victor Hugo There’s nothing in the world like the sound
International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year after PM Modi during his UNGA speech proposed it. The Prime Minister in his speech said that “Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and wellbeing”. People have different
In case you didn’t know, the 21st of June is the World Motorcycle Day, even though this date has much more resounding celebrations in history that make it a special one since thousands of years ago. The biggest thing that is related to the 21st of June is the fact that it is the longest
Thanks to social media and the smartphone, June 21st recognizes a form of self-portrait that couldn’t exist without them; It’s National Selfie Day! We are encouraged to take creative (appropriate) selfies and share them on social media. The first-ever selfie was taken in 1839. While not termed as such then, the self-portrait was taken by
June 20th is World Productivity Day. To some, productivity means accomplishing as much as you can as efficiently as possible in terms of time, money, resources, or people. To those leading a team, productivity means enabling everyone to drive toward a common goal. And to a lazy few, productivity is a mythical concept that should
American Eagle Day (June 20th) is a special day to commemorate the anniversary of the bald eagle’s selection as our National Symbol and to celebrate its return to America’s skies. Proclamations have been issued by governors in 49 states designating June 20th as American Eagle Day. Bald eagles are large birds of prey native to
World Refugee Day, international observance observed June 20 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. In a world where violence has forced hundreds of families to flee each day, the UN Refugee Agency believes now is the time to show world leaders that the global public stands
Every year on June 19th, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict raises awareness for conflict-related sexual violence. The day also honors the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world. The United Nations defines conflict-related sexual violence as any of the following acts: Rape Sexual slavery Forced prostitution Forced
June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The international awareness day is observed annually to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients, their families, and caregivers. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates sickle-cell disease affects nearly 100 million people worldwide, and over 300 000 children
On June 19th we celebrate World Sauntering Day. Saunter /ˈsôn(t)ər/ To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort. Slow down. In fact, try moseying around. June 19 is World Sauntering Day. The day counters the attention given to jogging and encourages people to stroll, ramble, and wander. Sauntering is a style of
It’s often claimed that life is no picnic – but June 18th 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 French language, and it’s believed this type of informal outdoor meal became a popular pastime in France after the
June 18th is Splurge Day, which encourages us to break out the rainy day funds and spend a little. Are you tired of moderation, endless budgeting, and taking the frugal option? If so then Splurge Day is definitely for you. Whilst for the rest of the year you may be a model of financial prudence, Splurge Day
June 18th is International Sushi Day. You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy sushi, which is kinda the same thing. In the last two decades, it’s become a bit of a sensation, the traditional Japanese meal known as sushi. Often considered to be simply raw fish (In Mexico We Have a Word For Sushi:
Overworked, underpaid, the cat’s moved in with a neighbor, generally stressed? International Panic Day is just what’s needed. Not to be confused with International Picnic Day – which albeit confusingly is celebrated on the same day – it’s the one day of the year when it’s (almost) considered okay to go postal on whatever it is that
June 18th is National Go Fishing Day. The sun is just beginning to rise over the horizon, painting the sky a vivid palette of reds and oranges. The quiet buzz of insects can be heard as they dance over the water’s surface, punctuated occasionally by the splash of a fish breaking the surface for its
June 17th is Apple Strudel Day. According to some people, every day should be ‘apfelstrudel’ day, to give it its proper Austrian name. A dish that dates back to 1696, Apple strudel consists of a center of the apple, cinnamon, and raisins, wrapped in crispy layers of pastry, that puff up in the oven; served
On June 17th during Garbage Man Day, the world takes time to recognize the dedicated efforts of the men and women who keep our communities clean. Just imagine what the world would be like if you had to live without the services of your local, friendly garbage professional. There would be mountains of trash piled
Recognizing the luck they bring to teams, franchises, and more, National Mascot Day celebrates these iconic figures on June 17th each year. Mascots have been around for over 130 years. We derive the term mascot from the French word La Mascotte. A mascotte is considered a woman or girl with mystic powers and the ability to bring good
June 17th is Tessellation Day. Tessellation is an arrangement of shapes closely fitted together, especially of polygons in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlapping. Surely, there’s little more in the world more visually pleasing than tessellation – that wonderful, perfect effect when the same shapes can be repeated again and again to fit perfectly against
June 16th is a day to enjoy your vegetables because it’s Fesh Veggies Day! Five portions a day? Seven? Ten? Nutritionists agree that when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables, most of us just aren’t getting enough. Make a change on Fresh Veggies Day, and invite family and neighbors around for a fun and
June 16th is World Tapas Day. Spain is responsible for so many wonderful things, and their food and drink is among some of the best in the world. There are a lot of factors that play a role when it comes to enjoying some of the most delicious food in the world. If you are looking
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