NATIONAL CORN ON THE COB DAYAs we approach the first day of summer, June 11th marks the calendar to celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day each year. Fresh corn on the cob is a summertime treat people from all corners of the United States look forward to as we start the picnic season. Read more...
NATIONAL CALL YOUR DOCTOR DAY
The important event on the calendar the Second Tuesday of June will take less time to complete than reading this article and slightly more important. National Call Your Doctor Day reminds young women to schedule their annual Well-Woman Exam. Read more...
NATIONAL MAKING LIFE BEAUTIFUL DAY
National Making Life Beautiful Day on June 11th dedicates a celebration to those who make life beautiful. Whether you're creating beauty by building relationships or helping others achieve personal success, your actions create a ripple effect, making life beautiful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too. Read more...
NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY
On June 11th, National German Chocolate Cake Day celebrates a cake with American roots. It also happens to be one of the top 10 favorite cakes in America. Read more...
NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY
The second Tuesday in June recognizes National Forklift Safety Day. The observance provides opportunities for manufacturing, warehouses, logistics, and other industries that rely on forklifts to reassess their forklift training and safety guidelines. Read more...
On Deck for June 12, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DAY
NATIONAL LOVING DAY
NATIONAL RED ROSE DAY
NATIONAL JERKY DAY
June 11th Celebrated History
1919
Johnny Loftus rides Sir Barton to the first Triple Crown win.
1970
Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington became the first women to receive the rank of general in the U.S. Army.
1982
"E.T. phone home." The blockbuster film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial premiered in Los Angeles, California. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, and Drew Barrymore and won four Oscars.
1983
Over 100 years after Hiram Revels became the first Black member to serve in the U.S. Congress, Britain elects its first Black Members of Parliament.
2002
American Idol debuts on the Fox Network in the United States. The reality singing competition was fashioned after the British hit series Pop Idol which also created spin-offs in Australia, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America among others.
2018
3 World Trade Center opens to the public.
June 11th Celebrated Birthdays
Jeannette Rankin - 1880
In 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to Congress. She ran for office before most women could cast a ballot. However, Montana voted in favor of equal suffrage in 1914. As a suffragist, Rankin's efforts factored considerably in the passing of Montana's legislation and as Representative Rankin when Congress passed the 19th Amendment.
Charlotte Hawkins - 1883
Founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute, Charlotte Hawkins Brown became a noted activist, educator, speaker, and author.
Vince Lombardi - 1913
Noted head coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi led the team to five championships. In 1971, the NFL renamed the championship trophy in his honor to the "Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy."
Gene Wilder - 1933
Born Jerome Silberman, the American actor is known for his comedic roles in films such as Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. One of his most iconic films was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Peter Dinklage - 1969
The award-winning American actor and producer gained prominence in 2011 when Game of Thrones debuted on HBO. Other notable films include Elf, Pixels and I Care A Lot.
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