NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY
National Onion Rings Day lands on June 22 to recognize the batter-dipped, deep-fried bite of deliciousness that runs rings around other appetizers. Read more...
NATIONAL HVAC TECH DAY
With the days heating up, June 22 is a perfect day for National HVAC Tech Day! Today, we show appreciation for our HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) Technicians for the work they do on our heating and cooling systems. Read more...
SUMMERSGIVING
The Saturday after the Summer Solstice, gather your friends and family to celebrate Summersgiving! This day is designed to combine all the fun of summer with America's favorite Thanksgiving food. It's a celebration of life, rooted in gratitude, to be shared with the friends and food that make life fun. Read more...
INTERNATIONAL BEING YOU DAY
International Being You Day, on June 22, invites you to celebrate being…YOU. It's time to ditch the self-judgment and have gratitude for yourself. Today we invite you to explore what it means to truly be YOU beyond the projections of society and the need for perfection. It's your day to discover and acknowledge the beauty of you and your unique capabilities. It's also an invitation to celebrate everyone's differences. Read more...
NATIONAL KISSING DAY
We won't limit you or time you on this affectionate holiday, but National Kissing Day on June 22 encourages us to pucker up for a smooch. Whether the kiss comes from your significant other, your children or pets, share the love! Read more...
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DAY
National Chocolate Eclair Day falls on June 22 each year and recognizes a delicious cream-filled pastry covered in smooth chocolate. Pastry. Check. Cream filling. Check. Chocolate. Check. What more could you want in a food holiday? Maybe a cup of coffee to go with it, but other than that, you won't need anything else. Read more...
On Deck for June 23, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL PECAN SANDIES DAY
NATIONAL HYDRATION DAY
NATIONAL DETROIT-STYLE PIZZA DAY
NATIONAL PINK DAY
June 22nd Celebrated History
1841
Adrien Decambre of France and James Hadden Young of England received the first U.S. patent for a type-setting machine. Patent no. 2,139 for their "Pianotype" machine allowed types to be placed using levers and gravity.
1978
At the Naval Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, astronomer James W. Christy discovers Pluto's first and largest moon - Charon.
2007
Disney premieres the animated film Ratatouille. Directed by Brad Bird, the star-studded film featured the voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Peter O'Toole, Janeane Garofalo and many more.
2021
Senate D.C. Statehood hearing begins.
June 22nd Celebrated Birthdays
Richard Gurley Drew - 1899
While working for 3M, Richard Gurley Drew invented masking and cellophane tape. He created the tape from cellulose and originally called it cellulose tape. His career started at the 3M company in 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he developed a masking tape for the automotive industry in 1925.
John Dillinger - 1903
The notorious American gangster earned the nickname "Public Enemy No. 1" during the Great Depression.
Rose Kushner - 1929
The breast cancer survivor, author, and journalist became an advocate who helped change the standard of care for breast cancer treatment.
Octavia E. Butler - 1947
Octavia Butler is best known for the novel Kindred, also published the Patternist series of science fiction novels. She brought human issues to her storytelling and opened the door for other black women writers to pursue science fiction.
Cyndi Lauper – 1953
"Time After Time" "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" so they show their "True Colors." The American pop singer-songwriter and actress has been performing for more than 40 years.
Erin Brockovich - 1960
In 1991, Erin Brockovich investigated water contamination in Hinkley, California for the law firm Masry & Vititoe. At the time, she was a file clerk. Today, Brockovich runs her own consulting firm and continues to investigate water contamination across the United States. Her story was brought to life in the film Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts.
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