SOCIAL MEDIA DAY
Social Media Day is observed annually on June 30. In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, and share with family, friends, and the world. Read more...
NATIONAL OOTD DAY
On June 30, National OOTD Day gives us an opportunity to express ourselves and document our personal style by sharing our Outfit Of The Day on social media. Get ready to express your best self by sharing your OOTD makes you feel beautiful. Read more...
NATIONAL METEOR WATCH DAY
On June 30th, National Meteor Watch Day encourages us to look to the stars to witness one of the night sky's most thrilling sights. Also known as National Meteor Day, on a cloudless night, people turn their eyes to the heavens in hopes of spotting the glow of a falling star. Read more...
On Deck for July 1, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY
NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY
NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY
NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY
June 30th Celebrated History
1922
Legendary fiddler, Alexander (Eck) Robertson joined Henry C. Gilliland to record the first commercial country music recordings. They recorded the instrumental songs "Arkansas Traveler" and "Turkey in the Straw."
1936
Published by Macmillan Inc., Margaret Mitchell's epic novel Gone with the Wind goes on sale.
1972
Scientists make the first leap second adjustment to the atomic clock.
2019
President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to visit North Korea.
June 30th Celebrated Birthdays
Elizabeth Timothy - 1702
The colonial immigrant became the first female newspaper editor and publisher in America. After the death of her father, Timothy assumed his role in printing the South Carolina Gazette under contract with Benjamin Franklin.
Lena Horne - 1917
The award-winning singer, dancer and actress performed for audiences on stage and screen for more than 70 years.
Mike Tyson - 1966
Out of 58 fights, the American heavyweight boxer won 50. Of those, 44 were knockouts, earning him the nickname Iron Mike.
Michael Phelps - 1985
In 2008, the U.S. Olympic swimmer won his 11th career gold medal. Four years later at the London Summer Olympics, Phelps garnered a record of 8 medals. Over the course of his Olympic career, Phelps earned a whopping 28 medals.
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