NATIONAL START OVER DAY
Today is June 5 on the National Day Calendar and it's National Start Over Day to remind you it's perfectly fine to start over! Today's National Day is about making the decision to accept failure and start over, from scratch.
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NATIONAL VEGGIE BURGER DAY
When it comes to combining flavor and plant power, National Veggie Burger Day on June 5 proclaims it can be done! We're going to prove to the biggest skeptics that veggie burgers are delicious and deserve a plate at the table. Read more...
NATIONAL KETCHUP DAY
June 5 is National Ketchup Day on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating the most popular condiment in the U.S. Let's dip right into the origins and history of this food condiment day and see why this red sauce is a staple on our tables across the nation. Read more...
GLOBAL RUNNING DAY
Each year on the first Wednesday in June, people across the U.S. participate in Global Running Day. This fit National Day is designated as a way for runners to reaffirm their passion for running and for beginners to make a life-changing commitment to running. Read more...
NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY
On June 5 we toast National Moonshine Day to recognize a beverage with a notorious record of blurring the lines of history and the law, turning ordinary men (and women) into criminals and common criminals into legends. Follow along as we discuss how the history is just as strong as the drink. Read more...
NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY
'Tis the season to celebrate National Gingerbread Day. While that may sound strange for June 5, gingerbread lovers across the country celebrate by sampling their favorite recipes and gingerbread treats. Whether in the form of bread, cakes, bars, biscuits, or cookies, gingerbread is delicious any time of year. Read more...
On Deck for June 6, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL YO-YO DAY
NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION DAY
NATIONAL EYEWEAR DAY
D-DAY
NATIONAL DRIVE-IN MOVIE DAY
NATIONAL GARDENING EXERCISE DAY
NATIONAL APPLESAUCE CAKE DAY
June 5th Celebrated History
1893
The Orient Express departs from Paris on its first regularly scheduled service.
1956
Elvis Presley appears on The Milton Berle Show and performs his new single, "Hound Dog." His gyrations prove to be scandalous but propel him into Rock and Roll history.
1981
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the first five cases of AIDS. At the time, the five patients located in Los Angeles, California, were reported as having a rare strain of pneumonia only found in those with weakened immune systems.
June 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Pancho Villa - 1878
The Mexican revolutionary general became a notorious bandit who joined an uprising against Mexican dictator, Porfirio Diaz. In the U.S., he became known for his battles with U.S. troops and a 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico.
Ruth Benedict - 1887
The American anthropologist who studied Southwest Native American cultures is best known for interpreter ability.
Bill Moyers - 1934
The American Journalist served as President Lyndon B. Johnson's press secretary. His career has spanned more than 55 years including commentating and hosting several television news shows and publishing
numerous books.
Ken Follett - 1949
The Welsh author has published several thrillers and historical novels including The Pillars of the Earth.
Richard Scarry - 1953
The children's author created a world of anthropomorphic characters who live in Busytown. From Lowly Worm to Miss Honey and Doctor Lion, Scarry's stories took children on adventures and taught reading, colors, and manners along with many other things.
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