NATIONAL DOUGHNUT (DONUT) DAY
Each year on the first Friday in June, people participate in National Doughnut or Donut Day. This food holiday celebrates the delicious doughnut and honors the Salvation Army Lassies. In case you didn't know, the Salvation Army Lassies are the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI. Read more...
WORLD CARING DAY
Each year on June 7, World Caring Day shines a spotlight on all the ways we connect and show each other how much we care. Afterall, we should always take time to celebrate the millions of acts of caring we see. All acts of caring, whether big or small, are important. Caring is continuous and happens every day through compassion, support, kindness and understanding. Read more...
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAY
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day falls on June 7 and all you need for this food holiday is chocolate ice cream. Whether you eat it in a bowl, with a cone, or directly out of the container, National Chocolate Ice Cream Day is a day for everyone. Read more...
NATIONAL BOONE DAY
National Boone Day is observed each year on June 7 to commemorate the day (June 7, 1769) frontiersman Daniel Boone first began exploring the valleys and forests of the present-day Bluegrass State of Kentucky. Boone founded the village of Boonesborough which is one of the first American settlements west of the Appalachians. Read more...
NATIONAL VCR DAY
June 7 is National VCR Day and we take a look a the device that revolutionized the home movie-watching experience. This retro National Day recognizes the video cassette recorder (VCR), a device that, in its time, was a marvel of technology! Read more...
NATIONAL OKLAHOMA DAY
National Oklahoma Day on June 7 recognizes the 46th state to be granted statehood. Unlike the April 22 Oklahoma Day state holiday that celebrates when Oklahoma became open to settlement, our National Oklahoma Day is an additional celebration for Oklahoma that celebrates the unique heritage, achievements, and spirit of Oklahoma. Read more...
On Deck for June 8, 2024
National Days
BEST FRIENDS DAY
NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY
NATIONAL OUTLET SHOPPING DAY™
NATIONAL NAME YOUR POISON DAY
NATIONAL DRAGONFLY DAY
NATIONAL UPSY DAISY DAY
Celebrated History on June 7
1913 - British mountain climber Hudson Stuck successfully leads the first team to the summit of Denali. Located in Alaska, the mountain is the highest point on the American continent.
1971 - The U.S. Supreme Court cites protection under the First Amendment when it overturns Paul Cohen's conviction for disturbing the peace when he wore a jacket with vulgar language protesting the draft.
1982 - Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee opens to the public. The home of Elvis Presley became an iconic tourist attraction.
1979 - Texas becomes the first state to declare Juneteenth a holiday.
1980 - The U.S. government dedicated its first solar power plant at Natural Bridge National Monument in Utah. The array of over 250,000 solar cells provided power to the park's facilities
Celebrated June 7 Birthdays
Amelia Blanford Edwards was born in 1831. The British Egyptologist dedicated her career to the study of Egyptian monuments and preserving them.
Virginia Apgar was born in 1909. Nearly every parent of a newborn child can thank American Anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar for the scoring system doctors use to evaluate an infant soon after birth. The assessment helps determine if the baby needs immediate medical attention.
Gwendolyn Brooks was born in 1917. Gwendolyn Brooks earned a Pulitzer Prize for her poem Annie Allen, making her the first black author to win the prize.
Prince Rogers Nelson was born in 1958. With hits like "When Doves Cry" and "1999," Prince earned a pop music and R&B reputation that was undeniable. Both as an artist and entertainer, the seven-time Grammy winner delivered stellar performances time after time.
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