NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY
The second Sunday in June rewinds time for a moment to celebrate National Children's Day. The day honors the children in our lives by slowing down our fast-paced lives, turning off the tech, and refocusing on the important things. Taking one day may not be enough, but using it as an opportunity to redirect our family's lives may be an important step in a child's life. Read more...
NATIONAL EARL DAY
June 9th each year dedicates National Earl Day to those with a particular qualification and a genuine capacity for achievement. The day honors those legends named Earl. While the name is becoming uncommon these days, hopefully, those who have the privilege of being so named have earned it. Read more...
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY
On June 9th of each year, National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day recognizes a delicious and seasonal pie. A tart vegetable, rhubarb is often paired with sweet fruits making for a pleasing dessert. Read more...
NATIONAL DONALD DUCK DAY
National Donald Duck Day on June 9th each year commemorates the birthday of a funny animated cartoon character. Donald Duck made his first screen debut on June 9, 1934, in The Wise Little Hen. Read more...
On Deck for June 10, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY
NATIONAL FROSTED COOKIE DAY
NATIONAL EGG ROLL DAY
NATIONAL HERBS AND SPICES DAY
NATIONAL BLACK COW DAY
NATIONAL BALLPOINT PEN DAY
June 9th Celebrated History
1953
The U.S. Patent Office issued patent no. 2,641,545 to John H. Kraft for his method to "manufacture of soft surface cured cheese." The process-related to soft cheeses with a "bloomy rind" such as Camembert, Brie, and Chaource. While these types of cheese were not new, Kraft's method for producing these cheeses was.
1973
Ron Turcotte rides Secretariat to a Triple Crown win at the Belmont Stakes.
1983
Margaret Thatcher is re-elected to Prime Minister of England.
June 9th Celebrated Birthdays
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson - 1836
After being denied entry to medical school in Britain, Elizabeth Anderson pursued her education in France and obtained her license in 1865. She was the first woman in France to do so and also the first British woman to earn a medical degree. She would later co-found the London School of Medicine for Women.
Cole Porter - 1893
Composer and songwriter, Cole Porter is known for his catchy Broadway and Hollywood show tunes such as "I've Got You Under My Skin", "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "Anything Goes."
Les Paul - 1915
One of the pioneering names in electric guitars, Les Paul began his career playing music and establishing a jazz band. Paul revolutionized the music world when he invented one of the first solid-body electric guitars in 1941.
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