June 1st on the National Day Calendar®

A Brand New Month Ahead! JUNE 1, 2025 | NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR'S DAY | NATIONAL GAME SHOW DAY | NATIONAL NAIL POLISH DAY | NATIONAL OLIVE DAY | NATIONAL SAY SOMETHING NICE DAY | NATIONAL GO BAREFOOT DAY | NATIONAL HEIMLICH MANEUVER DAY | NATIONAL PEN PAL DAY | NATIONAL HAZELNUT CAKE DAY NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR'S DAY We observe National Cancer Survivor's Day on the first Sunday in June. Today, we set aside time to honor those who demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. We want to encourage celebrations for survivors and their families and offer a wellspring of support and outreach to cancer patients everywhere. Read more...   NATIONAL GAME SHOW DAY Today is June 1 and National Game Show Day on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating all timeless game shows, past and present. National Game Show Day honors one of the oldest and most cherished genres of TV. Learn more...   NATIONAL NAIL POLISH DAY On June 1st we celebrate National Nail Polish Day in hopes this celebration primes you with every shade under the sun. It's time to show off your toes and enjoy the summertime! Discover more...     NATIONAL OLIVE DAY National Olive Day falls on June 1st on the National Day Calendar to celebrate one of the world's oldest fruits. The olive is part of a traditional meze/tapas culinary experience that brings families and friends around the table. More to know...   NATIONAL SAY SOMETHING NICE DAY June 1 is National Say Something Nice Day on the National Day Calendar. Today, we have an opportunity to make today extra pleasant for everyone by saying nice things all day long! Read more...   NATIONAL GO BAREFOOT DAY National Go Barefoot Day on June 1 gives you an opportunity to kick off your shoes and run barefoot through the cool grass! More importantly, it is a day to help support a charity that provides millions of underprivileged children all around the world with shoes. Read more...     NATIONAL HEIMLICH MANEUVER DAY Each year on June 1 we recognize a life-saving technique on National Heimlich Maneuver Day. This important National Day kicks off National Safety Month, which is just one of the many celebrations you can take this month to help save a life. Learn more...   NATIONAL PEN PAL DAY  June 1 means it's National Pen Pal Day on the National Day Calendar. Today, is the perfect day to let your pen pals know how much they mean to you by sending a special letter or gift. Read on...   NATIONAL HAZELNUT CAKE DAY June 1 means its National Hazelnut Cake Day on the National Day Calendar. We encourage you to spend some time in the kitchen baking up a delicious hazelnut cake or take a trip to your local bakery to pick one up. We don't care how you celebrate as long as you celebrate National Hazelnut Cake Day eating cake with family and friends. Read more...   Coming on June 2, 2025 National Days NATIONAL BUBBA DAY INTERNATIONAL VOLKSWAGEN® BUS DAY NATIONAL ROTISSERIE CHICKEN DAY NATIONAL ROCKY ROAD DAY   June 1st Celebrated History   1813 "Don't give up the ship." ~Capt. James Lawrence During a losing battle at sea aboard the U.S. frigate Chesapeake, Captain Lawrence gave his final command before dying, "Don't give up the ship." The phrase became a popular naval battle cry.   1937 Amelia Earhart and Frank Noonan depart from Oakland, California on their doomed attempt at flying around the world.   1944 Mexico City bans the ancient custom of siestas at mid-day in an attempt to curb tire and gasoline shortages. Businesses that once closed from 1 pm - 3 pm were required to be open and allow a 30-minute lunch for workers.   1980 The first 24-hour news channel launches. Owned by cable magnate, Ted Turner, CNN (Cable News Network) broadcast for the first time.   June 1st Celebrated Birthdays   Brigham Young - 1833 The American religious leader served as the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   Dr. Henry Faulds - 1843 In 1896, the Scottish doctor and missionary established the use of fingerprinting for Bengal criminal forms. Faulds developed a means of fingerprint classification. In 1880, his article in the Scientific Journal Nature explained how fingerprints serve as a means of personal identification, how to collect and record them.   Francis and Freelan Stanley - 1849 The inventive twin brothers are best known for the development of steam-powered cars. They successfully pitted their automobiles against gas-powered engines winning races across the country.   Frank Whittle - 1907 The British engineer and pilot developed jet-propelled aircraft. His pioneering innovations led to the first jet fighter in the RAF squadron.   Marilyn Monroe - 1926 Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, the American model, actress, and singer became one of Hollywood's leading performers. Her roles in dramas and comedies played to her sex symbol status. Some of her most noted films include Some Like It Hot, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and The Seven Year Itch.   Andy Griffith - 1926 The American actor was best known for his wholesome role as Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show. He also starred in the mystery series Matlock.   Morgan Freeman - 1937 Morgan Freeman first started his acting career on the soap opera, Another World and the PBS children's show, The Electric Company. His enduring career spans more than 45 years.   Colleen McCullough - 1937 Australian author is best known for her romance novel The Thorn Birds. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions

May 31st on the National Day Calendar®

What Is Out There For The Last Day of May?  MAY 31, 2025 | NATIONAL SMILE DAY | NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DAY | NATIONAL SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY | NATIONAL SPEAK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY | NECROTIZING FASCIITIS AWARENESS DAY | NATIONAL UTAH DAY | NATIONAL MACAROON DAY NATIONAL SMILE DAY On May 31st, National Smile Day encourages everyone to wear their best smile! The first recorded smile on record took place on 126 B.C. Okay, we made that up. But did you smile? Joking aside, we generate a smile when funny things happen or find pleasure in the things we do. Someone we love or enjoy spending time with may be the cause of a grin or beaming look of joy. More to know...   NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DAY Observe the future on May 31st with National Autonomous Vehicle Day and experience the realization of science and technology merging like never before. Discover more...   NATIONAL SAVE YOUR HEARING DAY Each May 31st, National Save Your Hearing Day recognizes the importance of preserving our hearing. It is important to take some time to learn ways to protect your hearing and that of your family. Our hearing is vital, and there are ways that hearing loss can be avoidable. Read more...     NATIONAL SPEAK IN COMPLETE SENTENCES DAY National Speak in Complete Sentences Day is observed annually on May 31st.  This day is dedicated to using proper sentence structure while speaking. Learn more...     NECROTIZING FASCIITIS AWARENESS DAY On May 31st, Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day shines a light on this rare disease, which affects the soft tissues of the skin, and if not appropriately treated, can spread quickly. Read more...     NATIONAL UTAH DAY  On May 31st, we celebrate The Beehive State on National Utah Day! Utah became the 45th state on January 4, 1896, and is home to The Great Salt Lake, a deeply rooted Native American heritage, and a far-reaching desert history. More to know...   NATIONAL MACAROON DAY Each year on May 31st, National Macaroon Day celebrates the small coconut cookie that is full of flavor and variety, too. Do not mistake these with the delicate sandwich cookies called macarons. No, these small, but substantial cookies hold their own despite the sometimes mistaken identity. For coconut lovers, this day summons up a little bit of bliss. Read more...     Coming on June 1, 2025 National Days NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR'S DAY NATIONAL GAME SHOW DAY NATIONAL NAIL POLISH DAY NATIONAL OLIVE DAY NATIONAL SAY SOMETHING NICE DAY NATIONAL GO BAREFOOT DAY NATIONAL HEIMLICH MANEUVER DAY NATIONAL PEN PAL DAY  NATIONAL HAZELNUT CAKE DAY   May 31st Celebrated History   1907 The first New York Taxicab Company cabs arrive in New York City. Owner Harry N. Allen imported 65 of the red and green cars from France. However, they weren't the first taxicabs to operate in the United States. In 1897, Samuel's Electric Carriage and Wagon Company launched in New York City. The company's electric vehicles grew to 100 by 1889 with a new name - Electric Vehicle Company. By the turn of the century, they operated 1,000 cabs. After fire destroyed almost a third of its cabs and financial crisis struck the country in 1907, Electric Vehicle Company shuttered its doors.   1911 The Titanic launches from Belfast, Northern Ireland.   1962 The State of Israel hangs World War II official Adolf Eichmann for his role in the Holocaust.   1971 Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May for the first time. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act giving the country five federal three-day weekends a year. The other four holidays include Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day), Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.   2005 In a Vanity Fair article, John D. O'Connor reveals the name of Deep Throat. FBI official Mark Felt confided in O'Connor, family friend and attorney, in 2002.   May 31st Celebrated Birthdays   Walt Whitman - 1819 The transcendentalist and prolific poet, Walt Whitman began his career as a printer and journalist. Author of Leaves of Grass, he published the volume of poems himself.   Chien-Shiung Wu - 1912 In 1936, the Chinese physicist emigrated to the United States. She would become instrumental to the Manhattan Project through her pioneering contributions to particle physics.   Clint Eastwood - 1930 "Go ahead, make my day." Harry Callahan (AKA Dirty Harry) in Sudden Impact Clint Eastwood is equally recognized for his acting, directing, and producing abilities. His credits include a long list of award nominations and wins, including Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby, and American Sniper.   Joe Namath - 1943 The American quarterback played professional football for 13 seasons. In 1969, Namath helped secure a Super Bowl win for the New York Jets. View email in your browser.  712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Manage Subscriptions