JUNE 1, 2026 | NATIONAL SAY SOMETHING NICE DAY | NATIONAL GAME SHOW DAY | NATIONAL OLIVE DAY | NATIONAL NAIL POLISH DAY | NATIONAL GO BAREFOOT DAY | NATIONAL HEIMLICH MANEUVER DAY | NATIONAL HAZELNUT CAKE DAY | NATIONAL PEN PAL DAY
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to June! The weather is heating up, the summer season is officially on the horizon, and today’s calendar is packed with fun ways to start the month on a genuinely positive note.
Your June 1st "New Month" Lineup:
The Ultimate Vibe Check: It is National Say Something Nice Day. In a world that moves incredibly fast, today is a simple, beautiful reminder to use the power of your words to lift someone up. A compliment, a thank-you note, or just a kind word can completely change someone’s day.
The Big Wheel: Survey says... it’s National Game Show Day! From spinning the wheel to shouting out trivia answers from the comfort of your couch, today we celebrate the legendary hosts, the dramatic sound effects, and the timeless fun of the television game show.
The Summer Freedom: Happy National Go Barefoot Day! This day is your formal invitation to ditch the socks, kick off your shoes, and feel the grass beneath your feet. It is the unofficial uniform of relaxation.
The Life-Saving Skill: We recognize National Heimlich Maneuver Day, honoring the simple but revolutionary emergency technique created by Dr. Henry Heimlich that has saved countless lives around the world since 1974.
The Sweet & The Savory: We are treating our taste buds to a double-feature of National Olive Day (perfect for a snack board) and National Hazelnut Cake Day (rich, nutty, and completely decadent).
The Inner Circle: Celebrate the art of the written connection on National Pen Pal Day, and add a pop of summer color to your look for National Nail Polish Day.
The June 1st Challenge: Find three people today—whether they are coworkers, family members, or strangers—and say something genuinely nice to them. Then, kick off your shoes and enjoy the evening.
Coming on June 2, 2026
National Days
LEAVE THE OFFICE EARLY DAY
INTERNATIONAL VOLKSWAGEN® BUS DAY
NATIONAL BUBBA DAY
NATIONAL ROTISSERIE CHICKEN DAY
NATIONAL ROCKY ROAD DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 1
Brigham Young (1801-1877) - Religious leader and 2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Frank Morgan (1890-1949) - Actor easily identified by his role as "The Wizard" in The Wizard of Oz.
Andy Griffith (1926-2012) - Actor fondly remembered for his roles in The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and the legal drama Matlock (1986–1995).
Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) - Model and actress known as the "Blonde Bombshell."
K. W. Lee (1928-2025) - Journalist and founder of the Korean American Journalists Association.
Pat Boone (1934-Still Living) - Musical icon in the 1950s and 1960s.
Morgan Freeman (1937-Still Living) - Multi-award-winning actor.
Richard Goode (1943-Still Living) - Pianist known for his beautiful interpretations of Mozart and Beethoven.
Michael McDowell (1950-1999) - Author and screenwriter remembered for creating the screenplay for the film Beetlejuice.
David Rudman (1963-Still Living) - Current puppeteer of Cookie Monster on Sesame Street.
Memorable Events for June 1
1638 - The first earthquake is recorded in U.S. in MA.
1779 - The court-martial for Benedict Arnold and charges of malfeasance begins.
1792 - Kentucky is admitted as the 15th state.
1796 - Tennessee is admitted as the 16th state.
1812 - President Madison asks Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom.
1862 - A bilateral treaty (African Slave Trade Treaty Act) between the U.S. and U.K. abolishes the slave trade in U.S.
1890 - The U.S. Census Bureau begins using Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine to count census returns.
1869 - Thomas Edison is granted his first patent for the Electric Vote Recorder.
1877 - The Society of American Artists forms.
1916 - The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment of the first Jew (Justice Louis Brandeis) to Supreme Court.
1939 - The first major boxing match is televised in the U.S. (heavyweight bout between former world champion Max Baer (L) and Lou Nova (W)).
1947 - WWII rationing coupons are disbanded.
2004 - Terry Nichols is sentenced to 161 consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole for the Oklahoma City Bombing.
1974 - The Heimlich Maneuver is published in the journal Emergency Medicine.
1993 - Brooklyn, NY, begins a recycling program.
2022 - Admiral Linda Fagan (U.S. Coast Guard) becomes the first female Commander of a U.S. military branch.
Best,
Team NDC
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