Category: June 07

• WORLD CARING DAY | June 7

  WORLD CARING DAY | June 7

  Each year on June 7, World Caring Day shines a spotlight on all the ways we connect and show each other 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.

  #WorldCaringDay

  In a world of many worries, one of the easiest ways to show love is by caring. We all experience times of crisis, illness or need. Sharing our journeys and becoming a part of a beautiful story in a segmented, cynical world recognizes and celebrates the people who care. When we take the time to notice, we see patience, understanding, kindness and encouragement from everyone around us.

  Use World Caring Day to remind others to take the opportunity and practice caring. Now more than ever, we need to lean into caring for one another. Using this day as an opportunity to share your compassion shows genuine love and is a blessing. By sincerely asking how someone’s day went, it shows that you care, and can improve that person’s overall well-being.

  Caring Around the World

  Celebrating everyone as they share stories of caring recognizes and honors both those who care, and those who are cared for. On June 7th, we encourage everyone to rededicate themselves to recognizing, sharing and participating in acts of caring by:

  • Asking how someone is doing with intent and meaning. Asking someone how they are to find out what is going on in their lives shows you care.
  • Being mindful of the needs of others. Being alert and sensitive to what triggers your loved ones can help them navigate the shifts in their mood.
  • Reconnecting online to catch up with your friends and family living far away or with those you haven’t spoken to in a long time reopens relationships.
  • Making time for your loved ones. We know everyone gets busy but don’t become a stranger to your friends and family.
  • Writing a note. You’ll be surprised by how big of an impact little notes of encouragement can have on the mood and well-being of others.
  • Sharing your story! Head over to www.worldcaringday.org and share your story of caring for a loved one through a challenging health journey. You can also read stories of others to feel inspired.
  • Joining the conversation by spreading the word. Sharing acts of kindness will boost the World Caring Day, especially when you use #WorldCaringDay on social media.

  HISTORY OF WORLD CARING DAY

  Inspiration for World Caring Day began on June 7, 1997, with the nine-day life of a baby named Brighid. After being born prematurely, software engineer Sona Mehring created the first CaringBridge website. Thanks to Sona, friends and family were able to receive updates on baby Brighid’s health online. Most importantly, the website provided necessities and comfort to Brighid and her family. Since social media platforms were non-existent at the time, the idea to create a website was revolutionary.

  This simple act of caring triggered a domino effect, resulting in a global network known as CaringBridge. The non-profit organization is dedicated to connecting family and friends with their loved ones during a health journey. The organization helps to provide care, comfort and unwavering support to families. In 2021, an estimated 45 million people from all around the world visited CaringBridge. Over 1,900 messages of hope, care and love are posted every hour on the CaringBridge portals for loved ones.

  In 2022, the Register at National Day Calendar officially proclaimed World Caring Day to be observed on June 7, annually. CaringBridge and National Day Calendar invites everyone to inspire others through stories of hope and care. Celebrate today by recognizing and thanking those who go the extra mile to show they care. You can read inspirational stories, including baby Brighid’s, by visiting www.worldcaringday.org.

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• WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY – June 7

  WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY

  Safe eating is a goal for everyone, rich or poor, old or young. Since we need to be able to trust the food we eat is safe for us, World Food Safety Day on June 7 focuses on the safety process. The goal of the day is to inspire action to help prevent, detect, and manage food-borne risks. A concerted effort to make and keep food safe contributes to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism, and sustainable development.

  Celebrating World Food Safety Day will give consumers, producers, and governments a chance to focus on an issue that is often taken for granted. Food safety is invisible until you get ill. Anyone who has had food poisoning knows this.

  The occurrence of two or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food is known as a food-borne disease outbreak.

  With an estimated 600 million cases of food-borne illnesses annually, unsafe food is a threat to human health and economies, disproportionately affecting vulnerable and marginalized people, especially women and children, populations affected by conflict, and migrants. An estimated three million people around the world – in developed and developing countries – die every year from food and waterborne disease.

  HOW TO OBSERVE
  
  Learn more about keeping food safe by checking out the website the Partnership for Food Safety Education.

  More can also be learned at World Food Safety Day website, too.

  Use #WorldFoodSafetyDay to follow on social media.

  HISTORY
  
  For two decades, various nations have marked food safety with a special day. In 2019, the United Nations declared June 7 to be World Food Safety Day as a time to celebrate the myriad benefits of safe food.

  The day stresses every meal, every snack, every time dishes are prepared, whenever foods are grown, produced, and transported – all of these are moments when food safety must be prioritized.

   

  June 6, 2019

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• NATIONAL OKLAHOMA DAY – June 7

  In 2017, National Day Calendar® began celebrating each state in the order they entered the union starting the week of Independence Day and ending with Hawaii. We highlight a small part of each states’ history, foods and the people who make up the state. Many states have their own state celebrations, and National Day Calendar’s observances in no way replace them. There’s so much more to explore, we can’t help but celebrate our beautiful country even more!

  

  NATIONAL OKLAHOMA DAY | JUNE 7

  National Oklahoma Day on June 7th recognizes the 46th state to be granted statehood.

  #NationalOklahomaDay

  The panhandled state of Oklahoma is a dotted series of granite mountain peaks, sloping sandstone ridges, rolling hills, and plains. In 1803, the land became part of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase. Congress granted statehood on November 16, 1907.

  Across the state of Oklahoma, significant sites record the result of the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail crosses nine states and describes the brutal impact on the lives of Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, and Seminoles.

  In 1889, several counties in Oklahoma became open to settlement by Land Run. Settlers could claim quarter sections of land only after a specific time (usually noon) on a set date. Some eager settlers would cross the boundary into the county seeking their preferred quarter section sooner than the stroke of noon, earning them (and the state) the nickname “Sooners.”

  From the Arkansas River to the Neosho River, Oklahoma has scenic views, lakes, and mountain trails. Put on your hiking boots and make some trail mix for an afternoon adventure. After a good hike, take in Route 66 for a drive and maybe pick up some barbeque or something fried.  Oklahomans seem to have cornered the market on nearly everything fried. To mention a few, we came across fried okra and lamb balls and catfish. For something fresh, don’t forget the state fruit. Strawberries!

  HOW TO OBSERVE National Oklahoma Day

  Join National Day Calendar as we celebrate National Oklahoma Day. We’ll take a drive out on the open highway, and work up an appetite. Discover the best eateries in the state and explore the history that goes with them. Find adventure in The Sooner State and use #NationalOklahomaDay to share on social media.

  

  Will Rogers’ cowboy humor found its way into his performances and writing throughout his career. Into his wit, Will wove a logic that rang true with the working class and rural populations.

  All-around athlete and Olympian, Jim Thorpe competed in 15 events during the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. He became the first Native American to earn an Olympic gold medal when he took first place in both the pentathlon and decathlon. Thorpe also made a solid showing in the other 13 events. However, Thorpe was stripped of his medals after the International Olympic Committee learned he had played minor-league baseball violating the amateurism rule.

  Thorpe would go on to play professional football and professional basketball proving once again that his abilities stretch from field to court and beyond.

  In October 1982, the IOC added James Thorpe’s name to the list of 1912 crowned Olympic champions and delivered two replica medals to his family. However, the IOC noted that the official report of the games would not be modified.

  Clarence Nash voiced the lovable sputterings of Donald Duck and his nephews. He worked in the world of Disney for 50 years.

  On a clear night far from the city lights, the Milky Way Galaxy can be easily identified. Deep within its center, Karl Jansky discovered radio waves emanating from the constellation Sagittarius. It was Jansky’s discovery that launched radio astronomy as a new science.

  Woody Guthrie’s folk music spoke to the working public. From his anthems to his poetic lullabies, Guthrie spoke sung openly of the human condition or softly of its sweetest moments.

  Author of Juneteenth and Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison also wrote two collections of essays. The Invisible Man earned Ellison the National Book Award and became a national bestseller.

  Founder of Walm-Mart stores, Sam Walton challenged the retail world with his discount pricing.

  Over the radio, Paul Harvey’s voice told The Rest of the Story for 33 years. He was a nuanced storyteller whose commentary, humor, and news made for an enlightening part of millions of American’s day, but he also authored several books, appeared on television and news shows.

  Naomi Parker Fraley’s chance photograph taken by J. Howard Miller in 1942 became the iconic image millions are familiar with today as “Rosie the Riveter.” It just took nearly 74 years to prove it. For years, another woman was identified as the inspiration for the “We Can Do It!” posters produced by Westinghouse Electric.

  The highly honored prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief, became the first Native American woman to study ballet. Tallchief excelled in her career and together with her sister would found Chicago City Ballet.

  First baseman, Mickey Mantle wow the fans for his entire 18 years in pinstripes. The New York Yankee earned seven World Series Championships and three American League MVPs titles. Mantle was the AL home run leader for four seasons, chasing Babe Ruth’s record of 61 home runs alongside teammate Roger Maris. Mantel would never break the record.

  Darla Hood played little rascal, Darla, in the popular Our Gang series which began in 1935.

  Chuck Norris doesn’t #Celebrate Every Day. Every day celebrates Chuck Norris.

  Wilma Mankiller became the first woman to lead the Cherokee Nation as their chief. As an advocate during her tenure, she improved access to healthcare, education, and housing. As a result, membership increased.

  Catcher, Johnny Bench, played 16 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds. The Hall of Famer earned two World Series Championships, World Series MVP in 1976, and two National League MVPs during his career. He was a 14-time All-Star and a 10-time Golden Glove recipient.

  Ron Howard, known for his many roles in his youth from The Andy Griffith Show, American Graffiti and Happy Days, now makes a name for himself as a filmmaker. For decades he’s been producing thought-provoking and entertaining movies for all ages and earning recognition for his work.

  Country music singer, Reba McEntire, also produces music and stars in television sitcom Malibu Country.

  Attorney, Anita Hill, is most known for her testimony during Justice Clarence Thomas’s Supreme Court nomination hearing. While Thomas was appointed to the Supreme Court, Hill’s testimony shined a spotlight on workplace behavior.

  Garth Brooks is the country music artist with Friends in Low Places and the man who put country music back on the map. He retooled the sound, the look, and the concerts, then stepped away and handed over the reined, albeit temporarily, to the next generation.

  Pioneer Woman Statue – Ponca City

  Shattuck Windmill Museum – Shattuck

  Totem Pole Park – Chelsea

  99’s Museum of Women – Oklahoma City

  

  June 5, 2018

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• NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAY – June 7

  NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAY | JUNE 7

  To observe National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th all you need is chocolate ice cream. Who says you have to stop there, though? You can have it in a cone or make it from scratch. Add sprinkles or syrup or whipped cream. 

  #ChocolateIceCreamDay

  Chocolate ice cream is the second most common flavor, surpassed only by vanilla. The chocolate-flavored ice cream has been in existence well over a hundred years and has been popular in the United States since the late 19th century.

  Cocoa powder is blended in with eggs, cream, vanilla, and sugar to make chocolate ice cream. The cocoa powder is what gives the ice cream a brown color. Other flavors, such as rocky road or triple chocolate chunk, use chocolate ice cream in their creation.

  HOW TO OBSERVE Chocolate Ice Cream Day

  While you can enjoy this day with a scoop or two, you could also explore the variety of chocolate ice creams available, too. “How many kinds of chocolate ice cream can there be?” you might ask. Well, you might be surprised. For starters, of course, there’s dark chocolate and milk chocolate. But then we can add peanut butter or marshmallow. We just recently celebrated Rocky Road. And don’t forget all the kinds of fudge. Some people like chocolate and mint mixed together, too. And the list goes on and on. 

  We do have some recipes for you to try, as well. 

  Chocolate ice cream
  Chocolate milkshake

  Are you looking for chocolate ice cream deals? We’ve found them! Check out our Celebration Deals page and if you have a deal send us a message through our Contact Us link. We’ll add it.

  Use #ChocolateIceCreamDay to post on social media.

  NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAY HISTORY

  National Day Calendar continues researching the origin of this ice cream holiday. 

   

  April 10, 2014

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• NATIONAL VCR DAY – June 7

  NATIONAL VCR DAY JUNE 7

  On June 7th, National VCR Day takes a look a the device that revolutionized the home movie-watching experience. The observance recognizes the video cassette recorder (VCR), a device that, in its time, was a marvel of technology!

  #NationalVCRDay

  The VCR is an electro-mechanical device that records analog audio and analog video from television on a removable, magnetic tape videocassette. Images and sound can then be played back at a more convenient time. Charles Ginsburg was an American engineer at Ampex which developed one of the first practical videotape recorders in 1956.

  The first home video recorder?
  The Telcan became the first home video recorder to be produced and demonstrated on June 24, 1963. 

  In 1970, the home video cassette format (VHS) launched, creating a booming mass-marking throughout the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s. At the time, the VCR was the primary way to watch movies at home. Millions of people created their own personal movie libraries. 

  Over 10 billion videotapes remain today. Full of recorded memories, these keepsakes hold treasures for millions of people around the world. More and more, people are preserving these memories in a more stable format. This trend continues to be important as the years pass, too. Companies like Zoovio, Inc. provide several options to preserve your precious memories. Options include converting to a DVD or storage in an online private vault, making them available for viewing and sharing on internet-connected devices, including TVs.

  HOW TO OBSERVE National VCR Day

  How many home movies do you have on VCR cassettes at home? Share your memories using #NationalVCRDay to post on social media. And check out Zoovio to digitalize your old VCR cassettes of family memories and preserve those memories on the web with your very own online video vault!

  NATIONAL VCR DAY HISTORY

  National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this technology day. In the meantime, check out these other retro days:

  • Retro Day
  • Video Games Day
  • World Television Day
  • Kool-Aid Days
    

    June 7th Celebrated History

    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

    June 7th Celebrated Birthdays

    Amelia Blanford Edwards – 1831

    The British Egyptologist dedicated her career to the study of Egyptian monuments and preserving them.

    Virginia Apgar – 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 – 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 – 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.

  April 10, 2014

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• NATIONAL BOONE DAY – June 7

  NATIONAL BOONE DAY | JUNE 7

  National Boone Day, observed each year on June 7th, commemorates the day frontiersman Daniel Boone (November 2, 1734 – September 26, 1820) first began exploring the valleys and forests of the present-day Bluegrass State of Kentucky on June 7, 1769. Boone founded the village of Boonesborough, Kentucky, which is one of the first American settlements west of the Appalachians.

  #NationalBooneDay

  Daniel Boone, an American pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman, was born on November 2, 1734. His frontier exploits made him one of the United States’ first folk heroes. By the end of the 18th century, following the route marked by Boone, more than 200,000 European people had migrated to Kentucky/Virginia.

  Daniel Boone married Rebecca Bryan on August 14, 1756. They lived in a cabin on his father’s farm where they had ten children. Boone supported his family as a market hunter, collecting pelts for the fur trade.

  During the Revolutionary War, Boone served in the militia as an officer and, in 1778, Shawnee warriors captured him. They eventually adopted him into their tribe. He later left the Indians, returning to Boonesborough to help defend the European settlements in Kentucky/Virginia.

  Following the war, Daniel Boone emigrated to eastern Missouri, where he spent most of the last two decades of his life. Boone died of natural causes on September 26, 1820, at the age of 85. His last words were, “I’m going now, my time has come.”

  Many places in the United States are named after Daniel Boone, including the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Sheltowee Trace Trail, the town of Boone, North Carolina, and seven different counties. Schools are also named after Boone, including locations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Chicago.

  A legend in his lifetime, Boone remains an iconic figure in American history.

  HOW TO OBSERVE National Boone Day

  How much do you know about Daniel Boone? Is it folklore or historical fact? Explore the history books, museums, and historical sites in the places he lived, and on the trails, he blazed to find out. We compiled a short list of ideas to help you celebrate today. We also suggest you use #NationalBooneDay to share on social media.

  NATIONAL BOONE DAY HISTORY

  The Kentucky Historical Society founded Boone Day over 140 years ago, and the day is still going strong.

   

  April 10, 2014

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• NATIONAL RUNNING DAY – First Wednesday in June

  NATIONAL RUNNING DAY

  Each year on the first Wednesday in June, people across the United States participate in National Running Day.  The day was designated as a way for runners to reaffirm their passion for running and for beginners to make a life-changing commitment to running.

  #NationalRunningDay

  For some, running is a daily routine. The moment the runner awakes, their mission is to complete a set distance. They may have a partner, or they go it alone. Others fit in a run when time allows or at the end of their workday. The marathoner will train on a schedule, and the dedicated runner knows they have to take care of their feet, and knees and eat right to maintain their bodies for the road.

  Whatever the distance, the celebration is about placing one foot in front of the other and setting a pace.

  HOW TO OBSERVE National Running Day

  Whether you run a few miles or just around the block, by yourself or with a friend or three, this is a perfect day to go for a run! Pace yourself and share your celebration with us using #NationalRunningDay to post on social media.

  NATIONAL RUNNING DAY HISTORY

  Running organizations have partnered together since 2009 to promote National Running Day. For more information visit globalrunningday.org.
  

   

  April 9, 2014

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