JUNE 21, 2023 | SUMMER BEGINS | ANNE & SAMANTHA DAY | NATIONAL SELFIE DAY | NATIONAL DAYLIGHT APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL SEASHELL DAY | NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY | NATIONAL PEACHES ‘N’ CREAM DAY | NATIONAL ARIZONA DAY | NATIONAL DAY OF THE GONG | GO SKATEBOA
JUNE 21, 2023 | SUMMER BEGINS | ANNE & SAMANTHA DAY | NATIONAL SELFIE DAY | NATIONAL DAYLIGHT APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL SEASHELL DAY | NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY | NATIONAL PEACHES ‘N’ CREAM DAY | NATIONAL ARIZONA DAY | NATIONAL DAY OF THE GONG | GO SKATEBOARDING DAY | WORLD GIRAFFE DAY | WORLD PEACE AND PRAYER DAY | WORLD HYDROGRAPHY DAY | WORLD HUMANIST DAY | INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
Summer Begins | Longest Day of the Year
SUMMER BEGINS
On the longest day of the year, Summer Begins in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also known as the Summer Solstice, which happens either on June 20th, 21st, or 22nd. It all depends on the time zone in which you live. Read more...
Anne and Samantha Day | Summer & Winter Solstice
ANNE AND SAMANTHA DAY
Celebrated bi-annually on the summer solstice and the winter solstice, Anne and Samantha Day honors Anne Frank and Samantha Smith. Read more...
National Selfie Day | June 21
NATIONAL SELFIE DAY | JUNE 21
Thanks to social media and the smartphone, June 21st recognizes a form of self-portrait that couldn’t exist without them; It’s National Selfie Day! We are encouraged to take creative (appropriate) selfies and share them on social media. Read more...
National Daylight Appreciation Day | June 21
NATIONAL DAYLIGHT APPRECIATION DAY
National Daylight Appreciation Day each year on June 21st recognizes the summer solstice (the longest day of daylight in the northern hemisphere) and encourages people to celebrate the many benefits of the sun. Read more...
National Seashell Day | First Day of Summer
NATIONAL SEASHELL DAY | JUNE 21
On the first day of summer, National Seashell Day reminds us to put our toes in the sand and admire the beauty of seashells. Read more...
National Smoothie Day | June 21
NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY
Capitalizing on the bountiful fruits and vegetables available this time of year, National Smoothie Day on June 21st celebrates the refreshing beverage brought to you by the blender. Read more...
National Peaches 'N' Cream Day | June 21
NATIONAL PEACHES ‘N’ CREAM DAY
Observed annually on June 21st, National Peaches ‘n’ Cream Day recognizes a sweet way to eat ripened peaches. It’s also a perfect way to begin and end the summer solstice. (See National Daylight Appreciation Day for the meaning of summer solstice.)Read more...
National Arizona Day | June 21
NATIONAL ARIZONA DAY
On June 21st, National Arizona Day recognizes the state that joined 48 states into a contiguous unit. Interestingly, Arizona became a state on Valentine’s Day in 1912. Read more...
National Day of the Gong | June 21
NATIONAL DAY OF THE GONG | JUNE 21
National Day of the Gong on June 21st honors the gong’s unique history among instruments of sound, creativity, and healing. Read more...
Go Skateboarding Day | June 21
GO SKATEBOARDING DAY
Inspired skaters carve a space on their calendar on June 21st each year for Go Skateboarding Day! Read more...
World Giraffe Day | June 21
WORLD GIRAFFE DAY
World Giraffe Day is an annual event initiated by the Giraffe Conservation Federation to celebrate the longest-necked animal on the longest day of the year. Read more...
World Peace and Prayer Day | June 21
WORLD PEACE AND PRAYER DAY
Every year on June 21st during the summer solstice, World Peace and Prayer Day encourages people of all faiths and all nations to pray for the planet. It’s also a day to learn more about Mother Earth and to inspire youth to care for the environment. Read more...
World Hydrography Day | June 21
WORLD HYDROGRAPHY DAY
On June 21st, World Hydrography Day highlights the importance of surveying and charting bodies of water. The day also encourages the general public to learn more about the science of hydrographs. Read more...
World Humanist Day | June 21
WORLD HUMANIST DAY
World Humanist Day is celebrated every year on June 21. It’s a way to spread information, and combat misinformation about humanism as a philosophical life stance and means to affect change in the world. Read more...
International Day of Yoga | June 21
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
Every year on June 21st, the International Day of Yoga raises awareness about the benefits of this mind and body practice. It’s also a day to encourage people around the world to engage in Yoga. Read more...
On Deck for June 22, 2023
National Days
National Kissing Day
World Rainforest Day
National Hvac Tech Day
National Onion Rings Day
National Chocolate Eclair Day
Recipe of the Day
Easy Bacon Cheese Ball
Prep: 30 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
2 – 8 oz packages cream cheese (softened)
2 – 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 package ranch dressing mix
1 small package real bacon pieces
1 cup finely chopped pecans or veggies.
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Instructions:
In a medium bowl, smooth cream cheese. Mix and blend dressing mix, cheddar cheese and bacon into cream cheese. Shape mixture into a ball shape. Roll into nuts or veggies until covered. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.
Inspiration:
If you are cheese lover like us, discover this wonderful twist on a traditional sandwich: Baby Swiss And Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
June 21st Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) History
1834
The U.S. Patent Office issues Cyrus McCormick a patent for his invention of a reaper.
1893
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. debuts his invention, the Ferris wheel, at Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition.
1997
New York Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks in the first game of the Women’s National Basketball Association.
2004
Test pilot Mike Melvill flew SpaceShipOne into suborbital flight becoming the first civilian to pilot an aircraft into space.
2008
The animated film WALL-E premieres. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
June 21st Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) Birthdays
Henry Ossawa Tanner – 1859
The internationally acclaimed painter became known for his religious and faith-inspired works. His realistic paintings also depicted scenes of the everyday life of African Americans. Some of his notable works include Into the Light, The Dancing Lesson, and The Thankful Poor.
Daisy Turner – 1883
The gifted American storyteller and poet is noted for her oral recordings of family history.
Juliet Lewis – 1973
The American actress gained recognition for her roles in the early 1990s. You may recognize her in Natural Born Killers, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and August: Osage County.
Prince William of Wales – 1982
A member of the British royal family, Prince William is second in line to the throne.
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