JUNE 5, 2023 | NATIONAL START OVER DAY | NATIONAL VEGGIE BURGER DAY | WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY | NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY | NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY | INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING
JUNE 5, 2023 | NATIONAL START OVER DAY | NATIONAL VEGGIE BURGER DAY | WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY | NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY | NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY | INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING
NATIONAL START OVER DAY
Today is June 5 on the National Day Calendar and it’s National Start Over Day to remind you it’s perfectly fine to start over! Today’s National Day is about making the decision to accept failure and start over, from scratch. Read more...
You Are Go For Launch
YOU ARE GO FOR LAUNCH!
Are you a parent with students in grades 8-12? Including those recently completing grade 12 and those who will be starting grade 8 in the fall? Here’s an opportunity for you to work with an Astronaut at Go For Launch! and visit Kennedy Space Center! Discover more about this opportunity…
National Veggie Burger Day | June 5
NATIONAL VEGGIE BURGER DAY June 5
When it comes to combining flavor and plant power, National Veggie Burger Day on June 5th proclaims it can be done! Read more...
World Environment Day | June 5
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
June 5, every year is celebrated as World Environment Day or WED. The day is set aside to encourage awareness and action to protect the natural environment. It draws attention to environmental issues such as marine pollution, air pollution, deforestation, and wildlife crime such as poaching. Read more...
National Gingerbread Day | June 5
NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY
‘Tis the season to celebrate National Gingerbread Day. While that may sound strange, on June 5th each year, gingerbread lovers across the country celebrate by sampling their favorite recipes and gingerbread treats. Whether in the form of bread, cakes, bars, biscuits, or cookies, they’re delicious any time of year. Read more...
National Moonshine Day | June 5
NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY | JUNE 5
Every June 5th National Moonshine Day recognizes a beverage with a notorious record of blurring the lines of history and the law, turning ordinary men (and women) into criminals and common criminals into legends. Read more...
International Day For The Fight Against Illegal Unreported And Unregulated Fishing | June 5
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING
June 5 is a day to fight illegal fishing. It’s the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, or IUU fishing. IUU fishing occurs in virtually all bodies of water. It causes problems for varieties of fish struggling to survive. People who are trying to manage fisheries properly, and people who depend on fisheries for food and jobs are fighting illegal fishing. Read more...
On Deck for June 6, 2023
National Days
Russian Language Day
World Pest Day
National Day Of Sweden
D-day
National Higher Education Day
National Applesauce Cake Day
National Drive-in Movie Day
National Gardening Exercise Day
National Yo-yo Day
Recipe of the Day
Bannock
Prep: 10 minutes
Fry: 6 to 8 minutes on each side
Servings: 4 or 5
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Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup water
Extra vegetable oil or bacon grease for frying
Instructions:
Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, in a large bowl.
Now mix in oil, and water, until the dough is sticky. You may not use all the flour but use as much as possible.
Once the dough is sticky and holding together transfer the dough to a flat surface on top of sprinkled flour. Knead 4 or 5 times.
Shape the dough into four or five oval shapes. Fry in hot oil over low heat until golden on both sides. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Enjoy with butter, honey, jam, or peanut butter.
TIP: Serve with eggs for a delicious filling breakfast.
June 5th Celebrated History
1893
The Orient Express departs from Paris on its first regularly scheduled service.
1956
Elvis Presley appears on The Milton Berle Show and performs his new single, “Hound Dog.” His gyrations prove to be scandalous but propel him into Rock and Roll history.
1981
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the first five cases of AIDS. At the time, the five patients located in Los Angeles, California, were reported as having a rare strain of pneumonia only found in those with weakened immune systems.
June 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Pancho Villa – 1878
The Mexican revolutionary general became a notorious bandit who joined an uprising against Mexican dictator, Porfirio Diaz. In the U.S., he became known for his battles with U.S. troops and a 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico.
Ruth Benedict – 1887
The American anthropologist who studied Southwest Native American cultures is best known for interpreter ability.
Bill Moyers – 1934
The American Journalist served as President Lyndon B. Johnson’s press secretary. His career has spanned more than 55 years including commentating and hosting several television news shows and publishing
numerous books.
Ken Follett – 1949
The Welsh author has published several thrillers and historical novels including The Pillars of the Earth.
Richard Scarry – 1953
The children’s author created a world of anthropomorphic characters who live in Busytown. From Lowly Worm to Miss Honey and Doctor Lion, Scarry’s stories took children on adventures and taught reading, colors, and manners along with many other things.
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