International observance days, weeks, and months for June 1, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
June 1, 2027 celebrates World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day, plus 3 more. World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day falls on June 1 on the National Day Calendar and we are dedicating an entire day to educate, support, and promote effective change on this unfortunate world day.
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World Reef Awareness Day on June 1 serves as a call to action for consumers, businesses and organizations to reflect on the delicate ecosystem of our ocean's coral reefs. This important awareness day brings together the general public, influencers and opinion leaders to create active change through education and engagement.
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The Global Day of Parents is observed on June 1 each year to honor parents throughout the world. This day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.
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Real milk takes the spotlight on June 1 as we celebrate World Milk Day! This yummy National Day not only celebrates milk, but also brings attention to activities connecting the dairy sector.
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Religious leader and 2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Actor easily identified by his role as "The Wizard" in the The Wizard of Oz.
Model and actress known as the "Blonde Bombshell."
Journalist and founder of the Korean American Journalists Association.
Musical icon in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like Love Letters in the Sand, Ain't That a Shame, and April Love.
Events that occurred on June 1 throughout history
The first earthquake is recorded in U.S. in Massachusetts.
The court-martial for Benedict Arnold and charges of malfeasance begins. The court-martial investigated eight charges involving malfeasance and using his military position for personal gain.
1792 - Kentucky is admitted as the 15th state to the Union. Originally a territory of Virginia, Kentucky was the first state established west of the Appalachian Mountains
Tennessee is admitted as the 16th state in the Union. Territorial leaders held a constitutional convention in Knoxville in January 1796 to create a constitution and elect officials before petitioning Washington to create the state.
President James Madison asks Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom based on years of maritime harassment, the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy, and British support for Native Americans.
the African Slave Trade Treaty Act between the U.S. and U.K. abolishes the slave trade in U.S. The Act granted naval forces the right to search suspected vessels to suppress the transatlantic slave trade.
Thomas Edison is granted his first patent for the Electric Vote Recorder. The Recorder let legislators instantly register "yes" or "no" using an electric switch. The commercial sale of the Recorder failed.
The U.S. Census Bureau begins using Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine to count census returns. The tabulator helped capture and process census data quicker by reading holes on paper punch cards.
Massachusetts becomes the first state to set a minimum wage. The legislation applied exclusively to women and minors (workers under 18) in industries like textile manufacturing.
Justice Louis Brandeis becomes the first Jewish person to be confirmed the the U.S. Supreme Court.
The first major boxing match is televised in the U.S. The match was between heavyweights the former world champion Max Baer (L) and Lou Nova (W).
WWII rationing coupons are finally disbanded after five years. Distribution of sugar was the final wartime coupon product to be administered by the Office of Price Administration,
Terry Nichols is sentenced for the Oklahoma City Bombing. He was sentenced for 161 consecutive life terms for 161 lives lost, without the possibility of parole.
Admiral Linda Fagan (U.S. Coast Guard) becomes the first female Commander of a U.S. military branch.