JUNE 7, 2023 | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAY | WORLD CARING DAY | NATIONAL RUNNING DAY | WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY | NATIONAL VCR DAY | NATIONAL BOONE DAY | NATIONAL OKLAHOMA DAY
JUNE 7, 2023 | NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAY | WORLD CARING DAY | NATIONAL RUNNING DAY | WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY | NATIONAL VCR DAY | NATIONAL BOONE DAY | NATIONAL OKLAHOMA DAY
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. Read more...
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. Read more...
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. Read more...
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. Read more...
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! Read more...
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. Read more...
National Oklahoma Day | June 7
NATIONAL OKLAHOMA DAY | JUNE 7
National Oklahoma Day on June 7th recognizes the 46th state to be granted statehood. Read more...
On Deck for June 8, 2023
National Days
World Pet Memorial Day
World Brain Tumor Day
World Oceans Day
National Upsy Daisy Day
National Name Your Poison Day
National Best Friends Day
Recipe of the Day
Chocolate Banana Bread
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Makes: 2 loaves
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Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups mashed banana (about 3 bananas)
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Prepare two loaf pans with a thin coat of butter and lightly dusting with flour.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs one at a time. Add sugar, oil, flour, soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix well. Add banana and chocolate chips.
Transfer mixture to loaf pans.
Bake for 1 hour, 5 mins. Loaves are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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.
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