National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 1, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
June 1, 2026 celebrates National Say Something Nice Day, plus 7 more. June 1 is National Say Something Nice Day on the National Day Calendar. Today, we have an opportunity to make today extra pleasant for everyone by saying nice things all day long!
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Today is June 1 and National Game Show Day on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating all timeless game shows, past and present. National Game Show Day honors one of the oldest and most cherished genres of TV.
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National Olive Day falls on June 1st on the National Day Calendar to celebrate one of the world's oldest fruits. The olive is part of a traditional meze/tapas culinary experience that brings families and friends around the table.
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National Go Barefoot Day on June 1 gives you an opportunity to kick off your shoes and run barefoot through the cool grass! More importantly, it is a day to help support a charity that provides millions of underprivileged children all around the world with shoes.
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On June 1st we celebrate National Nail Polish Day in hopes this celebration primes you with every shade under the sun. It's time to show off your toes and enjoy the summertime!
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Each year on June 1 we recognize a life-saving technique on National Heimlich Maneuver Day. This important National Day kicks off National Safety Month, which is just one of the many celebrations you can take this month to help save a life.
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June 1st is National Pen Pal Day on the National Day Calendar. Today, we are celebrating the art of written communication between two people who become life long friends. It's also the perfect day to let your pen pals know how much they mean to you by sending a special letter or gift.
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June 1 means its National Hazelnut Cake Day on the National Day Calendar. We encourage you to spend some time in the kitchen baking up a delicious hazelnut cake or take a trip to your local bakery to pick one up. We don't care how you celebrate as long as you celebrate National Hazelnut Cake Day eating cake with family and friends.
Read the full story →People born on June 1
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.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Safety Month
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Men's Health Month
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Lgbtqia Pride Month
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National Ptsd Awareness Month
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National Great Outdoors Month
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National Candy Month
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National Adopt A Cat Month
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National Pollinators Month
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Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Month
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National Homeownership Month
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National Iced Tea Month
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National Dairy Month
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