National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 21, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
June 21, 2026 celebrates Father's Day, plus 12 more. Father's Day falls on the third Sunday in June to honor the role fathers play in the family structure and society. This day recognizes not just fathers, but the father figures in our lives.
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Celebrated bi-annually on the summer solstice and the winter solstice, Anne and Samantha Day honors two young women, Anne Frank and Samantha Smith, and the impact they had on the world.
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Summer Begins in the Northern Hemisphere on the longest day of the year. Also known as the Summer Solstice, this date officially celebrates a time of year when the sun is warm and the outdoors is the place to be.
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Capitalizing on the bountiful fruits and vegetables available this time of year, National Smoothie Day on June 21 celebrates the refreshing beverage brought to you by the blender.
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Thanks to social media and the smartphone, June 21 celebrates National Selfie Day to recognize the form of self-portraits shared across the world wide web. Today we encourage everyone to take creative, but appropriate, selfies and share them on social media.
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Inspired skaters carve a space on their calendar on June 21 each year for Go Skateboarding Day! A combination of athleticism, dance, and art, skateboarding has grown up in an urban world.
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June 21 is the first day of summer and National Seashell Day reminds us to put our toes in the sand and admire the beauty of seashells. National Seashell Day is here to tell you all sea shellers and make sure you check out your local beaches during the prime shelling season.
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National Wagyu Day on June 21 celebrates the delicacy of Wagyu and spreads awareness about the rigorous authentication process taken for Wagyu. For an entire day, we are celebrating alongside steak and beef enthusiasts, plus encouraging everyone to experience the delicious taste of the finest beef in the world.
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We recognize National Arizona Day on June 21 as the 48th state to joined. Our National Arizona Day should not be confused with Arizona Statehood Day on February 14. This state celebration is an additional day to recognize Arizona as the "Grand Canyon State" and the natural wonder and amazing abundance the state has to offer.
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National Turkey Lovers' Day on the third Sunday in June asks us to make room for turkey on the menu this summer. Turkey adds to the fast and fresh convenience for consumers who love the option for its healthy lean protein and tasty flavor.
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National Daylight Appreciation Day on June 21 recognizes the summer solstice (the longest day of daylight in the northern hemisphere) and encourages people to celebrate the many benefits of the sun.
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National Day of the Gong on June 21 honors the gong’s unique history among instruments of sound, creativity, and healing.
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Observed annually on June 21, 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.
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The 6th Vice President of the United States
The first Black person to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the second black person to serve in the United States Congress.
Co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America.
Pharmacist who invented the soda drink Dr. Pepper.
Pediatrician who made significant contributions to the fields of child hygiene and development.
Events that occurred on June 21 throughout history
John Archer is give the first medical diploma in America, graduating for the College of Philadelphia.
New Hampshire becomes the 9th state to join the Union, becoming the final state needed to ratify the constitution.
Cyrus McCormick patents the horse-drawn reaping machine, featuring a cutting blade, a reel, and a grain platform. The invention revolutionized farm work by automating the manual process of harvesting grain. It also allowed a two-person team to harvest up to eight acres a day, which was unheard of during that time.
Russell Hawes patents the first commercial envelope-folding machine. The invention updated the older machine by adding a a self-feeding device to pick-up blanks automatically.
The first Ferris wheel opens at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. The ride was 264 feet tall, featured 36 wooden cars that held 60 people, and took 20 minutes to complete the ride.
A Japanese submarine surfaces near the Columbia River in Oregon, firing 17 shells at Fort Stevens. The attack was one of a handful by Japan against the U.S. mainland.
The U.S. defeats Japanese forces on Okinawa, ending an 82-day battle that became known as one of the largest (and bloodiest) battles of the Pacific Theater in World War II.
John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. He was sentence to a psychiatric facility and released in 2022.
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson (491 U.S. 397) that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. The Act says the government cannot prohibit expression just because they find it offensive or disagreeable.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) debuts in a game between the New York Liberty and the LA Sparks. The Liberty beat the Sparks 67-57.
The U.S. approves lab-grown meat (chickens) from animals cells, giving clearance to UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat. The process includes cells taken from living animals or cell banks and fed nutrients in stainless-steel tanks until they mature into meat products. As of now, distribution remains limited to select restaurants because of costs.
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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