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June 13th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church Aquilina Cetteus (Peregrinus) Felicula G. K. Chesterton (Episcopal Church (USA)) Gerard of Clairvaux Psalmodius Ragnebert (Rambert) Blessed Thomas Woodhouse Triphyllius June 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Inventors' Day (Hungary) Suleimaniah City Fallen and Martyrs Day (Iraqi Kurdistan) International Albinism Awareness Day (international) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details CNA Day Feast of St. Anthony Feast of St. Anthony (Spain) International Axe Throwing Day Maharana Pratap Jayanti National Chamoy Day National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day National Productive Business Civility Day National Weed Your Garden Day Random Acts of Light Day World Softball Day International Community Association Managers Day National Posttraumatic Growth Day National Seersucker Day National Farm Workers Day Mary-Kate Olsen’s Birthday Jaden Newman’s Birthday Chris Evans’s Birthday Steve-O’s Birthday Rumi Carter’s Birthday Tim Allen Kat Dennings ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Sun Jun 16th, 2024 Art Basel US Open Golf Championship Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Mon Jun 17th, 2024 National School Grounds Week Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Wed Jun 19th, 2024 CNA Week National Clay Week Thu Jun 13th, 2024 - Thu Jun 20th, 2024 National Hermit Week Fun Observances Sewing Machine Day They say a stitch in time saves nine. So, on June 13, Sewing Machine Day, dust off your sewing machine and sew away! The unofficial holiday celebrates the day in 1790 when English inventor Thomas Saint received a patent for the very first sewing machine design. However, it took 14 more years before the first working sewing machine was created in 1804, and another 15 years before sewing machines became easily accessible to consumers. Agents of Social Change The invention of sewing machines made the process of sewing easier, faster and more streamlined. In addition, the manufacturing of sewing machines for household use meant that women who spent a majority of time sewing, stitching and mending clothes by hand could now do all these tasks in a matter of hours instead of days and weeks. This gave them more time to seek paid employment. In this way, the sewing machine had a huge hand to play in the economic and social progress of women around the world. Sewing Machine Day is also celebrated by some people on September 10. How to Celebrate? Bring out your sewing machine to sew a new pattern. If you have always wanted to learn how to sew, now is the time to start learning. Have a sewing party – invite friends to teach you new patterns or exchange your creations with them. Did You Know... ...that the earliest sewing needles were made of bones and stone? *** Cops had no trouble tracking down a woman who allegedly shoplifted from a Toronto-area store. A few minutes earlier, she had interviewed for a job there and left her résumé. *** My husband and I were watching Forrest Gump at the base theater. The crowd was pretty quiet throughout the film, until the scene when Forrest graduates from college and is met by an Army recruiter. That was met with a shout from behind us: "Run, Forrest, run!" *** My wife is a by-the-recipe baker. But that attention to detail still hasn't made her chocolate chip cookies taste any better. One day, after the cookies had been in the oven a while, I smelled a familiar odor. "They're burning," I shouted. "I know," she said nonchalantly. "Aren't you going to take them out?" "No. They still have six minutes." *** From our local TV news station, this undeniably true travel suggestion: "Next up, ten money-saving tips for your trip to Hawaii. Don't go away!" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 12th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Chaco Armistice Day (Paraguay) Christian feast day: 108 Martyrs of World War II Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor and Nazarius Blessed Hildegard Burjan Enmegahbowh (Episcopal Church) Eskil First Ecumenical Council (Lutheran) Gaspar Bertoni John of Sahagún Onuphrius Pope Leo III Ternan June 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Dia dos Namorados (Brazil) Helsinki Day (Finland) Independence Day, celebrates the independence of the Philippines from Spain in 1898. June 12 Commemoration (Lagos State) Loving Day (United States) Russia Day (Russia) World Day Against Child Labour, and its related observances: Children's Day (Haiti) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Child Labor Day Democracy Day International Falafel Day National Button Battery Awareness Day National Great Dane Day National Jerky Day National Peanut Butter Cookie Day Peace Day Pulse Night of Remembrance Raggedy Ann and Andy Day Superman Day White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg Don Toliver’s Birthday Dave Franco’s Birthday Danny Gonzalez’s Birthday Anne Frank’s Birthday Adriana Lima’s Birthday George H. W. Bush Jordan Peterson Fun Observances Red Rose Day June 12 is Red Rose Day. It is an annual celebration of the universal symbol of love and romance - the humble, but beautiful red rose. Communicate Emotions People have been using roses to communicate a variety of emotions and feelings since antiquity. The earliest evidence of rose cultivation dates back to about 5000 years ago in China. In ancient Greece and Rome, roses were a luxury item, available only to the rich and the royals, and a muse for painters and writers. Roses were used for medicinal purposes and for religious ceremonies. The popularity of the rose declined with the spread of Christianity in Europe. It was seen as a symbol of depravity and decadence, vices that did not match up with the puritanical roots of the religion. By the 5th and 6th century CE, the rose had once again caught the fascination of artists, poets and writers in Europe and in the Middle East. Symbol of War and Love In the 15th century, factions battling in England over the throne adopted the rose as their symbol. The white rose was the symbol for York and the red rose for Lancaster. The resulting war was called the War of the Roses, which was eventually won by the supporters of the red rose. Red roses have held a symbolic place in most cultures around the world. In many parts of the world, it is seen as a way to express love, romance, beauty, and respect. Red roses are some of the most popular flowers gifted during holidays like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. It is also the symbol of social democratic parties in many countries. In Spanish, French, and Portuguese, rose is the word for red. How to Celebrate? Treat yourself or a loved one to a big bunch of red roses. Learn more about the history and botany of roses. If you have a garden or a yard, why not take this day to learn more about how to grow red roses? Spend some time reading about the War of the Roses. Did You Know... ...that the phrase sub rosa, meaning secrecy, comes from the practice in ancient Rome of leaving a rose outside a door during a confidential meeting? The rose indicated that those in the room did not want to be disturbed. *** Experience is a great teacher, especially when it's someone else's. These examples were submitted to learnfrommyfail.com: "When trying to compliment your girlfriend, tell her that she is prettier than her sister, not that her sister is uglier than she is." "Never name a goldfish after your child, or his younger brother might go to school and tell his teacher that Eric died." "When a coworker calls to say she's going to be late because she 'has to wait for the paramedics,' don't respond, 'Okay. Have fun!'" "When your boyfriend is rehearsing for a play, don't tell your roommate that he is 'upstairs doing lines.'" *** A Brooklyn café is charging $12 for a cup of Ethiopian coffee. The drink doesn't have a name, so The Week asked its readers to do the honors. Mocha Dinero Cost-a-latte Brokefest Blend Excesso Ka-Ching-accino Goldbean Sachs Café au Laitaway *** The toughest part of applying for a new job is having to explain why you're no longer at your previous one. Here are rationalizations from cover letters that did no one any good: "My boss thought I could do better elsewhere." "The company made me a scapegoat, just like my three previous employers." "Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job hopping.' I have never quit a job." "Responsibilities make me nervous." *** Before he was deployed to Afghanistan, my brother Ken was lamenting over how many people seemed unaware of the conflict. I had to concede his point when I later mentioned to a neighbor that he was leaving for Afghanistan. "Really?" he said. "For business or pleasure?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Sadly, Gail passed away on February 16, 2022 (aged 101) R.I.P. Gail Halvorsen - Wikipedia *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 11th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) American Evacuation Day (Libya) Brazilian Navy commemorative day (Brazil) Christian feast day: Barnabas the Apostle Bartholomew the Apostle (Eastern Christianity) Blessed Ignatius Maloyan (Armenian Catholic Church) Paula Frassinetti Riagail of Bangor June 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Davis Day (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada) King Kamehameha I Day (Hawaii, United States) Student Day (Honduras) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Erev Shavuot - 1 Shavuot - 2 National Call Your Doctor Day National Forklift Safety Day National German Chocolate Cake Day National Making Life Beautiful Day Say Hi Day Yarn Bombing Day KBG Syndrome Awareness Day International Lynx Day Shia LaBeouf’s Birthday Kodak Black’s Birthday Jake Webber’s Birthday Flamingo’s Birthday Dan Howell’s Birthday Claire Holt’s Birthday Joshua Jackson ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Jun 11th, 2024 - Sat Jun 15th, 2024 Royal Ascot Tue Jun 11th, 2024 - Mon Jun 17th, 2024 National Pet Wedding Week Oxfam Water Week Fun Observances Corn on the Cob Day Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate it than with some delicious corn on the cob? Celebrate this popular summer side dish on Corn on the Cob Day, celebrated annually on June 11. A corn cob is the central woody part of maize or corn on which the corn grains are attached. Corn on the cob is a type of dish where the corn grains are cooked and eaten while still on the cob. Corn on the cob can be boiled, grilled, or roasted and served as a side dish or enjoyed as is. Never Served at Formal Occasions Because eating corn on the cob can be a messy affair - hands have to be used, the kernels tend to stick in one's teeth - etiquette rules that it should never be served at formal occasions or ordered on a first date. According to Emily Post, one of history's leading etiquette specialists, corn on the cob should not usually be served at lunch or dinner, but if it is, one must not "attack it ferociously or greedily". An Ancient Crop Corn or maize is an ancient plant native to the Americas. It is believed that corn was first cultivated in Mexico and spread around the world via European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. The starchy seeds or kernels of the plant are now used by millions of people around the world as their staple food. How to Celebrate? Get the grill out and grill some delicious corn on the cob to accompany the iced tea you made on June 10. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, make some corn on the cob to remind you of the summer. Did You Know… …that a corncob is part of the corn plant's flower? The individual kernels are seeds of the plant. *** As I performed a simple medical procedure on my patient, I warned her, "After this, you can't have sex for at least three days." "Did you hear that?" she asked her husband. "No sex for three days." "I heard," he said. "But she was speaking to you *** Scene: A bookstore Customer: Can you help me find a book? Me: Of course. Do you know the author or title? Customer: Well, I was at the beach and I saw this girl reading a purple book. She looked like she was really enjoying it. I want that book. Me: Ma'am, you're going to have to be more specific. There are a lot of books with purple covers. Customer: Can't you search on your computer for purple books? Me: Unfortunately, no. Customer: In that case, I'll take my business to a bookstore that has better computers. *** The band Kings of Leon cut short a concert after pigeons bombarded them with poop. Bass player Jared Followill couldn't say how many birds there were. "The last thing I was going to do was look up," he told CNN. *** When my eight-year-old sister came to visit, I took a day off from my job at the Pentagon and showed her the Lincoln Memorial. There she saw a large block of text—273 words long—etched into the monument. "What's that?" she asked. "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address," I told her. "If that's his address, how does he get any mail?" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** R.I.P. Your Majesty *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ????????????????????????????????????????? *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 10th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) World Art Nouveau Day (Worldwide) Christian feast day: Bardo Getulius, Amancius and Cerealus Guardian Angel of Portugal John of Tobolsk (Russian Orthodox Church) Landry of Paris Maurinus of Cologne Maximus of Aveia (or of Aquila) Maximus of Naples Olivia June 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Portugal Day, also Day of Camões (Portugal and the Portuguese communities) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Abolition Day Belmont Stakes Dragon Boat Festival Eat Flexitarian Day EHS Day Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji National Bae Day National Ballpoint Pen Day National Bed Bug Prevention Day National Black Cow Day National Colt Day National Egg Roll Day National Herbs and Spices Day National Iced Tea Day National Isabel Day Sacred Heart Slavery Abolition Day (French Guiana) Taylor Armstrong’s Birthday Sasha Obama’s Birthday Prince Philip’s Birthday Lucy Bella Earl’s Birthday Theresa Caputo’s Birthday Kate Upton’s Birthday Judy Garland’s Birthday Sundar Pichai Bill Burr ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Jun 10th, 2024 - Thu Jun 13th, 2024 Superman Week Mon Jun 10th, 2024 - Sun Jun 16th, 2024 Diabetes Week Meet a Mate Week National Email Week National Little League Week National Men's Health Week National Pet Wedding Week Right of Way Professionals Week Team Green Britain Bike Week Vision Rehabilitation Week National Business Etiquette Week Loneliness Awareness Week Fun Observances Iced Tea Day June 10 is Iced Tea Day. Say hello to the summer and celebrate this delicious and refreshing holiday by treating yourself to a big glass of iced tea. Iced tea is a beverage made by cooling or chilling brewed tea. Generally served with ice, iced tea is a popular beverage around the world and is usually made from green or black tea. Iced tea can be served sweetened or unsweetened, plain or with added flavors - usually lemon or peach. Some countries, however, have their special version of this drink. In Brazil, it is made from Yerba Mate, while in Taiwan it is usually served with milk or condensed milk and tapioca pearls. Sun Tea In some parts of the world, iced tea is made by steeping the tea in water for a longer time at a lower temperature instead of boiling the tea with water. Usually, this is done by leaving the tea in the Sun to steep. This is known as sun tea. How to Celebrate? Mix up a fresh batch of ice tea and have your friends and family over to enjoy the day outdoors with some ice tea. Experiment with different flavors of ice teas. What about adding some summery fruits or perhaps some alcoholic liquor? In the Southern Hemisphere, and getting ready for the winter? Don't fret. Treat yourself to a tall glass of iced tea and enjoy the last few days of summer! Did You Know… …that tea is the second most popularly consumed beverage in the world? The first is water. *** I just saw an ad for a position I feel completely qualified for: "Wanted: bartenders. No exp. necessary. Must have: legal ID, phone, transportation, and teeth." *** A customer walked into our store looking for Christmas lights. I showed her our top brand, but—wanting to make sure each bulb worked—she asked me to take them out of the box and plug them in. I did, and each one lit up. "Great," she said. I carefully placed the string of lights back in the box. But as I handed them to her, she looked alarmed. "I don't want this box," she said abruptly. "It's been opened." *** As we were putting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, I accidentally dropped one. "No problem," I said, picking it up and dusting it off before placing it back on the plate. "You can't do that," argued my four-year-old. "Don't worry. Santa will never know." He shot me a look. "So he knows if I've been bad or good, but he doesn't know the cookie fell on the floor?" *** My mother cast one of her students as the innkeeper for the Christmas pageant. All the third grader had to do was tell Joseph, "There is no room at the inn." But during the performance—after Joseph begged for a room for his pregnant wife—the boy didn't have the heart to turn him down. "Well," he said, "if it's so urgent, come on in." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 9th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Anniversary of the Accession of King Abdullah II (Jordan) Autonomy Day (Åland) Christian feast day: Aidan of Lindisfarne (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Bede (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Columba Ephrem the Syrian (Roman Catholic Church and Church of England) José de Anchieta Primus and Felician June 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Coral Triangle Day Don Young Day (Alaska, United States) La Rioja Day (La Rioja) Murcia Day (Murcia) National Heroes' Day (Uganda) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details Day of La Rioja Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day International Dark 'n Stormy® Day National Cancer Thriver Day National Heroes Day Uganda National Kids Day National Krewe of Tucks Day National Meal Prep Day National No Apologies Period Day National Sex Day National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day Race Unity Day Coral Triangle Day Michael J. Fox’s Birthday Les Paul’s Birthday Natalie Portman’s Birthday Johnny Depp’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Jun 9th, 2024 - Fri Jun 14th, 2024 National Scoot to School Week Sun Jun 9th, 2024 - Sat Jun 15th, 2024 National Flag Week Scleroderma Awareness Week Fun Observances Donald Duck Day Celebrate everyone’s favorite cartoon character, Donald Duck on June 9, Donald Duck Day. On this day in 1934, this popular Walt Disney character made his debut in the cartoon short named, The Wise Little Hen. Created by Walt Disney, Donald Duck is a short-tempered cartoon duck with human features. Considered to be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, he featured in hundreds of movies and was the central character in thousands of comic books. Donald Duck comic books are especially sought after in Europe and in Scandinavian countries, where fans of the character even have a special name. They are called Donaldists! How to Celebrate? Celebrate Donald Duck’s birthday by watching all of his movies and reading comics that feature him. Host a Donald Duck-themed party. Have your guests wear red bow ties in honor of Donald. Did You Know… …that Donald Duck has a middle name? His full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck. *** We know you’d never do it, but some people concoct crazy stories so they can skip work. Here are a few, collected by hiring managers: • Employee said a chicken attacked his mom. • Employee had a hair transplant that went bad. • Employee called in sick from a bar at 5 p.m. the night before. • Employee had to mow the lawn to avoid a lawsuit from the homeowners’ association. • Employee’s finger was stuck in a bowling ball. • Employee fell asleep at his desk while at work and hit his head, causing a neck injury. *** If you’re interested in becoming a lawyer, you’ll need a degree. But as these court transcripts reveal, the question is, in what? Attorney: "How was your first marriage terminated?" Witness: "By death." Attorney: "And by whose death was it terminated?" Witness: "Guess." Attorney: "Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?" Witness: "All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight." *** Jack wakes up with a horrible hangover and a throbbing black eye. The first thing he sees is a single rose on the side table and a note from his wife: “Dear, breakfast is made. I’ve gone shopping to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you!” He stumbles to the kitchen and, sure enough, there’s breakfast. “Joe,” he says to his son, “what happened last night?” “You came home soused and got that black eye tripping over a chair.” “So, why the rose, breakfast, and sweet note from your mother?” “Oh, that. Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take off your clothes, you screamed, ‘Leave me alone, I’m married!’” *** Are you a redneck? Want to be one? Take the Redneck IQ test and see how well you fare. Don’t look for answers. If you need them, you’re no redneck. 1) Which of these cars will rust out quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? ’65 Ford Fairlane ’69 Chevrolet Chevelle ’64 Pontiac GTO . 2) Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a ten-pound possum. 3) A woodcutter has a chain saw, which operates at 2700 rpm. The density of the pine trees in the plot to be harvested is 470 per acre. The plot is 2.3 acres in size. The average tree diameter is 14 inches. Here’s the question: How many Budweisers will be drunk before the trees are cut down? 4) If your uncle builds a still that produces 20 gallons of shine per hour, how many car radiators are required to condense the product? *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** (OOPS!! Sorry, make that " kebab shops in Türkiye ) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 8th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan Blessed Mary of the Divine Heart (Droste zu Vischering) Chlodulf of Metz Jacques Berthieu, S.J. Jadwiga (Hedwig) of Poland Medard Melania the Elder Roland Allen (Episcopal Church (USA)) Thomas Ken (Church of England) William of York June 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Bounty Day (Norfolk Island) Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Engineer's Day (Peru) Primož Trubar Day (Slovenia) World Brain Tumor Day World Oceans Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Doll Day International Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos International Knit in Public Day Name Your Poison Day National Rosé Day Temotu Province Day Thomas Paine Day Upsy Daisy Day World Gin Day National Dragonfly Day USS Liberty Remembrance Day Michael FamilyFunPack’s Birthday Kanye West’s Birthday Joan Rivers’s Birthday Harley Reese’s Birthday Cody Rigsby’s Birthday Frank Lloyd Wright ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat Jun 8th, 2024 - Sun Jun 16th, 2024 Love your Burial Ground Week Fun Observances Best Friends Day June 8 is Best Friends Day, a day to celebrate your best friend and let them know how important they are to you. Best friends are the best! They are the friends you can call up at any time of the day, laugh with for no reason at all, and confide in. They are there for you in all your good and bad times, they support you, validate all your good decisions and stop you from making wrong ones. In other words, without best friends, life would be very bleak indeed. How to Celebrate? Whether you grew up with them or met them later in your life, let your best friend know that you cherish them on Best Friends Day. Here are some ways you can celebrate this friendly holiday: Thank your best friends for being in your life by doing something special for them. Maybe send them a special gift basket full of things they like or treat them to their favorite dessert. Spend time with your best friend and do things that both of you enjoy doing together. Don't live in the same city as your best friend? Call them or send them a note letting them know how much you miss them. Better yet, why not try to make a surprise visit? They'll love to see you, and you can spend the day with your favorite person in the world! Did You Know… …that according to some sources, the finale of the hugely popular TV series, Friends, ranks as one of the top 5 most watched series finales of all times? *** At a planning meeting at my college, I congratulated a colleague on producing some superb student-guidance notes explaining how to combat plagiarism. "How long did it take you to write them?" I asked. "Not long," he said. "I copied them from another university's website." *** It's so quiet in the Hollywood Starbucks this morning, you can hear a name drop. *** I’d noticed that my 60-year-old father seemed to be losing his hearing, so I mentioned it to my mother. "Things haven’t changed that much," she said. "Only difference is, before, he didn’t listen. Now, he can’t." *** It’s tough enough selling a home nowadays. Don’t make the mistakes that turned off these readers on the City Room blog of The New York Times: • "It was a good house, well-maintained. But the bed with the person in it was off-putting." • "The family dog, long departed, was stuffed and standing next to the fireplace. RIP Sparky." • "The main distraction was dirt. Although there was the tiny child who proudly showed us the refrigerator full of ‘Daddy’s beer’ just outside an upstairs bedroom." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 7th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Antonio Maria Gianelli Colmán of Dromore St Gottschalk[41] Landulf of Yariglia (Asti) Meriasek Paul I of Constantinople Robert of Newminster Chief Seattle (Lutheran Church) Blessed Marie-Thérèse de Soubiran La Louvière Commemoration Day of St John the Forerunner (Armenian Apostolic Church) Pioneers of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil (Episcopal Church (USA)) June 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Battle of Arica Day (Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile) Flag Day (Peru) Journalist Day (Argentina) Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation (Slovakia) Birthday of Prince Joachim (Denmark) Sette Giugno (Malta) Union Dissolution Day (Independence Day of Norway) Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Daniel Boone Day International Supply Chain Professionals Day June Bug Day Love Island Day National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Randol Fawkes Labour Day T. T. Bank Holiday World Caring Day World Food Safety Day Prince Vegeta’s Birthday Liam Neeson’s Birthday Lexi Rivera’s Birthday Hirohiko Araki’s Birthday Fetty Wap’s Birthday Coco Quinn’s Birthday Charles Macintosh’s Birthday Allen Iverson’s Birthday Prince’s Birthday Mike Pence’s Birthday Bill Hader Dean Martin Emily Ratajkowski Iggy Azalea Michael Cera ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri Jun 7th, 2024 - Thu Jun 13th, 2024 World Heart Rhythm Week Shampoo Week Fri Jun 7th, 2024 - Sat Jun 15th, 2024 British Heart Week Fun Observances ( 2 ) VCR Day Rewind to the past and celebrate the humble Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) on June 7, VCR Day. This unofficial holiday of unknown origins encourages people to learn more about the technology that completely changed the way people watched television and recorded memories. A major innovation in its day, the video cassette recorder or the VCR was first commercially released in 1956 by American electronics company, Ampex. The VRX-1000 did not become an instantly popular piece of equipment found in everyone's living rooms. This was in large part because of its price tag - it cost a whopping $50,000! The Rise and Fall of VCR's Fortunes Over time, as technology developed, the VCR became much more affordable and it became a popular piece of electronics in the 1980s and 1990s. The Telcan made by British company, Nottingham Electric Valve Company, was one of the first commercially produced VCR for homes. The VCR industry took a hit with the entrance of laser discs and compact discs and its use rapidly declined. Today, the VCR is no longer manufactured. How to Celebrate? Own a VCR? Or know someone who does? Then have a VCR party! Watch a movie on tape and make retro dishes to serve your guests. What about dressing up as someone who was famous during the heydays of the VCR? Did You Know… …that first produced in the United Kingdom in 1963, Telcan is the shorter name for television in a can? ~~~~~~~ Nat. Doughnut Day The first Friday of June is annually celebrated as National Doughnut or Donut Day in the United States. The holiday is a continuation of Doughnut Day when members of the Salvation Army provided doughnuts and coffee to service members during the First World War. The first Donut Day began as a way to cheer up soldiers who were risking their lives and limbs in the trenches during the war. At home, Doughnut Day became a way to raise awareness about the war and to raise funds for Salvation Army's activities on the battlefield. The tradition of serving donuts to raise funds for the organization is still alive in many parts of the US. The Salvation Army is a charitable Christian organization that works to help the poor and the hungry. It was founded in London in 1865. Fried Dough A doughnut is a ring-shaped sweet snack made of fried dough and is usually rolled in sugar or topped or glazed with icing. Doughnuts can also be filled with jam, custard, or cream. How to Celebrate? 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June 6th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Claudius of Besançon Ini Kopuria (Anglican Church of Melanesia, Church of England, Episcopal Church) Marcellin Champagnat Norbert June 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) D-Day Invasion Anniversary Engineer's Day in Taiwan Korean Children's Union Foundation Day in North Korea Memorial Day in South Korea National Day of Sweden, marking the end of the Danish-ruled Kalmar Union and the coronation of King Gustav Vasa National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day in the United States Queensland Day UN Russian Language Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Caves and Karst Day National Applesauce Cake Day National Eyewear Day National Gardening Exercise Day National Higher Education Day National Moonshine Day National Yo-Yo Day Orthodox Ascension Day Savitri Amavasya Visually Impaired People Day World Green Roof Day World Pest Day National Fish and Chip Day Old-Time Player Piano Day Infant Feeding Day Toby Wallace’s Birthday Neha Kakkar’s Birthday Carole Baskin’s Birthday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thu Jun 6th, 2024 - Wed Jun 12th, 2024 Healthcare Executives Appreciation Week Linggo ng Kalayaan Fun Observances Drive-In Movie Day Get the popcorn and soda, pop, or water and drive over to your closest drive-in theater to watch a movie on June 6, because it is Drive-in Movie Day! The unofficial holiday celebrates the anniversary of the day in 1933 when the first drive-in theater was opened in Camden, New Jersey by Richard M. Hollingshead, Jr. A drive-in theater screens movies on a large projector outdoors. Patrons drive on to the grounds in their cars and usually sit in them to watch the movie. Sound is provided either through large loudspeakers or through individual speakers attached to the car. Rise, Fall, and Rise of Drive-Ins Drive-in theaters became popular in the United States and in many other parts of the world in the 1950s and 1960s. They capitalized on the fact that they were convenient for families and romantic for couples. By the 1970s, the rise of conventional movie theaters led to a decline in drive-in movie theaters. In recent years, the improvement in movie screening technologies has led to a resurgence of drive-in theaters in many cities in the US. How to Celebrate? If you have a drive-in theater close to your home, go to one and watch a movie. Take a picnic basket with you to make it more enjoyable. If you don’t have one, what about hosting a backyard movie night? Of course, your guests probably can't drive up to the projector, but they will still get the same experience of watching a movie in the outdoors. Did You Know… …that the first movie ever seen on a drive-in theater screen was the British comedy, Wives Beware? *** While my three-year-old grandson was attending a birthday party, his friend's father sneaked off to take a shower before work. Halfway through, the father heard a tapping on the shower door, followed by the sight of my grandson peering in. Looking around the stall, he asked, "Is my mom in here?" *** On his way to perform at a graveside service, the bagpiper gets lost. After many wrong turns, he finally arrives, but the minister and mourners have already gone. Only the grave diggers remain, and they're eating lunch. Not knowing what else to do, the bagpiper begins to play. The workers put down their lunches and weep as the man plays "Amazing Grace." When he finishes, he packs up his bagpipes and heads for his car. As he opens the door, he hears one of the workers say, "I've never seen anything like that before, and I've been putting in septic tanks for 20 years." *** A businessman flying first class is sitting next to a parrot. The plane takes off, and the parrot orders a Glenlivet, neat. The businessman asks for a Coke. After a few minutes, the bird yells, "Where's my scotch? Give me my scotch!" The flight attendant rushes over with their drinks. Later, they order another round. Again, the bird gives the crew grief for being slow, and the businessman joins in: "Yeah, the service stinks!" Just then, the flight attendant grabs the pair, opens the hatch, and throws them out of the plane. As they hurtle toward the ground, the parrot says to the terrified man, "Wow, that took a lot of guts for a guy with no wings." *** A young man was planting some flower seeds on a sweltering day, sweating from the hot sun. His neighbor said, “You need to wait until the sun goes down, or plant in the morning when it is coolest.” The man said, “I can’t do that. It says on the package, ‘Plant in full sun!’ ” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 5th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Arbor Day (New Zealand) Christian feast day: Boniface (Roman Catholic Church) Dorotheus of Tyre Genesius, Count of Clermont Blessed Meinwerk June 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Constitution Day (Denmark) Father's Day (Denmark) Indian Arrival Day (Suriname) Liberation Day (Seychelles) President's Day (Equatorial Guinea) Reclamation Day (Azerbaijan) World Day Against Speciesism (International) World Environment Day (International) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Global Running Day Hot Air Balloon Day International Day for the Fight against Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fishing - 1 International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing - 2 Jerusalem Day Khordad National Uprising in Iran National Gingerbread Day National Lincoln Loud Day National Tailors Day National Veggie Burger Day Sausage Roll Day Thank You Day HIV Long-Term Survivors Day National Moonshine Day Random Acts of Cardness Day Pancho Villa’s Birthday Ninja’s Birthday Robert Kraft’s Birthday Colt Johnson’s Birthday Ceaser Emanuel’s Birthday Brandon Farris’s Birthday Mark Wahlberg’s Birthday Nick Kroll ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wed Jun 5th, 2024 - Tue Jun 11th, 2024 National Commuter Challenge Medicare Fraud Prevention Week *** September is Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month. As these quotes from overheardinthenewsroom.com prove, we need all the sympathy we can get. First editor: "They just sent in a correction on the obit." Second editor: "Is she still dead?" Editor to reporter writing political trend story: "We'd better move it today. It might not be true tomorrow." City editor assuring a reporter: "It might get you arrested, but it won't get you fired." Metro editor, commenting on parade floats made out of newspapers: "Can't do that with the Internet." *** I knew that my husband's hearing had deteriorated after our friend—new to the city— asked where he could meet some singles. "Well," said my husband, "I see them in the Kmart parking lot diving for fries." "Dear," I intervened. "Singles, not seagulls." *** For 15 minutes a small crowd watched my surf-fishing husband struggle to haul in something big. The drama ended when his catch turned out to be a waterlogged 4 x 4. As Ed worked the hook out of the chunk of lumber, a man in the crowd called out, "What did you use for bait, your Home Depot card?" *** "You wouldn't believe my bad luck," a burglar tells his friend. "I broke into a lawyer's house last night, and he caught me. He let me go but told me never to steal again." "He let you go? Why's that bad luck?" asks the friend. "He charged me $500 for the advice." *** I don't know how to speed-read. Instead, I listen to Books on Tape on fast-forward. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Reindeer Games *** sandrewn
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June 4th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian feast day: Filippo Smaldone Francis Caracciolo Optatus Petroc of Cornwall Quirinus of Sescia Saturnina June 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Birthday of C. G. E. Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland and the flag flying day of the Finnish Defence Forces (Finland) Emancipation Day or Independence Day, commemorates the abolition of serfdom in Tonga by King George Tupou in 1862, and the independence of Tonga from the British protectorate in 1970. (Tonga) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (International) National Unity Day (Hungary) Trianon Treaty Day (Romania) Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989 Memorial Day (International) Day of state symbols in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Audacity To Hope Day International Corgi Day National Cheese Day National Christian T-Shirt Day National Cognac Day National Old Maids Day National SAFE Day Shopping Cart Day Invisible Day World Day for Assistive Technology Sykkuno’s Birthday Quincy Brown’s Birthday Mackenzie Ziegler’s Birthday Joyce Meyer’s Birthday Angelina Jolie’s Birthday Russell Brand ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Jun 4th, 2024 - Mon Jun 10th, 2024 Philippine Eagle Week Fun Observances Hug Your Cat Day June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day. On this unofficial holiday, go give your feline friend a big hug. You never know, the hug might just be the thing to stop them from plotting against you! Some people celebrate this made-up holiday on May 3. Different Signs of Affection Unlike dogs, cats do not show affection towards humans through loud, obvious gestures. This can lead people to believe that cats do not love their humans as much as dogs so. The truth, however, is far from it. According to animal behaviorists, cats are independent creatures who show love in subtle ways. They may purr at you or just spend time hanging with you to show you their love and appreciation. Bumping heads on their humans is another way cats reveal their affection. Hug the Stress Away Although the origins of Hug Your Cat Day, which is also sometimes known as National Hug Your Cat Day are unknown, it is clear that the creators of the holiday wanted people to let their cats know that they are loved by embracing them in a warm hug. Hugging cats can also have health benefits. Studies have shown that giving your cat a cuddle can reduce stress and help you relax. How to Celebrate? Hug your cat. If it refuses to hug you back, don't be disappointed. It will show you love some other way. Forgive it for refusing to cuddle with you and instead treat it to its favorite treats. If you don’t have a cat, but always wanted to have one, maybe today is the day to adopt one from the animal shelter. Don't have a cat, but love dogs? Don't worry, you have a holiday that you can celebrate with your canine friends: Hug Your Hound Day! Did You Know… …that cats have 5 toes on their front paws, but 4 toes on their back paws? *** The sight of my mother cleaning her dentures fascinated my young son. He sat riveted as she carefully took them out, brushed and rinsed them, and then popped them back in. "Cool, Grandma!" he said. "Now take off your arm." *** At the restaurant, a sign read "Karaoke Tonight!" Grandma studied it before asking, "What kind of fish is that?" *** My daughter loved the picture frame her five-year-old son bought her for Mother's Day. She found a photograph of him and replaced the cat photo that came with it. Landon became upset: "Why are you putting a picture of me in there when I bought you a picture of a cat?" *** My 13-year-old nephew thought his "gangsta" outfit—low-riding pants and exposed boxers—made him look cool. That is, until the day his five-year-old cousin took notice. "Nathaniel," she yelled out in front of everyone. "Your panties are showing." *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 3rd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Roman Empire: Festival for the goddess Bellona. Christian feast day: Charles Lwanga and Companions (Roman Catholic Church), and its related observances: Martyrs' Day (Uganda) Clotilde Kevin of Glendalough Ovidius Vladimirskaya (Russian Orthodox) June 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Confederate Memorial Day (Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee, United States) Economist day (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Mabo Day (Australia) Opium Suppression Movement Day (Taiwan) World Bicycle Day Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) Chimborazo Day Columbia Corpus Christi Holiday European Bicycle Day H.M. Queens Birthday Insect Repellent Awareness Day Isabel Province Day June Bank Holiday Love Conquers All Day Martyrs Day Uganda National Chocolate Macaroon Day National Egg Day National Simp Day The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday Western Australia Day World Cider Day National Thank God It’s Monday Day Love Island Day Yaya Panton’s Birthday Louis Partridge’s Birthday Josephine Baker’s Birthday Jefferson Davis’s Birthday Zayne Emory’s Birthday Rafael Nadal’s Birthday Anderson Cooper ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mon Jun 3rd, 2024 - Sun Jun 9th, 2024 America The Beautiful Week Canadian Environment Week Food Safety Week Love your Burial Ground Week National Automotive Service Professional Week National Patient Participation Week National BBQ Week National Fishing and Boating Week Fun Observances Repeat Day June 3 is Repeat Day! June 3 is Repeat Day! June 3 is Repeat Day! Possibly created by someone who loved doing the same thing over and over again, Repeat Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to re-do or re-state things multiple times. It is unclear why someone invented a holiday that would make celebrators sound like a broken record. While Repeat Day is definitely one of the more bizarre holidays out there, it needs very little preparation or effort to celebrate - all you need to do is repeat yourself ad infinitum! How to Celebrate? If there is an activity that you like to do over and over again, today is the day for you to do it. Here are some other ways you can do to celebrate this quirky holiday: Repeat everything you say or do. Have 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners. When having a conversation with a friend, repeat after your friend. Let them know that you are celebrating Repeat Day, lest they think you are rude. Watch movies where events repeat themselves, such as Groundhog Day and Edge of Tomorrow. Did You Know… …that the plot device employed in a film or story where a certain span of time repeats itself is called a time loop? *** I should have known better than to take my four-year-old son shopping with me. I spent the entire time in the mall chasing after him. Finally, I'd had it. "Do you want a stranger to take you?!" I scolded. Thrilled, he yelled back, "Will he take me to the zoo?" *** My cousin was in love and wanted to introduce his bride-to-be to his hypercritical mother. But in order to get an unbiased opinion, he invited over three other female friends as well and didn't tell his mom which one he intended to marry. After the four women left, he asked his mother, "Can you guess which one I want to marry?" "The one with short hair." "Yes! How'd you know?" "Because that's the one I didn't like." *** My two sons, Jake and Austin, are a handful. So I wasn't surprised that Dad looked frazzled after we took them to a football game. "It will be a cold day in #@%* before we come to another game," he muttered. "Did you hear that?" Jake shouted to Austin. "Grandpa's going to take us to a game in December!" *** At age 70, my grandfather bought his first riding lawn mower. "This thing is great," he bragged to my brother. "It took me only an hour and a half to mow the lawn. It used to take your grandmother two days to do it all!" *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** I think the picture is a fake, but the facts given are true(ish). Read the article, for the real size. Asian giant hornet - Wikipedia *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ( I don't know if it is true, but it is a great story! ) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
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June 2nd 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Children's Day (North Korea) Christian feast day: Ahudemmeh (Syriac Orthodox Church). Alexander (martyr) Elmo Felix of Nicosia Marcellinus and Peter Martyrs of Lyon, including Blandina Pope Eugene I Pothinus June 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Civil Aviation Day (Azerbaijan) Coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, also Social Forestry Day (Bhutan) Day of Hristo Botev (Bulgaria) Decoration Day (Canada) Festa della Repubblica (Italy) International Sex Workers Day Telangana Day (Telangana, India) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) American Indian Citizenship Day National Bubba Day National Cancer Survivors Day National First Ladies Day National I Love My Dentist Day National Janice Day National Rocky Road Day National Rotisserie Chicken Day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday Willow Sage Hart’s Birthday John Randolph’s Birthday Charlie Watts’s Birthday Beetlejuice’s Birthday Awkwafina Morena Baccarin Wentworth Miller Zachary Quinto Justin Long Wayne Brady ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Jun 2nd, 2024 - Sat Jun 8th, 2024 Bed Bug Awareness Week Community Health Improvement Week End Mountain Top Removal Week National Business Etiquette Week National Garden Week National Headache Awareness Week National Week of the Ocean Fun Observances Leave the Office Early Day While we all love our jobs (sure, we do), but nothing is more relaxing and fun than leaving work just a bit earlier than one normally does. So on June 2, pack up your things and get out of the office earlier than usual because it is Leave The Office Earlier Day or Leave The Office Early Day. This unofficial holiday is celebrated annually on June 2, unless it falls on a weekend. When it does, the day moves to the following Monday. The day encourages people to take some time on a workday for themselves and do things that relax them. Another plus side of cutting out of work early? You avoid peak traffic hours! How to Celebrate? Get out of the office early.Make sure you inform your managers and co-workers that you will be leaving early. Do something fun since you are out early from work. Go for a movie or the happy hour at your favorite restaurant or bar with your co-workers. Did You Know… …that according to some sources, an average office worker spends about 50 minutes a day looking for files and other work-related documents? *** I've always been a disappointment. When I was five, I looked down at the crayons I was coloring with and sighed—when I was two, this is not what I saw myself doing at five. *** As I picked out flowers for my mother, I noticed a man next to me juggling three boxes of candy and a large bouquet. "What did you do wrong?" I said with a laugh. He mumbled back, "I got married." *** A fourth marriage meant yet another name change for me. I didn't realize the upheaval it had caused until I asked my father why I hadn't heard from him in a while. "I forgot your phone number," he said. "You could've looked it up in the phone book." "I didn't know what name to look under." *** The nice thing about meditation is that it makes doing nothing quite respectable. *** Boys Will Be Boys *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Road Trip Buddies sandrewn