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- June 20, 2026
- National American Eagle Day 2026
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Today is National American Eagle Day.
It is celebrated annually on June 20.
This holiday honors the bald eagle as the national symbol of the United States and highlights its incredible recovery from the brink of extinction.
The observance serves several purposes.
It marks the day in 1782 when the bald eagle was officially chosen for the Great Seal of the United States.
It raises awareness about protecting eagles, preserving their natural habitats, and mitigating ongoing threats.
It features various wildlife outreach programs and live eagle cams to promote understanding of the species.
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- June 19, 2026
- Juneteenth 2026
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Celebrate your local self aggrandizing ex-slave negros.
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- June 18, 2026
- International Picnic Day 2026
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I haven't been on a picnic for as long as I can remember. There were times when I would go and attend these fetes of food and merriment and engage the day and people all day long.
Today is International Picnic Day.
We observe it each year on June 18th.
It is an international observance encouraging people to step outdoors, enjoy the warm weather, and share a meal in the beauty of nature.
The word picnic originates in the 17th-century French term piquenique. This is also combined with piquer (which means to pick or peck) and nique (a small thing).
Originally, it referred to social gatherings where each person brought a dish to share. These still occur in those groups within which I circulate periodically.
The feast dates back to Ancient Greece and Medieval hunting parties.
The modern thing we know as a "picnic" became in vogue sometime after the French Revolution, when royal parks were finally opened to the public.
The people of the Victorian era are deemed most responsible.
So gather portable snacks, fruits, and drinks and head to a local park or your own backyard.
Happy International Picnic Day
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- June 17, 2026
- Happy Birthday Mama 2026
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- June 16, 2026
- International Waterfall Day 2026
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Today is International Waterfall Day.
It is an annual observation of waterfalls held each June 16 since 2020 under the auspices of one Bob Matthews from Rochester, New York, and his wife.
The day is meant to encourage citizens to visit, consider, learn about, and appreciate waterfalls internationally.
The event is without infrastructure or supporting organizational component. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join the observance.
So if your interests carry you I hope you'll venture out and visit a waterfall or two in the near future.
We even have a very small one here in the Midlands of South Carolina at Peachtree Rock which is currently entrusted to the SC Nature Conservancy which was an utter mistake as far as I am concerned.
They are extremely poor stewards of nature and the public trust.
See Also:
World Nature Conservation Day 2025
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- June 15, 2026
- Smile Power Day 2026
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It is Smile Power Day.
The day is observed each June 15 and highlights the incredible, contagious impact of a simple, genuine grin.
This day encourages people to use the power of smiling to relieve stress, build confidence, boost morale, and brighten someone else's day.
Make an intentional effort to smile at everyone you pass — from your morning coffee barista to your coworkers.
Celebrate the power of your own smile by scheduling a check-up at a local dentist.
Write down a few things you are grateful for, read them, and let a natural smile follow.
The act of smiling is directly linked to the brain and can lower stress levels and noticeably elevate your mood, even if you have to fake it at first.
Smiling increases likability and interpersonal cooperation, acting as an instant trust-builder among humans.
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- June 14, 2026
- Flag Day 2026
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I have always been one to watch how the National Ensign is comported during times of remembrance and ceremony. I have been known to open my mouth unto establishment at the drop of a hat when I feel there has been breach of protocol. I was once told I was too concerned with these matters and so I dropped them.
Today is Flag Day.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the first Flag Resolution, stating that the flag of the United States would have 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue field.
President Woodrow Wilson first established June 14 as Flag Day in 1916, and it was signed into law as a national observance by President Harry Truman in 1949.
The day is a time to reflect on American history, the journey of the country, and the symbology of the flag's colors (red relating to valor and zeal, white representing purity and innocence, and blue standing for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Yeah, sometimes I get too grabby, especially in matters of patriotism.
God Bless America.
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- June 13, 2026
- Kat Dennings Birthday 2026
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Yeah, some of my favorite eye candy is having a birthday. Though I must admit to liking her better when she was single.
Katherine Victoria Litwack aka the charming and beautiful Kat Dennings is one of our American Actress tidbits known for roles as Max Black in 2 Broke Girls from 2011 to 2017 as well as Darcy Lewis in several of the the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films and television franchises beginning with Thor.
Yes to gaze upon her is to love her and she is the big 4-0h! today.
Ah, the memories ...
She made her debut in 2000 and since then Ms Dennings has appeared in films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin in 2005, Big Momma's House 2 in 2006, Charlie Bartlett in 2007, The House Bunny and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist in 2008, Shorts in 2009, Defendor in 2009, and Suburban Gothic in 2014.
While some of my friends can "take her or leave her" I still enjoy watching episodes of 2 Broke Girls to this day.
Happy Birthday to you !
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- June 12, 2026
- World Day Against Child Labor 2026
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When I was a kid I would be coerced by the white trash neighbor down the street to come help with harvests of various types.
The notion of fair pay wasn't even in the picture.
He went out of his way to gyp me at every turn.
His daughter (who was my aunt by marriage was even worse).
So today is World Day Against Child Labor.
It is an international observance established to raise awareness and take action against the exploitation of child labor worldwide.
Nobody ever cared about those abuses I incurred because my mother thought the neighbor had a real "j-o-b" and really pushed me to go get ripped off by this idiot getover farmer.
He didn't.
And fuck the UN, too.
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- June 11, 2026
- National German Chocolate Cake Day 2026
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Since earliest childhood my most requested birthday cake is of the German Chocolate variety. As long as I can remember it has been my favorite cake and I really didn't mind forgoing the candles and such because it was such a taste treat in and of itself.
German chocolate cake is an American invention of layered chocolate cake that features a lighter, milder chocolate flavor and is traditionally filled and topped with a rich caramel, coconut, and pecan custard.
The cake is named after an English-American chocolate maker named Samuel German. In 1852, he created a sweet, mild dark baking bar called "Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate" for the Walter Baker & Company. The modern dessert was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1957, when a homemaker named Mrs. George Clay submitted a recipe to The Dallas Morning News titled "German's Chocolate Cake," which utilized Samuel German's baking chocolate. Over time, the possessive "s" in "German's" was dropped, leading generations to mistakenly believe the cake originated in Germany.
Unlike rich, dark devil's food or traditional cocoa cakes, the sponge is typically lighter and flavored with sweet baking chocolate. What truly defines German chocolate cake is its signature icing — a cooked custard of egg yolks, evaporated milk, and butter mixed with toasted pecans and shredded coconut. This gooey frosting is placed between the layers and generously piled on top, while the sides are often left unfrosted.
I do love it so !
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- June 10, 2026
- National Iced Tea Day 2026
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When I was a child meals were always served with two beverages.
Lemonade
Iced Tea
It was at this point that I began cultivating what would become a life long attraction to iced tea both with my meals and as a refreshing drinking between meals.
I have been known to keep pitchers of iced tea ready to go in my fridge for those moments when I need a refreshing pick me up to shake off the various frustrations accumulated during the day.
National Iced Tea Day is one of those "unofficial" holidays celebrated annually on June 10th in honor of one of the world's most refreshing beverages to ever make it's way to a dinner table.
It first became popular at the 1904 St Louis World's Fair which is in June — the time of National Iced Tea Month.
I hope you can enjoy a swig every now and then like I do.
I like it sweet, unsweet, and brewed with various flavorings like fruit and mint.
Happy National Iced Tea Day to you !
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- June 9, 2026
- Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes in 1973
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I haven't been very big on the ponies in my lifetime. Closest I could was in California where my office manager would speak of "going to see the ponies" but I was never a horse racing buff or anything of a similar vein.
When I was in high school ...
Actually 9 days out of high school Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown. Oh yes, there was a hubbub among my familiars the likes of which I had never seen before.
Shucks. Some of my friends even exhibited anger towards me for my failure to exercise the requisite reverence when speaking of the animal and it's meaning to horse people and society in general.
The stallion named Big Red was born March 30, 1970 and died by euthanasia due to a debilitating hoof condition on October 4, 1989.
His performance gained him listings in the annals of racehorse history second only to Man o' War.
It's a shame for such a magnificent winning animal to succumb to a hoof problem in his passing.
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- June 8, 2026
- National Best Friends Day 2026
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I used to have a few "friends" and of those a couple or so I viewed as "best" friends.
Far be it from me to reject the friendship of another as I wiled away my social time in the presence of these clods until I heard a few sound recordings of some of them speaking harshly of me.
They were then surprised to find I no longer sought them out as company and were loud and persistent in their inquiries as to why.
I never revealed my issues. I stopped telling all I know as a function of adulthood. I prefer it as well.
So today we have National Best Friends Day.
It is an annual, unofficial holiday celebrated each June 8. It is a dedicated time to honor the closest friendships in your life, whether those are childhood bonds or newly made connections.
The origins of this day are in 1935 when the US Congress proposed a dedicated day to honor close friends. It's a little too oushie gooshie for my tastes thank you. June 8 was specifically chosen because the early summer weather in most parts of the country makes it ideal for outdoor celebrations.
So if you have true friends and among those ones you consider "best" today is your day. I have such relationships and I am headed to fetch a bottle of single malt scotch whiskey for the absolute best of my friends !
Happy National Best Friends Day
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- June 7, 2026
- National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 2026
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Since the Italians froze hot chocolate in 1692, chocolate ice cream has been a contender as favorite ice cream flavor among the people.
Today we observe National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
We don't know who started it but are happy to mark the day for a taste of chocolate heaven.
I for one will choose chocolate ice cream over all other flavors.
I think it comes along with that chocoholism I have in general.
Happy National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
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