- National Hamburger Day and National Beef Burger Day. Whether you like them smashed, stacked, loaded with cheddar, or kept classic with just lettuce and tomato, today is the day to indulge in the ultimate American staple. It’s also National Brisket Day . How about a plug for the National Cattle Feeders’ Assn.?
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, observed on the last Monday in May, dedicated to honoring and mourning military personnel who died in service. Originally known as “Decoration Day” following the Civil War, it was established to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags.
Usually all banks, post offices (and carriers) closed.
It is National Best Friends Day! Today is your official reminder to check in on your inner circle. Whether it’s the person you call in an emergency, the colleague who keeps you sane at work, or the childhood friend who knows all your secrets, drop them a text and thank them for being in your corner.
June 14th, National Flag Day honors Old Glory and commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.
The holiday is a day that Americans show respect for the U.S. Flag and what it represents. Representing independence and unity, the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ has become a powerful symbol of Americanism and the flag is flown proudly.
While Betsy Ross has been given credit for stitching together the first American flag, there isn’t any sound evidence supporting the story. At the same time, there isn’t any to disprove it, either. Part of the conflict is there were several designs in consideration at the same time. There were many flag makers and more than one claim to the first. During Ross’s Revolutionary time, several standards were carried bearing red and white stripes and varying symbols where the blue field and stars now reside.
Happy Army Birthday! Today we celebrate the founding of the United States Army back in 1775. For over two and a half centuries, the brave men and women of the Army have stood on the front lines to protect our nation. We salute their service, courage, and sacrifice.
It’s National Mascot Day! Today, we salute the high-flying, crowd-surfing, energetic characters who bring our favorite sports stadiums to life. From professional sports icons to local school heroes, mascots bring pure joy (and plenty of hilarious antics) to the game.
Questions from DJ: Have YOU ever been a mascot? What were you? Did you find it difficult that you’re not allowed to speak, usually, if you’re a mascot? (I did!!) DJ Welcome Pardner!
Garfield the Cat Day! Created by Jim Davis, the world’s most famous, orange, Monday-hating feline made his comic strip debut on this exact day in 1978. Today, we channel our inner Garfield by sleeping in, avoiding exercise, and eating an entirely unreasonable amount of cheesy lasagna.
Juneteenth! This essential federal holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and ensure that all enslaved people were finally freed. Also known as Jubilee Day or Liberation Day, today is a beautiful celebration of African American history, culture, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward true equality and freedom for all.
Happy Father’s Day! Celebrated on the third Sunday of June, today we honor the fathers, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures who guide, support, and supply us with an endless stream of terrible dad jokes. Thank them for everything they do!
Don’t forget the mothers, grandmothers and all the foster parents who have substituted the paternal role as well.
NATIONAL HYDRATION DAY
The games get intense under the hot summer sun and on June 23, National Hydration Day reminds us to replace fluids lost in the heat of battle. #NationalHydrationDay