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
NATIONAL LEON DAY
National Leon Day marks June 25 as six months away from Christmas day. Leon is Noel spelled backward and is a day some crafters begin planning their homemade gifts and decorations. It can also be a day for those who miss the winter holidays to have a mini-winter celebration in June. #NationalLeonDay
The Delivery Heroes: Give a massive wave to your mail carrier for National Postal Worker Day! Rain, shine, sleet, or blistering July heat, our postal workers walk miles every day to ensure our packages, letters, and medications arrive safely at our doors. If you see your carrier today, a simple “thank you” (or a cold bottle of water) goes a long way!
Celebrate the art of the letter with National U.S. Postage Stamp Day. This day honors the introduction of the first adhesive postage stamps in America back in 1847. It’s a beautiful nod to the tiny, beautifully illustrated pieces of history that have carried our stories across the nation for generations