In tune with June

Late at night, sleepless and with a lack of anything better to do, I set about teasing Google for silly searches. First it was the Montauk monster, which led to the Chupacabra monster - a mythical blood sucking beast, and typical of a sleepdeprived mind, I began to wonder what such a beast might relish as an accompaniment to its beverage. Something sweet….ahh! Donuts, that’s it! Unthinkingly, I typed in a search for donuts and was surprised to find that June 4 is celebrated as Donut Day. And from there I made the most amazing discovery, one which dashed any hopes of sleep for the next couple of hours. I found out that almost every day in the month of June dedicated to celebrating something.

June 1

Stand For Children Day

On this day, the Stand for Children aims to use the power of grassroots action to help all kids get a good public education and the support they need to thrive.

Oscar the Grouch’s Birthday

The well-loved Sesame Street character was born on this day. World Milk Day is being celebrated on June 1 in 35 countries including Australia. It is a United Nations initiative to raise awareness of dairy products.

June 2

Radio was patented on this day in 1896.

June 3

The First US Space walk by Ed White in 1965 took place on this day and is still celebrated.

June 4

Aesop’s Birthday

We are all familiar with the timeless classic Aesop’s Fables about the hare and the tortoise, the lion and the mouse, the fox and the cat and the goose who laid golden eggs. Yet nobody knows much about the author apart from the fact that he was born a slave in Greece on June 4, 620 BC. Diehard fans celebrate his birthday every year.

Donut Day

Celebrated with the baking of donuts and some donut offering free samples on the first Friday in June.

June 5

World Environment Day

Each year on this day the UN seeks to focus world attention on the environment and on the efforts put forward for protecting or restoring the globe’s natural heritage.

June 6

D-Day

This day is also remembered as the best known D-Day dating back to 1944 Normandy landing, initiating the

June 14

Queen’s Birthday

Celebrated on the second Monday of June in Australia, this is a true cause for jubilation with a long weekend to look forward to

Western Allied efforts to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during WW2.

June 7

Amazing Mumford’s Birthday

Mumford the magician from Sesame Street was created on this day to keep kids in stitches with his chant of “a la peanut butter sandwiches” and magic gone all wrong.

June 8

World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day is officially celebrated on this day because of a UN General Assembly resolution passed in 2008. Events are organised in coordination with zoos, aquariums, museums, schools etc., to raise awareness of the world’s oceans and highlight our connection to the sea.

June 9

Donald Duck’s Birthday

June 10

Iced Tea Day

To mark the official start of summer in many countries, gatherings offer iced tea to celebrate this day.

June 12

Magic Day

Magic Day is just another day to thank your loved ones for the magic in your life brought about by their love, or to organize magic shows and learn more about magic.

Fly a Kite Day

Celebrated in commemoration of Ben Franklin’s kite experiment of June 15, 1752 this can be a fun day to hunt out the kites and head for the park.

Global Wind Day

This day is celebrated all over the world to emphasize the benefits of wind energy, through contests, exhibitions, workshops and conferences.

This is an annual commemoration in Dublin and elsewhere to celebrate the life of Irish writer James Joyce and relive the events in his novel Ulysses. The day is marked by readings of the classic novel, its dramatizations and having fun in

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Events and activities around the world to protest against desertification, land degradation and drought are conducted to celebrate this day.

International Picnic Day

Grab a picnic rug, some snacks, round up a handful of friends and head to your favorite picnic spot to celebrate this year’s International Picnic Day.

World Juggling Day

The International Jugglers’ Association strives to spread fun of through the art of juggling and to bring the jugglers together all over the world.

Ice Cream Soda Day

Ferris Wheel Birthday

United Nations Public Service Day

The United Nation’s Public Service Day is held on this day every year, aiming to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community.

June 25

Take Your Dog To Work Day

Celebrated with dog talent shows, photo contests and of course, tagging your dog along to work.

June 6

Yo –Yo Day Whip out your yo-yos and impress everyone with ‘walk the dog’, ‘sleeper’ or ‘forward pass’ skills.

June 9

Donald Duck’s Birthday

June 13

Weed Your Garden Day

Give a little extra thought to your garden today and weed out those life sucking nasties.

June 28

Let It Go Day

Whatever’s bothering you, just let it go today!

June 29

Camera Day

June 30

London Bridge’s Birthday

London Bridge was opened on this day in 1894

Superman’s Birthday

Phew! Wouldn’t that be a busy month for someone who likes to celebrate every day of life?