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Social Media Day
June 30 is Social Media Day (SMDay.) Launched in 2010 by Mashable, Social Media Day is an annual global event that celebrates the innovative technologies and advances of social media. With a focus on technology, social media and the digital world, Mashable Meetups provide opportunities for folks to connect with other enthusiasts. No matter where you live, millions of web enthusiasts from all over the globe will take part in this year's virtual events and mashups. Whether we
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National Meteor Day: Look up in the sky and enjoy the show
When it comes to holidays, things are looking up today - way, way up! June 30 is National Meteor Day, also known as Meteor Watch Day. This annual event celebrates those "bright trails or streaks that appear in the sky when a meteoroid is heated to incandescence by friction with the earth's atmosphere. Also called falling star, meteor burst, shooting star." Like a scene right out of a movie, the sky really did fall for folks in Russia on February 15, 2013. More than 1,200 peop
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National Ice Cream Soda Day
Besides National Meteor Day and Social Media Day, June 30 is also National Ice Cream Soda Day. After all, what could be better than sippin' on a refreshing glass of Ice cream soda on a sizzlin' hot summer day? Ice cream sodas contain a scoop or two of ice cream, flavored syrup and a carbonated beverage. Robert M. Green invented ice cream sodas back in 1874 during a celebration in Philadelphia. He combined soda water, vanilla ice cream with 16 different flavored syrups. And ne
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Smile - It's National Camera Day
June 29th is National Camera Day. Derived from the Greek words “light” and “writing,” photography has “developed” over the years. Camera History - In a Snapshot In 1827, Joseph Niepce created the first photographic image with a camera obscura. The process required 8 hours of light exposure that eventually faded. In 1839, Louis Jacques Daguerre took the first fixed image that didn’t fade. His method required about 30 minutes of exposure. He named the process after himself – th
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INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY
If you are a fan of this website, you know we celebrate all sorts of wild and wacky events. From delicious food and refreshing beverage holidays to interesting people, amazing inventions and historical events, today celebrates something that not only is considered bad netiquette, but is considered shouting and downright rude. A special, tongue-in-cheek holiday is here and folks around the world are ready to celebrate. June 28 is International Caps Lock Day, an annual “holiday
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National Tapioca Day
June 28th is National Tapioca Day. While the origins of this "food holiday" are unknown, the animated Garfield & Friends referred to National Tapioca Pudding Day back in 1988. If you’ve always wondered what tapioca is, you’re in luck. Tapioca, a starch found in the roots of the cassava plant, is often used to add texture or thicken other foods. Native to Brazil, tapioca can take numerous forms and is used in beverages, paper, glues, paint and other products. Love it or well,
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Happy National Handshake Day: Gotta hand it to you!
While June has been filled with all sorts of holidays, this holiday celebrates something we’ve all done. Whether firm or weak, long or short, today’s holiday celebrates a common greeting practiced in just about every aspect of our lives. Bye-bye fist bumps and so long high-fives. It’s time for National Handshake Day, an annual “holiday” celebrated on the last Thursday in June. Get a Grip - It’s in Your Hands Folks have been shaking hands for centuries. And back in the day, ma
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National HIV Testing Day
When it comes to your health, being proactive is key. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), an annual campaign that encourages Americans to take control of their health by knowing their HIV status. Founded in 1995 by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA), National HIV Testing Day encourages people to “Take the Test, Take Control.” It's estimated that nearly 83 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 64 have been tested as of 2009. But while millions
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Sunglasses Day
Get ready to throw yourself a little shade. June 27 is Sunglasses Day. Believe it or not, various types of eye protection have been worn for centuries. It is believed the ancient Inuit wore “flattened pieces of walrus ivory with narrow slits” to protect their eyes from the sun. And during the 12th century, judges in China wore “flat planes of smoky quartz crystals” to hide their eyes during court proceedings. In the 19th and 20th centuries, people with syphilis were often p
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Tropical Cocktails Day
Now that summer has officially begun, many of us will have to endure warm and muggy weather for the next few months. So if you are feeling a little parched right about now, go grab your biggest glass! Besides National Chocolate Pudding Day and Beautician's Day, June 26 is Tropical Cocktails Day in the U.S.A! This annual "holiday" that celebrates those refreshing cocktails perfect for hot summer days, was created by cocktail-enthusiast Jace Shoemaker-Galloway in 2013. Whe
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National Chocolate Pudding Day
If you have a hankerin’ for a sweet treat to eat, you’re in luck. June 26 is National Chocolate Pudding Day! Who can resist the delicious combination of decadent chocolate with a creamy and smooth custard? Pudding means different things to different folks. In the United States, pudding typically refers to a type of creamy custard but in other parts of the world, pudding is similar to a cake. Regardless of which one you prefer, pudding is just plain delicious to eat! In honor
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National Catfish Day: Grab the rod and reel - it's time to go fishin'
June 25 is National Catfish Day. It’s time to grab the rod and reel, folks. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed this day as “National Catfish Day” to recognize the value of farm-raised catfish and people around the nation have been celebrating ever since! Much of the farm-raised catfish in the United States comes from state-of-the-art, freshwater ponds. Catfish is the leader in the aquaculture industry. Today, catfish is a popular staple in American households. Wh
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International Fairy Day: Famous fairies with magical and mystical powers
If you believe in the mystical and magical world of mythological creatures, and who doesn’t, you’re in luck. Besides Flying Saucer Day, June 24 is also International Fairy Day. While the origins of this “holiday” are unknown, this special day celebrates those very special, diminutive beings with wispy wings and magical powers that leave a trail of fairy dust in their wake. Many famous fairies have flown into the hearts of both young and old alike. Tooth Fairy – Besides Santa
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Flying Saucer Day: Celebrating UFOs, aliens & extraterrestrials
When it comes to holidays, June 24 is out of this world! Not only is today International Fairy Day, but it is also Flying Saucer Day. Whether you are a skeptic, conspiracy theorist or unidentified flying objects (UFOs) enthusiast, extraterrestrials, aliens, and flying saucers have been a subject of debate for decades. Flying Saucer Day marks the anniversary when in 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying in a private airplane near Mt. Rainier when he spotted not one, but nine
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National Pink Day: Think pink!
June has had a slew of rather interesting holidays. But this holiday actually celebrates a color! Besides Public Service Day, June 23 is also National Pink Day! While the origins of this annual occasion are unknown, today celebrates all things pink. How to Celebrate National Pink Day Some people celebrate the annual holiday by honoring friends or loved ones who are battling breast cancer, although National Pink Day has no official affiliation with cancer. Some celebrate Nat
