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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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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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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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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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Bartender and Mixologist Day
Whether you like yours shaken or stirred, on the rocks or straight up, today is Bartender and Mixologist Day. Created by me, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, this annual "holiday," observed on the last Saturday in June, celebrates those talented folks who are experts at servin' up the perfect cocktail concoction. Bartender or Mixologist? While the term "bartender" and "mixologist" are often used interchangeably, a bartender is typically a person who tends bar and serves a variety o
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Take Your Dog to Work Day: Special ‘howliday’ celebrates man’s best friend
June is filled with all sorts of traditional and not-so-traditional occasions. But this particular “howliday’ is going to the dogs! Literally! Millions of Fido’s and Fifi’s across the country will head to the office on Take Your Dog to Work Day, an annual event which occurs on the first Friday after Father’s Day. The annual event was created in 1999 by the humans at Pet Sitters International (PSI) and not only celebrate man’s best friend, but encourages and promotes pet adopt
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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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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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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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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
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National Onion Rings Day
When it comes to holidays, June 22 is not only Stupid Guy Thing Day, it is also a fabulous food holiday. Go grab the ketchup - June 22 is National Onion Rings Day. While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, this popular fast food, which has been gobbled up for decades, is a favorite at fairs, festivals, restaurants and parties and is a snap to make. Who can resist a ring of onion, dipped in a delicious batter or breading and dunked in oil until the onion is a
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It's Stupid Guy Thing Day
Ok ladies, listen up. Chances are pretty good you’ll be able to relate to this silly “holiday.” June 22 is Stupid Guy Thing Day! This annual event was created by the folks at Wellcat.com. But let’s be honest. We’ve all done stupid things in our lives regardless of our gender. Really embarrassing, humiliating and downright stupid things, right? But no matter how hard we try, many of us gals just can’t figure out why some guys do the things they do. It’s almost like men and wom
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World Music Day: Happy songs guaranteed to make you smile & tap your toes
No matter where you live or how old or young you happen to be, there is one language everyone understands and appreciates – the universal language of music! An international holiday is finally here and folks from all over the world are in the mood to celebrate! Get ready to get your groove on! June 21 is World Music Day, an annual event that celebrates music of all genres. World Music Day, or Fete de la Musique, is an all-day music fest which originated in France in 1982 and
