World Bicycle Day
National Egg Day
Monday,
June 3rd
It’s an A Day!
Getting your first bicycle and learning how to ride it is a rite of passage for almost all of us. Despite the marks and scabs from falling from our bicycles while learning, it is a memory we always cherish. Bicycling is quite a useful activity — in the hustle and bustle of today’s world, bicycling allows us to exercise our muscles, cut back on fuel consumption as it is quite a popular alternative to driving a car, and feel the wind in our hair. Really, there is nothing quite like the exhilaration of riding a bicycle. World Bicycle Day acknowledges this and the durability and longevity of the bicycle. Providing a simple and sustainable means of transportation, bicycling is rejuvenating �for our physical- and mental health, and good for the economy, �and the environment.
Eggs had some tough years as health experts fretted about the high cholesterol content. But after a revision of the American Heart Association’s guidelines in 2000, the health benefits of eggs seemed to outweigh the concerns. The AHA says healthy adults can enjoy an egg per day and easily remain within the daily cholesterol limit. And the seven grams of protein in an average egg almost makes this a superfood with a great calorie-to-protein ratio. Eggs are great to eat anytime �… or any day, for that matter.
International Corgi Day
National Cheese Day
Tuesday,
June 4th
It’s a B Day!
The corgi is a dog breed with short legs, a long body, and a huge heart. These dogs’ roots can be traced to Wales where they were bred to herd larger animals. The combination of their short height and agility made them the top contenders for herding animals. Corgis are also known as the ‘dwarf’ dog. The main aim of International Corgi Day is to bring love and attention to this lovable dog breed. A focus is also put on rescuing and rehoming corgis that have been abandoned by their owners.
The most popular cheese of all is (obviously) mozzarella. This delicious and pizza topping cheese was first created near Naples from the rich milk of water buffalos. At the time, it rarely left its home near Naples, as it was made from pasteurized milk, and a lack of refrigeration meant it had a very short shelf life. As both cheese technology and refrigeration systems advanced, this delicious cheese left the southern region of Italy and found itself traveling around the world.
Hot Air Balloon Day
World Environment Day
Wednesday,
June 5th
It’s an A Day!
We’ll be having an extraordinary celebration this year, ranging from taking a hot air balloon flight, going through the historical facts, and, of course, learning some basics in case you aspire to become a hot air balloon pilot someday. Did you know that the hot air balloon is the oldest form of aviation? Although not as advanced as they are today, they’ve been around since the 18th century, which was a time when appreciating the beautiful �landscapes from above with �a helicopter wasn’t an option.
World Environment Day (WED) is one of the more unique and special holidays because of its history and its many firsts. It was created on the first day of the first-ever U.N. conference which focused on humans and how they interact with the environment. However, this didn’t happen overnight. Sweden first suggested having such a conference to the U.N. way back in 1968. And in 1969, the U.N. agreed that after 3 years they would have a conference in Sweden that focused on environmental issues. Interestingly enough, the conference was led by Maurice Strong, �a Canadian diplomat who worked in the �oil and mineral industry, who also had �a soft spot for the environment. Finally, �it all came together in 1972, after 4 years �of preparations and $30,000,000 later. �World leaders from around the world sat �together to discuss how they can raise �awareness to protect our environment — �and it was then WED was made. Then 2 years later, �the first-ever WED was celebrated with the slogan “Only One Earth.”
National Yo-Yo Day
National Higher Education Day
Thursday,
June 6th
It’s a B Day!
If it seems like yo-yos have been around forever, that’s because they have; we’re talking over 2,000 years! Some believe it all started in ancient Greece, but modern yo-yos likely came from the Philippines. In fact, the word “yo-yo” first appeared in a Filipino dictionary in 1860. But they didn’t become popular stateside until the 1930s. Pedro Flores (of Filipino descent) began mass producing yo-yos in 1928. After holding some promotional competitions, he caught the eye of Donald F. Duncan Sr, who thought these yo-yo things were awesome! Duncan bought Flores out, hired him to run the marketing campaigns, and the rest is National Yo-yo Day history. Today the Duncan Toy Company is synonymous with this iconic toy.
National Higher Education Day is celebrated on June 6 every year to recognize the importance of education in improving our lives. To excel in your dream job, it is important to have the latest knowledge in that field, which can be attained through higher education. Millions of young and old people take time out on this day to make plans to get a higher education and think about the options that they have by �researching scholarships, �potential career choices, �and even doing a bit of �job-shadowing.
National Donut Day
National VCR Day
Friday,
June 7th
It’s an A Day!
National Donut Day falls on the first Friday in June each year and we are getting geared up to savor our best-loved fried dough confections. Have you ever resisted eating one? �It’s certainly an uphill battle. �Fortunately, National Donut Day falls �on June 7 this year. Be sure to visit �your favorite donut shop, choose a �variety of chewy deep-fried goodness, �and enjoy.
Though thousands of movies are available today on platforms like Netflix, there was a time when simply watching a film was a special occasion. This included purchasing or renting a VHS tape from the video store — and no, these were not available at a cheap cost. Since a lot of thought and effort went into viewing a flick. The video cassette recorder (VCR) is one of the most famous innovations in the history of technology. This is because there was a time when nearly every household in the U.S. owned a VCR. The first device was created by Norikazu Sawazaki in 1953, but the technology didn’t hit the market till 1956. In 1970, the innovation was launched for home use.