June Holidays
Superman Celebration
It's the start of summer and you're eager to par-tay, so what holidays can you celebrate in June? Well, there aren't any major holidays but there are plenty of fun celebrations you can observe this month.
World Environment Day :: June 5th
Celebrated every year on June 5th, World Environment Day is a United Nations holiday that celebrates Earth and our environment. This year's theme for World Environment Day is "Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy" and festivities will be held in Wellington, New Zealand.Donald Duck's Birthday :: June 9th
Donald Fauntleroy Duck's birthday is officially recognized as June 9th. On this day in 1934, he debuted in the Silly Symphony cartoon, The Wise Little Hen. This year Donald will turn 73!Superman Celebration :: June 12th to 15th
Are you a big Superman fan? Then have we got a celebration for you! In 1972, the city of Metropolis, Illinois was declared the Home of Superman by the Illinois legislature. It took seven years to get the party started but in 1979, the very first official Superman Celebration was held and has been an annual event ever since. This year the festival will be held June 12-15th, 2008. For more cool info on the Superman Celebration check out this site.Father's Day :: June 21th
Buy your present now because Father's Day is fast approaching. On Sunday June 13, 2008 take a little time out of your busy schedule to let your dad know you care. If you can't think of what to pick up for your pop, check out these nifty gadgets.Flag Day :: June 14th
Flag Day is said to have first been celebrated way back on June 14, 1885, when schoolteacher B.J. Cigrand had his class celebrate the flag's birthday. It was officially declared a holiday by President Harry Truman in 1949.Summer Solstice :: June 21st
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, which means there are over 13 hours of daylight. Summer Solstice falls between June 20 and 23 of every year and has different significance for various religions. The ancient Chinese for example, celebrated the Earth, femininity and yin (the dark, passive element of the yin/yang balance) forces on the summer solstice.
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