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International Asteroid Day (June 30th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 30th Tagged as Science & Technology What are the hashtags? #AsteroidDay #InternationalAsteroidDay Have we missed something? Raising public awareness and educating people about the opportunities and risks presented by asteroids. The goal is to inform the public regarding various actions and efforts that should take place in case the need should arise. Get ready to learn more about and enjoy International Asteroid Day! History of International Asteroid Day While it is unclear exactly how long asteroids have been floating around in the solar system, scientists believe that they go back tens of millions of years. They can range from small to large – 10 meters across to more than 500 meters across. Added together, the total mass of all current asteroids in our solar systems would be less in size than the Earth’s moon. Scientists estimate that approximately 65 million years ago, an enormous asteroid fell to the earth in the ar...

National Logistics Day (June 28th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 28th What's the official website? nationallogisticsday.com Tagged as Items & Things What are the hashtags? #LogisticsDay #NationalLogisticsDay When was it founded? May 30, 2019 Have we missed something? National Logistics Day recognizing and appreciates the importance that the logistics sector plays. Logistics refers to the process of moving and coordinating resources from one location to another. There are many different parts of this, from packaging and shipping. There is also a wealth of equipment, inventory, materials, and people involved. National Logistics Day was created to celebrate all of this! Whether or not you are a business owner, you will recognize that most businesses focus on designing and producing services and products that fit their customers’ needs. However, if these products do not reach the consumer base, the business is going to fail. This illustrates just how critical logistics is and why we celebrat...

Goats Cheese Day (June 25th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 25th What's the official website? thegree NBA rn-isleofwightdairygoats.co.uk Tagged as Cheese Food & Drink What's the hashtag? #GoatsCheeseDay Who founded it? The Green Barn - Isle of Wight Dairy Goats Have we missed something? I’ve always wanted to open up a brewery/goat farm. Brew some beer, make some goat cheese, but that’s kind of dreamy. Adam Lamberg Typically when we think of cheese, we imagine fields of cows and massive dairy operations or juicy hamburgers topped with delicious and flavorful cheese. What if we told you that cows are not the only Animals whose milk can be used to make cheese? They are by far the most popular, in part due to their ability to produce impressive quantities, but there are other forms of milk that can be made into cheese, and many of them are surprisingly delicious… Goats Cheese Day celebrates one such cheese, and one of the secrets that modern Science has hidden in the milk it’s ma...

National Chocolate Pudding Day (June 26th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 26th Tagged as Chocolate Dessert Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #ChocolatePuddingDay #NationalChocolatePuddingDay Have we missed something? Rich, flavorful, and decadent, there’s nothing in life quite as good as chocolate pudding. While puddings of every type have a long and decadent History , it’s chocolate that’s the modern favorite. Its creamy texture is without a doubt one of the most amazing things about it, but there’s a secret in the pudding not everyone knows. Worry not though, we’ll be letting you in on it when we talk about the History of puddings and, of course, National Chocolate Pudding Day. History of National Chocolate Pudding Day The History of puddings starts far back in the 17th century, when the first Recipes for puddings appears. Back then puddings were made much different than the (classically thought of) pudding is today, and to make it clear we’re talking about dessert puddings not savory p...

National Strawberry Parfait Day (June 25th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 25th Tagged as Food & Drink Fruit What are the hashtags? #StrawberryParfaitDay #NationalStrawberryParfaitDay Have we missed something? National Strawberry Parfait Day, dedicated to that delicious treat that is so welcome during the hot summer months, and craved even in the face of the biting cold of winter by the true connoisseur. The exotic sounding name brings to mind the quaint little street-side cafes of Paris, where the treat so many of us are familiar with found its origin.It’s name describes the treat to a tee, Parfait means, simply, “Perfect”. But a perfect what? The word parfait has actually been used to describe quite a number of different things, and not all of them are delicious layered deserts. In the UK, the word is actually used to describe a smooth meat paste, also known as a pate, that is traditionally made from the liver of a chicken or duck, mixed with a strong liquer of one form or another.This is cert...

International Widows Day (June 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 23rd Tagged as Life & Living Men People & Relationships Women What are the hashtags? #WidowsDay #InternationalWidowsDay Have we missed something? The often overlooked plight of widows worldwide is observed today. Around the world, women who have lost their husbands to illness or war face a number of challenges, and not all of them have their family to support them when they do. Losing a loved one in any capacity is difficult and traumatic, and this day aims to ensure that widows are given the support they need to go through an incredibly difficult time, and ensure widows maintain full rights and recognition in their country. History of International Widows Day In many countries, women who suddenly find themselves as widows also find themselves in situations where they are denied their right to inheritance monies or inherited land rights. Some are subjected to life-threatening, degrading or painful mourning practic...

National Let It Go Day (June 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 23rd Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #LetItGoDay #NationalLetItGoDay Have we missed something? I don’t really have any regrets because if I choose not to do something there is usually a very good reason. Once I’ve made the decision I don’t view it as a missed opportunity, just a different path. Andrew Lincoln Everyone has probably experienced those different sets of nagging regrets and grudges that tug at their souls for weeks, months or even years. It doesn’t even matter how much time has passed after the people, jobs or situations which once made them important ceased to be part of their life. It can still be so very hard to let go of these things. Sure, there may have been a time in life when it felt important to take every opportunity to demonstrate to that ex, former workmate or classmate how well things were going without them. But isn’t it finally time to move on and let go of all...

National Onion Ring Day (June 22nd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 22nd Tagged as Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #OnionRingDay #NationalOnionRingDay Have we missed something? They’re rich and crisp and delicious, surprisingly sweet for a flavor so often related to being spicy and the source of tears. But something about the process of breading them in a flavorful coating and deep-frying them in a vat of oil brings out the delicious flavors hidden inside. They come in towers and flowers, giant-sized and tiny, and they’re a favorite at burger joints all over the world. That’s right, we’re talking about the onion rings, and National Onion Ring Day celebrates this delicious treat and its long History . History of National Onion Ring Day The origin of the onion rings is actually somewhat Mysterious , but we do know that in 1802 a recipe was published in ”The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined.” This recipe describes a process of dipping ½” onion rings dipped into a rather flavorful mixtu...

National Selfie Day (June 21st)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 21st Tagged as Men People & Relationships Silly & Humorous Women What are the hashtags? #SelfieDay #NationalSelfieDay Have we missed something? You know what’s really annoying? People who take selfies all day. They always have these amazing profile pics and look utterly fantastic. It’s like they took thousands of images to get just the right one and it’s so frustrating! We admit it, we’re jealous we’re not able to take such a perfect selfie, ours always come out looking like they were taken by a pigeon landing on a discarded camera. That’s ok though! On National Selfie Day you can take the time to take a thousand photos to get just the right one, and not feel ashamed! History of National Selfie Day Selfies have probably existed as long as hand-held cameras have been a thing. Human vanity is so utterly profound that if we’re given the opportunity to do something self-aggrandizing, we do. This habit, in our defense, d...

International Sushi Day (June 18th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 18th Tagged as Fish Food & Drink What are the hashtags? #SushiDay #InternationalSushiDay Who founded it? Chris DeMay Have we missed something? You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy sushi, which is kinda the same thing. In the last two decades, it’s become a bit of a sensation, the traditional Japanese meal known as sushi. Often considered to be simply raw fish (In Mexico We Have a Word For Sushi: Bait), and thus snubbed by many people, the truth behind what sushi is is more complex, and it can be a delicious repast for those so inclined. International Sushi Day celebrates this potentially delicious meal and seeks to raise awareness about the truths and fictions surrounding it. History of International Sushi Day Tracing sushi’s origins leads us on an interesting journey, taking us back to SE Asia and a method of storing and preserving fish for later consumption. Known as Narezushi, fish was stored by being wrapped in s...

National Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 17th Tagged as Food & Drink Fruit Vegetarian & Vegan What are the hashtags? #EatYourVegetablesDay #NationalEatYourVegetablesDay Have we missed something? There are so many things to consider when it comes to improving your life and having a balanced and healthy diet. You have a lot to think about when it comes to making the most of what you put in your body, and this is something that you need to make sure you get right. There are so many factors that play a role in helping you to have a healthy and balanced diet, and one of the best things to keep in mind here is to ensure you eat your vegetables as much as you possibly can. Make the most of National Eat Your Vegetables Day, and try to make sure you enjoy and indulge as much as possible. They come in every color of the rainbow, almost every believable shape and size, and the flavors they bring to the table are absolutely astounding. Whether you’re just talking about the ...

Worldwide Knit in Public Day (June 10th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? June 10th, 2017 June 9th, 2018 June 8th, 2019 June 13th, 2020 June 12th, 2021 June 11th, 2022 June 10th, 2023 June 8th, 2024 June 14th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Second Saturday in June What's the official website? Official Site Tagged as Hobbies & Activities What are the hashtags? #KnitinPublicDay #WorldwideKnitinPublicDay When was it founded? 2005 Who founded it? Danielle Landes Have we missed something? Doubtless, we’ve all received those wonderfully knitted sweaters from our grandparents as we were growing up, but things have changed in the past decades. Knitting is no longer the province of the elderly but has been taken up by all ages as a way to create something lovely, to promote social change, and to spend some time peacefully meditating as they knit one, purl two their way to higher consciousness. Alright, that may be a bit hokey, but it is a relaxing practice often best enjoyed with a bottle of wine. Learn about ...