Today is...
Summer Solstice

For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere of the world, today is the longest day of the year and the first official day of summer. In the Arctic Circle, there will be 24 hours of daylight!
The summer solstice occurs when the Earth’s axial tilt is closest to the sun. This occurs in late June for the Northern Hemisphere and late December for the Southern Hemisphere. The summer solstice is a significant time for many religions and cultures. Today, people all over the world will mark this important milestone in the year with festivals, gatherings, and rituals.
To celebrate the summer solstice, grab your sunglasses and head outside to enjoy the extra hours of daylight! Happy summer!

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Today is also Go Skateboarding Day & International Lambrusco Day & National Flip Flop Day & Take Your Dog To Work Day

June is Great Outdoors Month

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History for June 21 1788 - The U.S. Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it. 1939 - Lou Gehrig quit baseball due to illness. 1942 - Ben Hogan recorded the lowest score (to that time) in a major golf tournament. Hogan shot a 271 for 72 holes in Chicago, IL. 1945 - Allied forces captured Okinawa, Japan. 1981 - "Raiders of the Lost Ark" opened. ______________________________________________________ "You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover will be yourself." --Alan Alda