Here are some notable dates to mark on your calendar this month.
June 6: D-Day 80th Anniversary
On June 6, 1944, United States soldiers and our allied forces landed in Normandy, France in the world’s largest seaborne invasion. This operation began the liberation of France as well as the rest of Western Europe, and kickstarted the Allied victory of the war.
June 14: Flag Day
A day to honor the flag of the United States of America. It celebrates the first adaptation of the US flag all the way back in 1777.
June 16: Father’s Day
Celebrating all fathers and grandfathers! Happy Father’s Day!
June 19: Juneteenth
Juneteenth National Independence Day serves to commemorate the ending of slavery. President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was enforced, and marked the end of the Civil War.
June 20: Summer Solstice
Sometimes referred to as the Longest Day when we, in the Northern Hemisphere, receive the most sunlight hours in one day. In addition to being significant to many cultures, the summer solstice marks the beginning of the summer season.
Source: Today
