1. June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and conversely, June has the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
2. June’s birthstone is the pearl, the Moonstone and the Alexandrite.
3. The June birth flower is the Rose and the Honeysuckle.
4. In 2009 June was the 662 most popular name for girls in the USA.
5. June is derived from Juno, the goddess of marriage.
6. In both common and leap years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as June. Weird, isn’t it?
7. June is international men’s month.
8. June is accordion awareness month, as well as candy, dairy and papaya month.

THE MONTH OF JUNE

June was most likely named for the Roman goddess Juno, patroness of marriage and the well-being of women. Another interpretation says that the name came from the Latin juvenis, “young people,” who were celebrated at this time. Learn more about the origins of the months’ names.Click Here

Noteworthy Dates

June 5 is World Environment Day—a day meant to raise environmental awareness across the globe.
June 14 is Flag Day (U.S.). Be sure to raise the flag! Learn about the U.S. Flag Code, which provides guidelines for displaying the American flag properly.
June 19 is Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day). On this day in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation aloud in Galveston, Texas, effectively liberating slaves in the state, which had thus far been beyond control of the Union Army.
June 20 is the summer solstice, which heralds the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the most hours of daylight, so enjoy! In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins at this time.
June 21 is Father’s Day. Find activity ideas and learn about the history of Father’s Day here.
June 21 is also National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada).
June 24 brings Midsummer Day, traditionally the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting.

“Just for Fun” Days

Here are more fun things to celebrate this June:
June 1: Say Something Nice Day
June 3: Chimborazo Day
June 6: National Yo-Yo Day
June 8: Upsy Daisy Day
June 21: Go Skateboarding Day
June 30: Asteroid Day