JUNE 15, 2024 | NATIONAL BIG BOY DAY | NATIONAL FOAM PARTY DAY | NATIONAL MEGALODON DAY | NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY | NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY | WORLD MARTINI DAY
JUNE 15, 2024 | NATIONAL BIG BOY DAY | NATIONAL FOAM PARTY DAY | NATIONAL MEGALODON DAY | NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY | NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY | WORLD MARTINI DAY
NATIONAL BIG BOY DAY | June 15
NATIONAL BIG BOY DAY
National Big Boy Day on June 15 pays tribute to the iconic double decker burger and honors the creator of this American culinary delight, Bob Wian. Join us as we explore the creation of this delicious food holiday, learn about the vision of the man behind Big Boy Restaurants, and commemorate the founding of Big Boy Restaurants, too. Read more...
NATIONAL FOAM PARTY DAY | June 15
NATIONAL FOAM PARTY DAY
Today is June 15 and we thought we would celebrate by throwing the newest, cleanest, and coolest party for National Foam Party Day! Imagine, a mountain of refreshing foam in your back yard piled six feet high! Read more...
NATIONAL MEGALODON DAY | June 15
NATIONAL MEGALODON DAY
On the 15th of June, National Megalodon Day teaches us about the most massive shark that ever lived! Read more...
NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY
On June 15 we smile on National Smile Power Day in hopes our smile makes another person smile who makes another person smile. Read more...
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
June 15 is Nature Photography Day as a day nature lovers and photographers capture the breath-taking beauty all around us and encourage others to see the wonders of our natural Earth. Join us and the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), along with millions of photographers and photography lovers, as we share our appreciation of nature through photography. Read more...
WORLD MARTINI DAY | Third Saturday in June
WORLD MARTINI DAY
World Martini Day falls on the third Saturday in June each year. Around the world martini lover's are shaking up their gin to enjoy this unique beverage with a twist. Join us as we learn a few facts about the martini and help you understand why we raise a glass to this summertime beverage holiday. Read more...
On Deck for June 16, 2024
National Days
FATHER'S DAY
NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS' DAY
NATIONAL FUDGE DAY
June 15th Celebrated History
1877
The former slave, Henry Ossian Flipper became the first African American to graduate from West Point. He entered the U.S. Military Academy in 1873 after attending Atlanta University.
1921
Bessie Coleman became the first woman pilot of African-American and first pilot of Native-American descent. Since no flight schools in the United States would admit her, she traveled to France in 1920. There Coleman earned her pilot’s license on June 15, 1921. Once she obtained her license, Coleman turned to barnstorming to make a living. Once again, she turned to Europe to learn the skills for exhibition flying. Through the years, she earned the nickname “Queen Bess” at events for her flamboyant style. Coleman died tragically as a passenger at the age of 34 when she was thrown from a plane after the pilot lost control.
1934
Twenty-two years after President Calvin Coolidge signed the bill providing for the creation of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Congress authorized the boundaries and construction of facilities for the park. Even before the park's completion six years later, visitors from all over the country began flocking to see its marvelous sights.
2012
The first successful tightrope walk directly over Niagara Falls is completed. American Nikolas Wallenda completed the feat, adding it to his growing list of acrobatic and aerial feats.
June 15th Celebrated Birthdays
Fred Balzar - 1880
Business leader and lawman, Fred Balzar also served as state senator and assessor before being elected Governor of Nevada.
Don McGregor - 1945
Comic book writer, Don McGregor, brought a thrilling new series to the Marvel family through Black Panther. Interestingly, he started off as a proofreader who challenged the editorial staff for a better concept. The challenge was returned, leaving McGregor with the task of turning the project into a creative success.
Jack Horner - 1946
Noted paleontologist, Jack Horner, has made several contributions to the paleontological community. From the discovery of new dinosaurs and their behaviors to publishing numerous articles, books, and children’s books.
Ice Cube - 1969
Born O'Shea Jackson, the American rapper and filmmaker helped bring gangsta rap to the mainstream with his album Straight Outta Compton.