<> Tomorrow's food holidays(s):
* 'National Jerky Day'. . Created by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky in 2012.
- From Wikipedia (Jerky):
'Jerky is lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then
dried to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of
salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat before sufficient
moisture has been removed. The word "jerky" derived from the Quechua
word ch'arki which means "dried, salted meat". All that is needed to
produce basic "jerky" is a low-temperature drying method, and salt to
inhibit bacterial growth.
Modern manufactured jerky is normally marinated in a seasoned spice rub or
liquid, and dried, dehydrated or smoked with low heat (usually under 70
°C/160 °F). Some product manufacturers finely grind meat, mix in
seasonings, and press the meat-paste into flat shapes prior to drying'.
[The Hankster says] One of my favorites. I prefer the soft kind which is the reformed meat mash. Sounds bad but tastes good.
* 'National Peanut Butter Cookie Day'.
- From Wikipedia:
'A peanut butter cookie is a type of cookie that is distinguished for
having peanut butter as a principal ingredient. The cookie generally
originated in the United States, its development dating back to the 1910s.'
'George Washington Carver (1864-1943), an American agricultural extension
educator, from Alabama's Tuskegee Institute, was the most well known
promoter of the peanut as a replacement for the cotton crop, which had been
heavily damaged by the boll weevil. He compiled 105 peanut recipes from
various cookbooks, agricultural bulletins and other sources. In his 1916
Research Bulletin called How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing
it for Human Consumption, he included three recipes for peanut cookies
calling for crushed/chopped peanuts as an ingredient. It was not until the
early 1920s that peanut butter was listed as an ingredient in the cookies'.
[The Hankster says] I don't like the hard dry ones. The newer soft chewy ones are my favorite. They have more of a peanut flavor.
<> Other holidays / celebrations
* 'National Red Rose Day'.
The are in full bloom this time of year and are the official flower for the
month of June.
* 'Write to Your Fathers Day'.
Since 2006. Celebrated one week before Father's Day.
[The Hankster says] Collect your thoughts in a brief note to your dad.
If he is alive, it will do you both good. If he is no longer with you, it will do you good.
* 'Crowded Nest Awareness Day'.
This day highlights the common situation where the children return to live
with mom and dad, or other situation where relatives have made the once
empty nest, a crowded one.
- From Wikipedia (Boomerang Generation):
'Boomerang generation is a term applied to the current generation of young
adults in Western culture. They are so named for the frequency with which
they choose to share a home with their parents after previously living on
their own – thus boomeranging back to their place of origin. This
arrangement can take many forms, ranging from situations that mirror the
high dependency of pre-adulthood to highly independent, separate-household
arrangements.
[The Hankster says] I can't make fun of this situation. It is sometimes unfortunate, but often a good thing for everyone, saving money and providing help and companionship.
* 'Diary Day'.
Celebrated on the birthday of Anne Frank .
- From Wikipedia (Anne Frank):
'Annelies Marie Frank (German 12 June 1929 – February or March 1945) was a
German-born diarist and writer. She is one of the most discussed Jewish
victims of the Holocaust. Her diary, The Diary of a Young Girl, which
documents her life in hiding during the German occupation of the
Netherlands in World War II, is one of the world's most widely known books
and has been the basis for several plays and films.
Born in the city of Frankfurt, Germany, she lived most of her life in or
near Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Born a German national, Frank lost her
citizenship in 1941 and thus became stateless. The Frank family moved from
Germany to Amsterdam in the early 1930s when the Nazis gained control over
Germany. By May 1940, they were trapped in Amsterdam by the German
occupation of the Netherlands. As persecutions of the Jewish population
increased in July 1942, the family went into hiding in some concealed rooms
behind a bookcase in the building where Anne's father worked. In August
1944, the group was betrayed and transported to concentration camps. Anne
and her sister, Margot, were eventually transferred to Bergen-Belsen
concentration camp, where they died (probably of typhus) in February or
March 1945, just weeks before the camp was liberated in April.
Otto Frank, the only survivor of the family, returned to Amsterdam after
the war to find that Anne's diary had been saved by one of the helpers,
Miep Gies, and his efforts led to its publication in 1947. It was
translated from its original Dutch version and first published in English
in 1952 as The Diary of a Young Girl, and has since been translated into
over 60 languages. The diary, which was given to Anne on her thirteenth
birthday, chronicles her life from 12 June 1942 until 1 August 1944'.
* 'National Flag Week in the U.S.A.'.
Flag day is June 14th.
- From Wikipedia (Observance of Flag Day):
'The week of June 14 is designated as "National Flag Week." During
National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging U.S.
citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week. The flag
should also be displayed on all government buildings. Some organizations
hold parades and events in celebration of America's national flag and
everything it represents. Other organizations and tribal groups hold
counter-celebrations and protests.
The National Flag Day Foundation holds an annual observance for Flag Day on
the second Sunday in June. The program includes a ceremonial raising of the
national flag, the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of
the national anthem, a parade and other events. The Star-Spangled Banner
Flag House in Baltimore, Maryland birth place of the flag that inspired
Francis Scott Key to pen his famous poem, has celebrated Flag Day since the
inception of a museum on the property in 1927. The annual celebration
commemorates the Star-Spangled Banner and its creator Mary Pickersgill.
The Betsy Ross House has long been the site of Philadelphia's observance of
Flag Day.
[The Hankster says] June 14 is Flag Day.
<> Awareness / Observances:
o Health
* 'Diabetes Week'. June 12-18 in Great Britain by Diabetes UK.
- From Wikipedia 9 Diabetes mellitus):
'Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of
metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a
prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination,
increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can
cause many complications. Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis
and nonketotic hyperosmolar coma. Serious long-term complications include
cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney failure, foo t ulcers, and
damage to the eyes.
Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the
cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. There
are three main types of diabetes mellitus:
- Type 1 DM results from the pancreas's failure to produce enough insulin.
This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent diabetes
mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes". The cause is unknown. -
Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail
to respond to insulin properly. As the disease progresses a lack of insulin
may also develop. This form was previously referred to as "non
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (NIDDM) or "adult-onset
diabetes". The primary cause is excessive body weight and not enough
exercise. - Gestational diabetes, is the third main form and occurs when
pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes develop high
blood-sugar levels.
Prevention and treatment involve a healthy diet, physical exercise,
maintaining a normal body weight, and avoiding use of tobacco. Control of
blood pressure and maintaining proper foot care are important for people
with the disease. Type 1 DM must be managed with insulin injections. Type 2
DM may be treated with medications with or without insulin. Insulin and
some oral medications can cause low blood sugar. Weight loss surgery in
those with obesity is sometimes an effective measure in those with type 2
DM. Gestational diabetes usually resolves after the birth of the baby.
As of 2015, an estimated 415 million people have diabetes worldwide, with
type 2 DM making up about 90% of the cases. This represents 8.3% of the
adult population, with equal rates in both women and men. From 2012 to
2015, diabetes is estimated to have resulted in 1.5 to 5.0 million deaths
each year. Diabetes at least doubles a person's risk of early death. The
number of people with diabetes is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035.
The global economic cost of diabet es in 2014 was estimated to be $612
billion USD. In the United States, diabetes cost $245 billion in 2012',
o Other:
* 'Canadian Rivers Day'. On the second Sunday in June to highlight Canada's
rivers.
- From Wikipedia:
'Canadian Rivers Day is held annually on the second Sunday in June to
promote public awareness of the importance of preserving the heritage and
health of Canada's rivers. Participating in Rivers Day helps to spread the
message that rivers are vital to maintain a healthy ocean and a healthy
earth'.
* 'World Day Against Child Labor'. A U.N. observAnce since 2012.
- From Wikipedia (World Day Against Child Labour):
'The World Day Against Child Labour is an International Labour Organization
(ILO) sanctioned holiday first launched in 2002 aiming to raise awareness
and activism to prevent child labour. It was spurred by ratifications of
ILO Convention No. 138 on the minimum age for employment and ILO Convention
No. 182 on the worst forms of child labour.
The World Day Against Child Labour, which is held every year on June 12, is
intended to foster the worldwide movement against child labour in any of
its forms'.
* 'National Loving Day'. Celebrates the June 12 1967 Supreme Court
decision, Loving v. Virginia, concerning interracial marriage.
- From Wikipedia:
'Loving Day is an annual celebration held on June 12, the anniversary of
the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia which
struck down all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in sixteen U.S.
states." In the United States, anti-miscegenation laws were U.S. state
laws banning interracial marriage, mainly forbidding marriage between
non-whites and whites.
Loving Day is not an officially recognized holiday by the U.S. government,
but there is a movement to persuade U.S. President Barack Obama to make it
so. Loving Day is the biggest multiracial celebration in the United
States'.
<> Historical events on June 12
* 'In 1898, The Philippines gains independence from Spain. . -
- From Wikipedia: 'The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the
Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas), is a sovereign island
country in Southeast Asia situated in the western Pacific Ocean. It
consists of about 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under three
main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao. The capital city of the Philippines is Manila and the most
populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila.'
Bonifacio and the Katipunan started the Philippine Revolution in 1896. A
faction of the Katipunan, the Magdalo of Cavite province, eventually came
to challenge Bonifacio's position as the leader of the revolution and
Emilio Aguinaldo took over. In 1898, the Spanish–American War began in Cuba
and reached the Philippines. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence
from Spain in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898, and the First Philippine
Republic was established in the Barasoain Church in the following year'.
* 'In 1909, 'Shine On, Harvest Moon' by Ada Jones and Billy Murray hits #1.
- From Wikipedia: 'Shine on, Harvest Moon is a popular early-1900s song
credited to the married vaudeville team Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth. It
was one of a series of Moon-related Tin Pan Alley songs of the era. The
song was debuted by Bayes and Norworth in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1908 to
great acclaim. It became a pop standard, and continues to be performed and
recorded even in the 21st century.
During the vaudeville era, songs were often sold outright, and the
purchaser would be credited as the songwriter. John Kenrick's Who's Who In
Musicals credits the song's actual writers as Edward Madden and Gus
Edwards. However, David Ewen's All the Years of American Popular Music
credits Dave Stamper, who contributed songs to 21 editions of the Ziegfeld
Follies and was Bayes' pianist from 1903 to 1908. Vaudeville comic Eddie
Cantor also credited Stamper in his 1934 book Ziegfeld - The Great
Glorifier.
The earliest commercially successful recordings were made in 1909 by Harry
Macdonough and Elise Stevenson (Victor 16259), Ada Jones and Billy Murray
(Edison 10134), Frank Stanley and Henry Burr (Indestructable 1075), and Bob
Roberts (Columbia 668)'.
* 'In 1939, Baseball Hall of Fame opens in NY. . -
- From Wikipedia: 'The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an
American history museum and hall of fame, located at 25 Main Street in
Cooperstown, New York, and operated by private interests. It serves as the
central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States
and beyond, displays baseball-related artifacts and exhibits, and honors
those who have excelled in playing, managing, and serving the sport. The
Hall's motto is Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting
Generations.
The word Cooperstown is often used as shorthand (or a metonym) for the
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum'.
* 'In 1955, The comedy TV show 'Mr Peepers', starring Wally Cox airs for
last time on NBC.
- From Wikipedia: 'Mister Peepers is an American television sitcom that
aired on NBC from July 3, 1952, to June 12, 1955.
Wally Cox starred as Robinson J. Peepers, Jefferson City's junior high
school science teacher. Others in the cast included Tony Randall as history
teacher Harvey Weskit Georgann Johnson as Harvey's wife, Marge Patricia
Benoit as county nurse Nancy Remington, later married to Peepers Marion
Lorne as often confused English teacher Mrs. Gurney Jack Warden as athletic
coach Frank Whip and Ernest Truex and Sylvia Field as Nancy's parents.
Mister Peepers was aired live, on stage before an audience at the New
Century Theatre, 932 7th Avenue, New York City—preserved in the form of 16
mm kinescopes.
Wally Cox was somewhat typecast by the role of the mild-mannered Peepers,
but continued on to a long career in movies and television. He later
starred in a comedy/adventure series, The Adventures of Hiram Holliday, and
is remembered as the voice of the cartoon superhero Underdog. He is best
remembered by game show fans as a regular panelist on The Hollywood Squares
from 1966 until his death in 1973. He also wrote and published a novel, Mr.
Peepers (1955), based on scripts from the televised adventures of the
character.
* 'In 1965, Singing duo Sonny and Cher perform on 'American Bandstand' for
their first TV appearance. . -
- From Wikipedia: 'Sonny and Cher were an American pop music duo, actors,
singers and entertainers made up of husband-and-wife Sonny and Cher Bono in
the 1960s and 1970s. The couple started their career in the mid-1960s as R
and B backing singers for record producer Phil Spector.
The pair first achieved fame with two hit songs in 1965, Baby Don't Go and
I Got You Babe Signing with Atco/Atlantic Records, they released three
studio albums in the late 1960s, as well as the soundtrack recording for an
unsuccessful movie, Good Times. In 1972, after four years of silence, the
couple returned to the studio and released two other albums under the
MCA/Kapp Records label.
The couple soon appeared on many of the top television shows of the era
including The Ed Sullivan Show, American Bandstand, Where The Action Is,
Hollywood A Go-Go, Hollywood Palace, Hullabaloo, Beat Club, Shindig!, Ready
Steady Go! and Top of the Pops. They also appeared as themselves in the
film Wild on the Beach, singing It's Gonna Rain On their first album Bono
also displayed his political interest long before running for Congress in
the lyrics of the song, "The Revolution Kind".
* 'In 1967, During the Venera program, Venera 4 is launched. It will become
the first space probe to enter another planet's atmosphere and successfully
return data. . -
- From Wikipedia: 'Venera 4, also designated 1V (V-67) s/n 310 was a probe
in the Soviet Venera program for the exploration of Venus. It was the first
successful probe to perform in-place analysis of the environment of another
planet. It may also have been the first probe to land on another planet,
with the fate of its predecessor Venera 3 being unclear. Venera 4 provided
the first chemical analysis of the Venusian atmosphere, showing it to be
primarily carbon dioxide with a few percent of nitrogen and below one
percent of oxygen and water vapors. The station detected a weak magnetic
field and no radiation field. The outer atmospheric layer contained very
little hydrogen and no atomic oxygen. The probe sent the first direct
measurements proving that Venus was extremely hot, that its atmosphere was
far denser than expected, and that it had lost most of its water long ago'.
* 'In 1996, Federal judges block law against internet indecency, in
Philadelphia.
- From Wikipedia: 'The Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA), also known
by some legislators as the Great Internet Sex Panic of 1995, was the first
notable attempt by the United States Congress to regulate pornographic
material on the Internet. In 1997, in the landmark cyberlaw case of Reno v.
ACLU, the United States Supreme Court struck the anti-indecency provisions
of the Act.
The Act was Title V of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. It was
introduced to the Senate Committee of Commerce, Science, and Transportation
by Senators James Exon (D-NE) and Slade Gorton (R-WA) in 1995. The
amendment that became the CDA was added to the Telecommunications Act in
the Senate by an 84–16 vote on June 14, 1995.
As eventually passed by Congress, Title V affected the Internet (and online
communications) in two significant ways. First, it attempted to regulate
both indecency (when available to children) and obscenity in cyberspace.
Second, Section 230 of the Act has been interpreted to say that operators
of Internet services are not to be construed as publishers (and thus not
legally liable for the words of third parties who use their services).
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Monthly holiday / awareness days in June
Food
Country Cooking Month
Dairy Alternatives Month
Georgia Blueberry Month
Dairy Month
National Candy Month
National Ice Tea Month
National Soul Food Month
National Steakhouse Month
Health
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Awareness Month (APS)
Beautiful in Your Skin Month
Cancer From The Sun Month
Cataract Awareness Month
Child Vision Awareness Month
Children's Awareness Month
Fireworks Safety Month
International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
International Men's Month
Mens Health Education and Awareness Month
Migraine Awareness Month
National Aphasia Awareness Month
National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month
National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
National Safety Month
National Scoliosis Awareness Month
National Smile Month
Pharmacists Declare War on Alcoholism Month
Potty Training Awareness Month
Professional Wellness Month
PTSD Awareness Month
Student Safety Month
Vision Research Month
World Infertility Month
Animal / Pets
Adopt-A-Cat Month
Adopt A Shelter Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
National Zoo and Aquarium Month
Other
African-American Music Appreciation Month
Audio Book Appreciation Month
Black Music Month
Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Effective Communications Month
Fashion in Colonial Virginia Month
Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
Great Outdoors Month
International Surf Music Month
National Bathroom Reading Month
National Camping Month
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
National Oceans Month
National Rivers Month
National Rose Month
Skyscraper Month
Sports America Kids Month
Women's Golf Month
June is:
June origin (from Wikipedia): Perhaps to honor goddess Juno, or from the Latin word iuniores (younger ones).
"is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of the four months with a length of 30 days. June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. June in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to December in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological summer is 1 June. In the Southern hemisphere, the
beginning of the meteorological winter is 1 June."
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