June Culture
On June 22nd, 1955, Disney released this movie about a pampered cocker spaniel who runs away from home after her life is upended by a new baby and finds freedom and romance with a streetwise mutt.
What is the Lady and the Tramp?
On June 17, 1885, the country of France shipped this gift to America
Statue of Liberty
One June 1st, 1926, this actress was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles, California. She would go on to become one of the most famous faces on earth, known by her stage name.
Marilyn Monroe
She had iconic roles in films like "Some Like it Hot" and "The Seven Year Itch", she was also known for her troubled personal life and tragic death.
Honoring a family member, this holiday is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June
Fathers Day
A wise, laid-back sheriff of the sleepy fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina, relies on common sense to solve community problems and raise his young son with the help of his aunt, all while tolerating the humorous, well-meaning antics of his excitable deputy.
The Andy Griffith Show
Premiering in 1960 and running for eight seasons, the first 159 episodes were filmed in black and white; they switched to full color episodes in season 6.
This feathered friend of Mickey Mouse made his first movie debut on June 9, 1934
Donald Duck
On June 4, 1919, the 19th Amendment was passed giving women the right to do this
Vote
This comedian and actress, born June 8th, 1933, was the first woman to host a late night network television talk show.
Joan Rivers
Known for her blunt and acerbic comedic persona, she rose to prominence as a guest on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show. She also hosted a popular daytime talk show and authored 12 best-selling books.
This patriotic holiday is celebrated on June 14th
Flag Day
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star – despite having no discernible talent – and gets herself, along with her best friend, into the funniest predicaments.
I Love Lucy
Spanning 181 episode from 1951-1957, I Love Lucy pioneered the use of multiple, simultaneously filming cameras and filming in front of a live studio audience, which is still popular in sitcoms today.
This communication system of dots and dashes was patented June 20, 1840.
What is Morse Code?
Samuel FB Morse was inspired to build his system of transmitting signals across electromagnetic wires after he received a letter by (horse) mail that his wife was ill and he arrived home too late.
This novel of a historic event which coincides with the 1832 June rebellion in Paris and later made into a popular play and movie
Les Miserables
The official beginning of summer on June 21, giving us the longest day with the most sunlight is known by what name
Summer Solstice
On June 1, it's a day that celebrates our fossilized forbears, carnivorous and herbivorous alike.
Dinosaur Day
A smart and fearless collie dog uses her exceptional intelligence and loyalty to perform heroic tasks, protect her human companions, and save the day!
Lassie
Debuting in 1954, this series ran for 19 seasons! It evolved through several settings and companions, transitioning from farm life with young boys like Jeff and Timmy to wilderness adventures with forest rangers.
Known as D-Day and celebrated on June 6th, this day recognizes what important WWII event
Landing in Normandy
If you were attending a popular June sport, you would sing this song during the 7th inning stretch
Take me out to the ballgame
Officially celebrated on June 19th, and known as “Juneteenth” this day commemorates what event
Emancipation
A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a 2,000-year-old female genie.
I Dream of Jeannie
Starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, the show premiered in the fall of 1965 and ran for five seasons.
This item was first demonstrated in NYC on June 27, 1929 which would one day bring color to American homes.
Color television
On June 26, 1945, 50 countries signed a charter establishing this organization with the goal of preventing another World War
United Nations
This June Blockbuster made everyone nervous to swim for many years after it released in 1975.
JAWS
On Father’s Day dad might receive several of these traditional presents
Tie
This legal drama follows a brilliant but cantankerous Atlanta defense attorney who investigates murder cases, exposes the true killers in dramatic courtroom showdowns, and consistently clears his innocent clients' names.
Matlock