June History
The Normandy invasion known as _____, occurred on June 6, 1944.
D-Day
The longest day of the year is know as _______.
Summer Solstice
This iconic film starring Judy Garland premiered in June 1939 and took audiences "over the rainbow."
Wizard of Oz
This birth flower, often associated with Valentines Day, is June’s bloom.
Rose
In Australia, June marks the start of this season.
Winter
On June 17, 1972, this political scandal began with a break-in at the DNC headquarters.
Watergate
This zodiac sign rules until June 20.
Gemini
This Pixar film about emotions was released in June 2015
Inside Out
This lustrous gem is the traditional birthstone for June.
Pearl
This international day, observed on June 5, raises awareness about the environment.
World Environment Day
This musical legend died on June 25, 2009, shocking fans worldwide. (50 years old)
Michael Jackson
This U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Sunday in June.
Father's Day
In Grease, this song starts: "Summer lovin', had me a blast…"
Summer Nights
Who were the two teams in the Stanley Cup Finals and the two teams in the NBA Finals?
Florida Panthers
Edmonton Oilers
Oklahoma City Thunder
Indiana Pacers
Dragon Boat Festival, often in June, is celebrated in this East Asian country.
China
On June 28, 1914, this Austrian assassination sparked World War I.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
SPF is a measure of how much solar energy (UV radiation) is required to produce sunburn on protected skin. What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
This Netflix series, which debuted in June 2016, features the Upside Down.
Stranger Things
How many games did it take to decide the NHL and NBA Finals this year?
NHL - 6
NBA - 7
In this country, June 24 is celebrated as Inti Raymi, a traditional Incan festival honoring the sun god.
Peru
Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in this U.S. state.
Texas
In the Northern Hemisphere, this constellation is most prominent in early summer skies.
Boötes
June Osborne is the protagonist in this dystopian TV series.
The Handmaid’s Tale
June features a variety of food-related holidays - Name two.
June 1: National Hazelnut Cake Day June 1: National Olive Day June 1: World Milk Day June 2: Italian National Day (Festa della Repubblica) June 2: National Moonshine Day June 2: National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day June 2: National Rotisserie Chicken Day June 3: National Chocolate Macaroon Day June 3: National Egg Day June 3: World Cider Day June 4: National Cheese Day June 4: National Cognac Day June 5: National Gingerbread Day June 5: National Ketchup Day June 5: National Veggie Burger Day June 5: World Environment Day June 5: World Plantain Day June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day June 6: National Churro Day June 6: National Fruit Salad Day June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day June 8: World Oceans Day (Sustainable Seafood) June 9: Día De La Rioja June 9: National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day June 9: International Dark ‘n Stormy Day June 10: Herbs & Spices Day June 10: National Black Cow Day A root beer float made with vanilla ice cream. June 10: National Egg Roll Day June 10: National Frosted Cookie Day June 10: National Iced Tea Day June 10: National Portugal Day Enjoy your favorite cheeses on National Cheese Day, June 4th. Above, deliciously flavored Cheddars from Cabot Creamery. June 11: National Elote Day (sometimes called National Corn On The Cob Day) June 11: National German Chocolate Cake Day June 11: National Pizza Margherita Day June 12: International Cachaça Day June 12: International Falafel Day June 12: National Jerky Day June 12: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day June 13: National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day June 13: National Cucumber Day June 13: National Cupcake Lovers Day June 14: International Feta Day June 14: National Bourbon Day June 14: National Cucumber Day June 14: National Strawberry Shortcake Day June 15: National Lobster Day* June 15: National Prune Day June 16: Fresh Veggies Day June 15: National Cannoli Day June 16: National Fudge Day June 16: National Tortilla Day June 16: World Refill Day June 17: Eat All Your Veggies Day June 17: National Apple Strudel Day June 17: National Root Beer Day‡ June 18: National Cherry Tart Day June 18: National/International Picnic Day June 18: National Splurge Day June 18: National/International Sushi Day June 19: National Dry Martini Day June 20: Drink Chenin Blanc Day June 20: National Ice Cream Soda Day June 20: National Kouign Amann Day June 20: National Vanilla Milkshake Day June 21: National Lambrusco Day June 21: National Wagyu Day June 21: National Peaches and Cream Day June 21: National Smoothie Day June 22: National Chocolate Éclair Day June 22: National Onion Rings Day Celebrate National Lobster Day, June 15, the right way: pile some sevruga caviar onto a lobster tail. Photo courtesy of Caviar Russe. June 23: National Detroit-Style Pizza Day June 23: National Hydration Day June 23: National Pecan Sandy Day June 23: National Porridge Day June 24: National Cream Tea Day June 24: National Pralines Day June 25: National Catfish Day June 25: National Parchment Day June 25: National Strawberry Parfait Day June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day June 26: National Coconut Day June 26: Tropical Cocktails Day June 27: International & National Pineapple Day June 27: National Ice Cream Cake Day June 27: National Indian Pudding Day June 27: National Onion Day June 27: National Orange Blossom Day June 28: National Ceviche Day June 28: National Tapioca Day June 29: National Almond Buttercrunch Day June 29: National Waffle Iron Day June 30: National Mai Tai Day
June is named after this Roman Goddess, who is associated with marriage and childbirth.
Juno