Holidays & Observances
This day on June 21 celebrates the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, Summer Solstice or Midsummer Festival?
Summer Solstice
This flower, often called the “flower of June,” is known for its fragrance, Rose or Lily?
Rose
A sweet red fruit often in season and enjoyed fresh or in pies during June, Strawberries or Blueberries?
Strawberries
A common June pastime involving paddles and calm water, Canoeing or Ice Skating?
Canoeing
On June 6, 1944, this major WWII event took place, D-Day or Pearl Harbor Attack?
D-Day
A holiday celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries honoring fathers, Father's Day or Flag Day?
June is the start of this season in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring or Summer?
Summer
This cold dessert is perfect for hot June afternoons, Ice Cream or Hot Chocolate?
Ice Cream
Many families enjoy this activity outdoors, often with burgers and hot dogs, Picnic or Swimming?
Picnic
June 28, 1914, marks the assassination of this archduke, sparking World War I, Archduke Franz Ferdinand or Archduke Leopold?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
June 14th is a U.S. holiday that honors the country’s symbol of freedom, Flag Day or Independence Day?
Flag Day
These small insects are often heard buzzing loudly on warm June nights, Crickets or Fireflies?
Crickets
A popular vegetable often grilled at summer barbecues in June, Corn on the Cob or Pumpkin?
Corn on the Cob
This activity involves chasing after a small ball with a stick; popular in June, Golf or Baseball?
Baseball
In June 1967, this conflict in the Middle East began, lasting six days, Six-Day War or Yom Kippur War?
Six-Day War
June 5th is recognized worldwide as a day to promote awareness about this, World Environment Day or World Health Day?
World Environment Day
This fruit is typically in season in June in Canada, Strawberries or Apples?
Strawberries
A refreshing drink often served iced, popular during June picnics, Lemonade or Hot Tea?
A type of flower arranging or gardening often enjoyed in June, Planting Roses or Raking Leaves?
Planting Roses
The United Nations officially came into existence on this day in June, June 26, 1945 or June 4, 1945?
June 26, 1945
A Canadian national holiday celebrated on the first Monday of August, sometimes confused with a June observance, Civic Holiday or National Indigenous Peoples Day?
National Indigenous Peoples Day
A meteorological event sometimes seen in June, producing sudden rain showers, Thunderstorm or Blizzard?
Thunderstorm
A small, round, juicy fruit that is in season in June in Canada, often used in jams, Cherries or Apples?
Cherries
These flying insects can make summer evenings outside tricky, Mosquitoes or Butterflies?
Mosquitoes
In June 1983, this Canadian athlete became the first woman to win the Boston Marathon, Joan Benoit or Terry Fox?
Joan Benoit