June 6th is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, The first slaves arrive in Louisiana, the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is founded in London, and a near-Earth asteroid estimated at ten meters in diameter explodes over the Mediterranean Sea with an explosive force estimated to be slightly more powerful than the Nagasaki atomic bomb. Famous birthdays include Thomas Mann, Björn Borg, Paul Giamatti, and Steve Vai. Today is National Yo-Yo Day, Queensland Day, and Russian Language Day.
We have 17 holidays listed for June 6.
National Eyewear Day
The good news? Today we can choose from virtually endless styles, shapes, and colors.
National Yo-Yo Day
It seems like yo-yos have been around forever and that's because they have; we're talking over 2,000 years!
Queensland Day
Did you know the British could have named Queensland — "Cooksland" — after British explorer James Cook?
Russian Language Day
It’s time to take a quick trip to the Eastern Hemisphere, because it's Russian Language Day!
Caves and Karst Day
Dive deep into the fascinating world of caves and karst to discover its wonders and splendor.
D-Day
More than 75 years after the end of World War II, the memories remain fresh.
National Applesauce Cake Day
National Applesauce Day is an opportunity to hone your culinary skills and treat your sweet tooth.
National Drive-In Movie Day
Today is the anniversary of the first-ever drive-in opening in the U.S.
National Gardening Exercise Day
Any gardener will tell you that squatting to pick weeds will get those quads burning.
National Higher Education Day
National Higher Education Day recognizes the importance of education in improving our lives.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
Dive into the history of Malaysian royalty, the only one of its kind in the world.
Western Australia Day
Originally called "Foundation Day," it has since been renamed to include all Western Australians.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday is a Christian holiday celebrating the descent of the Holy Ghost.
World Green Roof Day
Let’s celebrate the contribution that green roofs make to reducing global carbon emissions.
World Pest Day
Book a date with your local pest control company on World Pest Day.
Neha Kakkar
Neha Kakkar is known as the queen of pop music in Bollywood.
Carole Baskin
For the Queen of Cat Ladies everywhere, no plight of animals is too large to defeat.