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Weed Your Garden Day encourages people to weed their gardens rather than use chemicals to deter weeds. Weeding increases the nutrients plants can get from the soil and adds to the garden's aesthetic appeal.

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Jun

Garfield the Cat Day, Intl. (1978): June 19

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June 19th, 1978, Garfield the Cat came to life, thanks to his creator Jim Davis. The Garfield comic strip holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the most syndicated comic strip, appearing in over 2500 publications with over 17 million followers on Facebook. Image: Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield, pictured with Odie the dog and Garfield the Cat. © Paws. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.

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Jun

Gastronomy Day, Sustainable: June 18

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Gastronomy is the culinary science that examines the relationship between food and culture and how to prepare appetizing, nutritious, and delicious dishes. As part of the 2030 United Nations Sustainability Goals, the United Nations sponsors Sustainable Gastronomy Day. The focus takes into account the following: Agricultural development Food security Nutrition Sustainable food production Conservation of biodiversity Since 2017, Sustainable Gastronomy Day has been held annually on June 18.

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Jun

Gay and Lesbian (LGBTQ+) Pride Month (1969): June

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, New York. This month, throughout the United States, pride parades, workshops, symposiums, and concerts focus on the LGBT experience. Memorials occur for those who lost the battle against HIV. The Stonewall Riot occurred at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, in Greenwich, New York, in June 1969. Before the Stonewall Riot, authorities raided gay and lesbian bars across the country under the impression that the said bars were violating the local liquor ban. Arrested and named in the dailies, many patrons experienced dire consequences. However, in June 1969, patrons of Stonewall Inn resisted police harassment, which led to a movement that encouraged outlawing practices against the LGBT community. In 1998, President Clinton signed Executive Order 13087 promoting equal opportunity for gays and lesbians via Federal government organizations. Proclamation 7316 was declared in June 2000, making Gay and Lesbian Pride Month officially recognized by the US government. On June 1, 2009, President Obama issued Proclamation No 8387, changing the name to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. The President noted the contributions of the LGBT community to the progress of anti-discrimination based on sexual orientation and the initiatives they promoted that curtailed the HIV pandemic.

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Jun

General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes Day (AR)(1821): June17

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GENERAL DON MARTÍN MIGUEL DE GÜEMES Argentina's Hero and Patriot General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes Day recognizes Don Martín Miguel de Güemes (1785-1821), a hero of the Argentinian Civil War against Spain. Güemes Day is a national holiday in Argentina. Born on February 8, 1785, in Salta, Martín Miguel de Güemes grew up in a wealthy, noble family. He received a formal education and entered military service at a young age. At just 23, he gained fame during the British Río de la Plata invasion by capturing a British ship using only local cavalry, earning admiration for his ingenuity and valor. Güemes emerged as a key military and political leader during the Argentine War of Independence. Appointed governor of Salta in 1815, he led the Gaucho War, a series of guerrilla campaigns that successfully defended the northwest frontier from repeated Spanish incursions. Utilizing local gaucho militias—rural horsemen familiar with the mountainous terrain—Güemes devised unconventional strategies that stalled royalist advances and protected the rest of the revolutionary territory. His efforts were instrumental in preventing the Spanish from regaining control of Argentina. Güemes’ populist policies, land reforms, and defense of lower-class interests were lauded by his constituents but put him at odds with Buenos Aires elites and central authorities. Despite political isolation, he remained committed to the cause of independence until his death. He was mortally wounded in battle on June 7, 1821, and died ten days later. Refusing to surrender, his final words reportedly declared loyalty to the revolution. General Güemes is remembered for his military brilliance and embodying the spirit of popular resistance. His legacy continues to inspire national pride and regional identity in Argentina.

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Jun

German Chocolate Cake Day, Ntl.: June 11

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National German Chocolate Cake Day is a day to commemorate the creator of the baking chocolate used in German chocolate cake: American Samuel German. German created the semi-sweet dark chocolate in 1852 while working for American Baker's Chocolate Company. Fast forward to 1957 when Mrs. George Clay published the first recipe using Baker's Chocolate to make a cake, dubbed the German Chocolate Cake, in honor of the creator of the key ingredient.

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Jun

Germany Invades Russia (1941): June 22

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The invasion of Russia by the Axis powers on June 22, 1941, opened up a two-front war. Code named Operation Barbarossa aimed to eliminate the Communist threat, and it became Hitler’s first land defeat.

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Jun

Get Caught Listening, Audio Book Month: June

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National Get Caught Listening Month is also known as National Audio Book Month. Recent studies have shown that one in every five American households listens to audiobooks. Get Caught Listening is a nationwide public service campaign intended to promote the joys of audiobook listening. A brand extension of the national public service Get Caught Reading campaign, Get Caught Listening communicates the pleasures of audiobook listening in all audio formats and promotes the value of the medium as a beneficial learning tool supporting literacy and education. The excitement of being a part of the inaugural campaign is expected to afford public figures the chance to show booksellers, librarians, and educators nationwide their support of the written word in audiobook format.

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Jun

Gin Day, World: June 13

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World Gin Day began with Neil Houston in 2009 as an excuse to bring his friends together and drink gin! Emma Stokes picked up the event in 2013 and turned it into a worldwide event with activities in over 30 countries. In 2018, a unique blend of gin using ingredients from all seven continents went on sale. World Gin Day Seven Continents Gin https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/that-boutiquey-gin-company/world-gin-day-gin-7-continents-gin-that-boutiquey-gin-company

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Jun

Gingerbread Day, Ntl.: June 5

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While the gingerbread house is most prevalent during Christmas, people enjoy gingerbread year around. Gingerbread is often mixed with honey and molasses (treacle) and made into bread or biscuit. In the past, gingerbread referred only to preserved ginger, which later evolved into what it is today. Ginger has several health benefits, including calming an upset stomach. Ginger cookies are a healthy addition to afternoon tea or any other meal.

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Jun

Giraffe Day, World: June 21

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World Giraffe Day falls on June 21. Created by Giraffe Conservation Foundation, this event aims to educate people about the giraffe. Held on the longest day or night of the year, on World Giraffe Day this year, the focus is on the Masai giraffe of Kenya and Tanzania. This particular giraffe species is in danger of extinction due to loss of settlement and human intervention.

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Jun

Gnaoua World Music Festival (MA): June 25-27

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Christians have Gospel music, and Islam in North Africa has Gnaoua. The Gnaoua World Music Festival, also known as Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde, is an annual celebration in the coastal town of Essaouira, Morocco. The festival explores and promotes the musical genre of Gnaoua and a variety of spiritual world music styles. The festival began in 1998 to celebrate the Gnaoua musical tradition and its influence. Gnaoua music has its roots in sub-Saharan Africa, and it was brought to Morocco centuries ago through the trans-Saharan slave trade. Over the years, it has evolved into a unique Moroccan musical genre known for its hypnotic rhythm and spiritual undertones. The Gnaoua people often are described as mystical musicians and storytellers, and their music plays a significant role in Moroccan culture. During the late June festival, Essaouira comes alive with music performances citywide. The festival features a mix of local Gnaoua musicians (known as Maâlems) and international artists, resulting in a fascinating fusion of styles. While Gnaoua music is the main highlight, the festival includes jazz, blues, pop, rock, soul, and global folk music performances, which can lead to some truly unique and exciting musical collaborations. One of the festival's most captivating aspects is the Lila, a traditional, all-night ritual concert that starts in the evening and goes on until dawn. These performances are spiritual experiences filled with music, dancing, and chanting, creating a trance-like state central to the Gnaoua tradition. Apart from the music, you can enjoy the stunning beauty of Essaouira itself, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its 18th-century seaport and ancient Arabic medina. The Gnaoua World Music Festival is a cultural and spiritual journey that offers a deep insight into the unique Gnaoua tradition and its place in the world music scene. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Jun

Gnome Week (US/BE): June 3-6

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Gnome week is celebrated in early June and honors Brasserie d'Achouffe breweries and beers rather than actual gnomes. Belgium legend states that gnomes (or chouffes) brewed beers in Belgium called Brasserie d'Achouffe, where this famous beer originates. We'll leave the judgment on whether or not that legend is true to you. Instead, we intend to toast Gnome Week with a big mug of delicious Belgian beer. Cheers!

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Jun

Go Barefoot Day, Ntl.: June 1

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What better way to start the month than go barefoot? June 1 is declared Go Barefoot Day by Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization. This shoe-free holiday encourages people to donate shoes to victims of natural disasters and children without access to shoes in developing countries.

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Jun

Go Fishing Day: June 18

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Go Fishing Day is a time for people to invite friends to go fishing at any body of water. Fishing dates back to the beginning of the Paleolithic period (3.3 million years ago). However, it was only in the 17th century that fishing as recreation gained momentum. In 1653, Izaak Walton published the Complete Angler or Contemplative Man’s Recreation, which focused on the angler who fishes for the sake of fishing.

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