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Cherry Tart Day began in Michigan during the National Cherry Festival. Although cherries were abundant, where to use this berry was very limited. Organizers thought of creating a festive day to focus on the cherry, and National Cherry Tart Day was born. Through custom, the day has migrated to June. However, the Cherry Festival still occurs in July.

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Jun

Child Labor, World Day Against: June 12

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World Day Against Child Labor Day is sponsored by the International Program on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC). This day seeks to raise awareness of the issue of child labor worldwide. Each year focuses on a different theme. In 2015, education as a means to stop child labor was the topic of concentration. IPEC falls under the International Labour Organization(ILO), which created this event in 1992 to eliminate child labor by providing means to countries to strengthen their efforts to combat child labor and promote global awareness of child labor. IPEC is the most extensive operation program of the International Labor Organization.

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Jun

Child Victims of Aggression, World Day of (1982): June 4

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World Day of Child Victims of Aggression brings to light children's suffering, particularly those who are victims of war and abuse. It is a United Nations (UN) affirmation to safeguard children's rights in peace and war. Many organizations, celebrities, and VIPs work together to affect positive action toward improving child welfare. This UN awareness campaign began on August 19, 1982, when the General Assembly observed the immense number of Palestinian and Lebanese children who had become victims of Israel's latest war on its northern neighbor. The event that shocked the world was the massacres of the Sabra neighborhood and the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut. SABRA & SHATILA In concert with Phalanges Christian Lebanese militias, Israeli forces supervised and assisted in two and a half days of horror that led to the slaughter of over 3,000 people during what was supposed to be a cease-fire. The massacre is considered a war crime. Afterward, June 4 became a reminder and applied to children globally as the World Day of Child Victims of Aggression. June 4, 1982, is the anniversary of the first bombing in this war by Israel of Lebanon. It occurred two days before the official declaration and is considered the commencement of the siege of Beirut. During its first ten days, June 4-14, 1982, the International Red Cross reported 9,583 people killed and another 16,608 injured, 80 percent of whom were civilians. The war ran from June 6, 1982, through June 1985. Header Image: During a blackout, a brother and sister study by candlelight in the Occupied Gaza Strip. Blackouts are near-daily as the Israeli government rations electricity to a few hours only. Photo by Mohammed Omer

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Jun

Child Vision Awareness Month: June

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Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc sponsors Child Vision Awareness Month. It's a reminder to schedule your child's annual optometry exam. With over half of Americans needing glasses, contacts, or laser surgery to correct vision problems, the chances of your child developing sight issues at some point are about 50/50. Children with excellent sight can quickly go from good to bad over a few months. If you notice your child is complaining about not being able to read the whiteboard at school, he or she tends to hold books and other items close to their eyes or finds him or herself tripping over things he or she doesn't see, your child's eyesight may be the issue. During June, many charities nationwide offer reduced cost or free eye exams.

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Jun

Childhood Cancer Campaign Month, Intl.: June

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International Childhood Cancer Campaign Month raises awareness of the struggles of cancer-stricken children and the research needed to mitigate this disease. The Childhood Cancer Campaign Month event started in 2001 as a forum for Optimist Clubs worldwide to raise funds to cure cancer.

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Jun

Children Day, Stand For (1996): June 1

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Stand for Children Day raises awareness of childcare and safety throughout the US. Over the years, advocates have used this day to rally for reforms in child care. Fairs that focus on the health and the welfare of children are held. In some locations, advocates write petition letters and hold political roundtables. Stand for Children is an advocacy group based in the United States that was founded in 1996 during the Children’s Defense Rally in Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC. Each year various activities are held throughout the country to encourage awareness.

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Jun

Children's Awareness Memorial Day, Ntl.: June 7

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National Children's Awareness Memorial Day each year is a time to grieve and remember all the children who died too young, whether through disease, accident, or war. Annually on the first Sunday of June.

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Jun

Children's Day (CN): June 1

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Children's Day in China is a national celebration of the joys of childhood. Parents are encouraged to do something special with their children and spend quality time together. Throughout the nation, pageants, fairs, and public venues host child-centric events. Children's Day is a national holiday.

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Jun

Children's Day, Intl.: June 1

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International Children's Day was first declared in 1925 at the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland. The date varies around the world. In the United States, this event is marked as National Children's Day on the first Sunday of June, as declared by President Bill Clinton in 1998. In other countries, it can occur in May (the third Friday in May for Jamaica) or later in June. The official international date is always June 1st, and China is the largest country to celebrate this event on the first. It is a day to celebrate children's rights and focus on the joy of being a child. The United Nations sponsors a second International Children's Day on November 20th, Universal Children's Day.

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Jun

Children's Day, Ntl.: June 14

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Children's Day observations in the United States predate Mother's and Father's Day, and the first such was acknowledged prior to the 1860s. Since 2007, the governor of Illinois has proclaimed "Children's Day" on the second Sunday in June. Also, such cities as Aurora, Il.; Batavia, Il.; Fort Collins, Co.; Vancouver, WA.; and other American cities have issued proclamations. Numerous churches and denominations currently observe the second Sunday in June, including the African Methodist Episcopal Church, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The significance of the 2nd Sunday in June is its proximity to Father's Day, which occurs on the 3rd Sunday in June. There is a grassroots attempt to make National Children's Day part of the official US observance calendar. June 1 is International Children's Day, and November 20 is Universal Children's Day.

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Jun

Children's Sunday (C): June 14

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Each Sunday in Christianity tends to center on a theme. The second Sunday of June is dedicated to children and is known as Children's Sunday.

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Jun

Chimborazo Day (EC): June 3

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Chimborazo Day commemorates the non-active volcano representing the closest point on Earth to the Moon and the farthest point from the Earth's center. Though Mount Everest is the highest peak, in relation to the sea level, Chimborazo protrudes into space 1.5 miles further than Everest due to its location at the equator. The Earth bulges in the middle (equator), making this Ecuadorian mountain higher than the tallest mountain on Earth if seen from the Moon. Edward Whymper of England was the first to reach Chimborazo's summit on January 4, 1880. Chimborazo is a UNESCO world heritage site in the Sangay National Park of Ecuador.

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Jun

Chocolate Éclair Day, Ntl.: June 22

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National Chocolate Éclair Day celebrates the pastry filled with cream and covered with chocolate. This dessert originated in France. The name éclair comes from a French word that translates to “flash of lightning.” Believed to be a creation of the French chef Antonin Careme, the first English recipe for éclairs was published in the 1884 Boston Cooking School Cook Book.

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Jun

Chocolate Ice Cream Day, Ntl.: June 7

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National Chocolate Ice Cream Day celebrates the world's second most loved ice cream flavor, after vanilla. Ice cream dates back thousands of years, with different variations and recipes evolving across various cultures. It is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, Greece, and China. Here is a brief timeline: Persia (circa 500 BC): Persians developed a similar frozen dessert called "sharbat," made of fruit juices, water, and honey, then cooled using ice and snow from the mountains. Greece and Rome (circa 400 BC - 200 AD): Greeks and Romans also enjoyed cooling refreshments, mixing fruit with snow and ice. Emperor Nero was known to send his servants to collect snow from the mountains to create these treats. China (circa 200 BC): The earliest recorded ice cream-like dessert used a mixture of rice, milk, and snow. Chinese emperors and their courts enjoyed the treat. The Arab world (circa 7th-10th centuries): Arab traders and merchants introduced sugar to the Persian sharbat recipe, creating a more refined and sweetened version. They also started using milk and cream instead of water in some variations, leading to a product more similar to modern ice cream. Ice cream in England (17th century): Ice cream gained popularity in England when King Charles I was introduced. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he paid his chef to keep the recipe a secret, though it eventually spread throughout Europe. Ice cream in America (18th century): European settlers brought ice cream to the American colonies. In the late 1700s, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson served ice cream at their homes, Mount Vernon and Monticello. The ice cream churn (19th century): In 1843, Nancy Johnson patented the first hand-cranked churn, revolutionizing ice cream production and making it more accessible to the public. The ice cream cone (20th century): The ice cream cone was invented by a Syrian waffle vendor due to a shortage of cups at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The cone made ice cream more portable and convenient. Today, ice cream is a beloved dessert enjoyed by people of all ages, with countless flavors and variations available worldwide.

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Jun

Chocolate Macaroon Day, Ntl.: June 3

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Chocolate Macaroon Day celebrates macaroons (macarons). This sweet appeared on the world stage in 791 AD at a convent in Commercy, France. Macaroons are cookies made of egg whites, sugar, and almond paste. It includes no leavening agent or flour. It is a favorite treat and part of the Jewish tradition of Passover. Coconut, the ingredient most often associated with macaroons, was added to the recipe in the 1890s. The French introduced the idea of drenching macaroons in chocolate syrup around the turn of the last century, creating the highly coveted and delightfully sweet chocolate macaroons we celebrate today.

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