On This Day

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29 May

On This Day – May 29th

So, we’ve nearly reached the end of the month, but May 29th is far more than just a day on the way to June! Today, we take time to remember those we’ve lost, and, believe it or not, to start stocking up on paper clips. Here’s everything you’ll want to know about May 29th.
Gordon Ramsay
30 May

On This Day – May 30th

Just two more days to go before June! But don’t skip over May 30th too quickly! Today, we look closely at cocktails, creativity, and motorcycle jumps – and happy birthday if you’re celebrating, too!
interesting facts about parrots
31 May

On This Day – May 31st

So, you’ve finally reached the end of the month! But before we head too hastily into June, it’s important to take the time today to consider what this date means and has meant to so many people throughout history! That, and it’s an important date for Harry Potter lovers, parrot fanciers, and dentists! Here’s all …
National Olive Day - 1st June
1 Jun

On This Day – June 1st

June 1st welcomes us into a fantastic new month of summer – with plenty more sunny days ahead! It’s also a big historic day for plenty of reasons – and if you are celebrating already today, congratulations! Here’s a clutch of the most important reasons to remember June 1st for time to come.
interesting facts about Hong Kong
2 Jun

On This Day – June 2nd

Ready for another red hot day of summer? Well, you are if you live in the upper hemisphere – it’s pretty cool elsewhere in the world! June 2nd is not just a great day for Geminis, but also one where we remember the coronation of one of the world’s longest-ever standing monarchs, and mark the …
facts about egg
3 Jun

On This Day – June 3rd

June 3rd is more than just another day. It’s a great day to try some sweet apple juice, dig out your old school globe, and to start preparing for the summer bites and bugs to come. Of course, there are also plenty of historical events that took place today, too – so let’s take a …
January 7th - On this day
4 Jun

On This Day – June 4th

June 4th is actually a pretty cheesy day – we’ll explain why shortly! However, it’s also a highly important day in world history and politics, as well as a great day for celebrating our pets. If you’re already celebrating a birthday, congratulations – but here are some more reasons why June 4th is so notable.
AIDS Day
5 Jun

On This Day – June 5th

June 5th is more than just another summer’s day for us here in the upper hemisphere. It’s a notable day for trainspotters, environmentalists, and fans of Jim Carrey movies. Let’s take a deeper dive into what makes June 5th so great – and why you’ll want to remember this date for years to come.   …
Yo-yo toy
6 Jun

On This Day – June 6th

June 6th is a hugely important day for many different reasons. The most important, perhaps, is that it marks D-Day, one of the most crucial moments in World War II that helped see Allied forces push back against Nazi Germany. However, there are plenty of other reasons to mark June 6th, too – and here …
The Pub Crawl
7 Jun

On This Day – June 7th

June 7th has proven to be a very important date throughout history all over the world! It also happens to be a pretty special day for chocolate ice cream lovers, fans of the French monarchy, and Shakespeare enthusiasts. We won’t just leave you hanging… here’s why!
bird’s eye view of the atlantic ocean
8 Jun

On This Day – June 8th

June 8th is by no means just another day in the calendar. It’s a brilliant day to start thinking about our gorgeous planet, to look back on some fascinating European history, and even to break out a bikini! Here’s everything we know about this fantastic date…
Donald Duck
9 Jun

On This Day – June 9th

Pies, fictional ducks, international relations – it’s a wonder that June 9th isn’t better known on the calendar! You may already be celebrating a birthday or an anniversary today – but whether you are or not, there are plenty more reasons to mark June 9th as a date to remember. Let’s dive into what we …
Gerald Holtom's Peace symbol
10 Jun

On This Day – June 10th

June 10th is a fantastic day for trying new sweet treats – according to our national days source! What’s more, it’s something of a somber day for remembering lives lost and marking important steps taken in the name of social equality. Regardless of how you intend to mark June 10th today, here are a few …
National German Chocolate Cake Day
11 Jun

On This Day – June 11th

Now, you may be thinking that June 11th is just another day to get through, but did you know that June 11th has proven to be one of the most notable dates in modern history? No spoilers until we dive straight in… but make sure to have some multicolour yarn handy, that’s all we’re saying…
Kim Jong-Un and America's Donald Trump
12 Jun

On This Day – June 12th

June 12th sounds like just another summer’s day, right? Maybe not. It’s not only famous for marking some of history’s most notable moments, but it’s also a great day to dress up like Superman and eat some falafel. As weird as that sounds, you’re going to need to keep reading for the context…!
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