This is our day guide for Thursday June 1st 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on June 1st 2023
International: International Children's Day
The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland, proclaimed June 1st to be International Children's Day in 1925
Cape Verde: Youth Day
A day to honour the importance of youth in the future prosperity of Cape Verde
Indonesia: Pancasila Day
Pancasila is the official philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state
Jordan: Public Holiday
Marking the marriage of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II to Rajwa Khaled Al-Saif.
Kenya: Madaraka Day
Commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule in 1963Regional
Malaysia (regional): Gawai Dayak
Sarawak. Dayak Festival is a major harvest festival celebrated over two days
Samoa: Independence Day
Marks Samoa's independence from New Zealand in 1962Observances on June 1st 2023
United Nations: Global Day of Parents
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Day of Parents
United Nations: International Childrens Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Childrens Day
USA: National Go Barefoot Day
Get closer to nature! Today, kick off those shoes, sandals, sneakers or slippers and feel the grass or sand on your feet!
USA: National Hazelnut Cake Day
Hazelnuts have been foraged by humans for millennia, but it's only recently we had the foresight to make them into yummy cakes - way to go, evolution!
USA: National Heimlich Maneuver Day
This procedure has saved many lives over the years, so it makes sense to have a day to highlight how to do it.
USA: National Penpal Day
Though writing letters is being pushed out by email and social media, it remains a powerful way of connecting with people around the world.
USA: National Say Something Nice Day
What's free but you pay? A compliment, and it's a great way to brighten up someone's day.
International: World Milk Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Milk Day
USA: Caribbean American Heritage Month
This month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of America.
USA: National Oceans Month
On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all.
USA: LGBT+ Pride Month
Until fairly recently, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals did not have a specific month during which to celebrate and commemorate Pride Days in the United States.
USA: Great Outdoors Month
June is Great Outdoors Month, the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife.
Canada: ALS Awareness Month
ALS Awareness Month is a campaign to spread awareness of and raise funds for research for a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
USA: Black Music Appreciation Month
Formerly called National Black Music Month, this celebration of African-American musical contributions is re-established annually by presidential proclamation.
Canada: National Indigenous History Month
National Indigenous History Month honours the legacy, heritage and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.
United Kingdom: Volunteers' Week
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Volunteers' Week in the UK.
USA: Dairy Month
June is the month to celebrate the contributions the dairy industry has made to the world.
International: World Reef Day
World Reef Day is a call to action to promote the work of meaningfully impacting our world's delicate reef systems.
USA: National Immigrant Heritage Month
Honoring the Diversity and Contributions of Immigrants in the USA.
International: International Black Heritage Month
Celebrate International Black Heritage Month and unite in diversity with events that honor global cultural milestones in June.May 31st 2023 | Go to Today | June 2nd 2023
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| General Information for June 1st 2023 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 152 of 2023 | |
| 213 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 22 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - Hanse Cronje, South African cricketer, dies when his plane crashes in the Outeniqua mountains. | |
| 1967 - As US military presence continues to rise in Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Against the War is born amongst the increasing distress. | |
| 1926 - In Los Angeles Hospital, one the world's most famous stars is born. Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jean Mortensen, enters the world to become 'the photographer's dream'. | |
| 1533 - Anne Boleyn, second 'wife' of King Henry VIII of England, is crowned queen. |
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