Each year on June 7, World Caring Day shines a spotlight on all the ways we connect and show each other we care. Afterall, we should always take time to celebrate the millions of acts of caring we see. All acts of caring, whether big or small, are important. Caring is continuous and happens every day through compassion, support, kindness and understanding. Read more… To observe National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th all you need is chocolate ice cream. Who says you have to stop there, though? You can have it in a cone or make it from scratch. Add sprinkles or syrup or whipped cream. Read more… National Boone Day, observed each year on June 7th, commemorates the day frontiersman Daniel Boone (November 2, 1734 – September 26, 1820) first began exploring the valleys and forests of the present-day Bluegrass State of Kentucky on June 7, 1769. Boone founded the village of Boonesborough, Kentucky, which is one of the first American settlements west of the Appalachians. Read more… On June 7th, National VCR Day takes a look a the device that revolutionized the home movie-watching experience. The observance recognizes the video cassette recorder (VCR), a device that, in its time, was a marvel of technology! Read more… National Oklahoma Day on June 7th recognizes the 46th state to be granted statehood. Read more…
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Ingredients:
2 pie crusts – homemade or bought 3-4 cups rhubarb, chopped 3 cups strawberries, sliced 1 1⁄3 cups granulated sugar 1⁄4 cup cornstarch 1 egg white Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a large mixing bowl, add chopped rhubarb, sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well. Spoon mixture into pie pan containing pie crust. Place top crust over mixture and pinch outer edges to seal. Cut vent slices into the top crust, brush on egg white over top, and place in oven. Bake 50 – 60 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 15 to 20 minutes. Serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or whipped topping. Enjoy! June 7th Celebrated History1913British mountain climber Hudson Stuck successfully leads the first team to the summit of Denali. Located in Alaska, the mountain is the highest point on the American continent. 1971The U.S. Supreme Court cites protection under the First Amendment when it overturns Paul Cohen’s conviction for disturbing the peace when he wore a jacket with vulgar language protesting the draft. 1977Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee opens to the public. The home of Elvis Presley became an iconic tourist attraction. 1979Texas becomes the first state to declare Juneteenth a holiday. 1980The U.S. government dedicated its first solar power plant at Natural Bridge National Monument in Utah. The array of over 250,000 solar cells provided power to the park’s facilities June 7th Celebrated BirthdaysAmelia Blanford Edwards – 1831The British Egyptologist dedicated her career to the study of Egyptian monuments and preserving them. Virginia Apgar – 1909Nearly every parent of a newborn child can thank American Anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar for the scoring system doctors use to evaluate an infant soon after birth. The assessment helps determine if the baby needs immediate medical attention. Gwendolyn Brooks – 1917Gwendolyn Brooks earned a Pulitzer Prize for her poem Annie Allen, making her the first black author to win the prize. Prince Rogers Nelson – 1958With hits like “When Doves Cry” and “1999,” Prince earned a pop music and R&B reputation that was undeniable. Both as an artist and entertainer, the seven-time Grammy winner delivered stellar performances time after time. About National Day CalendarNational Day Calendar is the original and authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days! Since our humble beginnings on National Popcorn Day in 2013, we have been tracking the National Days, National Weeks, National Months, and International Days. We became the first calendar of its kind to curate the days all in one place and tell their stories, too! Here at National Day Calendar, we are on a mission to Celebrate Every Day with you! And by you, we mean families, businesses, educators, and strangers we meet on the street. There’s more than one day for everyone. At National Day Calendar, we’ve found the National Days have a way of inspiring us. We’re honored to tell the stories behind the days and provide you with informational ways to incorporate the National Days into your business, family, schools, and home! June 7 is the 158th day of the year (159th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 207 days remain until the end of the year.
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