On June 9, 1934, Donald Duck made his debut appearance in The Wise Little Hen. Donald has captured the hearts of millions – parents, grandparents, children – all have loved Donald Duck, and all can share in his charm.
Learn a little about Daisy Duck’s boyfriend: Who is Donald Duck?
(Donald didn’t meet Daisy until 1937.)
Who do you prefer: Daffy Duck or Donald Duck?
All three of these lenses are by the Donald Duck fan, Victoria_Neely.
(Photo by Sparkly Kate used with permission CC 2.0)
Today is World Oceans Day, a United Nations declared day to think about our oceans and how much we depend on them, and what we can do to protect them.
Our oceans have taken a beating in the last century. With pollution, over-fishing, and climate change the oceans are struggling to survive. Learn more about our oceans at World Oceans Day by kimmanleyort.
Photo by sub_lime79 used by permission CC 2.0
On June 7, 1929, the sovereign state of Vatican City came into existence. With the ratification of the Lateran Treaty, the land was ceded from Italy forming a new city-state.
Vatican City by Michey
(Photo by David Paul Ohmer used by permission CC 2.0)
On June 6, 1944, D-Day the Allied forces landed on Normandy changing the course of the war. Today, we remember the lives lost in that battle, and the bravery of the men who fought in it.
Visit D-Day Beaches in Normandy by janices7
The Old Time Radio Flier 39 “COMPLETE BROADCAST OF D-DAY 1944″ by TheWhistler
Photo by america_1776@verizon.net used by permission CC 2.0
June is Women’s Golf Month! The popular sport of golf is a man’s game no longer! Women have stepped up to the tee and proved that the golf course is perfect for everyone. Golfers like Michelle Wei are become athletic role models for little girls around the world.
Women’s Golf: The Lady Golfer’s Guide by nextchapterlearning
Photo by JaeYong.BAE used by CC 2.0
Yummy! Today is National Doughnut Day!!!!
This day was started to commemorate the Salvation Army girls who would serve doughnuts to soldiers during WWII in an effort to boost morale.
So toss your diet out the window this morning and have a donut!
National Doughnut Day by WendyKrick
Zeppole Made Easy, Recipes, Folklore … by Deadicated
How To Make Donuts by DMedley
And for lunch….Krispy Kreme Burger Recipe For The Cheddar Bacon Cheeseburger of Delight! by Treasures-By-Brenda
(Photo by wEnDaLicious used by permission CC 2.0)
Ahhhh. June….National Iced Tea Month. It’s time to sit back on the patio with a tall cold glass of iced tea in your hand enjoying the sunshine.
Enjoyed around the world, iced tea has so many varieties that you could have a glass full every day during June and never drink the same thing twice.
June is National Iced Tea Month by myfirstjobsecondshift
Iced Tea Recipes by IntuitiveHealer
Sweet Tea vs. Iced Tea by SoyCandleLover-Maker
The Best Iced Tea That I Have Found! by azpoppy
Bottled Iced Tea Drinks by fefe
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Today is National Running Day, the day we recognize running as a great tool in fitness leading to having a happier, healthier, and stronger body (and heart!).
Learn how to Get Fit to Run (by sixquid).
Meet some of the greatest runners, at
The Best American Marathoners Ever by buraian.
Would you like to run, but can’t bear to leave the computer?
Then make your own treadmill desk for free! (by ChapelHillFiddler)
So, today, get off that computer chair, and go for a run!
Photo by Daveybot used by CC 2.0
Today, is National Go Barefoot Day – June 1, 2010. Since I cannot go barefoot at work, I’m going to celebrate by walking through the moss in the backyard…barefoot. Maybe I’ll even walk the neighborhood barefoot.
So, today, kick of your shoes and enjoy Going Barefoot – a Free Way to Enjoy Life by aidenw.
Photo by Nicholas_T used by CC 2.0
