This is our day guide for Saturday June 1st 2019 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 2019
International: Laylat al-Qadr
The night that the first verses of the Qu'ran were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad
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
Brunei: Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (in lieu)
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on 31 May 1961
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
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 1962Not a Public Holiday
Switzerland: Father's Day
Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathersMay 31st 2019 | Go to Today | June 2nd 2019
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| General Information for June 1st 2019 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 152 of 2019 | |
| 213 days left in 2019 | |
| 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'. | |
| 1464 - Between 1455 and 1499, England is torn apart by civil war, beginning with The First War of the Roses led by the houses of York and Lancaster. |
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