Day Guide for Thursday June 6th 2024 What are the holidays on June 6th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday June 6th 2024 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 6th 2024

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India (regional): Savitri Amavasya

A fasting day for married Hindu women who pray for their husbands to have a long life.

North Korea: Children's Union Foundation Day

Public holiday marking the 1946 foundation of the Korean Children's Union, which all children in North Korea will join.

South Korea: Memorial Day

Memorial Day Commemorates those who died during the Korean War

Sweden: National Day

Commemorates the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523

Observances on June 6th 2024

USA: National Applesauce Cake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Applesauce Cake Day

USA: National Drive In Movie Day

Richard M. Hollingshead, Jr, opened America's first drive-in movie theater in Camden, NJ, on this date.

USA: National Gardening Exercise Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Gardening Exercise Day

USA: National Yo-Yo Day

You know what they say about yoyoing? It has its ups and downs.

United Nations: Russian Language Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Russian Language Day 

International: World Pest Day

Pests can have a devastating effect on human populations by destroying food sources.

USA: National Higher Education Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Higher Education Day.

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General Information for June 6th 2024
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 158 of 2024
208 days left in 2024
Week 23 of the year
On this Day in History
1977 - Queen Elizabeth lights a bonfire, starting the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
1966 - Gemini IX re-enters Earth's atmosphere.
1944 - A supreme effort of British forces brings about the events of D-Day.
1813 - The Battle of Stoney Creek takes place during the Napoleonic Wars (The War of 1812 ).