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June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) ... "Historical Events on June 21". OnThisDay.com. This page was last edited on 21 July 2024, at 09:24 ...
In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the June solstice (20, 21 or 22 June) and in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the December solstice (20, 21, 22 or 23 of December). Since prehistory, the summer solstice has been a significant time of year in many cultures, and has been marked by festivals and rituals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Yoga Day celebrations in New Delhi, 21 June 2015. In September 2014, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his UN address, suggested an annual Day of Yoga on 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world.
It is open to anyone 21 and older, according to the website. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Juneteenth Community Celebration Day
The name 'midsummer' is attested in Old English as midsumor, and refers to the time around the summer solstice. Astronomically, the solstice falls on 20, 21 or 22 June, but traditionally, in northern Europe, the solstice and midsummer was reckoned as the night of 23–24 June, with summer beginning on May Day.
October 25, 2020. Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival) 重陽節 / 重阳节. Autumn outing and mountain climbing, some Chinese also visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects. 15th day of 10th lunar month. November 29, 2020 [7] Saisiat Festival. 賽夏節. Pas-taai Festival of the Saisiat tribe in Taiwan.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. For decades, activists and congress members (led by many African Americans) proposed legislation, advocated for, and built support for state and national observances. During his campaign for president in June 2020, Joe Biden publicly celebrated the holiday. [ 125]
National Bike Month. National Military Appreciation Month. National Foster Care Month [ 27] National Guide Dog Month (2008, 2009) National Pet Month (United States) National Smile Month (United Kingdom, May and June) National Stroke Awareness Month. South Asian Heritage Month (Ontario, Canada) Zombie Awareness Month.