NATIONAL PRALINES DAY
On June 24, National Pralines Day honors a confection made from nuts (whether in whole pieces or ground) and sugar syrup. Pralines may also refer to any chocolate cookie containing the ground powder of nuts. #NationalPralinesDay
NATIONAL PATCH DAY
June 24 is National Patch Day, and we encourage everyone to send a token of love to a child in need of support, kindness, and healing in the form of a patch. Today, let us wrap our arms around any child who is struggling with disease, mental illness, the loss of a loved one, or simply going through a difficult time. #NATIONALPATCHDAY
NATIONAL TAKE BACK THE LUNCH BREAK DAY
On June 24 each year, North American workers celebrate National Take Back the Lunch Break Day to promote worker happiness and productivity. #TakeBackLunch
Coming on June 25, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY PARFAIT DAY
NATIONAL PARCHMENT DAY
NATIONAL CATFISH DAY
NATIONAL LEON DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 24
Thomas Blanchard (1788-1864) - Inventor and pioneer for the assembly line.
Roy Disney (1893-1971) - Co-founder of The Walt Disney Company.
Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) - World heavyweight champion boxer from 1919 to 1926.
Carolyn S. Shoemaker (1929-2021) - Astronomer who discovered 32 comets and more than 500 asteroids.
Baron Wolman (1937-2020) - Created the photography department for Rolling Stone magazine.
Memorable Events for June 24
1664 - The New Jersey Colony is founded by Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret.
1853 - President Pierce signs the Gadsden Purchase, buying 29,670 square-miles from Mexico (now southern Arizona and New Mexico) for $10 million.
1902 - George Dayton founds the Goodfellow Dry Goods (Target Corporation).
1922 - The American Professional Football Association is renamed the National Football League.
