NATIONAL CORN ON THE COB DAY
National Corn on the Cob Day on June 11 is our reminder that summertime picnics are in full swing. The smell of fresh corn on the cob cooking makes our mouths water. We don't care if you grill it, boil it, or bake it. The only thing we want to do today is eat as much corn on the cob we can. Read more...
NATIONAL MAKING LIFE BEAUTIFUL DAY
National Making Life Beautiful Day on June 11 dedicates a celebration to those who make life beautiful. Whether you're creating beauty by building relationships or helping others achieve personal success, your actions create a ripple effect. You are making life beautiful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too. Discover more...
NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY
On June 11 we celebrate the delicious food holiday known as National German Chocolate Cake Day! We can't think of a better way to learn about a cake with American roots and get our chocolate fix for the day at the same time! Read more...
Coming on June 12, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL CAREER NURSE ASSISTANTS' DAY
NATIONAL RED ROSE DAY
NATIONAL LOVING DAY
NATIONAL JERKY DAY
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 11
Alfred L. Kroeber (1876-1960) - Cultural anthropologist who was the first to receive a PHD in anthropology from Columbia University.
Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) - Social worker who became the first women and is is still the only women to be elected to Congress in the state of Montana.
Vince Lombardi (1913-1970) - NFL Hall of Famer for the Green Bay Packers.
Gene Wilder (1933-2016) - Award-winning actor with several starring roles, including Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Blazing Saddles (1974), and Stir Crazy (1980).
Christina Crawford (1939-Still Living) - Daughter of iconic actress Joan Crawford and author of Mommie Dearest.
Joe Montana (1956-Still Living) - One of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time nicknamed the "Comeback Kid."
Peter Dinklage (1969-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor on the stage and screen easily recognized by his role as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones (HBO).
Memorable Events for June 11
1776 - Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston are appointed to the Committee of Five to draft the Declaration of Independence.
1793 - Robert Hattrick receives the first patent for the stove.
1935 - Edwin Armstrong gives the first public demonstration of FM broadcasting in the U.S.
1947 - Sugar rationing finally ends in the U.S.
1963 - President Kennedy addresses Americans proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to end segregation.
1968 - Lloyd Old identifies the first cell surface antigens that could determine different types of cancer cell types.
