NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY
June 10 is National Iced Tea Day to celebrate one of summer's favorite refreshing drinks. Whether you prefer sweetened or unsweetened, with or without lemon, we invite you to pour yourself a glass as we relax and enjoy some random information about iced tea. Read more...
NATIONAL FROSTED COOKIE DAY
Today is June 10 on the National Day Calendar and we are throwing a sweet celebration for National Frosted Cookie Day. This nostalgic food day celebrates by inspiring families everywhere to live life playfully, while enjoying the iconic frosted animal cookies by Mother's® Cookies! Discover more...
NATIONAL EGG ROLL DAY
Roll out the red carpet for National Egg Roll Day celebrations on June 10. This yummy food holiday delivers an American Dream story, plus satisfies a craving at the same time. You know you’re craving an egg roll now! Learn more...
NATIONAL HERBS AND SPICES DAY
We celebrate flavor each year on June 10 during National Herbs and Spices Day to recognize the diversity and quality offered by using both fresh and dried herbs and spices in your cooking. Read more...
NATIONAL BLACK COW DAY
National Black Cow Day on June 10 celebrates a delicious ice cream float beverage also known as a Root Beer Float. That's right, the beverage made with root beer and vanilla ice cream was is called a Black Cow. Moo-ve along with usas we learn a brief history about the Black Cow and hopefully enjoy a Black Cow in the process! Read more...
NATIONAL BALLPOINT PEN DAY
Grab your ballpoint pen and write this on your calendar: On June 10 of each year, National Ballpoint Pen Day recognizes the useful writing utensil and commemorates the anniversary of the patent filing on June 10, 1943. Read more...
Coming on June 11, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL CORN ON THE COB DAY
NATIONAL MAKING LIFE BEAUTIFUL DAY
NATIONAL CALL YOUR DOCTOR DAY
NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY
NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 10
Rebecca Felton (1835-1930) - First woman to serve in the U.S. Senate (she served only one day).
Cora Agnes Benneson (1851-1919) - The first women to practice law in New England.
Hattie McDaniel (1893-1952) - Actress best known for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.
Wilbur Cohen (1913-1987) - Pioneer of Social Security.
William Rosenberg (1916-2002) - Founder of Dunkin' Donuts.
Judy Garland (1922-1969) - Actress who played Dorothy in Dorothy The Wizard of Oz.
E. O. Wilson (1929-2021) - Scientist who is considered the founder of sociobiology.
Memorable Events for June 10
1610 - The first Dutch settlers arrive to colonize Manhattan Island.
1639 - The first log cabin is built at Fort Christina (Wilmington DE).
1752 - Ben Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his infamous kite-flying experiment.
1847 - The Chicago Tribune is published for the first time.
1854 - The first set of students graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy.
1933 - President Roosevelt issues an executive order making Mount Rushmore (Black Hills, SD) a part of the National Park Service
1935 - Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink and creates the Alcoholics Anonymous organization to support people and their sobriety.
1944 - A 15-year old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player ever in a MLB game (Cincinnati Reds).
1963 - President Kennedy signs the Equal Pay Act of 1963 in effort to abolish wage disparity based on sex.
2003 - The Spirit Rover is launched on Mars by NASA.
