NATIONAL EARL DAY
Each year on June 9 we celebrate National Earl Day to honor those legends named Earl. While the name is becoming uncommon these days, those who have the privilege of being named Earl deserve a shout on today. Discover more...
NATIONAL DONALD DUCK DAY
National Donald Duck Day on June 9 commemorates the birthday of the funny animated cartoon character known as Donald Duck. Read more...
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day falls on June 9 each year to recognize a delicious and seasonal strawberry rhubarb pie. Join us as we explore all things rhubarb. We might even serve a slice of pie for you to enjoy! Yes, we share a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe or read more about the National Day here...
Coming on June 10, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL ICED TEA DAY
NATIONAL FROSTED COOKIE DAY
NATIONAL EGG ROLL DAY
NATIONAL HERBS AND SPICES DAY
NATIONAL BLACK COW DAY
NATIONAL BALLPOINT PEN DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 9
Sarah Rapelje (1625-1685) - The first document "white child" born in New Netherland (area now known as Connecticut, Delaware, New York and New Jersey, including parts of Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Thomas Jennings (1791-est. death 1856) - Black inventor of dry cleaning.
Robert Klark Graham (1906-1997) - American eugenicists who founded the Repository for Germinal Choice.
Lester Polsfuss (1915-2009) - Pioneer of the solid-body electric guitar (Gibson Les Paul).
Forrest Bird (1921-2015) - Inventor of the first respirator and ventilator.
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson Jr. (1934-1984) - Musician known as Jackie Wilson who is considered one of the most prolific R&B performers.
Gary Starkweather (1938-2019) - Engineer and inventor of the laser printer.
Charles Webb (1939-2020) - Author who wrote the novel The Graduate.
Gregory Maguire (1954-Still Living) - Fantasy author, including the novel WICKED.
Johnny Depp (1963-Still Living) - Award-winning actor Edward Scissorhands (1990), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Blow (2001), Public Enemies (2009) and the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Memorable Events for June 9
1790 - Philadelphia Spelling Book becomes the first copyrighted book under the constitution.
1860 - Malaseka, The Indian Wife of the White Hunter (Mrs. Ann Stevens) publishes the first "dime novel."
1870 - President Grant meets with Sioux Chief Red Cloud at the White House.
1902 - The first automat restaurant (vending machine) in Philadelphia, PA.
1934 - Donald Duck makes his first appearance in the cartoon The Wise Little Hen.
1943 - President Roosevelt signs the Current Tax Payment Act into law, withholding tax from wages to be paid to the government.
1968 - President Johnson declares a National Day of Mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
1973 - Secretariat wins the Triple Crown.
