International World Turtle Day
Are you doing your part to help save turtles and tortoises from extinction by protecting their natural habitat?

No? Well today is the day to make a commitment and get started!

The Anniversary of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

Celebrate the anniversary of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood with this video clip of his theme song – “Won’t you be my neighbor?”!

Lag B’Omer (Jewish)
This Jewish holiday, which is believed to be the anniversary of a temporary victory by Bar Kochba’s men over the Romans, is today seen as a symbol of the fight for national independence. Festivities include bon fires and shooting bows and arrows.

Begins tonight at sundown

Observed: Annually the 33rd day after the first day of Passover.

“I Need a Patch for That Day”
Patches, patches everywhere. There are patches to stop smoking, for birth control, diet patches, and lots of unpronounceable medications. How much longer before there is a patch for everything?

Armed Forces Day
Pay tribute to the US Armed Forces during this national celebration of our nation’s heroes.

Armed Forces Day, originally Army Day, has been a national holiday declared by Presidential Proclamation since 1936.

Eliza Doolittle Day
In honor of the heroine of George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion and the My Fair Lady movie, Eliza Doolittle, this day pays tribute to developing mastery over your native language.

Man Ray Day
Celebrate and enjoy the warmer days of summer, thanks to the sun’s longer rays. Or just pay tribute to everyone you know named “Ray”!

photo credit: via flickr