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The Learning Calendar is a free resource brought to you by the Homeschool Learning Network. Each month, we will highlight historical birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, and provide teaching resources to help you learn about each topic.
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| June 01-30 | National Safety Month | | | |
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| June 01-30 | National Rivers Month | | | This month is set aside to educate the public about our rivers and their importance to our environment |
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| June 02, 1946 | Italy Republic Day | | | Until 1946, Italy was a monarchy ruled by the House of Savoy (kings of Italy and, previously, of Sardinia). In 1946, it became a republic. |
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| June 04, 1989 | Tiananmen Square Massacre, China | | | |
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| June 04, 2006 | Pentecost | | | This Christian feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit onto the Apostles 50 days after Easter. |
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| June 05, 1783 | First Balloon Flight | | | |
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| June 05 | United Nations - World Environment Day | | | United Nations World Environment Day focuses worldwide attention on the environment and promotes action. |
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| June 06, 1872 | Susan B. Anthony is Fined for Voting | | | |
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| June 07, 1848 | Paul Gauguin's Birthday | | | |
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| June 08, 1867 | Frank Lloyd Wright's Birthday | | | |
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| June 11 | King Kamehmeha Day | | | |
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| June 11, 1910 | Jacques Cousteu's Birthday | | | |
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| June 12, 1924 | George H.W. Bush's Birthday | | | |
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| June 12, 1929 | Anne Frank's Birthday | | | |
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| June 11-17, 2006 | National Flag Week | | | |
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| June 13, 1884 | First Roller Coaster Opens | | | |
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| June 14, 1811 | Harriet Beecher Stowe's Birthday | | | |
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| June 15, 1215 | Magna Carta Day | | | |
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| June 15, 1952 | Mayan Tomb of Pacal Discovered | | | |
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| June 18, 1812 | War of 1812 Declared | | | |
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| June 18, 2006 | Father's Day | | | |
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| June 19, 1903 | Lou Gehrig's Birthday | | | A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame; Lou Gehrig was a firstbaseman and played 17 years with the Yankees. He retired in 1939, and was diagnosed with a rare disease that is known today as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" |
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| June 20 | UN - World Refugee Day | | | As an expression of solidarity with Africa, which hosts the most refugees, and which traditionally has shown them great generosity, the UN General Assembly adopted June 20 as World Refugee Day, the same day as Africa Refugee Day. |
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| June 22, 1870 | US Dept. of Justice Anniversary | | | On June 22, 1870, Congress established an Act that formed the Department of Justice, headed by the attorney general. |
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| June 26, 1541 | Francisco Pizarro's Death | | | |
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| June 26, 1945 | UN Charter Signed | | | On this date in 1945, the UN Charter was signed in San Francisco - it was signed by 50 nations! |
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| June 27, 1880 | Helen Keller's Birthday | | | |
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| June 28, 1980 | Biscayne National Park Established | | | This park includes the coral reefs and waters of Biscayne Bay and the area of the Atlantic Ocean around the northern Florida Keys. |
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| June 29, 1858 | Julia Lathorp's Birthday | | | Julia Lathrop championed the establishment of child-labor laows, and was instrumental in establishing the first chief of the Children's Bureau. Later she became part of the Child Welfare Committee of the League of Nations. |
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| June 30, 1971 | 26th Amendment - Right to Vote | | | The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave all citizens 18 years or older the right to vote in all federal, state, and local elections. |
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