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06/12/2026

June = National Great Outdoors Month
National Great Outdoors Month is an annual celebration held in June that encourages Americans to explore and enjoy their nation's parks, forests, and natural spaces. It began as a week-long event in 1998 and was expanded to a month-long celebration in 2004. The U.S. Senate officially designated June as Great Outdoors Month in 2019

June is National Great Outdoors Month. Five national forests are featured in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters® Program—Mount Hood, El Yunque, White Mountain, Kisatchie and Shawnee. Which is your favorite of these to either visit or collect? https://bit.ly/2wb6Vga U.S. Forest Service

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June = Caribbean-American Heritage Month
During Caribbean-American Heritage Month we celebrate the achievements and dreams of the millions of people of Caribbean origin now living in the United States while honoring the shared history of joy and perseverance that has united and enriched life across our region for centuries.

In recognition of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we reflect on America's Caribbean—the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1992, Congress created Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve as part of the National Park System—to preserve, protect, and tell the story of its rich contributions to the nation’s natural and cultural heritage. The park "documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in the central Caribbean to their clash with seven different colonial European powers to the present day." https://bit.ly/2MIVgPg

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June 10, 1752 in we remembe the day Benjamin Franklin performed his famous kite experiment He flew a kite in a lightning storm to demonstrate the connection between lightning and electricity. Fugio is Latin for "I fly." As it appears on the obverse of the coin, it is in reference to time and completes the phrase "Time Flies." One could also think of it as referring to Mr. Franklin and his kite-flying days

On a June afternoon in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flew his kite during a thunderstorm. Franklin’s experiment demonstrated the connection between lightning and electricity. This experiment, along with his 1750 invention of the lighting rod led to him receiving the 1753 Copley Medal from the Royal Society, in recognition of his “curious experiments and observations on electricity.”

Pictured here is the 2006 Benjamin Franklin Commemorative “Scientist” Silver Dollar Coin. Learn more at https://bit.ly/45OmPiB [Note: This product is no longer offered by the U.S. Mint.]

The Franklin Institute

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in June 9, 1837 The Republic of Texas authorized the issue of $500,000 of its own .
On June 9, 1837, the Congress of the Republic of Texas authorized the issue of promissory notes which circulated as paper money. $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, and $500 denominations were issued. The earliest printed notes were called "Star Money" because of a prominent five-pointed star in the design. This engraved note was part of a series authorized in 1838. Dated February 26, 1839, it bears interest of 10% interest per annum. The signatures of Republic of Texas President, Mirabeau B. Lamar, and Treasurer, Richard G. Dunlap, are barely discernable.

On June 9, 1837, the Congress of the Republic of Texas authorized t...

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June 11 = Zog Day

Zog Day, a celebration of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's popular dragon character Zog. Zog Day 2026 is officially celebrated on Thursday, June 11, 2026. This year's celebration marks the 10th anniversary of Zog and the Flying Doctors, the beloved children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The day focuses on themes of kindness, resilience, teamwork, and medical heroes

Annual Zog Day serves as a reminder of Zog's qualities like kindness, caring, resilience, and bravery. Activities include bookshops and schools offering Zog Day packs, as well as a free event on Scholastic Schools Live
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June 10, 1921 We remember what would have been Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms birthday.
Prince Philip, was born into the Greek and Danish royal families. He was born in Greece, but his family was exiled from the country when he was an infant
Prince Philip died on April 9, 2021 at Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom he was 99 years old may he rest in peace

Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince consort of Queen Elizabeth Il and father of His Majesty King Charles Ill, was born on this day in 1921.

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June 11 1509 in King Henry VIII marries his former sister-in-law, Catherine of Aragon. A Papal dispensation was required as Catherine was formerly married to Henry's late brother Arthur.. She married Henry VIII, who had only just acceded to the throne, in a private ceremony in the church of the Observant Friars outside Greenwich Palace. She was 23 years of age

Which wife did Henry VIII marry in 1509?🤔

A. Catherine of Aragon
B. Catherine Howard
C. Catherine Parr

See the comments later for the answer.

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June 11, 1775 In King Louis XVI was crowned king of France at Reims Cathedral. the last king of France before the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution..The coronation took place on Trinity Sunday, This was the first coronation since 1722, as the previous two monarchs, Louis XIV and Louis XV, had long reigns.
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June 11, 323 in BCE, Alexander the Great died
The death of Alexander the Great and subsequent related events have been the subjects of debates. According to a Babylonian astronomical diary, Alexander died in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II in Babylon between the evening of June 10 and the evening of June 11 323 BC at the age of thirty-two.

Alexander the Great | Alexander III of Macedon ruled from 336-323 BC. His reign saw the expansion of an empire stretching from Greece to India. Though the king died unexpectedly, he made a lasting impact on the history of the world, inspiring leaders for years to come.

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June 11, 323 BCE, in Alexander the Great died in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II, in Babylon. Records indicate that Alexander the Great died between the evening of June 10 and the evening of June 11, 323 BCE, in the ancient city of Babylon. He passed away at the age of 32 in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II after suffering a sudden, violent illness that lasted roughly two weeks.
When his generals asked who should inherit his vast empire, he famously whispered, "To the strongest".Theories of Death: Historians and medical experts debate the exact cause of death, with the most likely culprits being malaria, typhoid fever, or an autoimmune disorder like Guillain-Barré syndrome His body was initially preserved in honey, buried in Memphis, and then moved to Alexandria. Today, the final resting place of his tomb remains one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries

in 323 BCE, Alexander the Great of Macedonia died. However, it wasn’t until after his death that his image appeared on coins. After Alexander’s great empire broke apart, he was commemorated on coins by new rulers who hoped Alexander’s god-like status would create respect for their currencies.
Tetradrachm, Macedon, Greece, 320-317BCE