Summer solstice

About Summer solstice

Even though most people consider June 21st as the date of the June Solstice, it can happen anytime between June 20th and June 22nd, depending on which time zone you’re in. June 22nd Solstices are rare – the last June 22nd Solstice in UTC time took place in 1975 and there won’t be another one until 2203.

Did you know?

The word Solstice comes from the Latin ‘solstitium’ meaning ‘Sun stands still’ because the movement of the Sun’s path north or south appears to stop before changing direction.

6Dec

St. Nicholas Day

• Seasons
• International

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21Dec

Winter Solstice

• Seasons
• International

The arrival of the shortest day of the year has been celebrated since the dawn of mankind.

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20Mar

Vernal Equinox

• Seasons
• International

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22Sep

Autumnal Equinox

• Seasons
• International

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Make Music Day

• Music
• France

Make Music Day was dreamt up by France’s Ministry of Culture in 1982. The idea is that everyone could play music or host free outdoor performances.

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National Selfie Day

• Action
• International

We probably don't need a day to encourage people to take pictures of themselves, but there is no denying the cultural impact of selfies.

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World Lambrusco Day

• Alcohol
• International

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National Daylight Appreciation Day

• Seasons
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Daylight Appreciation Day

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