#21 june

[newyorkthegoldenage]

At 14, Brooklyn's Bobby Fischer was one of the country's youngest chess tournament players. In this photo, taken on June 21, 1957, he is about to move his queen during a match at the Manhattan Chess Club.

Photo: Hans von Nolde for the AP via CBS News

[greendayauthority]

Moscow, Russia, 21 June 2013

[mynameis-gloria]

Solstizio d'estate. 21 giugno 2023. Molto felice

[dateinthelife]

21 June 1966

During the recording of "She Said She Said," Paul says "oh fuck you" and storms out of the studio. No one knows what the argument was about, and Paul doesn't seem to know he actually did play bass on it, but there it is.

[wiiildflowerrr]

'Ashton Irwin bursts into our scheduled Zoom meeting like a ray of light. You can tell he's every bit as happy-go-lucky as he seems, simply introducing himself in a lighthearted manner, "Hi, I'm Ashton!"...'

Popdust: Exclusive Interview With Ashton Irwin

Published 21 June 2024

[yellow-dejavu]

End of Beginning

[themethereoncewas]

Vrijdag 21 juni 2024... van het zelfgesmolten rundsvet mijn eerste shampoo-zeep gemaakt

[rabbitcruiser]

National Daylight Appreciation Day

On National Daylight Appreciation Day, June 21, we get to enjoy the longest period of sunlight that we will experience in the entire year. It is also the day of the summer solstice, and there will be no other day with as much sunlight as this one — although this does not apply to the extreme northern and southern portions of the planet. On June 21 every year, the sun spends the longest time in the sky and provides us with long hours of sunlight and warmth. National Daylight Appreciation Day celebrates this annual celestial event.

History of National Daylight Appreciation Day

It is no secret that time and dates are man-made phenomena. They were brought into existence for mankind to be aware of the ever-changing atmospheric patterns witnessed through the course of a year. Before we had great technological advancements, humans assumed that there were religious and supernatural elements that determined changes in the cosmos. For example, the summer solstice was understood as a day that marked the transition of the sun god from the land of the living to the land of the dead, to ultimately be reborn in deep winter when the days began getting longer again. In most cultures, the day would be observed with a great ceremony around both these events, to commemorate the sun god’s strength and the anticipation of him being reborn again.

The day of the summer solstice was celebrated with great feasts and new harvests that thrived in the summer sun. We have made significant progress since then and today we understand that the summer solstice is part of the natural movement of our planet. We experience the longest day of sunlight hours as a result of the rotation of the Earth, its orbit around the sun, and the way it is angled on its axial tilt. Thus, National Daylight Appreciation Day reminds us all to go out in the sun and enjoy our time outdoors before the days start to shorten again.

National Daylight Appreciation Day timeline

4.6 Billion Years Ago The Sun is Born

The sun is born from the solar nebula.

4.54 Billion Years Ago Earth is Born

Earth is born soon after the sun.

1608 Telescope

Hans Lippershey invents the telescope in the Netherlands.

1883 Solar Cell

Charles Fritts creates the first solar cell in America.

National Daylight Appreciation Day FAQs

What happens on June 21?

The summer solstice happens on June 21.

What is the longest day of the year?

The longest day of the year is on June 21.

How can I celebrate National Daylight Appreciation Day?

You can celebrate National Daylight Appreciation Day by enjoying an extra hour of outdoor activities.

National Daylight Appreciation Day Activities

Go out

Sunbathe

Enjoy a cool drink

What better way to celebrate the extra-long daylight hours than by going out for a picnic or organizing a barbeque with your friends?

You can enjoy National Daylight Appreciation Day by lazing by the pool and letting your body soak up all the Vitamin D that it needs.

The day tends to get warm and sweaty. Cool off with some iced tea or a chilled beer while savoring the extra sunlight.

5 Facts About The Sun That Will Blow Your Mind

The sun is very hot

The sun is incredibly huge

The sun is not yellow

The sun emits photons

Sun is also worshipped

The average temperature of the sun’s surface is 9941℉.

The sun can fit almost 1.3 million Earths in it.

The sun is, in fact, white in color.

The sun emits light in the form of photons.

Many religions like Hinduism worship the sun as a god.

Why We Love National Daylight Appreciation Day

It celebrates age-old traditions

A day to do as you please

It honors scientific progress

Grand feasts were a common sighting during the summer solstice. Celebrating today also means continuing humankind’s long-held traditions.

The extra hours of sunlight allow you to laze around or do an activity of your choice without having to worry about the day closing on you too early.

National Daylight Appreciation Day also honors the scientific progress that scientists and astronomers have made over the centuries.

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[rosegardendreamsetonfirebyfiends]

38 for the reina 🩷

Happy happy birthday!!

[momoksha]

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!!☀️🌴

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Dorothy Lamour signs autographs for the George Hale chorus girls on June 21, 1939. Hale was a choreographer who worked on several Gershwin shows in the 1920s and continued to be active in the 1930s.

Photo: Al Willard for the NY Daily News

[greendayauthority]

Glasgow, Scotland, 21 June 2010

[franny-banks-world]

“Money may not buy happiness, but I’d rather cry in a Jaguar than on a bus.”

— Françoise Sagan, b. 21 June 1935

[solsticesday]

Major Lunar Standstill Moonrise, Live from Stonehenge (Online Only).

Stonehenge is famous for its alignments with the sun, but did you know that the ancient monument may have also been carefully designed to align with the movements of the Moon? A rare astronomical phenomenon takes place this year, when moonrise and moonset are furthest along the horizon. It’s believed these lunar movements may have been observed during the early phase of Stonehenge. Tune into our livestream to witness the southernmost moonrise from home. Experts from the Royal Astronomical Society and Oxford, Leicester and Bournemouth Universities will take you on a journey into the ancient mysteries of Stonehenge and its lunar connections;

Watch the southernmost moonrise during the major lunar standstill LIVE from Stonehenge with our FREE livestream.

[wiiildflowerrr]

@Michael5SOS: "excuse me can I have a photo?" lol @Harry_Styles

@Harry_Styles @Michael5SOS sign my boobs?

21 June 2013

[oediex]

I've just crossed the street when I hear a barrage of honking. Then the voices of children, cheering.

When I look around, there is a class of students on the other side of the zebra crossing. They were halted by the light jumping to red just when I made it across. A car passes between us and they must have made some sort of gesture, for this driver copies the first, and the kids cheer again.

Right before I'm out of earshot, I hear honking once more, followed by cheering, and when I look around, I see children, hands in the air, jumping up and down, full of joy.