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1. June 1: There are a number of Children's Days throughout the world, celebrated at different times by different countries. Is International Children's Day on June 1 celebrated in the most countries?
2. In some Southern U.S. states, on June 3 they commemorate the birth of a figure of importance during the American Civil War, who some admire as a hero and others brand a traitor. Who would that be?
3. Staying with the USA, what unofficial but widely celebrated holiday on June 14 celebrates the adoption of Old Glory, also known as the Stars and Stripes, as the nation's official flag?
4. June 6 is the birthday of Donald F. Duncan, Sr., famous for a particular toy (formerly trademarked). So what national day do you suppose is celebrated on this date in the USA?
5. What European country celebrates its national day on June 10?
6. So-called "International Days" can be an excellent way of drawing attention to issues that impact on the whole world. The United Nations has a number of official observances in June. Which of the following is the oldest of these, by far?
7. What island African nation, famed for its unique fauna, celebrates its independence from France on June 26?
8. The Saturday closest to June 17th commemorates a particular skill seen at carnivals and circuses and other festivals, and which involves keeping objects, like bright red balls, aloft (without illusion). What is it?
9. Unlike most of Western Europe, Father's Day in the USA is celebrated when in June?
10. A holiday variously known as Jubilee Day or Black Independence Day commemorates the emancipation of African-Americans from slavery in the southern U.S. states that were in rebellion during the Civil War. What catchy name is now part of the official name the for the Nineteenth of June?
11. Another African-American holiday (though it's for all races, too) is called "Loving Day", which commemorates what event on June 12, 1967?
12. The Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on or about June 21 each year. Several holidays also fall on or about June 21. Which of these is NOT among them?
13. Canada has several holiday in June as part of their Celebrate Canada Days. But which of these days is actually in July?
14. It's good to be the Queen! Elizabeth II saw her birthday celebrated on different days around the world. Which of the following nations stopped celebrating her birthday (on its designated day) almost 20 years after it left the Commonwealth of Nations?
15. On June 29, a feast day in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox calendars honors the martyrdom of two saints and leaders of the early Christian church, and has become an important symbol of Christian unity. Which feast is this?
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