Donut Day
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year. This day honors the deliciousness of donuts and pays tribute to the Salvation Army “Lassies,” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.
I Love My Dentist Day
I Love My Dentist Day is a delightful occasion to express gratitude for the dedicated care and expertise of our dental professionals. On this day, we celebrate the smiles they create, the pains they alleviate, and the confidence they instill in us. From routine check-ups to complex procedures, our dentists ensure our oral health and well-being. Their commitment to excellence and compassion deserves recognition and appreciation. So here’s to our dentists, who brighten our smiles and make every visit a positive experience!
June 2nd has seen its share of significant historical events.
Historical Events:
455: Rome was sacked by the Vandals, a Germanic tribe, led by Genseric, marking the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
1676: The Franco-Dutch War ended with the Treaty of Westminster, in which the Dutch Republic ceded New Amsterdam (modern-day New York City) to England.
1793: During the French Revolution, the radical Jacobins seized control of the French National Convention, marking the start of the Reign of Terror.
1855: The Portland Rum Riot occurred in Portland, Maine, when citizens rebelled against a law enforcement raid on a rum distillery.
1896: Guglielmo Marconi filed a patent for his invention of the radio in London, England.
1953: Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, England, following the death of her father, King George VI.
1979: Pope John Paul II visited his native Poland, becoming the first Pope to visit a Communist country.
2012: Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the deaths of protesters during the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
Birthdays:
1740: Marquis de Sade, French philosopher, and writer known for his controversial works (d. 1814).
1920: Johnny Speight, British television scriptwriter, creator of the TV series “Till Death Us Do Part” (d. 1998).
1954: Dennis Haysbert, American actor known for his roles in “24” and Allstate insurance commercials.
1977: Zachary Quinto, American actor known for his roles in “Star Trek” and “Heroes”.
Other Notable Events:
2018: Italian economist Carlo Cottarelli was appointed as the interim Prime Minister of Italy after the collapse of the proposed government coalition.
