24 June - Kannadasan Birth Anniversary

Kannadasan (24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was a Tamil philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist, and is heralded as one of the greatest and most important lyricists in India. Frequently called Kaviarasu(Poet Laureate), Kannadasan was most familiar for his song lyrics in Tamil films and contributed around 5000 film lyrics apart from 6000 poems and 232 books,including novels, epics, plays, essays, his most popular being the 10-part religious book on Hinduism, Arthamulla Indhu matham (Meaningful Hindu Religion). He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Cheraman Kathali in the year 1980 and was the first to receive the National Film Award for Best Lyrics, given in 1969 for the film Kuzhanthaikkaga.

June 24 - International Fairy Day celebrated on

International Fairy Day is celebrated on June 24 of every year. International Fairy Day honours Fantasy, imagination and a little bit of pixie dust come collectively. These tiny mythical creatures have captivated myth and legend for generations. Today the wee folk’s stories are immortalized throughout animated stories, little field displays, and children’s books. There are the brownies and fairies that barely favored the delightful looking fairies depicted in film and art today. They were, though, helpful little beings, doing household tasks and the wearisome jobs that leave us mere humans fatigued at the end of the day.

22 June - Kālidāsa stamp release in 1960

Kālidāsa was a Classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language of India. His plays and poetry are primarily based on the Vedas, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas.His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems.

Much about his life is unknown, only what can be inferred from his poetry and plays.His works cannot be dated with precision, but they were most likely authored within the 4th–5th century CE

The stamp bears as theme the following Sanskrit verse from the Meghadūta.  

आषाढस्य प्रथमदिवसे मेघमाश्लिष्टसानुम् |
वप्रक्रीडापरिणतगजप्रेक्षणीयं ददर्श ||
āṣāḍhasya prathamadivase meghamāśliṣtaṣnuṃ /
vaprakrīdā pariṇatagajaprekṣanīyam dadarśa //

तव न जाने हृदयं मम पुनः कामो दिवापि रात्रावपि |
 निर्घृण ! तपति बलीयः ||
tava na jāne hṛdayam mama punaḥ kāmo divāpi rātrāvapi |
nirgḥṛṇa tapati balīyaḥ |

21 June - World Giraffe Day

World Giraffe Day is an exciting annual event initiated by GCF (Giraffe Conservation Foundation) to celebrate the tallest animal on the longest day or night (depending on which hemisphere you live!) of the year – 21 June – every year!

Not only is it a worldwide celebration of these amazing and much-loved animals, but an annual event to raise support, create awareness and shed light on the challenges giraffe face in the wild. By supporting World Giraffe Day (WGD), you directly help save giraffe in Africa. With only approximately 111,000 giraffe remaining in the wild, the time is right to act NOW!

21 June - Go Skateboarding Day

Go Skateboarding Day is on June 21st in every year. Skateboarding is the culture which is in full bloom, and there are plenty of skate parks developing around the world as this sport takes on growing popularity. Many of us have experienced the skateboarding in the video games, but that was just the virtual one. It is the beautiful sport which has been loved by the teenagers all over the world. 

20 June - National American Eagle Day

National American Eagle Day is celebrated each year on June 20th. This day is set aside to honor the national symbol of America. Bald Eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States of America, and it also appears on its seal.

In 1995 at the request of the American Eagle Foundation, President Bill Clinton and Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist both recognized the first American Eagle Day. From then, the Governors from a combined total of 49 states have signed proclamations or letters of the Recognition for giving the National Bird the Bald Eagle. It is celebrated as giving honor to the National Symbol.

19 June - English colonists leave Roanoke Island

English colonists leave Roanoke Island, after failing to establish England's first permanent settlement in North America.

After English supply ships failed to reach Roanoke Island, the colonists returned to England, and in the process missed the arrival of a re-supply ship. The ship’s crew found the colony deserted and left fifteen men at the site to await their return. They never did, and eventually the men returned to England.

The vanquished settlement is often referred to as the “Lost Colony,” a story retold each summer on Roanoke Island in Paul Green’s outdoor drama.

18 June - Jhala Mann Singh Stamp issue

He was one of the Mewar nobles of the Rajput clan of Bari Sadri, a “jagir” (estate) which was given to his predecessors Sarvashri Ajja and Sajja by Maharaja Rajmal.

The Jhalas of Bari Sadri retained their honour by standing shoulder to shoulder with their Kings whenever the need arose.

Jhala Mann Singh took part in Maharana Pratap Singh’s War Council at Gogunda (in 1576) prior to the legendary Battle of Haldighati.

A Commemorative Stamp issued by India Post on 18 June 2017.

Kapil Dev’s 175 saves India’s 1983 World Cup campaign

Captain Kapil Dev came out to bat and ran through the Zimbabwe bowling line-up. The right-hander played a smart, yet brisk innings, scoring an unbeaten 175 in 138 balls.
The road to World Cup victory in 1983 was not an easy one for India. Before facing off England in the semifinals, India were pitted against Zimbabwe in a must-win encounter on June 18, 1983

17 June - Homage to Jijabai

Jijabai, also known as Rajmata Jijabai, was the mother of the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Her full name was Jijabai Shahaji Bhosale. She played a crucial role in the upbringing and early education of Shivaji, who later went on to establish the Maratha Empire in western India.

Here are some key points about Jijabai:

1. Background: Jijabai was born on 12 January 1598, in Sindkhed, a town in present-day Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India.

2. Marriage to Shahaji Bhosale: Jijabai was married to Shahaji Bhosale, a military officer and the founder of the Bhosale dynasty. Shahaji served under various Deccan Sultanates before eventually aligning with the Adil Shahi sultans of Bijapur.

3. Early Life of Shivaji: Jijabai played a significant role in shaping the character and values of Shivaji. She instilled in him a sense of pride in his Maratha heritage and the importance of upholding dharma (righteousness).

4. Religious Influence: Jijabai was known for her deep religious faith, and she had a strong influence on Shivaji's religious beliefs. She was a devout follower of the Hindu god, Lord Rama, and her teachings had a lasting impact on Shivaji's commitment to Hindavi Swarajya (Hindu self-rule).

5. Fort Raigad: After Shivaji established the Maratha Kingdom, he built the fort of Raigad as his capital. Jijabai lived in the Raigad fort during Shivaji's reign and continued to play a supportive role in his administration.

6. Legacy: Jijabai's legacy lies in her contributions to Shivaji's upbringing and the values she instilled in him. Her role as a mother and mentor to one of the most celebrated warrior kings in Indian history is highly regarded.

   When Jijabai's husband Shahaji Raje died, she decided to sacrifice herself according to the Sati tradition, but Shivaji Maharaj opposed it and prevented her from performing sati. She died on 17 June 1674 at Pachad village near Raigad Fort. At that time it was only twelve days since the coronation of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
   

Rajmata Jijabai's influence on Shivaji's early life and her commitment to the Maratha cause have made her an important historical figure in Indian history. She is remembered as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and maternal guidance in the establishment of the Maratha Empire.17 June 1674