28 June - RAJA BHAMASHAH birth anniversary

 

Bhama Shah (1547–1600) was a noted general, minister and close aide of Maharana Pratap. Bhama Shah is well known for providing his wealth to Maharana Pratap, when Maharana had become financially weak and was at the point of starvation. The funds provided by Bhama Shah allowed him to restore his army and much of his territory.

Bhamashah was born on 28th June 1547 (according to page 259 in Veer Vinod by Shyamal Das) in an Jain family. His father Bharmal Kawedia was Qiledar of Ranthambore Fort appointed by Rana Sanga and was later prime minister under Maharana Udai Singh II.

Bhama Shah was a great general, adviser, minister of Mewar, who was later promoted to post of Prime Minister of Mewar by Maharana Pratap, to whom he served as close aide and confidant.He along with his younger brother Tarachand fought in several battles for Mewar. Tarachand who was four years younger to Bhama shah was also an able administrator, valiant fighter and commanded the forces of Mewar on several occasions like his elder brother Bhamashah.

He was noted for his statesmanship, war skills, patriotism and generosity.

A commemorative postage stamp on  PERSONALITY SERIES: RAJA BHAMASHAH  was issued on 31 Dec 2000.

27 June - USA National Orange Blossom Day

National Orange Blossom Day is observed in the United States on June 27 every year. National Orange Blossom Day is observed to enjoy the beauty of orange blossoms. Orange blossom is a fragrant flower that comes from the tree of citrus fruit, orange. Oranges are used in various culinary dishes, desserts, teas, cocktails, cakes and are also used to make perfumes. It is traditionally connected with good fortune and is often added in bridal bouquets and head wreaths. Orange blossoms have various health benefits like improved sleep, reduced anxiety and improved blood circulation. It is the state flower of Florida. This flower attracts bees, and orange blossom honey got from it, is also sold widely. This day celebrates this versatile flower and its various uses.

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24 June - International Fairy Day

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.

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.