The month of June is approaching…
…that means we’re almost halfway through the year 2015!
That in itself can be used as the basis for a marketing promotion…
…along with the other holidays and events that fall in the coming month…
…to create your own marketing calendar June 2015.
Also…
…did you know that June is the biggest month for weddings in the USA? May well be the same in other northern hemisphere countries but different south of the Equator.
If you’re in the northern hemisphere…
…the broad theme can be thought of as “Summer”.
The Summer Solstice occurs at 16.38 UT on June 21.
There’s also Father’s Day (June 21) in the USA, UK and Canada.
TWO big anniversaries this year…
…on 15 June it’s 800 years since the signing of Magna Carta in 1215.
18 June is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.
Other events…
June 1 – Global Day Of Parents
June 1 – International Children’s Day
June 5 – World Environment Day
June 8 – World Oceans Day
June 9 – Donald Duck Day (first appearance in 1934)
June 12 – World Day Against Child Labour
June 14 – World Blood Donor Day
June 15 – Magna Carta Day (800th anniversary of the signing in 1215)
June 15 – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 17 – World Day To Combat Desertification And Drought
June 20 – World Refugee Day
June 21 – Summer Solstice (takes place at 16.38 UT so check exact date for your location)
June 21 – Father’s Day
June 21 – World Music Day
June 21 – International Day Of Yoga
June 23 – Public Service Day
June 23 – Anniversary of birth of Alan Turing, celebrated mathematician and codebreaker
June 23 – International Widow’s Day
June 25 – Day of The Seafarer
June 26 – International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking
June 26 – UN International Day In Support Of Victims Of Torture
June 29 – Remote Control Day (in 1964 the remote control device was introduced)
June 30 – Meteorite Day (anniversary of the 1908 meteorite crash in Siberia)
Keep in mind that school and academic years may be ending in June, which affords an opportunity for a “graduation” theme.
Also, a number of sporting events (US Open Golf, Wimbledon Tennis) may provide a marketing opportunity.
And, as mentioned, June 30 / July 1 marks the halfway point for the year.
More events, occasions and anniversaries over at the “Days Of The Year” site.
Looking at some country-specific events…
In the USA…
June 1 – Statehood Day (Kentucky, Tennessee)
June 1 – Jefferson Davis Birthday (Alabama)
June 3 – Jefferson Davis Birthday (Florida)
June 4 – Corpus Christi
June 11 – Kamehameha Day (Hawaii)
June 14 – Flag Day
June 17 – Bunker Hill Day (Massachusetts)
June 19 – Juneteenth (Most regions)
June 19 – Emancipation Day (Texas)
June 20 – West Virginia Day (West Virginia)
June 21 – Father’s Day
The US Open Golf Championship takes place June 18-21.
Canada…
June 4 – Corpus Christi
June 21 – Summer Solstice
June 21 – Father’s Day
June 21 – National Aboriginal Day
June 22 – Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador)
June 24 – St Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec)
The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix takes place on June 7.
U.K….
June 4 – Corpus Christi
June 21 – Summer Solstice (occurs at 16.38 UT)
June 21 – Father’s Day
This year’s Wimbledon Tennis Championships starts on Monday June 29 (and runs to July 12). The Epsom Derby takes place on June 6.
Australia…
June 1 – “Official” first day of winter
June 1 – Western Australia Day / Foundation Day (WA)
June 4 – Corpus Christi
June 6 – Queensland Day (QLD)
June 8 – Queens Birthday (all states except WA).
The Queen’s Birthday long weekend also marks the traditional start to the skiing season.
June 22 – Winter Solstice
June 30 – End of the financial year
Some notable anniversaries this month…
June 19 1865 – “Juneteenth” also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. On this day, African-American slaves in Texas were freed at the end of the Civil War. The anniversary is now celebrated in most US states.
June 23 1865 – the last Confederate general surrendered, Stand Watie the commander of the First Indian Brigade of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi
June 6 1925 – the Chrysler Corporation was founded in the USA
June 1 1935 – driving tests become compulsory for all new drivers in Britain
June 26 1945 – the United Nations Charter was signed in San Francisco by representatives of 50 countries (the UN itself was established on October 24 that year)
June 25 1950 – Korean War starts when North Korean and Soviet troops invade the south
June 7 1955 – the first episode of the TV quiz show “The $64,000 Question” was broadcast on CBS in the USA
June 7-21, 1975 – the first Cricket World Cup is held in England
June 7 1975 – Sony releases the Betamax video cassette recorder in the USA
June 20 1975 – the movie Jaws was released in the USA
Remember, as well, that there are many 100 year anniversaries associated with the First World War and 70 and 75 year anniversaries linked to the Second World War.
Wishing you every success with your event-driven marketing in June 2015!