June
June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July. It is one of the four months that have a length of 30 days.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, who is the wife of Jupiter and equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. Juno was considered the protector of the state and women's welfare.
History[edit | edit source]
In the ancient Roman calendar, June was the fourth month and had 30 days. It became the sixth month with a length of 29 days following a calendar reform around 450 BCE. The Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BCE, gave June 30 days again.
Events in June[edit | edit source]
June is host to a number of significant events and observances. These include the Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which is the longest day of the year, and the Winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, which is the shortest day of the year.
World Environment Day is observed on June 5, and World Oceans Day is observed on June 8. In many countries, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June.
June in culture[edit | edit source]
In literature and folklore, June is often associated with love and marriage, possibly because of its association with Juno, the goddess of marriage. The phrase "June bride" is a common term in English-speaking cultures.
See also[edit | edit source]
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