June, named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter and protector of marriage and women, originally held the fourth position in the Roman calendar. After several reforms, it became the sixth month with 30 days. This month is crucial for agriculture, marking the beginning of summer and providing ample sunlight for warmth-loving crops like lettuce, radish, celery, kale, and carrots.
Historical Figures and Events in Mexico
- 1st June: Día de la Marina Nacional Mexicana (Mexican Navy Day).
- 2nd June 1853: Death in Mexico City of historian and politician Lucas Alamán.
- 3rd June 1861: Assassination of Melchor Ocampo, a liberal and key figure in the Reform Laws, at Caltengo hacienda, Tepeji del Río. His remains rest in Rotonda de las Personas Ilustres.
- 5th June 1878: Birth in San Juan del Río, Durango, of Doroteo Arango, better known as Pancho Villa.
- 6th June 1990: Creation of the first National Human Rights Commission.
- 10th June: National Day of Sign Language in Mexico.
- 11th June 1861: Recognition of Benito Juárez as the constitutional president.
- 11th June 2003: Publication of the Federal Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination.
- 15th June: Father’s Day.
- 15th June 1879: Death in Mexico City of Ignacio Ramírez “El Nigromante”, a liberal writer and politician, member of the 1857 Constituent Congress.
- 18th June 1884: First telephone service concession granted to the Mexican Telephone Company.
- 19th June 1867: Execution by firing squad at Cerro de las Campanas of Emperor Maximiliano.
- 19th June 2010: Death of Carlos Monsiváis, a Mexican writer and journalist.
- 20th June 1811: Execution by firing squad in Monclova of Ignacio Aldama.
- 24th June 1837: Nationalization of Mexican National Railways.
- 24th June 1991: Death of Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo.
- 27th June 1901: Resumption of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Austria-Hungary, interrupted by the execution of Archduke Maximiliano of Habsburg.
General Calendar Dates
- 1st June: World Reef Day.
- 4th June: World Running Day.
- 7th June: Freedom of Expression Day.
- 14th June: World Blood Donor Day.
- 18th June: International Sushi Day.
- 20th June: Yellow Day or Happiest Day of the Year.
- 20th June: Summer Solstice.
- 21st June: World Selfie Day.
- 21st June: Take Your Dog to Work Day.
- 21st June: International Surfing Day.
- 28th June: International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day.
- 28th June: International Tropical Forest Preservation Day.
- 30th June: Social Networking Day.
International Days
Marked by the United Nations (UN):
- 1st June: World Mother and Father’s Day.
- 3rd June: World Bicycle Day.
- 4th June: International Children’s Rights Day.
- 5th June: World Environment Day.
- 5th June: International Day Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.
- 6th June: World Day of the Russian Language.
- 7th June: World Food Safety Day.
- 8th June: World Oceans Day.
- 10th June: International Dialogue Among Civilizations Day.
- 11th June: International Day of Play.
- 12th June: World Day Against Child Labor.
- 13th June: International Sensibilization Day on Albinism.
- 14th June: World Blood Donor Day (WHO).
- 15th June: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
- 16th June: International Family Remittances Day.
- 17th June: World Day Against Desertification.
- 18th June: International Day for Combating Odio Discourse.
- 18th June: International Gastronomy Sustainability Day.
- 19th June: International Day for Zero Tolerance to Violence Against Women in Conflict.
- 20th June: World Refugee Day.
- 21st June: World Solstice Celebration Day.
- 21st June: International Yoga Day.
- 23rd June: United Nations Public Administration Day.
- 23rd June: International Widows’ Day.
- 24th June: International Women in Diplomacy Day.
- 25th June: International Seafarers’ Day (OIM).
- 26th June: International Support Day for Victims of Torture.
- 26th June: International Day Against Illicit Drug Trafficking.
- 27th June: International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day.
- 29th June: International Tropical Day.
- 30th June: International Asteroid Day.
- 30th June: International Parliamentarian Day.
Public Holidays and Bridges
On 1st June, the first elections to the Judicial Power will take place, making it a day of rest for workers to exercise their right to vote, as per Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law.
According to the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) official calendar, the only day off for basic education students is 27th June, when teachers have their last ordinary session of the Consejo Técnico Escolar (CTE) for the ongoing academic year.
