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#OTD in 1914, World War I started and continued until November 11, 1918. Read more about it in #ChroniclingAmerica.

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Today is Carousel Day! Summer is THE season for fairs and carnivals, so don’t forget to visit one for some fun and festivities!

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Happy National Vanilla Ice Cream Day! Whether you enjoy it plain or with some chocolate sauce, don’t forget to celebrate this day with a scoop or two!

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It’s International Chess Day, so that means it’s time to celebrate with a game (or two!) of chess!

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#OTD in 1789, Bastille Day was the turning point for the French Revolution. This holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille, a fortress that turned into a state prison.

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Today is National Pecan Pie Day! If you enjoy this delicious dessert, don’t forget to check out this recipe from 1937 in the Greenbelt Cooperator! Do you think you could replicate it?

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a picnic outside since July is National Picnic Month! What’s your favorite part of a picnic?

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This is a day that we can get behind…Happy National Fried Chicken Day!

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#DYK that July is National Parks Month? This summer season is an excellent time to explore a National Park or two!

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Happy #IndependenceDay! We hope you celebrate this day with your friends, family, and some fireworks!

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#DYK that today is International Asteroid Day? In celebration, we are sharing an article in the Evening Capital on photographing asteroids in 1892! What was that like?

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#OTD, in 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed. It was one of several that officially ended World War I.

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Happy National Bingo Day! Today, we are taking the time to celebrate one of the best games! How often do you play?

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Happy National Hydration Day! Summer is heating up, so we have to make sure we get plenty of water while we enjoy the season!

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The first day of summer is finally here! Now, it’s time for beaches, carnivals, and longer days! What are your plans for the summer?

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#OTD, in 1865, all enslaved Black people became free. This is the day to celebrate! Happy #Juneteenth!

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We wish all the fathers, grandfathers and father-figures a Happy Father’s Day! How do you all celebrate this day?

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#DYK that June 16th is Fresh Veggies Day? We will always encourage you to eat your veggies and find creative ways to hide them in dishes, if you don’t like them as much!

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#DYK that June is African American Music Appreciation Month? Count Basie, a jazz musician, played at Franklin Court Auditorium in Hagerstown in the 1940s! Go to #ChroniclingAmerica to learn more about other places he played!

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What a wonderful day to celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! Doesn’t this sweet treat look delicious in this photo?

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