Father's Day

Father's Day Quick Facts - US

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Related Hashtags	#Dad, #Father
2023 Date	June 18, 2023
2024 Date	June 16, 2024

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Father's Day in 2023

Sunday, Jun 18

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Father's Day History

Father's Day is the day to recognize, honor and celebrate the sacrifices and accomplishments of fathers. In 1910, Washington State Governor declared Father's Day on the 19th of July. It then became a permanent federal holiday in 1972 when President Richard Nixon proclaimed that the third Sunday in June would be further known as Father's Day. On this day, children celebrate their fathers and father figures to show their love and appreciation.

Top Tweets for Father's Day -

Updated 10:13

Wifey cutting up for Father’s Day 💖🥰 https://t.co/2AX3iQS1cC
— Del (@BigHomieDel) June 19, 2022

Happy Father’s Day to dads everywhere! @BarackObama, thanks for being the most loving and caring father to our girls. We love you! ❤️ https://t.co/QBZ0vhwTi8
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 19, 2022

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father-figures celebrating today! Of all that I’ve done in my life, I’m most proud of being Malia and Sasha's dad...and the family's designated photographer. https://t.co/6aZgq3Fuzw
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 19, 2022

In the News and Trending for Father's Day

Updated 10:13 Volodymyr Zelensky on Father's Day praises dads who 'defend' Ukraine

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Father's Day Gifts for the Dad Who Thinks He Doesn't Want Anything

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Father's Day: Prince William shares Father's Day photograph

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Dodgers hand out hats for Japanese Heritage Night, Father's Day

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Father's Day Facts & Quotes

In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. It became a permanent holiday in 1972 when President Richard Nixon proclaimed that the third Sunday in June would remain Father's Day.
Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd first came up with the idea for Father's Day after hearing a Mother's Day sermon in church. She was raised by her father and wanted to honor him.
In 2014, 4% of all U.S. children lived only with their fathers.
It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father - Pope John XXIII
When one has not had a good father, one must create one - Frederich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Father's Day Top Events and Things to Do

Attend a Baseball game. Father's day occurs in the midst of Baseball season.
Arrange a BBQ and invite all of the fathers in your family.
Spend the day with Dad doing one of his favorite activities: fishing, golfing, hiking.
Complete one of dad's chores or projects as a surprise. If it's something you don't know how to do, offer to help and learn.
Take the President's Fatherhood's Pledge.