UK & US Fathers Day

Father's Day Quick Facts - CA

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2021 Date	June 20, 2021
2022 Date	June 19, 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

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Father's Day in 2021

Sunday, Jun 20

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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 US 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 22:19

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there... including mine! Love you, Pa. xox (Art via @bioware) #FathersDay https://t.co/3WzQojoGwR
— Mark Meer (@Mark_Meer) June 20, 2021

oo happy father’s day to Colin 👐🌹 https://t.co/pKF0if1j8k
— miles (@616taskmaster) June 20, 2021

In celebration of Father's Day, #SB19 hosts a #SB19ArtworkForMAPA Contest where all A'TIN could join by creating an artwork that best represents their MAPA (Mama and Papa). https://t.co/deJuJcDpON
— SB19 Official 🇵🇭 (@SB19Official) June 19, 2021

In the News and Trending for Father's Day

Updated 22:19Prince George and Princess Charlotte join Prince William on Sandringham Estate on Father's Day

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Prince William shares sweet moment with kids George and Charlotte on Father's Day

ok.co.uk

Body of missing Blaydon dad-of-three Glen Carr found on Father's Day

chroniclelive.co.uk

Father's Day at Basing House

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Father's Day Facts & Quotes

In 1966, US 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.
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

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.