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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 -

@TheNotoriousMMA @ProperWhiskey Conor from one Dad to another I got this wee early Father’s Day gift, my son is a huge fan would love a shout out 👊☘️ https://t.co/8E34S2cYKB
— George MC (@Georgemc1975) June 19, 2020

It’s Father’s Day https://t.co/D034bjiSVh
— 🍇Maru (@pitayamaru) June 21, 2020

This man bought all the paletas from the paletero today so he can go home and relax for Fathers Day!!! 😭 how kind of him https://t.co/PyE5VCfGqj
— elena (@elenuhhhh_) June 22, 2020

In the News and Trending for Father's Day

Updated 21:47At Least 100 Shot on Father's Day Weekend in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago

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Sofia Andres shares photo of her baby with Daniel Miranda on Father's Day

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Michelle Obama Celebrates Husband Barack on Father's Day

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102 shot, 14 fatally including toddler in Chicago over Father's Day weekend

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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.