21st June - On this Day

What does the 21st June have to offer, well on this day...

Pull out your mats and start stretching as today is the International Day of Yoga. the day is to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga. The day was proposed by India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and endorsed by a record 175 member states. Prime Minister Modi said: "Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and nature.

If you don't like Yoga then you are in luck, as today is "Go Skateboarding Day" held on June 21 annually since 2004, is the official holiday of skateboarding. Founded by the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC), this day gives passionate skateboarders as well as those who are simply inspired by skateboarding the opportunity to drop everything and get on a skateboard.

In the same year, Go Skateboarding Day was founded on this date the first Manned Privately financed Spacecraft took flight, SpaceShipOne, flew 62 miles in altitude on this date, leaving Earth's atmosphere. The spacecraft was designed by Burt Rutan and was financed by Paul Allen, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder.

Finally, in Greenland, it's a national holiday where they celebrate National Day.