The sweet and creamy confection we know and love today emerged in the mid-19th century when an English chemist named Alfred Bird developed an egg-free custard powder. This remarkable invention made it very easy to produce a delicious pudding with the perfect consistency.

To celebrate National Chocolate Pudding Day, make your own homemade chocolate pudding to share with family and friends!

After Cher filed for divorce in 1974, it was finalized on June 26, 1975

The couple had been married for 11 years

The live stage appearance took place on June 26, 1977 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis

and, coincidentally, the French word for "perfect" is parfait. Dig into a little bit of perfection today!

Jackson died on June 25, 2009, after suffering heart failure at his home. He was 50

Born June 25^th, 1943 in New York City

Get Back would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 5 weeks

, and they live in “Tír na nÓg,” the land of eternal youth. Mortals don’t often see fairies because of the division between the two worlds, but sightings can occur at twilight or during Beltane, Mid-Summer’s Eve, or All Hallow’s Eve.

In his 1904 play, “Peter Pan,” J.M. Barrie wrote that when the first baby laughed, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and that was the beginning of fairies. International Fairy Day is the perfect opportunity to relive your childhood fantasies and celebrate the joy and magic of the fairy world. Read a classic fairy tale, build a fairy house, or take a stroll through the woods – or heck, just hang out in wishy dreamland. You never know when you might stumble across something magical!

. Before that, pink was a verb, which meant, “to decorate with a punched or perforated pattern.” It was not a common color, except for in some Christian art in the middle ages.

To celebrate pink day, get out all your pink gear and wear it, use it, or whatever you can do with it!

I Can’t Help Myself would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

. The dessert may have been named for the flash of frosting that bolts across the top, but the original connection between lightning and the pastry is unclear.

The éclair has been a fan favorite since the 1860s, and it will likely remain a stable item in bakeries for a long time. The French call the dough of the pastry “choux,” which is then baked carefully to create a hollow interior. The filling is then piped into the center, and topped off with icing.

The treat was created in France, but today people all over the world eat this delicious sweet. To celebrate National Chocolate Éclair Day, head to the local bakery and pick up one, or a dozen to snack on.

Born June 22, 1948 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Born June 22, 1953 in New York City

Mrs. Robinson, from The Graduate, spent 3 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

However, historians disagree over whether the beverage actually originated on the West Coast. In 1911, a New York City bartender named Martini di Arma di Taggia began serving a cocktail made with gin, vermouth, orange bitters, and an olive garnish.

, and has been associated with New York ever since.

Today, 50% of all cocktails are served in a martini glass. Some of the most famous (historical and fictional) martini lovers include: John D. Rockefeller, Humphrey Bogart, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Clark Gable, Ernest Hemingway, and James Bond.

Born June 18, 1942 in Liverpool England

Part of 42 albums and more than 5 dozen singles

—an outdoor picnic with friends, family, games and activities, and delicious food.

During the Victorian era, picnics were very important social occasions. They offered the rare opportunity for young men and women to spend time together in the great outdoors.

They were also quite elaborate. A picnic for twenty people might feature cold salmon, lamb, veal, chicken, ham, pigeon pie, sandwiches, fruit, a selection of cheeses, and a variety of baked goods! The modern-day picnic is much less complicated. In fact, the phrase “it’s a picnic” means “it’s easy.”

John Travolta & Olivia Newton John from Grease

You’re the one That I Want topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

Sister Golden Hair topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

In recent years, there has been a steady rise in the number of American families that grow their own vegetables.

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But kids aren’t the only ones who avoid eating vegetables – lots of adults have trouble incorporating veggies into their daily meals as well. There are plenty of easy ways to make sure you eat your veggies today, like throwing a handful of raw spinach into your morning smoothie or tossing tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers into a salad for dinner. You can simply swap a junk food snack for some fresh green, or step it up and become a vegetarian for the day! And if that’s not enough motivation, just remember what your Mama used to say: if you eat your vegetables, you get some dessert!

Born June 17, 1943 in New York City

 Today is the perfect day to give yourself a sweet treat! Fudge is made with sugar, milk, butter and your favorite flavoring. Popular choices range from chocolate to peanut butter to peppermint and marshmallow..

Chocolate is one of the most common flavors, but back in the day fudge used to be totally chocolate-less. What we call fudge evolved from a candy called the Scottish Tablet, which came to popularity in the 17^th century.

To celebrate National Fudge day, make some yourself, or head over to your favorite chocolate shop ad get a box to share.

Paint it Black was their 3^rd #1, spending 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

Band on the Run topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

The host of American Top 40 died on June 15, 2014 at the age of 82

Cause of death was listed as Lewy body dementia and sepsis

 Nature Photography Day started 10 years by the North American Nature Photography Association, or the NANPA. The organization made this holiday to promote appreciation of this art form, and show how a powerful picture can be used to protect plants and wildlife.

Today is the perfect day to take out your camera and explore. You can go to a park, forest, hiking, or even just to your own backyard and enjoy the nature around you. The NANPA is even hosting events and contests on their website if you want to get involved on the next level!