Talk of the Town | Community Events, National Days & This Week in History
On this week’s edition of Talk of the Town, we took a look at everything happening across Brownfield, Terry County, and the surrounding area. From upcoming community events and local activities to opportunities for families to get involved, we covered the latest happenings you need to know about.
We also highlighted several National Days being celebrated throughout the week, sharing some fun facts and unique observances that make each day special. In addition, we took a trip through history with our popular “This Week in History” segment, looking back at notable events and milestones that helped shape our nation and the world.
Whether you’re looking for local events, interesting historical facts, or just a great way to start your week, Talk of the Town has you covered.
Be sure to watch the full episode and stay connected with everything happening in The Voice of Terry County.
MONDAY, JUNE 1st
- Our Promise Youth Academy (OPYA) begins the summer program.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd
- TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am: Bluebonnet Tire & Auto
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd
- PAC Show @ 9:30 am: Current ag news and political news.
- Kendrick Memorial Library begins it’s Summer Reading Program the @ 10:00 am
THURSDAY, JUNE 4th
- TownTalk Show @ 9:30 am: Terry County Rodeo Association
- Terry County Strings sponsored by Arnold Community Educational Services (ACES) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Brownfield Senior Center
FRIDAY, JUNE 5th
- Sports Beat Show @ 9:30 am: Sporting news from High School to Professional Sports
- ACES Family Fun Night. at the Brownfield Aquatic Center (City Pool) FREE! FREE! FREE! 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 6th
National Days & This Day in History
June 1 – June 6
JUNE 1st
National Days
- National Say Something Nice Day
- National Olive Day
- National Hazelnut Cake Day
- National Pen Pal Day
- National Go Barefoot Day
- National Cancer Survivors Day (First Sunday in June when applicable)
This Day in History
- 1792 – Kentucky became the 15th state admitted to the Union.
- 1813 – The mortally wounded USS Chesapeake was captured by the British during the War of 1812.
- 1967 – The Beatles released the groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in the United States.
- 1980 – CNN launched as the world’s first 24-hour television news network.
JUNE 2nd
National Days
- National Rocky Road Day
- National Leave the Office Early Day
- National I Love My Dentist Day
- National Bubba Day
This Day in History
- 1886 – President Grover Cleveland married Frances Folsom in the White House.
- 1924 – Congress granted U.S. citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States.
- 1953 – Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in London.
- 1966 – Surveyor 1 became the first U.S. spacecraft to make a soft landing on the Moon.
JUNE 3rd
National Days
- National Egg Day
- National Repeat Day
- National Chocolate Macaroon Day
- World Bicycle Day
This Day in History
- 1888 – The poem “Casey at the Bat” was first published.
- 1965 – Astronaut Ed White became the first American to walk in space.
- 1989 – The Chinese government began its crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square.
- 2006 – Montenegro declared independence from Serbia.
JUNE 4th
National Days
- National Cheese Day
- National Hug Your Cat Day
This Day in History
- 1919 – Congress approved the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.
- 1940 – The evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk concluded.
- 1989 – Chinese troops forcibly cleared Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
- 2004 – Former President Ronald Reagan passed away at age 93.
JUNE 5th
National Days
- National Ketchup Day
- National Veggie Burger Day
- National Moonshine Day
This Day in History
- 1968 – Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot shortly after winning the California Democratic presidential primary.
- 1981 – The CDC reported the first recognized cases of what would later become known as AIDS.
- 2004 – Ronald Reagan’s death was announced to the nation.
- 2016 – Muhammad Ali passed away at age 74.
JUNE 6th
National Days
- National Donut Day (First Friday in June)
- National Gardening Exercise Day
- National Higher Education Day
- National Applesauce Cake Day
- National Drive-In Movie Day
This Day in History
- 1844 – The YMCA was founded in London.
- 1933 – The first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, New Jersey.
- 1944 – D-Day: Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe during World War II.
- 1968 – Senator Robert F. Kennedy died from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt the previous day.
