June 6th Celebrates D-Day, Donuts, Drive-Ins, and… Applesauce?

Friday, June 6, 2025, is packed with history, nostalgia, and some surprising trivia—perfect for kicking off the weekend with a smile.

First and foremost, today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the pivotal World War II operation that forever changed the course of history. Communities across the nation are expected to hold commemorations in honor of the brave Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy in 1944.

But it’s not just a day of remembrance—today also brings a touch of sweetness. It’s National Donut Day, originally launched by the Salvation Army in Chicago back in 1938. The event honors their volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. And if you’re wondering why donuts get two holidays—yes, they’re also celebrated in November—it’s because some treats are just too good for one day.

Other fun observances for June 6 include National Yo-Yo Day, tracing the toy’s production back to 1930s Filipino immigrant Pedro Flores. And National Drive-In Movie Day pays tribute to America’s first drive-in theater, which opened in Camden, New Jersey, in 1933.

On a more obscure note, it’s also National Applesauce Cake Day—a day for celebrating a spiced, shelf-stable cake made with (you guessed it) applesauce. And the day’s pop quiz revealed that “applesauce” was 1920s slang for “nonsense”—as in, “That’s a load of applesauce.”

For classic TV fans, there was even a throwback to a 1971 Brady Bunch episode, where Peter Brady famously mimics actor Humphrey Bogart by saying, “Pork chops and applesauce.”

Whether you’re honoring history or just craving a donut, June 6th offers something for everyone.

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