June/Mehefin

If you were born Welsh or are of Welsh descent then there is something to celebrate (or comemmorate) on every day of the year. If you are looking to learn Welsh history one day at a time or just looking for an excuse to raise a glass and celebrate on any particular day this blog is for you. You will also find the birthdates of many famous Americans of Welsh descent. Though these pages are intended as a serious resource some of our contributors have a sense of humor. Consequently there are a few 'joke' items spread amongst the vast bulk of factual daily entries. We dont think you'll have too much trouble spotting them. To navigate to any date in the calendar please use the rollover menu or the search box above. This will take you to the monthly calendar pages or to individual entries. You might also wish to check out our list of some of the most important dates in the Welsh Calendar which can be found here

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						2. Jonathan Pryce born this day 1947
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	1. Kelly Jones, lead singer, Stereophonics born this day 1974 YouTube 2. 'Merthyr Rising' 1831	1. Gruffydd Ap Llewellyn defeats the English at Welshpool on this day 1039	1. Second Severn Crossing opened 1996	1. Ceri Richards Artist born this day 1903	1.Tom Jones born this day 1940 YouTube	1. Bonnie Tyler born this day in 1951.
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		1. Iain Sinclair, Author and Film-maker born in Cardiff on this day in 1943	1. Margaret Haig Thomas (suffragette) born this day 1883		1. Thomas Pennant born this day 1726 Google Book Search	1. Scott sets sail for the Antarctic from Cardiff this day 1910
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		1. Amelia Earhart lands in Burry Port, Wales this day in 1928	1. John Gibson sculptor born this day 1790		1. First 'Gorsedd' in history organised by Iolo Morgannwg (academic faker) held on this day 1792 100welshheroes	1. Battle of Bryn Glas (Pilleth) 1402 2. Gwen John (painter) born this day 1876
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	1.Gymanfa Ganu at Bryn Seion Beavercreek 2007		1. First sporting event held at Millennium Stadium on this day, 1999.	1. Vernon Watkins born on this day 1906 2. Swansea Earthquake 1906		1. Katherine Jenkins born on this day in1980 YouTube
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1. Maerdy Colliery (last in Rhondda) closed 1986

June/Mehefin

There is much to celebrate in the month of June! A host of Welsh superstars were born this month chief amongst them the redoubtable Tom Jones. Also of course Jonathan Pryce, Kelly Jones, Bonnie Tyler and Katharine Jenkins. June is also the month in which the second Severn crossing was opened in 1996. Owain Glyndwr won a major victory over forces loyal to the English Crown in June 1402 at Pilleth. The Welsh word for June is Mehefin.