The first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington and it was during that time that people from various towns and cities of America started to celebrate a father's day. Nowadays, Father's Day is observed not only to honor your father, but all father figures including, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, etc.
Since the initial stages of Father's Day history, different nations have chosen a particular date to celebrate this day in their own way. In the US , 3rd Sunday of June is observed as Father's Day.
Facts about Father's Day
- The Germans call this particular day "Vatertag", which is equivalent to Father's Day.
- The Roman Catholics celebrate this occasion on Saint Joseph 's Day observed on March 19, every year.
- In Taiwan , Father's Day is celebrated on August 8, (8 th day of the 8 th month of the year).
- People of Thailand observe Father's Day as the birthday of the king.
- In the United States , Father's Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June.
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