Father's Day

Father's Day History

  • Third Sunday in June.
  • 1910 - First begun in Washington State, at the request of Mrs. John B. Dodd.
  • 1924 - Supported by President Calvin Coolidge.
  • 1966 - Received a presidential proclaimation.
  • 1972 - Assured annual recognition by PL. 92-278
  • Sources for this information include Chase's 2003 Calendar of Events