SSB 6/15/25: Where Did Father’s Day Come From?
Father’s Day originated in the United States, but it is now celebrated in many countries around the world, though often on different dates and with varying traditions. Origin in the U.S. The first known Father’s Day celebration was held on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington, initiated by Sonora Smart Dodd. She wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised…