Swim a Lap Day
About Swim a Lap Day
When is Swim a Lap Day? This holiday is always celebrated on June 24
Swim a Lap Day is good for your health. And, This June 24 holiday is a fun day, too! All ‘ya gotta do today, is take a dip in the swimming pool and cool off. And, invite some friends to join you. It’s much more fun when other people are in the pool.
Summer has arrived. It’s time to enjoy all that it has to offer, including plenty of time in and around the pool or beach. What better way to enjoy the early days of summer, than by taking a lap or two (or three) around the pool? In addition to the fun, it’s a great exercise to help keep you fit.
It’s likely to be sunny and hot today. Find a few friends and swim a couple of obligatory laps in the pool. Then, let the pool party begin! Soak up some rays. Spend the entire day in and around the pool. Have your meals and drinks around or in the pool, too.
.Ps Don’t forget the sunscreen.
How to Celebrate Swim a Lap Day
It’s quite easy to participate in Swim a Lap Day. Here are some ideas:
- First and foremost, take a lap or two in the pool. Once this is done, anything goes.
- Race against your friends.
- Have a pool party.
- Sip n your favorite summer cooler on a raft in the pool, or in a lounger poolside.
- The weather is great. Have lunch and dinner by the pool.
- If you can’t swim, take lessons.
An estimated 55% of people can’t swim. The number is higher for females. Approximately 68% of females can not swim.
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History and Origin of Swim a Lap Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. Whoever created this holiday selected a gorgeous summer day to celebrate in the pool. Rather than taking the time to document his holiday creation, perhaps the creator of this day is lounging on a raft with a cold drink.
This Day in History
Here are some things that happened on this day:
- A 450-ton meteor crashes in Chicora, PA. north of Pittsburgh. The only casualty was one cow…. RIP. (1938)
- The Orlando Magic takes LSU Center Shaquille O’Neal with the first pick of the NBA draft. (1992)
- Mick Fleetwood, musician, member of Fleetwood Mac was born on this day in 1942.
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