He suffered a stroke late last month while in port off-loading at St. Paul Island in Alaska. âHe was more than someone on our TV screen,â according to a statement from the network, which has documented the Cornelia Marieâs adventures on the Bering Sea for five seasons on the Emmy-winning series.
Quick Answer. The longest day of the year for people in the Northern Hemisphere is on June 21. This marks the summer solstice when the sun is exactly overhead on the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5 degrees latitude. Continue Reading.
Significant Dates. 1  Summer Solstice: June 22nd. Longest day of the year. 2  Winter Solstice: December 22nd. First day of Winter. 3  Vernal Equinox: Around March 21st. Marks the first day of Spring. 4  Autumnal Equinox: Around September 21st. Marks the first day of fall.