National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for August 20, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
August 20, 2027 celebrates National Bacon Lovers Day, plus 3 more. August 20 is National Bacon Lovers Day on the National Day Calendar. Today we pay tribute to the crispy, chewy, and mouthwatering food we call bacon! If you're a fan of smoky, savory, and a bit salty flavor, this food holiday is for you!
Events that occurred on August 20 throughout history
The three papal investigators affirm the Knights Templar were absolved of heresy. The papal's concluded the accused Templars had confessed and had done penance.
The first known African captives (slaves) land at Point Comfort, Virginia. The captives were seized from a Portuguese slave ship and traded to colonists in exchange for food and supplies.
Charles Darwin publishes his theory of evolution through natural selection in The Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society of London.
President Andrew Johnson formally declares the American Civil War over. The declaration provided legal order and civil authority were to be restored across the entire country.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia, to commemorate the successful 1812 defense against Napoleon's invading French army.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Wellness Month
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National Dog Month
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National Back To School Month
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Happiness Happens Month
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National Golf Month
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International Peace Month
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National Sandwich Month
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Romance Awareness Month
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Family Fun Month
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National Water Quality Month
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National Eye Exam Month
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National Crayon Collection Month
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