National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 24, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
July 24, 2027 celebrates National Tequila Day, plus 4 more. On July 24th, commemorate National Tequila Day with a little lime and salt. Mix up a Margarita, Paloma, or a Mamasita to celebrate the day! People have been making Tequila for centuries, and it was once known as pulque (fermented agave juice).
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National Cousins Day on July 24 recognizes the unique, lifelong relationships that grow among cousins. Our very first friendships often form with cousins as young as infants and can endure a lifetime. The day celebrates cousins of every age—from brand-new baby cousins to cousins whose own babies are all grown up!
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National Drive-Thru Day on July 24 recognizes an innovation conveniently going strong today. The drive-thru reached its iconic zenith in the 1950s but stayed strong through the '60s, '70s and beyond. People have enjoyed this service since the 1930s.
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Each year on July 24, National Amelia Earhart Day honors the achievements of the aviation pioneer on the date of her birth.
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National Thermal Engineer Day on July 24th recognizes the crucial contributions of thermal engineers—the minds behind keeping our modern tech cool, safe, and efficient. Chosen because July 24th is typically one of the hottest days of the year, it’s the perfect time to tip our hats to the professionals who manage heat so our tech doesn't break a sweat.
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The first documented Black Shakespearean stage actor who was extremely famous during 19th Century.
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Known as the "First Lady of Naval Cryptology," Driscoll breached cryptographic security systems and gained access to encrypted messages during WWI and WWII.
Black chemist who was the first to developed treatment for leprosy.
Aviator and first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Earhart disappeared in 1937 over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the world. She was officially declared dead in 1939.
A chief petty office in the Navy who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor during Pearl Harbor. Finn fired a weapon from an exposed position throughout the attack, despite being repeatedly wounded. He was the oldest surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient at the time of his death.
Events that occurred on July 24 throughout history
Richard March Hoe patents the rotary-type printing press. The invention accelerated newspaper production, churning out up to 8,000 to 10,000 sheets per hour.
Brigham Young and about 148 Mormon pioneers enter into what is to be established as Salt Lake City.
Tennessee becomes the first U.S. state to be readmitted to the Union to Congress following the American Civil War.
The first commercial hydroelectric power plant in the world begins generating electricity in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Dust Bowl heat wave reaches its peak, sending temperatures to 109 °F (43 °C) in Chicago and 104 °F in Milwaukee. The heat caused severe drought, deforestation, and poor agricultural practices, along with over 5,000 deaths across the U.S.
At the opening of the American National Exhibition in Moscow, U.S. vice president Richard Nixon and Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev have a "Kitchen Debate". The debate took place in a modern suburban home built by General Electric and discussed which economic systems provided a better standard of living for citizens.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon did not have the authority to withhold subpoenaed White House tapes. The President was ordered to surrender the tapes to the Watergate special prosecutor.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Ice Cream Month
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Disability Pride Month
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National Fragile X Awareness Month
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National Anti-boredom Month
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National Hot Dog Month
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National Blueberry Month
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National Picnic Month
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World Watercolor Month
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National Grilling Month
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National Culinary Arts Month
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National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
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Independent Retailer Month
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