National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 7, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
July 7, 2027 celebrates National Day Of Rock 'n' Roll, plus 5 more. July 7 is National Day of Rock 'n' Roll on the National Day Calendar and it's time to put on your dancing shoes to dance the day away! On National Day of Rock 'n' Roll we plan to help you get your groove, starting with when rock 'n' roll first hit the charts.
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Each year on July 7, pasta lovers across the nation dig into one of their favorite noodles on National Macaroni Day.
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On July 7th, raise a toast to the place where friends gather and memories are made. It's National Dive Bar Day!
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On July 7th, it is time to indulge on National Strawberry Sundae Day. Each year on this day, Americans combine vanilla or strawberry ice cream, strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. Make several strawberry sundaes, and enjoy this delicious treat with friends and family.
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National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day is observed annually on July 7th. This day promotes the benefits of family bonding time between fathers and daughters as well as the benefits of physical activity.
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Today is July 7 and National Koi Day on the National Day Calendar and we are honoring the Koi fish today! Join us as we learn about the colorful Koi fish and celebrate the life of Hanako, the world's oldest Koi fish.
Read the full story →People born on July 7
Inventor and engineer who created the first automatic bread-slicing machine for commercial use. He was often referred to as the "Inventor of Sliced Bread."
His dedication to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction earned him the name the "Dean of Science Fiction Writers".
Professional baseball player/pitcher who played in the Negro League and Major League. He joined the Major League at the age of 42, making him the oldest player in the history of baseball. He retired at the age of 59.
Acclaimed Harlem Renaissance poet.
Actress who played Wendy Torrance in The Shining and Olive Oyl in the movie Popeye.
Events that occurred on July 7 throughout history
The first comic book, The Wasp, is published in New York by Harry Croswell. The publication was a satirical political pamphlet primarily designed to mock President Thomas Jefferson and his Republican allies.
U.S. troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, marking the beginning the US conquest of California.
Co-conspirators Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold, and George Atzerodt are hanged for their involvement in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution, annexing Hawaii as a U.S. territory. The annexation formally ended the Hawaiian monarchy.
The United States, UK, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting. The treaty address the Fur Seal being near extinction due to hunting. It was also the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues.
Sliced bread is sold for the first time by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri. The date of sale was in honor of the inventor's 48th birthday.
Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam. The Dam as renamed as Hoover Dam in honor of of President Herbert Hoover in 1947.
Henry Phillips receives patents for a new "cross-recessed" screw and screwdriver. Phillips purchased the original screw invention from John P. Thompson, improving it before he submitted it to be patented. Phillips did invent the screwdriver.
Mother Francesca S. Cabrini becomes the first American to be canonized. During her life, she established 67 institutions, including orphanages, schools, and hospitals across the United States, Europe, and Latin America.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Alaska Statehood Act into law after multi-decade lobbying effort by prominent Alaskans and federal advocates. However, the state wasn't admitted to the Union until January 3, 1959.
President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice O'Connor became the first female member to serve on the Supreme Court. She served until her retirement in 2006.
Samantha Smith, a U.S. schoolgirl, flies to the Soviet Union to meet General Secretary Yuri Andropov after sending him a letter about the importance of peace between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team wins the FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating Norway 2-1 in the final.
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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