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4 National Days to Celebrate on June 22, 2027

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 22, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY  June 22

National Onion Rings Day

June 22, 2027 celebrates National Onion Rings Day, plus 3 more. National Onion Rings Day lands on June 22 to recognize the batter-dipped, deep-fried bite of deliciousness that runs rings around other appetizers.

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NATIONAL KISSING DAY  June 22

National Kissing Day

We won't limit you or your time on this affectionate holiday, but National Kissing Day on June 22 encourages us to pucker up for a smooch. Whether the kiss comes from your significant other, your children or pets, share the love!

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National Hvac Tech Day

With the days heating up, June 22 is a perfect day for National HVAC Tech Day! Today, we show appreciation for our HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) Technicians for the work they do on our heating and cooling systems.

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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DAY | June 22

National Chocolate Eclair Day

National Chocolate Eclair Day falls on June 22 each year and recognizes a delicious cream-filled pastry covered in smooth chocolate. Pastry. Check. Cream filling. Check. Chocolate. Check. What more could you want in a food holiday? Maybe a cup of coffee to go with it, but other than that, you won't need anything else.

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Born on June 22

People born on June 22

1899
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Richard Gurley Drew

Engineer who invented Masking tape and cellophane tape.

1916
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Johnny Jacobs

American television announcer for The Newlywed Game and The Dating Game.

1922
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Bill Blass

Fashion designer who founded the Bill Blass Fashion house.

1936
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Kris Kristofferson

Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor who is considered one of the greatest song writers in country music.

1949
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Meryl Streep

Critically acclaimed award-winning actress with major roles in Julia, The Deer Hunter, Kramer vs, Kramer, Sophie's War, Mama Mia!, and The Devil Wears Prada.

1953
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Cyndi Lauper

Pop singer of the hits Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time.

1964
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Dan Brown

Academic and author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons.

Historical Events on June 22

Events that occurred on June 22 throughout history

1839

The Trail of Tears begins forcing ethnic cleansing of 16,000 Native Americans.

The Trail of Tears begins after Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota. The "Five Civilized Tribes" (Cherokee, Muscogee, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw), are forced to relocate by federal troops. Around 4,000 out of the 16,000 tribal members died.

1870

Congress creates the U.S. Department of Justice.

President Ulysses S. Grant signs an act by Congress to create the U.S. Department of Justice.

1940

The first Dairy Queen opens in Illinois.

The first Dairy Queen opens at at 501 N. Chicago Street in Joliet, Illinois. The original Dairy Queen closed in 1950 but has remained a historical city landmark.

1942

U.S. Congress recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Pledge of Allegiance is formally recognized by U.S. Congress. It was formally adopted into the United States Flag Code on December 28, 1945.

1944

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 into law. Also known as the G.I. Bill, the legislation provided returning World War II veterans with unemployment compensation, low-interest mortgages, tuition and living stipends to attend college or vocational school.

1955

The theatrical film of The Lady and the Tramp is released

Walt Disney releases the theatrical film of The Lady and the Tramp. It was the first Disney film to be filmed in the CinemaScope widescreen format.

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