National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 27, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
June 27, 2026 celebrates National Sunglasses Day, plus 7 more. National Sunglasses Day happens each year on June 27 as a day to inform people about the dangers of UV exposure. Wearing sunglasses is more than just a fashion statement. Wearing sunglasses is also about protecting your eyes from harmful elements.
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On the Saturday after the Summer Solstice, gather your friends and family to celebrate Summersgiving! This day is designed to combine all the fun of summer with America's favorite Thanksgiving food. It's a celebration of life, rooted in gratitude, to be shared with the friends and food that make life fun.
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National Ice Cream Cake Day on June 27 each year brings two celebration favorites together under one delicious treat--cake and ice cream! And in the height of summer, an ice cream cake creates the perfect dessert for just about any occasion.
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Each year on June 27, National PTSD Awareness Day recognizes the effects post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has on the lives of those impacted by it.
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Through all the years (and sometimes tears) National Onion Day on June 27 recognizes the flavor and aroma the bulb of the allium family brings to numerous recipes.
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Each year on the last Saturday in June, we celebrate National Mural Day to honor the vibrant and powerful art of murals and the artists who create them. From colorful street corners to towering cityscapes, murals bring people together, inspire dialogue, and add beauty to the spaces we share. On this day, we celebrate not only the muralists who pour their creativity into public spaces but also the communities that support and sustain these public art efforts.
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National Orange Blossom Day on June 27 encourages us to enjoy orange blossoms for their aesthetic beauty. Orange blossoms have been used in culinary dishes, desserts, and teas worldwide, and they add a slight citrus flavor to any dish. It's time to catch a whiff of orange-scented facts!
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Each year, June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), encouraging people of all ages to “Take the Test, Take Control.” Getting the test is the first step to find out if you have HIV. Today, let's remind ourselves of the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can live a healthier life.
Read the full story →People born on June 27
Zoologist and pioneer of embryology, which is the study of prenatal development of fertilization and development of embryos and fetuses.
Author, poet, and playwright who was one of the first Black American writers to establish an international reputation.
The first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in the U.S.
Founded Pan American World Airways.
Considered one of the greatest pool players of all time. He won the World Straight Pool Championship nineteen times (1941 through 1957).
Events that occurred on June 27 throughout history
New Amsterdam (now New York City) enacts the first speed limit law in North America. The law prohibited galloping on public streets.
The Liberty Bell returns home to Philadelphia after British depart. The Bell was removed from the city during British occupation to avoid it from being destroyed.
Bell Laboratories performs the first color television demonstration. The transmission was sent from Washington D.C. to New York City showing a bouquet of roses and an American Flag.
The FBI captures eight Nazi saboteurs from a submarine off just off of Long Island. The capture was the failed result of an operation to infiltrate the U.S. by the Nazi's.
The U.S. decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War after North Korea invaded South Korea a few days before.
Illinois becomes the first state to enact seat belt legislation. The law didn't require the driver or passengers to wear them--it required newly manufactured cars to have a point to attach seat belts if the owner of the vehicle chose to add seatbelts to the car.
Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney found Atari, laying the foundation for the gaming industry.
Aerosmith become first major band to let fans download it's music from the internet for free. Despite slow internet speeds, over 10,000 subscribers downloaded the Head First track.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Safety Month
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Men's Health Month
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Lgbtqia Pride Month
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National Ptsd Awareness Month
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National Great Outdoors Month
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National Candy Month
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National Adopt A Cat Month
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National Pollinators Month
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Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Month
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National Homeownership Month
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National Iced Tea Month
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National Dairy Month
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