8 National Days to Celebrate on June 6, 2027

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 6, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

2027
D-DAY  June 6

D-day

June 6, 2027 celebrates D-day, plus 7 more. D-Day is June 6 on the National Day Calendar and we are honoring those who fought on the beaches of Normandy, France. This historical day is a reminder of the day troops of Allied forces staged one of the most pivotal attacks against Germany during World War II.

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NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR'S DAY  First Sunday in June

National Cancer Survivor's Day

We observe National Cancer Survivor's Day on the first Sunday in June. Today, we set aside time to honor those who demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. We want to encourage celebrations for survivors and their families and offer a wellspring of support and outreach to cancer patients everywhere.

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NATIONAL YO YO DAY  June 6

National Yo-yo Day

On June 6 we celebrate National Yo-Yo Day at National Day Calendar to remember the iconic stringed toy that generations have enjoyed. We are using today's National Day as a day to give our talents a whirl and try our hand at The Sleeper, Walk the Dog, Shooting the Moon, Around the World or Hop the Fence!

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National Eyewear Day

June 6 is National Eyewear Day on the National Day Calendar and we clearly see the importance of bringing awareness to eye health and comprehensive eye exams. Join us as we share why taking care of your eyes is important to you health.

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National Higher Education Day

National Higher Education Day falls on June 6 on the National Day Calendar. This National Day is intended to help you prepare a path towards a higher education degree. Our hope is to share encouraging information for to those interested or already pursuing a higher education degree.

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National Drive-in Movie Day

June 6 is National Drive-In Movie Day on the National Day Calendar to commemorate the day the first drive-in theater opened in 1933. Today, we want to give thanks to Richard M. Hollingshead Jr. of Camden, New Jersey, for creating the drive-in theater. We also get the opportunity to take a nostalgic walk down memory lane to one of the most memorable times in our lives.

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National Applesauce Cake Day

National Applesauce Cake Day is June 6 on the National Day Calendar to recognize the delicious treat known as the apple sauce cake. This tasty food holiday offers an opportunity to share a slice (or two) of a cake that comes in a variety of recipes.

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NATIONAL GARDENING EXERCISE DAY  June 6

National Gardening Exercise Day

June 6 is National Gardening Exercise Day on the National Day Calendar as a day to  encourage us to maximize the health benefits of gardening. Today we are asking you to learn about gardening and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

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Born on June 6

People born on June 6

1923
VC

V. C. Andrews

Author of the novel Flowers in the Attic.

1955
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Sam Simon

Screenwriter and co-creator of The Simpsons.

1954
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Roger R. Adams

American psychologist and the inventor of Heelys (rolling sneakers).

1947
RE

Robert Englund

Actor who played Freddy Krueger in the film Nightmare on Elm Street.

1886
PD

Paul Dudley White

American heart specialist considered one of the leading cardiologists of his time.

1755
NH

Nathan Hale

Soldier who spied for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

1974
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Matthew Shafer

Rock musician also known as Uncle Kracker.

1931
LL

Lloyd Lindroth

Harpist referred to as "The Liberace of the Harp."

1936
LS

Levi Stubbs

Lead singer for the Four Tops.

1756
JT

John Trumbull

Former soldier and painter who created the Declaration of Independence (1817), which still hangs in the U.S. Capitol.

1925
FC

Frank Chee Willeto

Navajo Code Talker during WWII.

1931
DB

Dean Buntrock

Co-founder of Waste Management, Inc.

1867
DT

David T. Abercrombie

Co-founder of lifestyle brand Abercrombie and Fitch.

1907
BD

Bill Dickey

MLB catcher who played in eight World Series.

Historical Events on June 6

Events that occurred on June 6 throughout history

1639

Massachusetts grants 500 acres of land to erect a gunpowder mill intended to help early settlers defend the region.

1787

Franklin College is founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (now part of Franklin and Marshall College).

1822

Father of Gastric Physiology, William Beaumont, begins to study digestion after a man was accidentally shot in the stomach.

1862

The Chicago "L" rail system begins operation. It carried 30 passengers on a four-mile trip between Congress Street and 39th Street.

1882

Henry W. Seely patents an electric flat iron.

1900

Congress pass an act authorizing a civil code and government for the territory of Alaska after gold is discovered, bringing disorder to the area.

1925

Walter Chrysler founds the Chrysler Corporation.

1932

The Revenue Act of 1932 is enacted, creating the first gas tax in the .S. For every gallon sold, 1 cent would be collected.

1933

The first drive-in theater opens in Camden, New Jersey.

1933

The U.S Employment Service is created as a nationwide federal-state system of public, free employment offices to help connect unemployed workers with available job opportunities.

1934

President Roosevelt signs the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 into law to establish U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

1942

Dupont and the Pioneer Parachute Company develop use of an alternative to silk resulting in Adeline Gray making the first nylon parachute jump.

1944

Allies land on Normandy, France, beginning the invasion of Europe.

1966

A photo taken by Jack R. Thornell depicting civil rights activist James Meredith wins the 1967 Pulitzer Prize in Photography.

1966

Civil rights activist James Meredith is wounded by white sniper Aubrey James Norvell in Mississippi.

1969

Joe Namath resigns from NFL after Pete Rozelle, football commissioner, said he must sell his stake in a bar.

1988

George H. W. Bush makes a campaign promise to support reparations for World War II Japanese-American internees. Unfortunately, the promise broken.

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