National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 12, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
May 12, 2027 celebrates National Limerick Day, plus 6 more. Observed annually on May 12th, National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear (May 12, 1812 – Jan. 29, 1888). Lear is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry, prose, and limericks.
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Each year National Receptionists' Day falls on the second Wednesday in May as a day to give recognition to receptionists and the valuable contributions they make to the companies where they work.
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Each year on May 12th, National Nutty Fudge Day tempts you to indulge in smooth chocolate fudge filled with crunchy nuts.
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National Sapphire Segulah Day on May 12 is a day of gratitude for single parents of special needs children to remind them their service and sacrifices of love are seen, appreciated, and not in vain.
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National Odometer Day on May 12th each year provides an opportunity to learn a little bit about the odometer.
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Each year on May 12th, millions of people observe National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. This day shares the spotlight with other May 12th awareness days such asInternational Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases or International Awareness Day for MCS, ME/CFS and FM, which are observed globally.
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National Third Shift Workers Day falls on the second Wednesday in May and recognizes the workers who face the night to keep businesses running, hospitals staffed, and streets safe. The day is also known as National Night Shift Workers Day.
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National Mental Health Awareness Month
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Get Caught Reading Month
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Older Americans Month
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National Military Appreciation Month
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Eds Awareness Month
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Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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National Dental Care Month
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Global Employee Health And Fitness Month
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National Strawberry Month
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National Stroke Awareness Month
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National Moving Month
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