National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 27, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
May 27, 2026 celebrates National Flip Flop Day, plus 4 more. Each year on the Wednesday after Memorial Day, National Flip Flop Day encourages us to wear our favorite flip flops and show them off!
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Today is May 27 and we are celebrating the sweetness of National Grape Day by encouraging everyone enjoy one of natures most delicious foods.
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Since summer is just around the corner, May 27th calls for warm weather, sunshine, and National Grape Popsicle Day.
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On the last Wednesday in May each year, approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities across the U.S. for National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Let's get our sneakers on and get moving!
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It could be a sticky situation on May 27th as we recognize National Cellophane Tape Day. Can you imagine where we would be without this invention? Wrapping presents would be slightly more difficult without it.
Read the full story →People born on May 27
The first woman to own, operate and edit a newspaper for women (The Lily).
Businessman who is responsible for building the Gould Dynasty and labeled as a "robber baron" (someone who used unethical business practices).
Infamous cowboy, gunfighter, professional gambler and scout.
Painter who is famous for her bird images and the use of gold leaf highlights.
Black mechanical and electrical engineer who is responsible for creating heating systems for Rockefeller Center and New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Events that occurred on May 27 throughout history
Governor William Phips authorizes established the special Court of Oyer and Terminer ("to hear and determine") to prosecute those accused of witchcraft. The trials became known as the Salem witch trials.
President Wilson addresses the League to Enforce Peace and gives public support to the idea of forming a league of nations.
The Chrysler Building in NY City opens to the public. The building is a 1,046-foot-tall, Art Deco skyscraper in the East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan.
The Federal Securities Act is signed into law requiring the registration of securities with the Federal Trade Commission.
The short film Three Little Pigs (Walt Disney) premiered at the Radio City Music Hall as a short subject to Radio City's release of the First National Pictures film Elmer, the Great.
The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, drawing n estimated 200,000 people who walked, ran, and roller-skated across the 1.7-mile span before vehicles were allowed to drive on the bridge.
Ernest Green becomes the first black student to graduate from Little Rock's Central High School. One of the "Little Rock Nine", Green received his diploma alongside roughly 600 white classmates. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. attended the graduation.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
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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