NATIONAL SUNGLASSES DAY
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 to just a fashion statement. Wearing sunglasses is also about protecting your eyes from harmful elements. #NationalSunglassesDay
NATIONAL ONION DAY
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. #NationalOnionDay
NATIONAL ICE CREAM CAKE DAY
National Ice Cream Cake Day on June 27 each year brings two celebration favorites together under one delicious treat! And in the height of summer, an ice cream cake creates the perfect dessert for just about any occasion. #NationalIceCreamCakeDay
NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY
Each year on June 27, National PTSD Awareness Day recognizes the effects post-traumatic stress has on the lives of those impacted by it. #NationalPTSDAwarenessDay
NATIONAL ORANGE BLOSSOM DAY
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, teas worldwide, and add a slight citrus flavor to any dish. It's time to catch a whiff of orange scented facts! #NationalOrangeBlossomDay
NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY
June 27 of each year recognizes 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 the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can live a healthier life. #HIVTestingDay
Coming on June 28, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL MURAL DAY
NATIONAL FOODIE DAY
NATIONAL LOGISTICS DAY
NATIONAL PAUL BUNYAN DAY
NATIONAL ALASKA DAY
NATIONAL INSURANCE AWARENESS DAY
Notable Birthdays for June 27
Mary Williams (1869-1961) - Caricaturist who referred to herself as the "Only Woman Caricaturist."
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) - Author, poet, and playwright who was one of the first Black American writers to establish an international reputation.
Helen Keller (1880-1968) - The first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in the U.S.
Juan Trippe (1899-1981) - Founder of Pan American World Airways.
Willie "Mr. Pocket Billiards" Mosconi (1913-1993) - Considered one of the greatest pool players of all time.
Anna Moffo (1932-2006) - Operatic soprano singer whose beauty was just as captivating as her voice.
Will Jennings (1944-2024) - Songwriter who wrote such hits as Up Where We Belong, Tears in Heaven and My Heart Will Go On.
Memorable Events for June 27
1652 - New Amsterdam (now New York City) enacts the first speed limit law in North America prohibiting galloping on public streets.
1778 - The Liberty Bell returns home to Philadelphia after British depart.
1929 - Bell Laboratories performs the first color t.v. demonstration.
1942 - The FBI captures eight Nazi saboteurs from a submarine off just off of Long Island.
1950 - The U.S. enters the Korean War.
1955 - Illinois becomes the first state to enact seat belt legislation.
1972 - Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney found Atari.
1980 - The U.S. revives mandatory draft registration.
1994 - Aerosmith become first major band to let fans download it's music from the internet for free.
