NATIONAL PEACH DAY
August 27 is National Peach Day on the National Day Calendar to celebrate one of summertime's most scrumptious fruits known as the peach! August is prime peach season in the U.S. and we want everyone to enjoy a few peaches, plus remember the hardworking peach growers who provide us with this delicious fruit. Read more...
NATIONAL JUST BECAUSE DAY
On August 27, National Just Because Day offers up an opportunity to do stuff...just because. So feel free to celebrate this day any way you choose. Just because! Read more...
NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY
On August 27, National Pots De Creme Day sets the table with a delicious custard dessert. Collect your ramekins, because this day gives you another excuse to use them! Read more...
On Deck for August 28, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL RED WINE DAY
NATIONAL POWER RANGERS DAY
NATIONAL THOUGHTFUL DAY
NATIONAL SPORT SAMPLING DAY
NATIONAL CHERRY TURNOVER DAY
RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY
NATIONAL BOW TIE DAY
August 27th Celebrated History
1859
After nearly a year of drilling, Edwin Drake strikes oil near Titusville, PA. The well is the first successful commercial oil well in the United States.
1940
Nestle registers the trademark for Toll House for the first time in preparation for marketing Ruth Wakefield's chocolate chip cookies.
1953
Roman Holiday starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn is released in the U.S.
1955
Students Norris and Ross McWhirter publish the Guinness Book of World Records for the
first time.
1964
Walt Disney premiers the live-action and animated series, Mary Poppins, at Grauman's Chinese Theater.
1971
Alice Waters, restaurateur and food activist, opens the French restaurant Chez Panisse. The restaurant on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, California continues to operate with a menu of fresh ingredients, entrees, pasta and pizza.
1990
The country music artist, Garth Brooks, releases his 2nd album, No Fences.
2008
Hasbro hosted the world's largest and simultaneous game of Monopoly. In 21 locations around the world, 2918 people played the popular board game. No word on how many game boards were tossed in angry defeat.
2013
The Del Mar Dive Club located in Wigston, Leicestershire, UK hosted 60 people playing dominoes underwater setting a world record.
August 27th Celebrated Birthdays
Charles Dawes - 1865
The businessman and banker was elected as the 30th Vice President of the United States when he ran with Calvin Coolidge in 1924.
Katharine McCormick - 1875
The women's suffrage activist and philanthropist fully funded research for the birth control pill.
C.S. Forester - 1899
The English novelist is known for The Hornblower series as well as The Good Shepherd and The African Queen.
Lyndon B Johnson - 1908
Johnson was the 36th President of the United States, completing the term of John F. Kennedy after he was killed by an assassin.
Alice Coltrane - 1937
Jazz musician and spiritual leader, Coltrane also played piano for a short time in the John Coltrane Quartet.
Paul Reubens - 1952
Best known for his character Pee-wee Herman, the performer is also a comedian, writer and producer.
Aaron Paul - 1979
The actor is best known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the television series Breaking Bad.
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