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. #NATIONALPEACHDAY
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! #PotsDeCremeDay
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! #JustBecauseDay
Coming on August 28, 2025
National Days
RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY
NATIONAL THOUGHTFUL DAY
NATIONAL POWER RANGERS DAY
NATIONAL RED WINE DAY
NATIONAL BOW TIE DAY
NATIONAL CHERRY TURNOVER DAY
Notable Birthdays for August 27
Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891) - The 15th VP of the U.S.
James Henry Breasted (1865-1935) - Archaeologist and historian who was the first American to obtain a doctorate in Egyptology (study of Egypt).
Charles Dawes (1865-1951) - The 30th VP of the U.S.
John Hay Whitney (1904-1982) - Founder of the J.H. Whitney & Company.
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) - The 36th President of the U.S.
Carter Stanley (1925-1966) - Lead singer and guitarist for the bluegrass band the Stanley Brothers.
Ira Levin (1929-2007) - Critically acclaimed author who wrote Rosemary's Baby, Boys From Brazil, and This Perfect Day.
Jeff Cook (1949-2022) - Country music guitarist, singer and fiddler for the iconic country band Alabama.
Paul Reubens (1952-2023) - Actor and comedian also known as Pee-wee Herman.
Carissa Moore (1992-Still Living) - World surfing champion (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2019).
Memorable Events for August 27
1832 - The Black Hawk War between the Sauk tribe and the U.S. ends after tribal leader Black Hawk surrenders.
1859 - The first successful (and commercial) oil well is drilled at Titusville, PA.
1918 - The Spanish Flu arrives in Boston when two sailors report flu-like symptoms.
1927 - The oldest aviation school in America, Parks College (Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology), opens in St. Louis, MO.
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