Flip Flops, Frozen Treats, and the Big Unveiling: Happy May 27th!

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27 May 2026 on the National Day Calendar®  MAY 27, 2026 | SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY | NATIONAL FLIP FLOP DAY | NATIONAL GRAPE DAY | NATIONAL GRAPE POPSICLE DAY | NATIONAL CELLOPHANE TAPE DAY Hi Everyone, Today’s calendar is an absolute crisp, refreshing breeze. We are trading the heavy winter boots for summer slides and celebrating the simple things that hold our lives together (literally). Your May 27th "Summer Sneak-Peek": The Sound of Summer: It is National Flip Flop Day! Today is your formal invitation to let your toes breathe. Whether you're heading to the beach or just making a quick run to the mailbox, embrace the official uniform of relaxation. The Double-Grape Feature: We are pulling out all the stops for National Grape Day and National Grape Popsicle Day. Whether you prefer them fresh off the vine or frozen on a stick, today is the day for that sweet, purple flavor. The Unsung Hero: Stick with us for National Cellophane Tape Day. Invented back in 1930 to seal cellophane food wrap, it quickly became the household staple we can't live without. Today, we salute the clear winner of the desk drawer! The Vital Movement: We recognize National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Today, thousands of older adults across the country are participating in local exercise events, highlighting the power of staying active, healthy, and moving at every stage of life. The May 27th Challenge: Put on your most comfortable sandals, tracking down a grape popsicle, and use a piece of tape to stick a positive reminder on your computer monitor.   Coming on May 28, 2026 National Days NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY NATIONAL BEEF BURGER DAY NATIONAL BRISKET DAY   MAY 27 | Birthdays and Events   Famous Birthdays People born on May 27     1818 Amelia Bloomer Born: May 27, 1818 Died: December 30, 1894 The first woman to own, operate and edit a newspaper for women (The Lily).   1836 Jay Gould Born: May 27, 1836 Died: December 2, 1892 A businessman who is responsible for building the Gould Dynasty and is labeled as a "robber baron" (someone who used unethical business practices).   1837 Wild Bill Hickok Born: May 27, 1837 Died: August 2, 1876 Infamous cowboy, gunfighter, professional gambler, and scout.   1883 Jessie Arms Botke Born: May 27, 1883 Died: October 2, 1971 A painter who is famous for her bird images and the use of gold leaf highlights.   1898 David Crosthwait Born: May 27, 1898 Died: February 27, 1976 A black mechanical and electrical engineer who is responsible for creating heating systems for Rockefeller Center and New York's Radio City Music Hall.   1901 Conrad Elvehjem Born: May 27, 1901 Died: July 27, 1962 Biochemists identified two vitamins--nicotinic acid (niacin) and nicotinamide--which were deficient directly in human pellagra.   1911 Hubert Humphrey Born: May 27, 1911 The 38th VP of the U.S. who served from 1965 to 1969.   1923 Sumner Redstone Born: May 27, 1923 Died: August 11, 2020 Media magnate who founded Viacom.   1925 Tony Hillerman Born: May 27, 1925 Died: October 26, 2008 Mystery novel author whose work is an inspiration for the contemporary television series Dark Winds.   1939 Don Williams Born: May 27, 1939 Died: September 8, 2017 Successful country music musician.   1943 Bruce Weitz Born: May 27, 1943 Actor known for his role as Sergeant Mick Belker in the television series Hill Street Blues.   1964 Adam Carolla Born: May 27, 1964 A podcaster who is credited with holding the most downloaded podcast by Guinness World Records (2011).   1971 Lisa Lopes Born: May 27, 1971 Died: April 25, 2002 Also known as "Left Eye" in the R&B group TLC, Lisa Lopez had a bold bold personality and unique style that helped shape the group.     Historical Events on May 27 Events that occurred on May 27 throughout history     1692 Governor William Phips  Governor William Phips 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.   1916 President Wilson addresses the League to Enforce Peace. President Wilson addresses the League to Enforce Peace and gives public support to the idea of forming a League of Nations.   1930 The Chrysler Building in NY City opens to the public. 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.   1933 The Federal Securities Act is signed into law. The Federal Securities Act is signed into law requiring the registration of securities with the Federal Trade Commission.   1933 Walt Disney releases The Three Little Pigs. 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.   1937 The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic. The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, drawing an 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.   1958 Ernest Green becomes the first black student to graduate from Little Rock's Central High School. 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.     Best, Team NDC Visit the full calendar 712 W Main Street ~ Mandan, ND 58554 Visit website  |  Unsubscribe  |  View in browser