This is our day guide for Saturday April 27th 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on April 27th 2024
International: King's Birthday
Officially commemorates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander who was born on 27 April 1967.
Sierra Leone: Independence Day
Marks independence from the United Kingdom on 27 April 1961
Slovenia: Resistance Day
This holiday commemorates the establishment of the Liberation Front, an organisation that spearheaded the resistance movement against the occupying forces during the second world war.
South Africa: Freedom Day
Celebrates freedom and commemorates the first democratic post-apartheid non-racial elections held on April 27th 1994, which saw Nelson Mandela elected as President
Togo: Independence Day
The Togolese Republic was proclaimed on April 27th 1960 as Togo gained independence from FrancePublic sector only
USA (regional): Ulysses S. Grant Day
A state holiday in Ohio to honor the 18th president of the United States of America.Observances on April 27th 2024
USA: National Babe Ruth Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Babe Ruth Day
USA: National Drug Take Back Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drug Take Back Day
USA: National Prime Rib Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Prime Rib Day
USA: National Tell a Story Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tell a Story Day
Philippines: Lapu Lapu Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lapu Lapu Day.
International: Lazarus Saturday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Lazarus Saturday.
USA: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
USA: National Rebuilding Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rebuilding Day
USA: National Sense of Smell Day
Don't turn your nose up at this day, smell is probably our most under-appreciated sense.
USA: Independent Bookstore Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Independent Bookstore Day.
International: World Veterinary Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Veterinary Day.
International: International Design Day
Learn about International Design Day, celebrated every year on April 27th to recognize the power of design and the International Council of Design.April 26th 2024 | Go to Today | April 28th 2024
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| General Information for April 27th 2024 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 118 of 2024 | |
| 248 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 17 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1993 - All of the Zambian naional football team die in an air crash, when their Zambian Air Force de Havilland Buffalo crashes near Libreville, Gabon, after an engine starts to burn. | |
| 1967 - Bolivian President René Barrientos dies in an helicopter crash. | |
| 1958 - The doomed third Sputnik satellite is launched - an event referred to in the lyrics of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start The Fire'. | |
| 1822 - Ulysses S Grant, Union General and American President is born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. |
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