This featured video summarizes some of the significant events that have happened throughout history on the date of June 27th. It talks about important events, births, deaths, and other significant things that have happened on this day in history.
June 27 is the 178th day of the year (179th in a leap year) in the ]]Gregorian calendar]]. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Cancer.
There are several different holidays and observances celebrated on this day around the world. In Brazil, Mixed Race Day is observed on June 27th. It honors people with mixed blood or those with multi-ethnic origins. It is observed three days after Caboclo, which is a Brazilian term used to describe a person of mixed Brazilian Amerindian and European descent. http://innermostparts.org/2008/06/27/happy-mixed-race-day/
Canada celebrates Multiculturalism Day on June 27th. This holiday is an opportunity for Canadians to celebrate their diversity, and their commitment equality, democracy, and show their appreciation for the different multicultural groups and communities that are a big part of the Canadian society.http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/canada/11/multi-eng.cfm
Other holidays are also celebrated on this day each year. Djibouti celebrates their Independence Day on June 27th. Djibouti became independent from France on June 27, 1977.http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5482.htm
In the United States, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that out of the one million people with HIV about 250,000 do not know that they are HIV positive. This day is observed to help people become more aware of the testing and treatment options that are available. Early diagnosis can help those infected get a head start on their treatment and take control of their health care needs.http://www.napwa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:national-hiv-testing-day&catid=3&Itemid=57
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Holidays and Observances
Mixed Race Day-Brazil
Multiculturalism Day-Canada
Independence Day-Djibouti
National HIV Testing Day-United States
Famous Birthdays
1462 – King Louis XII of France
1880 – Helen Keller-American deaf and blind activist
1949 – Vera Wang-American fashion designer
1955 – Isabelle Adjani-French actress
1963 – Johnny Benson-American Nascar driver
1975 – Tobey Maguire-American actor
Famous Deaths
1458 – King Alfonso V of Aragon
2001 – Jack Lemmon American actor
2007 – William Hutt, Canadian stage and film actor
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