World Head and Neck Cancer Day: This day is dedicated to raising awareness about head and neck cancers, their risk factors, and symptoms. The day is observed on July 27th every year.
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: This day commemorates the end of the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953. It is observed on July 27th in the United States.
National New Jersey Day: This day celebrates the state of New Jersey, located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is observed annually on July 27th.
National Scotch Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating the iconic Scottish whisky known as Scotch. It is observed annually on July 27th in the United States.
International Day of Cooperatives: This day is observed globally to recognize and celebrate the contributions of cooperatives in promoting economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The day is observed on the first Saturday of July, which falls on July 27th in 2023.
1663: The English Parliament passes the second Navigation Act, which requires all goods shipped to or from English colonies to be transported on English ships.
1789: The U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs, later renamed the Department of State, is established by an Act of Congress.
1866: The first successful transatlantic telegraph cable is completed, connecting Europe and North America.
1949: The world’s first jet-powered airliner, the de Havilland Comet, makes its maiden flight in England.
1976: The United States begins a military operation to rescue more than 200 hostages held by Palestinian militants at the Entebbe airport in Uganda.
1996: A pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia, during the Summer Olympics, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others.
2012: The opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics is held in London, England.
