On This day February 27th

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February 27th is the Fifty-eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 307 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

425 – The University of Constantinople was founded by Emperor Theodosius II at the urging of his wife, Aelia Eudocia.

1626 – Yuan Chonghuan is appointed Governor of Liaodong after leading the Chinese to a great victory against the Manchurians under Nurhaci.

1782 – American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America.

1801 – Under the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, Washington, D.C., is placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress.

1812 – Poet Lord Byron gives his first address as a member of the House of Lords in defense of Luddite violence against Industrialism in his home county of Nottinghamshire.

1860 – Abraham Lincoln made a speech at Cooper Union in New York, mainly responsible for his presidential election.

1900 – Football Club Bayern München is founded.

1922 – A challenge to the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, allowing women the right to vote, is rebuffed by the United States Supreme Court in Leser v. Garnett.

1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting presidents to two terms, was ratified.

1991 – Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated

 

Birthdays

272 – Constantine the Great, Roman emperor (d. 337)

1799 – Edward Belcher, British naval officer, hydrographer, and explorer (d. 1877)

1902 – John Steinbeck, American journalist, and author, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1968)

1934 – Ralph Nader, American lawyer, politician, and activist

1954 – Neal Schon, American rock guitarist and singer-songwriter

1996 – Chris Godwin, American football player.

 

Holiday Spotlight

Anosmia Awareness Day

The medical term for the loss of smell is known as Anosmia. It is most often caused by an infection or injury to your nose or brain and can be temporary or permanent, depending on what has happened. There are two types of loss of smell — hyposmia and Anosmia. Hyposmia is a partial loss of the sense of smell, whereas Anosmia is when someone has completely lost their ability to smell anything!

Anosmia Awareness Day was established by Daniel Schein in 2012. Schein was diagnosed with Anosmia in the fifth grade. However, it was not until 2011 that he started his research about Anosmia and decided to create an organization called Anosmia Awareness. He made a Facebook community for this cause. People who supported this event wore red on this day. Various smell and taste institutes and charities were approached to create awareness about olfactory dysfunction. Various fundraising activities are also organized to collect funds to research and develop olfactory disorders. Different seminars are organized to educate people about the importance of treatments for olfactory disorders. People participate in such events virtually through various social media platforms, including Facebook, Zoom, and Instagram.

This non-profit organization spreads awareness to those without a sense of smell. They are also on a path to encourage research centers worldwide to research treatment options for Anosmia.

Anosmia affects over 200,000 people in the U.S. alone, and there is no natural cure or treatment for it at this time. However, many of these patients have found ways to work around their condition with the help of others, so you can too! Losing your sense of smell can be a scary thing. You may think that you will lose all of the beautiful things in life, like smelling flowers or tasting food, but there are some things that people with anorexia find helpful! So, be strong and pay a visit to your doctor.

Anosmia Awareness Day helps to raise awareness about the loss of the sense of smell. People suffering from this disorder may face difficulties in performing their day-to-day activities. Many people are still unaware of olfactory disorders. Anosmia Awareness Day also motivates researchers and healthcare professionals to create treatments to cure Anosmia.

Those who suffer from Anosmia must always stay cautious as they cannot detect gas leaks, wildfires, or spoiled food with their sense of smell. Moreover, some people also find it hard to eat food without their sense of smell. Numerous studies reveal that those who suffer from olfactory disorders are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. Therefore, when a day is solely dedicated to people suffering from Anosmia, it helps people understand the mental and physical difficulties that are associated with olfactory disorders.

 

Others Include.

International Polar Bear Day

National Kahlua Day

National Protein Day

National Retro Day

National Strawberry Day

No Brainer Day

Pokemon Day

Spay Day USA

World NGO Day

World Retrospective Day