On This Day December 27th

 December 27th is the three-hundred-sixty-second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 5 days remaining until the end of the year.


Events

 537 – The second Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is consecrated.

1657 – The Flushing Remonstrance articulates for the first time in North American history that freedom of religion is a fundamental right.

1703 – Portugal and England signed the Methuen Treaty, which allowed Portugal to export wines to England on favorable trade terms.

1831 – Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard HMS Beagle, during which he will begin formulating his theory of evolution.

1845 – Having coined the phrase "manifest destiny" the previous July, journalist John L. O'Sullivan argued in his New York Morning News newspaper that the United States had the right to claim the entire Oregon Country.

1911 – "Jana Gana Mana," the national anthem of India, is first sung in the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.

1927 – Kern and Hammerstein's play Showboat, considered the first accurate American musical play, opens at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Broadway.

1968—Apollo program: Apollo 8 splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, ending the first crewed orbital mission to the Moon.


Birthdays

 1571 – Johannes Kepler, German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer (d. 1630)

1689 – Jacob August Franckenstein, Encyclopedia editor, professor (d. 1733)

1773 – George Cayley, English engineer and politician (d. 1857)

1822 – Louis Pasteur, French chemist and microbiologist (d. 1895)

1901 – Marlene Dietrich, German-American actress and singer (d. 1992)

1927 – Audrey Wagner, American baseball player, obstetrician, and gynecologist (d. 1984)

1939 – John Amos, American actor

1979 – Carson Palmer, American football player

1999 – Brock Purdy, American football player


Holiday Highlight

Make A Cut-Out Snowflake Day

  You can’t have a white Christmas without snow, right? Snowflakes are synonymous with the holiday season, making the tradition of crafting paper snowflakes fun and festive! Traditionally made in schools around December 27, this activity keeps kids happily occupied during the holidays.

Creating snowflakes is a modern twist on the ancient art of origami, which originated in Japan around the 17th century. The process combines folding and cutting paper, allowing for countless unique designs. Just like real snowflakes, no two paper creations are alike!

Whether detailed or straightforward, Make-Cut-Out Snowflake Day is a cherished tradition that sparks creativity. After crafting, personalize your snowflakes by adding your name or coloring them. Then, hang your unique creations wherever you like for a delightful winter wonderland!

 

Holidays And Observance 

Free Balloon Day - (SpongeBob Squarepants)

Howdy Doody Day 

Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day 

National Fruit Cake Day

Visit the Zoo Day 

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