June 27
June 27 is the 179th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 187 days remain until the year's end. It falls in summer (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Cancer.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On June 27 the Sun's declination is approximately +23.3°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a June 27.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
No widely-observed holidays catalogued for this day in our base set. See the external almanacs above for region-specific observances.
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
- 1844 — Mormon leader Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob at Carthage Jail in Illinois. ↗(182 years ago)
- 1950 — U.S. President Harry S. Truman ordered American military forces to assist South Korea against the North. ↗(76 years ago)
- 1957 — Hurricane Audrey struck the Texas-Louisiana coast, killing more than 500. ↗(69 years ago)
- 1980 — U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed Proclamation 4771, requiring 18- to 25-year-old males to register for the draft. ↗(46 years ago)
Notable births
Notable deaths
- 1844 — Joseph Smith. ↗(182 years ago)
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (179) | 179 · prime |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (187) | 11 × 17 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 27062026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +23.28° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 7 days |