This is our day guide for Friday April 27th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on April 27th 2018
International: General Prayer Day
Great Prayer Day is basically a collection of minor Christian holy days consolidated into one day
International: King's Birthday
Officially commemorates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander who was born on 27 April 1967.
Sierra Leone: Independence Day
Marks independence from the United Kingdom on 27 April 1961
Slovenia: Resistance Day
This holiday commemorates the establishment of the Liberation Front, an organisation that spearheaded the resistance movement against the occupying forces during the second world war.
South Africa: Freedom Day
Celebrates freedom and commemorates the first democratic post-apartheid non-racial elections held on April 27th 1994, which saw Nelson Mandela elected as President
Togo: Independence Day
The Togolese Republic was proclaimed on April 27th 1960 as Togo gained independence from FrancePublic sector only
USA (regional): Arbor Day
The first American Arbor Day took place in Nebraska City on 10 April 1872April 26th 2018 | Go to Today | April 28th 2018
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| General Information for April 27th 2018 | |
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| There are 7 public holidays today. | |
| Day 117 of 2018 | |
| 248 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 17 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1972 - Vietnam War peace talks resume in Paris. | |
| 1972 - Apollo 16 splashes down. | |
| 1967 - Bolivian President René Barrientos dies in an helicopter crash. | |
| 1947 - Declared 'Babe Ruth Day' across the USA and Japan. |
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