National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 11, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
July 11, 2027 celebrates National 7-eleven Day, plus 4 more. On July 11, we honor National 7-Eleven Day alongside the famous convenience store chain! Conveniently scheduled on 7-11 of each year, the day often features one of their signature items, the Slurpee. Some people call today National Slurpee Day, but we want to stick to the original name, National 7-Eleven Day.
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All American Pet Photo Day encourages pet owners to share their favorite pet photos on July 11. Be sure to charge your camera and be prepared to take adorable pictures of your furry pal!
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Each year on July 11, people across America raise a glass to mark National Mojito Day. The cocktail consists of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. Follow along as you sip your mojito and learn a few facts about the delicious mojito beverage.
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National Blueberry Muffin Day on July 11 gives us a great reason to get up in the morning and celebrate! Americans love blueberry muffins so much, it's their No. 1 muffin flavor. Whether it is for breakfast or a snack, blueberry muffins are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
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Each year on July 11, people across the United States make a special effort to give someone a lift on National Cheer up the Lonely Day. If you know someone who is lonely or going through a difficult time, be a bright spot in their life with a little extra thoughtfulness today.
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American Revolutionary War spy and wife of Benedict Arnold.
The 6th President of the U.S. who served between 1825 to 1829.
Only known record of Siamese twins who were born into slavery. They were sold to P.T. Barnum for $1,000.
Inventor of steam boilers for early automobiles. The invention solved the explosion risks and unreliability of traditional fire-tube boilers.
The first female astronomer who was hired by the U.S. Naval Observatory
Events that occurred on July 11 throughout history
The U.S. takes possession of Fort Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. The treaty granted the U.S. possession of all northwestern posts.
The U.S. Marine Corps is re-established. The Corps was disbanded after the American Revolutionary War.
A duel occurs between Vice President Aaron Burr mortally and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. Vice President Burr fatally wounds former Alexander Hamilton, who died the next day at a friends home.
Charlotte Cooper becomes the first female Olympic tennis champion and the first individual female Olympic champion in any sport.
A 19 year old Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball as a pitcher for the Boston Red Socks.
The U.S. Navy launches its first standard-type battleship. The the USS Nevada (BB-36) was armed with triple gun turrets, oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, and the "all or nothing" armor scheme.
Congress passed the Federal Aid Road Act. The Act was the first major federal highway funding in the U.S., providing federal subsidies to states to construct and improve rural roads.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces that he will run for a fourth term citing the ongoing demands of WWII. He beat Thomas Dewey in the November 1944 election, becoming the first and only U.S. President to serve more than two terms.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published in the U.S. The novel has sold over 40 million copies.
Martin Luther King Jr. is posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter. The award was accepted by his widow Coretta Scott King.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Ice Cream Month
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Disability Pride Month
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National Fragile X Awareness Month
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National Anti-boredom Month
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National Hot Dog Month
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National Blueberry Month
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National Picnic Month
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World Watercolor Month
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National Grilling Month
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National Culinary Arts Month
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National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
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Independent Retailer Month
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