Holidays 2021-06-27 (a)
Observances today address subjects like considering the world we want to leave for our descendants, industrial workers, teaching kids about American history, marriage, the Happy Birthday to You song, the life of Helen Keller, and ragweed: International Ragweed Day Industrial Workers of the World Day Helen Keller Day Descendants' Day Decide To Be Married Day America's Kids Day "Happy Birthday To You" Day The long-copyrighted song we typically sing at birthday parties gets celebrated today. A symbol of overcoming disabilities, Helen Keller was born on this date in 1877. International Ragweed Day was created in Europe, where ragweed not only causes allergic reactions in many people but is also an invasive wildflower there. Photo 55276055, (c) jpviolette, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)