Bill of Rights Day

About Bill of Rights Day

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, became effective following ratification by Virginia on December 15th 1791. The anniversary of ratification and of effect is observed as Bill of Rights Day.

Bill of Rights Day is a Presidential Proclamation each year. It has been proclaimed each year since 1962, but omitted in 1967 and 1968. (Issued in 1941 and 1946 at congressional request and in 1947 without request.) Since 1968, included in Human Rights Day and Week Proclamation.

19Jun

Juneteenth

• History
• USA

Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston, Texas.

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21Jun

Ann & Samantha Day

• History
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Ann & Samantha Day

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17Jul

Wrong Way Corrigan Day

• History
• USA

On July 17, 1938, Douglas Corrigan began his "wrong way" transatlantic flight from New York to Dublin instead of California.

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28Jul

Buffalo Soldiers Day

• History
• USA

Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army

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Cat Herders Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cat Herders Day

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National Cupcake/ Lemon Cupcake Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cupcake/ Lemon Cupcake Day

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