Today is Saturday, April 27, 2024. It’s the 118th day of the year, and we’re on week 17.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
2022
A fireball was spotted over southern Mississippi.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Today’s Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1988
Lizzo
Lizzo is an American singer born on April 27, 1988, in Michigan, USA. She is 36 years old today.
1998
Froy Gutierrez
Froy Gutierrez is an American actor born on April 27, 1998, in Texas, USA. He is 26 years old today.
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.
1995
Freedom would be meaningless without security in the home and in the streets.
Nelson Mandela
South African President
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.
National Tell A Story Day
Not enough people immerse themselves in a good story these days, which is a shame considering how much wonder they bring into our lives. So reignite the magic today by creating a story and sharing it, no matter how awful you think it might be!
Today’s Shower Thoughts
Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”
We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Wonder Woman has a black sister, Nubia. She was sculpted from black clay like Diana was carved from white clay.
Fast Facts About Today
| Day of week | Saturday |
| Week number | Week 17 |
| Day of year | Day 118 of 2024 |
| Decade | 2020s |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Leap year | 2024 is a leap year |
