A little reason to celebrate
Babe Ruth Day
History ยท April 27
Babe Ruth Day remembers the baseball great known for his home runs, his big personality and his place in American sports history.
Babe Ruth Day falls on Tuesday, April 27, 2027. That is 182 days away.
Babe Ruth was a baseball player whose name still works as shorthand for hitting the ball very far. He started out as a pitcher, and a good one, before becoming famous as a slugger, mostly with the New York Yankees.
His nicknames tell part of the story. Fans called him the Bambino and the Sultan of Swat, which is a lot of title for one man holding a bat. He played in an era when home runs were less common, and his habit of hitting them helped change how the game was played and watched.
People mark the day in easy ways. Some look up old photos and film clips, where he rounds the bases with that short, quick trot. Others read a biography, visit a local ballfield, or ask an older relative what they heard about him growing up. Kids who play baseball sometimes just hear his name for the first time and want to know why grown-ups say it with such affection.
He was born in Baltimore, and he spent part of his childhood at a school for boys there, where he learned to play the game. Old baseball cards and programs with his picture still turn up in attics and at yard sales, usually folded at the corners.
Ways to celebrate
- Watch old film clips of Babe Ruth batting and running the bases.
- Read a biography of Babe Ruth from your local library.
- Play catch or hit a few balls at a neighborhood field.
- Ask an older relative what they know about Babe Ruth.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, April 27 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, April 27 |
| 2028 | Thursday, April 27 |
| 2029 | Friday, April 27 |
| 2030 | Saturday, April 27 |
Also on April 27
- National Prime Rib Day
- National Gummi Bear Day
- Marine Mammal Rescue Day
- National Devil Dog Day
- Morse Code Day
- National Tell a Story Day
Categories: History days