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Hellen Keller

June 27, 2026

Helen Adams Keller – Born June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, AL. Died June 1, 1968. Last home address site: Westport, CT.

First deaf-blind author and lecturer who received many honors for her global advocacy on human rights.

National Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week
Full week in June that includes the 27th, the birth date of Helen Keller
A US presidential proclamation since 1984
To observe the birth anniversary of Helen Keller who was born on June 27 in 1880 and to enhance public awareness about deaf-blind people’s needs for full participation in society
Helen Keller National Center has library resources www.hknc.org

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June 27, 2026