NATIONAL DAUGHTER'S DAY
When it comes to offspring, National Daughter's Day on September 25 reminds us of the young women and girls in our lives. Today, spend time with your daughter or someone you think of as a daughter. Read more...
NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY (Dia de la Quesadilla)
National Quesadilla Day on September 25 encourages us to pull a chair up to the table and eat some authentic Mexican food. While it's not a sandwich or a taco, the quesadilla satisfies snack cravings while also completing a meal. Read more...
WORLD DENSE BREAST DAY
We highlight World Dense Breast Day on the last Wednesday in September to raise awareness about the importance of breast screening, breast density, and other screening tests women should consider after their mammogram. Read more...
NATIONAL OPEN THE MAGIC DAY
Every year on September 25, teachers and parents worldwide read a picture book (or many!) to celebrate National Open the Magic Day. This National Day celebrates read alouds, picture books, the love of reading, and students who struggle to find their reading voice. Picture books are for everyone so get ready for your confetti moment. Read more...
NATIONAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR DAY
National Research Administrator Day on September 25 recognizes the contributions made by administrators every day. Read more...
NATIONAL TUNE-UP DAY
National Tune-Up Day on September 25 reminds homeowners to prepare for the winter heating season. A heating system tune-up saves energy and reduces heating costs, plus keeps you and your family safe during the winter months. Read more...
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH & FITNESS DAY
On the last Wednesday in September, National Women's Health & Fitness Day promotes the largest event for women's health of all ages. Read more...
NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY
National Lobster Day on September 25 honors the taste of a seafood favorite--the lobster. Whether you like it naked, dipped in butter or love it in your soup, lobster is a seafood delicacy to be enjoyed by all. Read more...
NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY
National Comic Book Day on September 25 honors the art, artists, and stories of comic books. Fans, collectors, readers, and artists come together to celebrate the day with events across the country. Read more...
MATH STORYTELLING DAY
On September 25 we are telling stories for Math Storytelling Day in hopes to encourage others to tell stories through math, too. Today, let's appreciate all the ways math enhances our daily lives. Read more...
NATIONAL ONE-HIT WONDER DAY
Let's turn up the volume and bring back memories on September 25 to celebrate National One-Hit Wonder Day. Today, we honor all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once. Read more...
On Deck for September 26, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY
NATIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER DAY
NATIONAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL DUMPLING DAY
NATIONAL SHAMU THE WHALE DAY
NATIONAL JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY
September 25th Celebrated History
1890
President Benjamin Harrison establishes Sequoia National Park, the first national park in the United States. Sequoias the largest trees and are among the oldest trees, too.
1912
Columbia University in New York City establishes a school of journalism. The first students began classes on September 30, 1912.
1926
Following a trend he started in 1914, Henry Ford further modifies the workweek to 5 days. In 1914, he raised daily wages to $5. In May of 1926, he reduced the workday to 8 hours. He was one of the first industrialists to create a 40-hour workweek.
1928
One of the world's first cartoonists dies. Outcault created the Yellow Kid comic series.
1956
A three-way telephone conversation inaugurates the first Transatlantic Telephone Cable System 1 (TAT1). Before, transatlantic cable communications only occurred via telegraph.
1974
Tommy John undergoes ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery. Performed by Dr. Frank Jobe, the surgery is the first of its kind and becomes known as Tommy John surgery.
2013
Artist Inez Harwood sets world record for the longest tie-dye. The artist dyed 3000 feet of fabric to set the record.
September 25th Birthdays
Thomas Hunt Morgan - 1866
The geneticist's research with the fruit fly led to the chromosome theory of heredity.
Olive Ann Beech - 1903
She and her husband Walter H. Beech founded Beech Aircraft Corporation. Her roles at the manufacturer of business and military airplanes included secretary-treasurer, president, and then chairman of the board.
Phyllis Pearsall - 1906
The author and cartographer founded Geographers' A-Z Map Company and produced a modern atlas of London.
Charles Jackson French - 1919
In 1942, French was serving in the Navy on the USS Gregory. When the ship was struck by Japanese gunfire and sunk, French swam through shark-infested waters pulling wounded sailors in a life raft to safety. His only honor was a letter of commendation from Adm. William F. Halsey.
Barbara Walters - 1929
The television journalist became the first woman to co-anchor an evening news program. Walters launched her television career in 1961 when NBC hired her for the Today show. In 1976, ABC wooed the journalist away with a $1 million annual salary and the opportunity to become the first woman co-anchor.
Bell hooks - 1952
Born Gloria Jean Watkins, the outspoken activist wrote several books including Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem and Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate Politics.
W. Daniel Hillis - 1956
The innovative businessman founded Thinking Machines Corporation. He is a pioneer of parallel processing computers which allows two microprocessors to handle different parts of a complex task.
Keely Shaye Smith - 1963
The broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker has earned numerous awards for both facets of her career. She began her journalism career at NBC as a correspondent for the show Unsolved Mysteries.
Will Smith - 1968
The accomplished actor got his start as the Fresh Prince in 1988 which led to the television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Since then, Smith has starred in numerous films including the Men in Black Series, Ali, The Pursuit of Happiness, and Aladdin.
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