NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY
On September 9th, National Teddy Bear Day honors the history of one of childhood's favorite toys. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had, the day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend! Read more...
CARE BEARS™ SHARE YOUR CARE DAY
Care Bears™ Share Your Care Day is celebrated annually on September 9. Care Bears are on a mission to spread caring and sharing around the world, and encourage fans to spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun and happiness to those you love everyday! Read more...
NATIONAL BOSS/EMPLOYEE EXCHANGE DAY
Each year on the Monday following Labor Day, National Boss/Employee Exchange Day offers an opportunity to see how the other half of a business works. Read more...
NATIONAL WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY
On September 9th, celebrate a traditional Austrian dish with National Wiener Schnitzel Day. This breaded recipe is made with veal. Read more...
On Deck for September 10, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL TV DINNER DAY
NATIONAL ANTS ON A LOG DAY
NATIONAL SWAP IDEAS DAY
September 9th Celebrated History
1839
John Herschel made history that has impacted the world for almost 200 years. He took the first glass plate photograph on September 9, 1839. It should come as no surprise that Herschel grew up in a world of lenses where light and dark were elements of his youth. His father was astronomer William Herschel. Herschel's first glass plate photo was of his father's telescope. An astronomer himself, the younger Herschel also coined the phrase "photography."
1850
The United States admits the 31st state to the Union - California. Two years before, miners discovered gold. "Eureka!" became not only an exclamation, but it also became a town and an element on the state's seal.
1895
In Beethoven Hall in New York City, bowlers organized the American Bowling Congress. They elected Thomas Curtis as their first president.
1940
From McNutt Hall at Dartmouth College, George Robert Stibitz of Bell Telephone Laboratories successfully transmitted information via computer remotely.
2007
What's in a name? Well, when 1,488 people with the same last name gather in Letterkenny, Ireland, it's a world record!
2017
Carrots come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In 2017, Christopher Qualley of Otsego, MN grew a record 22.44-pound carrot.
September 9th Celebrated Birthdays
Leo Tolstoy - 1825
The prolific Russian author is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time. He wrote several masterpieces including Anna Karenina, the massive tome War and Peace, and many others.
Dorothy Price - 1890
The Irish physician played a key role in eliminating childhood tuberculosis in Ireland. Her efforts to bring vaccines and testing supplies led to support for a nationwide program.
Colonel Harland Sanders - 1890
The founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC for those who like to shorten things), started his first restaurant out of a service station. But an entrepreneurial restaurateur was not his first occupation. The Colonel served in the military (but wasn't a colonel), worked as a farmhand, served as a local midwife, and even studied law, among other jobs.
Joseph E. Levine - 1904
The revolutionary film producer is credited with producing more than 50 films. Some of his most recognizable work includes Godzilla (1959), The Graduate (1967), The The Lion in Winter (1968).
Otis Redding - 1941
With a soulful and iconic voice, Redding brought some of the most beautiful songs to life. The Dock of the Bay and These Arms of Mine are two of his most successful hits. However, the talented artist's life was cut short in a plane crash in 1967.
Joe Theismann - 1949
The NFL quarterback played 9 years with the Washington Redskins. Following his athletic career, Theismann pursued a career as a sportscaster and analyst.
Michelle Williams - 1980
Some of the American actress's best-known films include Blue Valentine and Manchester by the Sea. She also played the lead role in the biopic My Week with Marilyn.
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