SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 | NATIONAL GUACAMOLE DAY | NATIONAL WORKING PARENTS DAY | NATIONAL STEPFAMILY DAY | NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY | MAYFLOWER DAY | NATIONAL CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD DAY
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 | NATIONAL GUACAMOLE DAY | NATIONAL WORKING PARENTS DAY | NATIONAL STEPFAMILY DAY | NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY | MAYFLOWER DAY | NATIONAL CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD DAY
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NATIONAL GUACAMOLE DAY
National Guacamole Day on September 16th brings fresh flavors together for the perfect celebration. Avocados shine as the star of this dip! Lime juice, tomatoes, onion, and seasonings make guacamole a guilt-free addition to any snack or meal. Read more...
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NATIONAL WORKING PARENTS DAY
On September 16, National Working Parents Day honors the working parent and day pays tribute to those parents who work outside the home to provide for their families. Read more...
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NATIONAL STEPFAMILY DAY
National Stepfamily Day on September 16 recognizes all the blended families making it work. Today, we are honoring blended families everywhere by saying "Thank You" for making the world a better place. Read more...
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NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY
National Play-Doh Day on September 16 recognizes a child's modeling clay. However, before it found its way to the craft shelf, Play-Doh had more practical uses. Join us as we share as much information about play-doh and get your sculpting creativity going, too! Read more...
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MAYFLOWER DAY
Mayflower Day commemorates the day the ship set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620. On September 16 of 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England with 102 souls on board. These colonists- men, women, children, some seeking fortune, some seeking religious freedom - were later known as pilgrims. Read more...
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NATIONAL CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD DAY
On September 16th, National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day warms the home and the heart with delicious goodness. In bakeries across the country, we request cinnamon raisin bread more often than many others. Naturally sweet, the aroma created from baking this bread will make anyone's mouth water. Read more...
On Deck for September 17, 2024
National Days
CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY
NATIONAL MONTE CRISTO DAY
NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS DAY
NATIONAL APPLE DUMPLING DAY
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
September 16th Celebrated History
1830
Oliver Wendell Holmes writes the poem "Old Ironsides" in tribute to the frigate the USS Constitution. At the time the poem was written, the Navy was on the verge of scrapping the legendary ship. However, public support for saving and preserving it won the military over. It was retired in 1855 and now is a floating monument in Boston.
1835
Aboard the Beagle, Charles Darwin arrives at the Galapagos Islands. His visit would have a profound impact on the naturalist and the formation of his Theory of Natural Selection.
1908
William Crapo Durant establishes General Motors, bringing several small automobile manufacturers under a single holding company. The concept served the industry well and included Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Buick and Oakland.
1919
Congress grants a federal charter to the American Legion. The service organization is comprised of military veterans.
1940
The first peacetime draft in the United States becomes law when Franklin Delano Roosevelt signs the Selective Training and Service Act. The act required all men between the ages of 21 and 45 to register. Once the United States entered World War II, the age requirements broadened to 18 to 64. The draft ended in 1973, once again creating an all-volunteer military.
1959
Making copies got easier when the Xerox 914 was demonstrated to the public. The inventor, Chester Carlson, also invented the process called xenography.
2011
President Barack Obama signs the America Invents Act, ushering in significant changes to the U.S. patent system. Of the changes included in the legislation includes a "first to file" clause, electronic filing incentives and fast track options. The "first to file" clause eliminates the idea of "first to invent" which often led to numerous and expensive lawsuits.
2013
In 2007, Nidhi Bansal began collecting stickers. By 2013, her collection had grown to 102,317 stickers and established Bansal as the world record holder for a sticker collection.
September 16th Celebrated Birthdays
Miriam Benjamin - 1861
Miriam Benjamin became the second African American woman to receive a patent from the U.S. patent office. Her invention, the Gong and Signal Chair for Hotels, created a way for customers to alert a waiter that service was needed without waving them down.
James Cash Penney - 1875
In 1902, James Cash Penney established the department store J.C. Penney.
Jacob Schick - 1877
In 1930, Schick received a patent for a dry electric shaver. He developed the invention while recuperating from an injury.
Karen Horney - 1885
The psychoanalyst theorized both environmental and social influence on neuroses in humans.
Louise Boyd - 1887
The American explorer led expeditions to the Arctic and wrote several books about her experiences. Her amassed knowledge of the Arctic led the U.S. government to appoint her as the head of an investigation of magnetic and radio phenomena in the Arctic.
W.O. Bentley - 1888
The engineer founded Bentley Motors in 1919. Today, the brand still produces automobiles and is owned by Volkswagen AG.
H.A. Rey - 1898
Along with his wife, Margret Rey, the illustrator created the children's book series, Curious George.
Marvin P. Middlemark - 1919
The inventor is best known for his invention of the rabbit ears - the dipole antenna for television. His invention immensely improved the reception of televisions in the 1950s and 1960s.
B.B. King - 1925
Born Riley B. King, the blues musician developed a style that influenced generations of guitar players and musicians.
Maxine Kline - 1929
The pitcher played in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League for six years. During her career, she earned All-Star berths and was one of the league's winningest pitchers.
Elgin Baylor - 1934
The small forward played 14 seasons in the NBA with the Minneapolis (now Los Angeles) Lakers. He would later take on the role of coach for the New Orleans Jazz. In 1977, he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
David Copperfield - 1956
The world-famous illusionist began practicing magic at the age of 10. By the age of 12, Copperfield became the youngest magician admitted to the Society of American Magicians.
Orel Hershiser - 1958
The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher earned World Series MVP honors in 1988 and the National League Cy Young Award in 1989. His career spanned 18 years in the MLB.
Amy Poehler - 1971
Since the comedian's first appearance on Saturday Night Live, Poehler has also launched a comedic film career. She's known for her numerous roles, including those in Blades of Glory, Sisters, and the television sitcom Parks and Recreation.