September 22, 2024, on the National Day Calendar®
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 | NATIONAL BROWN BUTTER DAY | NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY | NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY | NATIONAL GIRLS' NIGHT | NATIONAL CENTENARIAN'S DAY | NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE DAY | NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY | HOBBIT DAY | AUTUMNAL EQUINOX | AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY | CAR FREE DAY | DEAR DIARY DAY
NATIONAL BROWN BUTTER DAY | September 22
NATIONAL BROWN BUTTER DAY
September 22 is National Brown Butter Day! This saucy food holiday celebrates the delicious results of transforming simple butter into a culinary delight. Read more...
NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY | September 22
NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY
September 22 focuses on raising awareness and sharing education about all 50 states and their capitals on National States and Capitals Day. Read more...
NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY | September 22
NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY
On September 22, National Online Recovery Day reminds us that quality substance abuse treatment and recovery support is available entirely online – offering the highest level of privacy and accessibility, in order to reach the millions of people who really need it. Read more...
NATIONAL GIRLS' NIGHT | September 22
NATIONAL GIRLS' NIGHT
Grab your besties, on September 22nd – it's National Girls' Night! National Girls’ Night encourages women to gather with their best girlfriends for a night in to relax, recharge, and foster meaningful connections. Read more...
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NATIONAL CENTENARIAN'S DAY
On September 22, National Centenarian's Day honors those who've celebrated 100 birthdays or more. If that's you, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Read more...
NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY
If you didn't remember September 22 is National Elephant Appreciation Day, it's fine. We're sure the elephant probably didn't forget. Read more...
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NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE DAY
Satisfy your sweet tooth on National White Chocolate Day on September 22. Enjoy it with pretzels or drizzled on pastries. It's a versatile confection with many ways to celebrate! Read more...
NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY
Despite the official end of summer, National Ice Cream Cone Day continues celebrating on September 22! I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! Read more...
HOBBIT DAY
Explore the Shire in Middle Earth on September 22 because it's Hobbit Day. While there, celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Read more...
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
The Autumnal Equinox in September ushers in a change of season. It is observed annually when the sun can be seen directly overhead along the equator. The day marks the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Read more...
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY
On September 22, American Business Women's Day honors the accomplishments of the business women across the nation. Take a moment to reflect on the contributions and achievements of the millions of women in the workforce. Also, consider the impact of millions of women business owners in the U.S. Read more...
CAR FREE DAY
On September 22, Car Free Day encourages motorists around the world to give up their vehicles for a day. Car Free Day aims to see what life would be like without cars on the road. Read more...
DEAR DIARY DAY
Dear Diary, today is September 22 and we are thanking you for helping us document our lives. On Dear Diary Day write an extra entry. For those who don't keep a diary, consider starting one. Read more...
On Deck for September 23, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL FAMILY DAY
TEAL TALK DAY
NATIONAL SNACK STICK DAY
NATIONAL GREAT AMERICAN POT PIE DAY
INNERGIZE DAY
NATIONAL CHECKERS DAY AND DOGS IN POLITICS DAY
RESTLESS LEGS AWARENESS DAY
CELEBRATE BISEXUALITY DAY
September 23rd Celebrated History
1845
The first organized baseball team is named the New York Knickerbockers. Thirty-six years before, the knickerbocker word became popular for describing New Yorkers and the style of pants worn by boys – short and tucked in at the knee – when author Washington Irving wrote the satirical book A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the end of the Dutch Dynasty. The Manhattan-based baseball team was the first to use it for a sports team. However, the name would later apply to the New York basketball team now known as the Knicks.
1848
John Curtis begins selling the first commercially available chewing gum. His product, State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum, would later be joined by flavors named American Flag, Yankee Spruce, White Mountain, Biggest and Best.
1889
Long before Mario the plumber made his appearance, Fusajiro Yamauchi founded Nintendo Koppai, later named Nintendo Company, Limited. The business originally produced playing cards. However, it also dabbled in other businesses, including a taxi company. Does anyone need an Über or a Lyft?
1879
Patent No. 219,828A is granted to Richard S. Rhodes for his invention of an audiphone. The device improved the hearing of those with conductive hearing loss and is considered the first of its kind. While the device successfully transferred sound vibrations through bone, it was cumbersome to use. However, he later modified the invention, earning him a medal in 1883 at the World’s Columbia Exhibition in Chicago.
1911
The mail officially takes flight. Earle Ovington became the first airmail pilot when he carried the mail in his Bleriot “Queen” monoplane. His route ran between Garden City Estates and the post office in Mineola, New York.
1953
Entrepreneurs Norman B. Larsen, Gordon Dawson and John B. Gregory found Rocket Chemical Company. The company produced and marketed WD-40.
1969
The film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid premieres. Directed by George Roy Hill, the movie starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
1984
When the Detroit Tigers win 4-1 over the New York Yankees, Sparky Anderson became the first Major League Baseball manager to win 100 games in both the National League and the American League. He started his management career with the Cincinnati Reds.
September 23rd Celebrated Birthdays
Victoria Woodhull – 1838
As a leader of the women’s suffrage movement, Woodhull was a woman of many firsts. From becoming the first woman to own a Wall Street brokerage firm to the first woman to run for president in the United States, she exemplified equal rights.
Robert Bosch – 1861
The German engineer established the engineering firm Robert Bosch GmbH. He is also credited with inventing the spark plug and magneto used in automobiles.
Mary Church Terrel – 1863
The first president of the National Association of Colored Women was a champion of civil rights and the suffrage movements. She also taught in the first African American public high school.
Mary Mallon – 1869
The Irish cook became known as Typhoid Mary. As a carrier, she was suspected of infecting 53 people with the disease while Mallon remained asymptomatic.
Walter Lippmann – 1889
The syndicated columnist began writing his column “Today and Tomorrow” in 1931. He earned to Pulitzer Prizes and wrote several books about politics and government.
Dottie Wiltse Collins – 1923
The right-handed pitcher in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League earned a reputation for strikeouts. Throughout her six seasons, Dottie brought home the wins and became a fan favorite.
Andre Cassagnes – 1926
The French inventor created the popular children’s toy, the Etch A Sketch.
Ray Charles – 1930
The musician lost his eyesight in childhood. However, losing a sense didn’t hinder his ability to compose and perform some award-winning songs. Some of his best songs include “Hit The Road Jack,” “Georgia on my Mind,” and “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” During his career, the multitalented musician earned 17 Grammy’s.
Bruce Springsteen – 1949
The New Jersey-born singer/songwriter earned a reputation for his rock anthems. He earned 20 Grammy awards during his career including Song of the Year for “Streets of Philadelphia” and record of the year for “Born in the U.S.A.”
Hasan Minhaj – 1985
The American comedian gained recognition for his work on The Daily Show. In 2018, Netflix began airing his weekly comedy show,Patriot Act.