SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 | NATIONAL CHEESE PIZZA DAY | NATIONAL CHIANTI DAY | NATIONAL FOOD BANK DAY | NATIONAL LAZY MOM'S DAY | NATIONAL BE LATE FOR SOMETHING DAY
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NATIONAL CHEESE PIZZA DAY
On September 5th, National Cheese Pizza Day says, "Hold the toppings!" That's right, cheese is all you need when celebrating this pizza holiday. Whether the pie is homemade or ordered in, make it cheese only. #NationalCheesePizzaDay
NATIONAL CHIANTI DAY | First Friday in September
NATIONAL CHIANTI DAY
The first Friday in September each year ushers in a celebration worthy of a toast. National Chianti Day recognizes the most-recognized red wines from the Tuscany region of Italy. #NationalChiantiDay
NATIONAL FOOD BANK DAY | First Friday in September
NATIONAL FOOD BANK DAY
National Food Bank Day on the first Friday in September encourages you to commit to contributing to the cause that believes no one should go to bed hungry. #NationalFoodBankDay
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NATIONAL LAZY MOM'S DAY
During the first Friday in September, National Lazy Mom's Day delegates everyday mom jobs to someone else. #NationalLazyMomsDay
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NATIONAL BE LATE FOR SOMETHING DAY
On September 5th National Be Late for Something Day permits us to not abide by our schedules. Go ahead and sleep in a little bit today as you have an excuse. #NationalBeLateForSomethingDay
Coming on September 6, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY
NATIONAL TAILGATING DAY
NATIONAL COFFEE ICE CREAM DAY
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL HUMMINGBIRD DAY
September 5th Celebrated History
1774
The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia. Delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies attended the Congress. Only Georgia remained absent. During the Congress, the delegates spelled out their grievances with the Crown, made decisions regarding the colonies, the Intolerable Act, and how to proceed should King George III fail to act upon their petition to repeal the act.
1836
The first president of the Republic of Texas is elected. Sam Houston won the election over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Before being elected as President, Houston served as governor of Tennessee and then Texas. He also represented Texas in the U.S. Senate before the state formed its own republic.
1862
Scientist James Glaisher and balloon pilot Henry Tracy Coxwell take a balloon ride 37,000 feet to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere. The perilous ascent documented temperature, pressure and the effects on their bodies. The nearly deadly trip was not without incident. In order to descend, Coxwell had to climb the ropes to release a tangled valve-line. A 2019 film, The Aeronauts, depicts a fictionalized version of the ascent. While the film features Glaisher, Coxwell is replaced by a female character.
1882
Ten thousand workers marched in New York City in the first Labor Day parade. The celebration led Congress to pass legislation making Labor Day a national holiday.
1889
Freeing women from the constraints of the corset, Christine Hardt of Dresden, Germany receives a patent for a modern brassier.
1898
Sara Edmonds (aka Frank Thompson) died in La Port, Texas. In 1861, she volunteered with an infantry unit in Flint, Michigan for the American Civil War. Under the name of Frank Thompson, she fought in several battles, including the first Battle of Bull Run. She even crossed Confederate lines, collecting intelligence disguised as a woman.
1927
The cartoon character, Oswald the Lucky Rabit, debuts in Trolley Troubles. The animated rabbit would later inspire a famous mouse named Mickey when Walt Disney and Universal Pictures part ways.
1957
Viking Press published Jack Kerouac's On the Road. The novel depicts Kerouac's travels across the country during the rise of the Beat generation.
1960
A young Cassius Clay won gold in the light heavyweight division at the Rome Olympics. His final bout against Poland's Zbigniew Pietrzykowski was his toughest. However, the judges decisions were unanimous, naming Clay the winner. He would go on to a successful boxing career as Muhammad Ali.
1966
Jerry Lewis's first Muscular Dystrophy telethon airs. The Labor Day event raised $1 million. Throughout the years, the telethon presented a variety of acts to draw viewers and donations. Comedy, musical and dance teams took center stage while stars took calls from generous donors. The annual event took its final bow in 2014.
1976
The Muppet Show debuts. Starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzy Bear and several more of Jim Henson's puppets, the show offered comedy and music with guest appearances from popular personalities from around the world.
1977
Less than a month after the launch of Voyager I, NASA's Voyager II spacecraft launches on a mission to the outer planets. The mission was possible due to the alignment of the planets. The spacecraft used the gravity of each of the planets to swing on to the next one.
1989
Deborah Norville joins the Today Show as a news anchor. The journalist continued her career as a correspondent and anchor for CBS. During her time at CBS, she earned several Emmys and became the longest-serving female anchor on national television.
1991
The African National Congress elects Nelson Mandela as its president.
2008
The Asthma Foundation of Queensland, Australia hosted a record-breaking number 37,552 people blowing whistles. The simultaneous whistleblowing took place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
2018
Johnny Di Francesco of Australia piled 154 different varieties of cheese onto his pizza pie setting a world record.
September 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Lester Allan Pelton - 1829
Pelton's water wheel significantly contributed to hydroelectricity and hydropower. His invention was put to work in mines, mills, and other applications.
Jesse James - 1847
The notorious outlaw gained legendary status after the Civil War. James' gang robbed trains, stagecoaches and banks all over the West.
Amy Beach - 1867
After showing an aptitude for music at an early age, Beach learned from her mother and other talented musicians. As a composer, she would become the first American woman to public success and recognition in the field.
Frank Baldwin Jewett - 1879
Known for his interests and research, Jewett advanced telephone and radio technology. His successful career included work with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the first president of Bell Telephone Laboratories.
Arthur Nielsen - 1897
In 1929, the businessman and analyst founded the A.C. Nielsen company to provide market research for television and radio programming. He was also inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport.
Helen Creighton - 1899
Creighton is a Canadian folklorist who collected more than 4,000 songs and ballads. Throughout her career, Creighton earned numerous awards and recognitions.
Bob Newhart - 1929
The actor and stand-up comic played many roles throughout his career. From the television sitcom Newhart to films like Elf, Newhart often played soft-spoken characters with comedic results. One of his most recent roles was that of the homely Professor Proton on The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon.
Raquel Welch - 1940
The actress and singer has over 70 credits to her name. Since she exploded on the screen in 1960, Welch has performed in numerous films and television shows including One Million Years B.C., The Three Musketeers, and the television series Date My Dad.
Freddie Mercury - 1946
Best known as the lead vocalist for Queen, Mercury's flamboyant style and range brought him worldwide acclaim. Together with Queen, they produced some of the most recognizable rock anthems ever recorded.
Cathy Guisewite - 1950
The cartoonist is best known for her comic strip, Cathy. Cathy debuted on November 22, 1976, and ran for 34 years.