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On Deck for September 15, 2023

National Days
National Neonatal Nurses Day
National Tackle Kids Cancer Day
National Online Learning Day
National Cheese Toast Day
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Linguine Day
National Creme De Menthe Day
National Tradesmen Day
National Pow/mia Recognition Day
Greenpeace Day
National Felt Hat Day

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September 14th Celebrated History

1716

Boston Light, the first lighthouse in the United States shined its light from Little Brewster Island in Boston. While the original lighthouse was destroyed by the British during the Revolutionary War, the lighthouse was rebuilt and is currently the second oldest functioning lighthouse in the United States.

1814

While anchored on a British ship off the coast of Baltimore, MD, Francis Scott Key writes the poem that becomes the National Anthem of the United States.

1901

President William McKinley dies after an assassin shoots him at point-blank range. His vice president, Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in and becomes the youngest man to hold the office.

1923

Before 80 thousand fans, Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Angel Firpo in the second round. Firpo (known as The Bull of the Pampas) was the first Latin American fighter to challenge a world heavyweight titleholder. At the time of the fight, Dempsey had held the title for 4 years. He would maintain the title for 2 more years before losing it to Jess Willard.

1939

Igor Sikorsky flies the first practical helicopter. The tethered flight took place in Stratford, CT.

1959

The Soviet spacecraft, Luna 2, impacts the moon. It was the first spacecraft to strike the moon or any other body in the solar system.

1963

The first surviving quintuplets in America are born. The doctor informed the parents only days before the delivery that Mary Ann Fischer would deliver five babies.

1984

The Video of the Year goes to The Cars for “You Might Think” during the very first MTV Video Music Awards.

1984

Covering 3,543 miles, Jo Kittinger completes the first solo transatlantic flight in a gas balloon. The trip took him 86 hours.

1985

The television sitcom, The Golden Girls, debuted on NBC.

2014

The Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, hosted 902 balloon tossers to break a world record.

September 14th Celebrated Birthdays

Charles Dana Gibson – 1867

The artist and illustrator is best known for his Gibson Girls drawings which were modeled after his wife.

Alice Tully – 1902

Following her classical singing career, Tully flew scouting missions during World War II. She would pursue philanthropic service in the world of arts and finance Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Mae Boren Axton – 1914

The publicist and songwriter co-wrote the chart-making song “Heartbreak Hotel” which made Elvis Presley a household name.

Joyce Chen – 1917

The Chinese-American chef made a name for herself as she taught Americans to appreciate Chinese cuisine. Through her PBS television show, restaurant and cookbooks, Chen brought delicious sauces, spices and cooking techniques to the American public.

Constance Baker Motley – 1921

Motley was a woman of many firsts – the first African American woman elected to the New York State Senate, the first woman and African-American chosen as Manhattan Borough President, and the first African-American woman nominated to Federal Court judge.

Jo Ann Boyce – 1941

The civil rights activist was one of 12 black teenagers who integrated Clinton High School in Clinton, Tennessee in 1956.

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