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5 National Days to Celebrate on September 21, 2026

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for September 21, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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National Chai Day

National Chai Day

September 21, 2026 celebrates National Chai Day, plus 4 more. Founded in 2018 by SomruS.

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National New York Day

As we continue our tour of the states, September 21 brings us to National New York Day, honoring the Empire State. New York is the 11th state to join the Union and we think the state is entitled to some amazing occades!

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NATIONAL PECAN COOKIES DAY September 21

National Pecan Cookie Day

Each year on September 21, people across the United States celebrate National Pecan Cookie Day. This delicious cookie can be eaten and enjoyed morning, noon and night. If you're a pecan snacker, another pecan related celebration is National Pecan Day on April 14.

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Earth, Wind, & Fire c. 1977. Front, from left: Verdine White, Al McKay, Philip Bailey, Maurice White, Andrew Woolfolk, Ralph Johnson. Back, from left: Larry Dunn, Fred White, Johnny Graham.

Earth, Wind & Fire Day

On any given day, millions of songs play silently in the background of daily life. But on September 21st, morning radio shows and video marathons across social media take over the world on Earth, Wind & Fire Day. Today, we celebrate the band that released the song September in 1978. Do you remember the 21st night of September?

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National Pepper Jack Cheese Day

Each year on September 21st, we celebrate the zesty, fiery flavor of a buttery cheese infused with spicy peppers--it's National Pepper Jack Cheese Day! We're turning up the heat on this delicious food holiday!

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Born on September 21

People born on September 21

1737
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Francis Hopkinson

Designer of Continental paper money and two early versions of flags for U.S. and U.S. Navy. He also the New Jersey delegate who signed the Declaration of Independence.

1872
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Henry Tingle Wilde

English chief officer on the RMS Titanic. He perished when the ship sunk.

1903
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Preston Tucker

Designer of the Tucker 48 Sedan, also known as the "Tucker Tornado."

1906
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Henry Beachell

Biologist, botanist, and plant breeder who developed a hybrid rice that saved millions of people around the world from starvation.

1918
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Karl Slover

Actor fondly remembered as one of the Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz.

1924
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Bernard Silver

Co-inventor of the barcode alongside Norman Joseph Woodland.

1931
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Larry Hagman

Actor who played J.R. Ewing on the television series Dallas.

1947
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Stephen King

Famous author dubbed "The King of Horror."

1950
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Bill Murray

Critically acclaimed actor and comedian with starring roles in Caddyshack, Stripes, Groundhog, and Ghostbusters.

1969
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Anne Burrell

Chef and television host.

Historical Events on September 21

Events that occurred on September 21 throughout history

1792

The French monarchy is abolished.

During the French Revolution, the National Convention abolishes the French monarchy. King Louis XVI's power was suspended and a new French Republican Calendar was adopted. The King was eventually put on trial and executed.

1895

Duryea Motor Wagon Company becomes the first American automotive producer.

Duryea Motor Wagon Company becomes the first American automotive producer.

1922

President Warren G. Harding signs the Lodge–Fish Resolution.

Harding signs the Lodge–Fish Resolution, establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The Resolution also ensured holy places and religious sites would be protected.

1928

The first issue of My Weekly Reader is published.

The first issue of My Weekly Reader is published. The magazine aimed to help elementary students learn about world events and build a lifelong habit of reading the news.

1937

The Hobbit is published for the first time.

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is published for the first time. Only 1,500 copies were printed, with all copies sold by December.

1942

Newly 4,000 Jews of are sent to extermination camps on Yom Kippur.

Nazis in Ukraine send over 3,588 Jews of Pidhaitsi to Bełżec (1,000 Jews) and Konstantynów to Biała Podlaska (2,588 Jews) to extermination camps on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

1957

Perry Mason premieres on television.

Perry Mason premieres on television. The series aired from 1957 to 1966, showing 271 episodes in nine seasons.

1970

Monday Night Football premieres on ABC.

Monday Night Football premieres on ABC with the Cleveland Browns playing the New York Jets. The Browns beat the jets by 10 points (31 to 21).

1981

Sandra Day O'Connor become the first female justice for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved as the first female Supreme Court justice. She served for 25 years.

Also Happening This Month

Longer-running observances that include this date.

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