Today is September 16 2015

- National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day: More
- National Guacamole Day More

• National Play-Doh Day: More
  Designed as a wallpaper cleaner. The basic ingredients are flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil.
• National Step Family Day: More
  Founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997.
• Anne Bradstreet Day: More
  She was a 17th century English poet known as the first woman New World Poet.
• Working Parents Day: More
• Collect Rocks Day: More
• Stay Away From Seattle Day: More
  A response to Seattle's, growth problems.
• Mayflower Day: More
  The Mayflower set sail from England to America on this day in 1620. They sailed for Virginia. Sixty six days later they landed in New England.
• American Legion Day: More
  It was granted a Congressional Charter on this day in 1919.

• Health
  • National School Backpack Awareness Day: More
    By the American Occupational Therapy Association. It focuses on the problems that can occur with the use of heavy bags and backpacks by children.
  • Mouth Cancer Awareness Day: More
    In Ireland.
• Other
  • Independence Day in Mexico: More
    It commemorates the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), which began the night of Sep. 15 of 1810, which sparked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Mexico gained independence in 1821 (11 years later).
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: More
    A UN observance since 1994.

• In 1620, The Mayflower leaves port in England.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Mayflower was the ship that transported the first English Separatists, known today as the Pilgrims, from Plymouth to the New World in 1620. There were 102 passengers, and the crew is estimated to have been about 30, but the exact number is unknown. This voyage has become an iconic story in some of the earliest annals of American history, with its story of death and of survival in the harsh New England winter environment. The culmination of the voyage in the signing of the Mayflower Compact was an event which established a rudimentary form of democracy, with each member contributing to the welfare of the community'.
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• In 1782, The Great Seal of US is used for the first time.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself (which is kept by the U.S. Secretary of State), and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782.
  
  The obverse of the great seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome.
  
  Since 1935, both sides of the Great Seal have appeared on the reverse of the one-dollar bill. The Seal of the President of the United States is directly based on the Great Seal, and its elements are used in numerous government agency and state seals'.
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• In 1810, With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. Began at about 11 Pm on the 15th.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Cry of Dolores (Spanish: Grito de Dolores) was uttered from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato in Mexico, on September 16, 1810. This event is considered the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. The "grito" was the pronunciamiento of the Mexican War of Independence by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest. Since October 1825, the anniversary of the event is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day'.
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• In 1893, Settlers make a land run for prime land in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Land Run of 1893, also known as the Cherokee Outlet Opening or the Cherokee Strip Land Run, marked the opening to settlement of the Cherokee Outlet in Oklahoma's fourth and largest land run. It was part of what would later become the U.S. state of Oklahoma in 1907.
  
  The Land Run itself began at noon on September 16, 1893, with an estimated 100,000 participants hoping to stake claim to part of the 6 million acres and 40,000 homesteads on what had formerly been Cherokee grazing land. It would be Oklahoma's fourth and largest land run.
  
  Four land offices for the run were specially set up to handle the event - in Perry, Enid, Woodward, and Alva. Infantry troops were stationed at those sites in an attempt to maintain order, while Cavalry troops were stationed at encampments near Alva, Bluff Creek, Chilocco, Clear Creek, Hennessey, Pond Creek, South Wharton, and Waynoka. Despite that, 'Sooners' — those who started before the designated time — still managed to sneak in and secure some of the best locations, especially in the eastern third of the Outlet and at many of the townsites. With demand for the land far outstripping that which was available, a majority of the participants did not actually secure a claim for themselves'.
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• In 1908, The General Motors Corporation is founded when Buick and olds are merged.
  From Wikipedia: 'General Motors Company, commonly known as GM, is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services. The current company, General Motors Company LLC ("new GM"), was formed in 2009 as a part of its 2009 bankruptcy restructuring, after the bankruptcy of General Motors Corporation ("old GM"). The new company purchased the majority of the assets of "old GM", including the name "General Motors".
  
  General Motors produces vehicles in 37 countries under twelve brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, HSV, Opel, Vauxhall, Wuling, Baojun, Jie Fang, and Ravon.
  
  The company was formed on September 16, 1908, in Flint, Michigan, as a holding company for McLaughlin Car Company of Canada Limited and Buick, then controlled by William C. Durant. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were fewer than 8,000 automobiles in America, and Durant had become a leading manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles in Flint before making his foray into the automotive industry. GM's co-founder was Charles Stewart Mott, whose carriage company was merged into Buick prior to GM's creation. Over the years, Mott became the largest single stockholder in GM, and spent his life with his Mott Foundation, which has benefited the city of Flint, his adopted home. GM acquired Oldsmobile later that year. In 1909, Durant brought in Cadillac, Elmore, Oakland, and several others. Also in 1909, GM acquired the Reliance Motor Truck Company of Owosso, Michigan, and the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company of Pontiac, Michigan, the predecessors of GMC Truck. Durant, along with R. S. McLaughlin, lost control of GM in 1910 to a bankers' trust, because of the large amount of debt taken on in its acquisitions, coupled with a collapse in new vehicle sales'.
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• In 1919, The American Legion is incorporated.
  From Wikipedia: 'The American Legion, Inc., is a federally chartered veterans' organization formed in Paris on March 16, 1919, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces. The organization is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and also has offices in Washington, D.C.
  
  In addition to organizing commemorative events, volunteer veterans operating through the Legion support activities and provide assistance at Veterans Administration hospitals and clinics. The Legion is active in issue-oriented U.S. politics. Its primary political activity is lobbying on behalf of the interests of veterans and service members, including support for veterans benefits such as pensions and the Veterans Affairs hospital system. The organization has also historically promoted Americanism and opposed Communism in the United States, providing names of individuals and organizations to the Hollywood blacklist'.
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• In 1953, 'The Robe' premiered at the Roxy Theater in New York. It was the first movie filmed in the wide screen CinemaScope process.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Robe is a 1953 American Biblical epic film that tells the story of a Roman military tribune who commands the unit that crucifies Jesus. The film was made by 20th Century Fox and is notable for being the first film released in the widescreen process CinemaScope. Like other early CinemaScope films, The Robe was shot with Henri Chrétien's original Hypergonar anamorphic lenses.
  
  The picture was directed by Henry Koster and produced by Frank Ross. The screenplay was adapted by Gina Kaus, Albert Maltz, and Philip Dunne from the Lloyd C. Douglas novel of the same name. The music score was composed by Alfred Newman and the cinematography was by Leon Shamroy.
  
  The first widescreen movie in more than two decades stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature and Michael Rennie, with Dean Jagger, Jay Robinson, Richard Boone, and Jeff Morrow. The Robe had one sequel, Demetrius and the Gladiators.
  
  Lloyd Douglas has said that he wrote the novel The Robe to answer this question through fiction: What happened to the Roman soldier who won Jesus' robe through a dice game?'
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• In 1955, A Soviet Navy Zulu-class submarine becomes the first submarine to launch a ballistic missile.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Soviet Navy's Project 611 (NATO reporting name: Zulu class) were one of the first Soviet post-war attack submarines. They were roughly as capable as the American GUPPY fleet-boat conversions. They were a contemporary of the Whiskey-class submarines and shared a similar sonar arrangement. Like most conventional submarines designed 1946-60, their design was influenced by the German Type XXI U-boat of the World War II era.
  
  The first few boats of the class were equipped with twin 57mm and twin 25mm anti-aircraft guns and no snorkels, although the guns were removed and snorkels added soon after the boats entered service. Six were converted in 1956 to become the world's first ballistic missile submarines, one armed with a single R-11FM Scud missile and five others with two Scuds each. They were designated as Project AV 611 and received the NATO reporting name of Zulu V. The missiles were too long to be contained in the boat's hull, and extended into the enlarged sail. To be fired, the submarine had to surface and raise the missile out of the sail. Soviet submarine B-67 successfully launched a missile on 16 September 1955'.
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• In 1959, The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City. The machine had a tendency to catch fire due to over heating. The companies solution was to add a 'scorch eliminator', which was actually a small fire extinguisher, which hung on the side.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Xerox 914 was the first successful commercial plain paper copier which in 1959 revolutionized the document-copying industry. The culmination of inventor Chester Carlson's work on the xerographic process, the 914 was fast and economical. The copier was introduced to the public on September 16, 1959, in a demonstration at the S
  
  One of the most successful Xerox products ever, the 914 model (so-called because it could copy originals up to 9 inches by 14 inches (229 mm -356 mm) could make 100,000 copies per month (seven copies per minute). In 1985, the Smithsonian received a Xerox 914, number 517 off the assembly line. It weighs approximately 650 pounds (294 kg) and measures 42" (107 cm) high - 46" (117cm) wide -45" (114 cm) deep.
  
  The machine was mechanically complex. It required a large technical support force, and had a tendency to catch fire when overheated (Ralph Nader claimed that a model in his office had caught fire three times in a four-month period). Because of the problem, the Xerox company provided a "scorch eliminator", which was actually a small fire extinguisher, along with the copier. But despite these problems, the machine was regarded with affection by its operators, due to it being complex enough to be interesting to use, but without being so complex as to be beyond understanding.
  
  The pricing structure of the machine was designed to encourage customers to rent rather than buy - it could be rented in 1965 for $25 a month, but would cost $27,500 to buy'.
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• In 1965, 'The Dean Martin Show' debuted on NBC-TV.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Dean Martin Show, not to be confused with the The Dean Martin Variety Show (1959-1960), is a TV variety-comedy series that ran from 1965 to 1974 for 264 episodes. It was broadcast by NBC and hosted by entertainer Dean Martin. The theme song to the series was his 1964 hit "Everybody Loves Somebody"'.
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• In 1972, 'The Bob Newhart Show' premiered on CBS-TV.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Bob Newhart Show is an American situation comedy produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978, with a total of 142 half-hour episodes spanning over six seasons. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience'.
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• In 1987, To protect the ozone layer from depletion the Montreal Protocol, an International Treaty, is signed.
  From Wikipedia: 'The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer) is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion. It was agreed on 26 August 1987, and entered into force on 26 August 1989, followed by a first meeting in Helsinki, May 1989. Since then, it has undergone eight revisions, in 1990 (London), 1991 (Nairobi), 1992 (Copenhagen), 1993 (Bangkok), 1995 (Vienna), 1997 (Montreal), 1998 (Australia), 1999 (Beijing) and 2007 (Montreal). As a result of the international agreement, the ozone hole in Antarctica is slowly recovering. Climate projections indicate that the ozone layer will return to 1980 levels between 2050 and 2070. Due to its widespread adoption and implementation it has been hailed as an example of exceptional international co-operation, with Kofi Annan quoted as saying that "perhaps the single most successful international agreement to date has been the Montreal Protocol". In comparison, effective burden sharing and solution proposals mitigating regional conflicts of interest have been among the success factors for the Ozone depletion challenge, where global regulation based on the Kyoto Protocol has failed to do so. In case of the ozone depletion challenge, there was global regulation already being installed before a scientific consensus was established. As well in comparison, lay people and public opinion were more convinced about possible imminent risks'.
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Two food holidays tomorrow:
- 'National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day'.
[The Hankster says] toast mine please. And don't be stingy with the butter.

- 'National Guacamole Day'.
[The Hankster says] Yes, with some enchiladas, tacos, re-fried beans and rice on the side


A squeeze from the past. 'National Play-Doh Day'. Designed as a wallpaper cleaner. The basic ingredients are flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil.
[The Hankster says The inventor thought he had a better use for it when he determined that kids had a hard time with modeling clay. As for myself, I never did. A quick pinch and you had all you need to put down someones back.] A couple of family related days tomorrow:
- 'National Step Family Day'. Founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997.

- 'Working Parents Day'.


A birthday girl tomorrow. 'Anne Bradstreet Day'. She was a 17th century English poet known as the first woman, New World Poet.

Now here is a no-brainer. 'Collect Rocks Day'.
[The Hankster says] I tried this once, but my Pet Rock got jealous. Can anyone use a lot of large size gravel? And if you have any advice on how to handle an irate rock, please let me know.

Tomorrow is 'Stay Away From Seattle Day'. A response to Seattle's, growth problems
[The Hankster says] Yep, there seems to have been a time when the mayor of Seattle discouraged new residents, who he thought was spoiling the city, and he wasn't shy about saying so.

Well, they are on their way. Tomorrow is 'Mayflower Day'. The Mayflower set sail from England to America on this day in 1620. They sailed for Virginia (where they had a land grant). Sixty six days later, they landed in New England.
[The Hankster says] Sixty six days, they must have had some very good oven timers in those days. Nobody likes dry Turkey.

Tomorrow is 'American Legion Day'. It was granted a Congressional Charter on this day in 1919.

Awareness / Observance Days on: September 16
o Health
- 'National School Backpack Awareness Day'. By the American Occupational Therapy Association. It focuses on the problems that can occur with the use of heavy bags and backpacks by children.

- 'Mouth Cancer Awareness Day'. In Ireland,

o Other
- 'Independence Day in Mexico'. It commemorates the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), which began the night of Sep. 15 of 1810, which sparked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Mexico gained independence in 1821 (11 years later).

- 'International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer'. A UN observance since 1994.


Historical events in the past on: September 16

In 1620, The Mayflower leaves port in England.

In 1782, The Great Seal of US is used for the first time.

In 1810, With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. Began at about 11 Pm on the 15th.

In 1893, Settlers make a land run for prime land in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma.

In 1908, The General Motors Corporation is founded when Buick and olds are merged.

In 1919, The American Legion is incorporated.

In 1953, 'The Robe' premiered at the Roxy Theater in New York. It was the first movie filmed in the wide screen CinemaScope process.

In 1955, A Soviet Navy Zulu-class submarine becomes the first submarine to launch a ballistic missile.

In 1959, The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is Introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City. The machine had a tendency to catch fire due to over heating. The companies solution was to add a 'scorch eliminator', which was actually a small fire extinguisher, which hung on the side." .

In 1965, 'The Dean Martin Show' debuted on NBC-TV.

In 1972, 'The Bob Newhart Show' premiered on CBS-TV.

In 1987, To protect the ozone layer from depletion the Montreal Protocol, an International Treaty, is signed.

No. 1 song

• Help! - The Beatles: More
  'I Got You Babe' has been displaced by 'Help!', which will hold the no. 1 spot until Sept 18 1965, when 'Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan', takes over.

Top movie

• Once a Thief More
  Having displaced 'Morituri', it will be there until the weekend box office of sept 26 1965 when, 'How to Murder Your Wife', takes over.

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Monthly holiday / awareness days in September

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month
All American Breakfast Month
Atrial Fibrillation Month
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month
Baby Safety Month
Backpack Safety America Month
Be Kind To Editors and Writers Month
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Bourbon Heritage Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childrens' Good Manners Month
Cholesterol Education Month
College Savings Month
Eat Chicken Month
Fall Hat Month
Go Wild During California Wild Rice Month
Great American Low-Cholesterol, Low-fat Pizza Bake Month
Gynecology Cancer Awareness Month
Happy Cat Month
Histiocytosis Awareness Month
Hunger Action Month
Intergeneration Month
International or National Guide Dogs Month
International People Skills Month
International Self-Awareness Month
International Speak Out Month
International Square Dancing Month
International Strategic Thinking Month
ITP Awareness Month
Library Card Sign-up Month
Million Minute Family Challenge
Mold Awareness Month
National Campus Safety Awareness Month
National Chicken Month
National Child Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Coupon Month
National DNA, Geonomics and Stem Cell Education Month
National Fruit and Veggies Month
National Head Lice Prevention Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Home Furnishings Month
National Honey Month
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
National ITP Awareness Month
National Mushroom Month
National Organic Harvest Month
National Osteopathic Medicine Month
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
National Pediculosis (Head Lice) Prevention Month
National Pet Memorial Month
National Piano Month
National Preparedness Month
National Prime Beef Month
National Prosper Where You Are Planted Month
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month
National Rice Month
National Save A Tiger Month
National Service Dog Month
National Sewing Month
National Shake Month
National Sickle Cell Month
National Skin Care Awareness Month
National Translators Month
National Wilderness Month
One-on-One Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
Pleasure Your Mate Month
Save The Koala Month
Sea Cadet Month
Self Improvement Month
September Is Healthy Aging Month
Shameless Promotion Month
Sports and Home Eye Health and Safety Month
Subliminal Communications Month
Superior Relationships Month
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
Update Your Resume Month
Whole Grains Month
Wild Rice Month
Women's Friendship Month
World Alzheimer's Month
World Animal Remembrance Month
World Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month

September is:

September origin (from Wikipedia): Originally September (Latin septem, "seven") was the seventh of ten months on the oldest known Roman calendar.
September in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of March in the Southern Hemisphere.
After the calendar reform that added January and February to the beginning of the year, September became the ninth month, but retained its name. It had 29 days until the Julian reform, which added a day.

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If you couldn't afford 90 cents for a movie ticket, 50 years ago, or your 45 RPM record player was broke, you might watch one of these shows on TV.
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• Old Picture of the Day - "Each day we bring you one stunning little glimpse of history in the form of a historical photograph."
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Below, are listed several holiday sites that I reference in addition to other holiday researches.

US Government Holidays

• 2015 Postal Holidays More
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Holidays Worldwide

• List of holidays by country More
• Holidays and Observances around the World More