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From Wikipedia:
'Punch is the term for a wide assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic
and alcoholic, generally containing fruit or fruit juice. The drink
was introduced from India to the United Kingdom in the early seventeenth
century, and from there its use spread to other countries.'
Tomorrow's food holiday is 'National Punch Day'. From Wikipedia: 'Punch is the term for a wide assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, generally containing fruit or fruit juice. The drink was introduced from India to the United Kingdom in the early seventeenth century, and from there its use spread to other countries.'
[The Hankster says] If non-alcoholic artificially flavored fruit drinks are considered punch, then I am still drinking it.
'Wife Appreciation Day'. Some references say the third Saturday others say the Third Sunday of September.
[The Hankster says] Well, who ya gonna call? There is no referee for unofficial holidays as there would be for government or copyrighted days. Guys, you may just have to do the dishes today and tomorrow.
Another ladies day tomorrow. It will be 'Women's Friendship Day'. Third Sunday in September. Created by the Kappa Delta Sorority in 1999. 'Friendship Day' is in August.
Awareness / Observance Days on: September 20
o Health
- 'International Clean Hands Week'. The third week of September, on 20 - 26, in 2015. Focuses on awareness of how hands can spread disease.
- 'Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week'. In the US and Great Britain during the third week in September, September 20-25 in 2015. From Wikipedia; 'Mitochondrial disease is a group of disorders caused by dysfunctional mitochondria, the organelles that generate energy for the cell. Mitochondria are found in every cell of the human body except red blood cells, and convert the energy of food molecules into the ATP that powers most cell functions.'
o Other
- 'National Youth Day in Thailand'.
- 'Universal Children’s Day in Germany'.
Historical events in the past on: September 20
In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition to circumnavigate the globe. His ship and some crew complete the voyage. Magellan was killed in the Philippines in 1521.
In 1797, US frigate Constitution (Old Ironsides) was launched in Boston.
In 1814, 'Star Spangled Banner' published as a song, lyrics by Francis Scott Key, tune by John Stafford Smith. From Wikipedia: 'On September 20, both the Baltimore Patriot and The American printed the song, with the note 'Tune: Anacreon in Heaven'. The song quickly became popular, with seventeen newspapers from Georgia to New Hampshire printing it'.
In 1848, The American Association for the Advancement of Science is created. From Wikipedia:' '...is an American international non-profit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the betterment of all humanity'. They also publish the periodical Science.
In 1859, George Simpson patents the electric range. From Wikipedia: 'On September 20, 1859, George B. Simpson was awarded US patent #25532 for an 'electro-heater' surface heated by a platinum-wire coil powered by batteries. In his words, useful to 'warm rooms, boil water, cook victuals'.
In 1893, Charles Duryea and his brother road-test the first American-made gasoline-powered automobile (Duryea Motor Wagon Company).
In 1946, The first Cannes Film Festival is held, having been delayed seven years due to World War II. From Wikipedia: '... is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from around the world'.
In 1953, Jimmy Stewart debuted on the radio western 'The Six Shooter' on NBC. It ran for only one season (39 ep.).
In 1955, The TV show, You'll Never Be Rich, premiered on CBS. The name was changed to 'The Phil Silvers Show'.
In 1969, The Archies 'Sugar Sugar' hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 110, for 4 weeks.. Wilson Pickett recorded it in 1970.
In 1970, The Soviet Luna 16 lands on Moon's Mare Fecunditatis, drills core sample. From Wikipedia: 'Luna 16 was the first robotic probe to land on the Moon and return a sample of lunar soil to Earth after five unsuccessful similar attempts.'.
In 1976, 'The Captain and Tennille' show premiered on ABC-TV.
In 1971, Hurricane Irene evolves into Hurricane Olivia and becomes the first hurricane to cross from the Atlantic to Pacific.
In 1975, David Bowie's 'Fame', single goes #1, on the Billboard Hot 100, for 2 weeks.
No. 1 song
Top movie
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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