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17 Sept 2017


Constitution Day



Constitution Day falls on 17th September, the anniversary of the official signing of the US constitution in 1787. The document stood as the result of tireless work and compromise between the delegates of the Constitutional Convention – basically to bring about an agreement between the states which would allow a central government the power to enforce its decisions and allow the USA to stand as an international force, while maintaining a reasonable level of independence within the separate states.

Of course, to this day the constitution of 1787 has formed the basis for the development and running of the USA as we know it, priding itself on its roots in democracy, rights and the social contract. Certainly some aspects of the constitution have been contested over the years as attitudes change over time – key issues including slavery and women in employment, while the core elements have remained.

Education about the constitution is hugely encouraged, particularly on Constitution Day. Schools and educational establishments receiving any form of federal funding are required to teach the history of the American constitution on this day, but more than this many establishments such as universities and colleges look to celebrate the constitution by holding celebratory leisure events including ‘Constitution Trivia Quizes’ and community fairs. Constitution based merchandise is also made available in different forms from free paperback copies to t-shirts with constitution quotes.

So get involved with the learning this Constitution Day and find out about the history and background of the constitution that defines the USA – and once you’ve done that, you can buy the t-shirt!




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Wife Appreciation Day



Wife Appreciation Day is an exciting event that gives husbands a chance to demonstrate just how much they love and appreciate their wife. It has been listed in Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events since it was first established, and has been hugely popular ever since. There are so many things that a supportive and loving wife does for her husband, and this is a chance for husbands to look back and remember all the big and little things that add up to so much.

Husbands may want to order a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers, and/or arrange a fabulous surprise, such as making a reservation at her special restaurant, booking to see a spectacular show; or taking her on a romantic mini-break. Alternatively, they may want to get her a gift of designer perfume or a unique piece of jewelry, both of which are always gratefully received!

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September 17 Birthdays




Hank Williams Sr. - (1923 - 1953) (29)




John Ritter - (1948 - 2003) (54)








September 17th


2003: David Lee Roth injured himself onstage during a concert in Philadelphia while performing a complicated 15th-century samurai move with a staff hit Roth in the face. Roth needed 22 stitches to his face and cancelled the seven remaining dates of his tour.

1997: Fleetwood Mac kicked off their 37-date reunion tour to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Rumours at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford, CT.

1991: Guns N’ Roses released both Use Your Illusion I & II with four million copies of each album shipping, at the time the largest ship-out of an album in the U.S.

1991: Rob Tyner, lead singer of the MC5 died of a heart attack in the seat of his parked car in his hometown of Berkley, MI. He was 46 years old.

1983: Def Leppard headlined a festival at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego which also included Eddie Money, Uriah Heep & Motley Crue.

1983: Asia peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Don’t Cry” which was their second and final top ten single in the U.S.

1976: The Sex Pistols performed a concert for inmates at the Chelmsford Maximum Security Prison in Essex, U.K.

1967: The Doors appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show & were banned from future appearances on the program due to Jim Morrison singing the original lyric “Girl, we couldn’t get much higher” in “Light My Fire”.

1967: The Who appeared on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour where Keith Moon rigged his drum set to explode at the end of “My Generation” which did cut Moon’s leg & singed Pete Townshend’s hair, along with doing damage to Townshend’s hearing.



Birthdays:

Fee Waybill - Singer for The Tubes born in 1950

18 Sept 2017


First Love Day

Quote:“Falling in love is very real, but I used to shake my head when people talked about soul mates, poor deluded individuals grasping at some supernatural ideal not intended for mortals but sounded pretty in a poetry book. Then, we met, and everything changed, the cynic has become the converted, the sceptic, an ardent zealot.”
― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly

A more apt description of what one goes through during their first love has never been written. First Love Day celebrates that overwhelming sensation we feel when we first experience the onrushing of love, and that most especially powerful experience of our very first love. This holiday is one intended to be spent in contemplation about the first time we fell in love, and where they are today.

History of First Love Day

There are entire epic poems dedicated to the experience of first love, and now a holiday. First Love Day was established to remind us of how important the very first person we ever fell in love with was to us, and likely how important they still are. Those memories no doubt shaped what we looked for in a future partner, whether because of the sadness and pain involved, or because of the moments of joy and exultation.

For some people their first love wasn’t a romantic one, it may have been held in their regard for a parental figure or an animal. Most of the time, however, it’s a fellow human being and someone for whom they felt the first intense stirrings of romantic love. Whether the first love was someone who shared their feelings (oh you few, you lucky few) or someone who perhaps didn’t have the same feelings in return, there is no doubt that this person will be someone they never forget. First Love Day reminds us that, for better or worse, our first love shaped who we are today.





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Respect Day



Taking part each September, Respect Day has been created to encourage people to focus more on ways in which they can be respectful to others.

For many the day involves being more attentive to loved ones, but it can really be used as a catalyst for treating any people with a more polite approach.

There are no rules surrounding ways in which you could celebrate this year, it’s really down to you. You could take your wife or husband out for a romantic meal, you could visit an elderly relative or you could endeavour to be more encouraging to others.

Of course, respect isn’t something that should only be given once a year and hopefully the day will inspire people to think more about how they treat others all year around.

Because of Respect Day’s broad nature, news coverage is likely to be limited so it is advisable to just mark the date in your diary and try your best.

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September 18 Birthdays




Jada Pinkett Smith - 46




Ben Carson - 66




Lance Armstrong - 46




Dee Dee Ramone - (1951 - 2002) (50)





September 18th


2008: Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder released the single “All the Way” a tribute to the Chicago Cubs. Vedder wrote the song after baseball hall of famer Ernie Banks requested that Vedder write a song about the Cubs.

1983: Kiss appeared without makeup in public for the first time when they were on MTV to promote the release of their latest album Lick It Up.

1981: The Doors’ Greatest Hits released the prior year was certified Platinum in the U.S. & later went on to sell three million copies.

1978: All four members of Kiss simultaneously released solo albums. Each album shipped one million copies & was certified Platinum, but sales failed to match the expected demand. Ace Frehley’s solo album was the most successful.

1971: The Who reached number one on the U.K. Album Chart for the first and only time with their fifth studio album Who’s Next.

1970: Jimi Hendrix died in his girlfriend’s apartment in London after choking on his own vomit after taking nine of sleeping pills prescribed to his girlfriend with red wine. He was 27 years old.

1970: Black Sabbath released their second album Paranoid which went on to reach number twelve on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, sell four million copies in the U.S. and regarded by many as Black Sabbath’s best album and one of the best Heavy Metal albums of all time.

1968: Rush performed their first paying concert at The Coff-In United Church in Toronto. Their setlist included covers of Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady”, Cream’s “Spoonful” & “Crossroads” & The Yardbirds’ “Shapes of Things”. “Crossroads” & “Shapes of Things” were later recorded by Rush for their 2004 covers EP Feedback.

1968: The Beatles recorded “Birthday” which would be included on their self-titled album. While recording the song they took a break to watch the British television premiere of the movie The Girl Can’t Help It starring Little Richard.



Birthdays:

Kerry Livgren - Pianist for Kansas born in 1949

Michael Hossack - Drummer for The Doobie Brothers born in 1950

Dee Dee Ramone - Bassist for The Ramones born in 1951

19 Sept 2017


Talk Like A Pirate Day

Quote:“Yo, Ho, Yo, Ho,
It’s “Talk Like A Pirate” Day!
When laptops are benches God gave us for wenches,
And a sail ain’t a low price to pay!”
– Talk Like A Pirate Day – Tom Smith

Yar harrr! Ahoy there ye lily livered blaggards! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day, and that means it’s time for pillaging and imbibing of rum! Pirates have been all the rage in recent years, and out of that rage came an insane and completely piratical idea. There should be a day dedicated to keeping the piratical language alive, and more importantly the piratical tradition.

History of Talk Like A Pirate Day

It was June 6, 1995, and there was a group of men playing racquetball, and throughout they were shouting encouragement to each other. On this particular day, for reasons unbeknownst to them, they started shouting piratical slang at each other. From there it just kind of took on a life of its own, and they realized by the end of the game that it was necessary that they establish a holiday to celebrate that encouraged the use of such a fine vernacular. The first thing they needed was a date, and it just so happened to be the date selected was that of his ex-wife.

For the next seven years they honored this holiday, in relative obscurity, until they happened upon the email address of one Dave Barry, a syndicated columnist and author of a great number of books. He also happened to be hilarious, like any good pirate should be. From there it’s all history, Dave Barry promoted the holiday, and it’s been one amazing year after another as people all over the country celebrate this auspicious holiday.




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Get Ready Day



Being prepared to deal with an emergency is important for anyone and this is what Get Ready Day is all about. It is staged each year as a way of encouraging individuals, families, and communities to consider what is required in the event of natural disasters, pandemic illnesses, infectious diseases, and other crisis events. The day was first established in the mid 2000’s by the Public Health Association and the Get Ready website has a wealth of information to help those that are interested.

Planning an event is a way to bring attention to the day and the serious nature of being prepared for any type of crisis. This can be done by individuals to discuss suitable emergency plans with friends and families. Schools, colleges, and community centers can also host talks to distribute literature and give advice on the best ways to prepare for potential dangers and disasters.

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September 19 Birthdays




Jimmy Fallon - 43




Adam West - (1928 - 2017) (88)




Trisha Yearwood - 53




Twiggy - 68




Jeremy Irons - 69




David McCallum - 84




Lita Ford - 59








September 19th


2003: Cream bassist Jack Bruce underwent a liver transplant after being diagnosed with liver cancer earlier in the summer. He went on to make a full recovery.

1994: The Stone Temple Pilots began a then-record fifteen weeks run on top of the Billboard Album Rock Tracks Chart with “Interstate Love Song”.

1985: Frank Zappa, John Denver and Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee against the Parents Music Resource Center’s plans on wanting warning labels on albums.

1981: The Rolling Stones went to number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the ninth and last time with Tattoo You which began a nine week run on top of the chart.

1981: Simon and Garfunkel reunited for their first concert in eleven years at New York’s Central Park which was attended by over 750,000 people.

1974: Max Weinberg made his live debut as the drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band at The Main Point in Bryn Mawr, PA outside of Philadelphia.

1973: Gram Parsons died of a lethal combination of morphine and alcohol in Joshua Tree, CA. He was 26 years old.

1970: The Rolling Stones’ final album for Decca Records, the live album Get Yer Ya-Yas Out! debuted at number one on the U.K. Album Chart.

1958: Elvis Presley left Fort Hood, TX via train en route to Brooklyn, NY. After arriving in Brooklyn, he shipped off to Germany where he was stationed in the Army.



Birthdays:

Lita Ford born in 1958

20 Sept 2017


Pepperoni Pizza Day

Quote:”There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap.
~ Kevin James

Delicious and steaming, with a rich layer of red sauce ripe with the flavors of Italy and a layer of cheese as thick as a politicians lies, pizza is perhaps the perfect food. Pepperoni Pizza Day celebrates the mainstay of pizza culture, the most basic form of this incredible food and the origin of every delicious innovation that came from there. Get out there and gorge on Pepperoni Pizza Day!

History of Pepperoni Pizza Day

Pizza is older than most people would imagine, stretching far back into ancient Sardinia. 7000 years past saw the origins of bread, the first ingredient necessary to creating pizza. From there flat breads became incredibly popular in cultures throughout the world, where they served as the basic staples for people everywhere, and were even baked on the back of shields by Persian armies. Ultimately, 2000 years ago, the first pizza resembling what we think of today was created by Roman Soldiers who added olive oil and cheese to Matzah bread.

However, the first time the word pizza came into use was in the 16th-Century, describing a food thought fit only for peasants. That was until 1889, when Raffaele Esposito presented the Queen consort of Italy a “Pizza Margherita”, flatbread topped with basil, mozzarella, and tomatoes, colors and flavors selected to represent the Italian Flag. After being served to nobility, the future of the pizza was set and it quickly became one of the most popular foods around the world. Pepperoni Pizza is the single most popular variety of pizza found on the streets of the world, most especially in America. Pepperoni Pizza Day celebrates the history of this pizza, and the best pizza of all time!




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National Punch Day



The word punch means five, originating from the Hindustani word panch. Punch Day sadly isn’t an excuse to drink five glasses of punch; rather, it celebrates the traditional punch base recipe of five key ingredients, which most punches still use – alcohol (usually spirits), lemon (or other fruits), sugar, water, and tea (or other spices, e.g. cinnamon).

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September 20 Birthdays




Sophia Loren - 83




George RR Martin - 69




Steven Skyler - 34




Ben Shepherd - 48










September 20th


2010: Leonard Skinner, the gym teacher who inspired the name Lynyrd Skynyrd died of Alzheimer’s disease at a nursing home in Jacksonville, FL. He was 77 years old.

1980: Queen reached number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first and only time with The Game which spent five weeks on top of the chart and is tied with News of the World for being Queen’s biggest selling non-compilation album in the U.S.

1980: Ozzy Osbourne released his debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz the first of two studio albums that featured guitarist Randy Rhoads. The album wouldn’t be released in the U.S. until March of the following year.

1975: David Bowie reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first time with “Fame” which John Lennon provided background vocals for & co-wrote. “Fame” spent two non-consecutive weeks on top of the chart.

1975: Bad Company peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Feel Like Makin’ Love” which was their second and final top ten single in the U.S.

1972: Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for growing a crop of marijuana at their farmhouse in Campbeltown, Scotland.

1971: Peter Frampton departed Humble Pie to start a successful solo career. His debut solo album Wind of Change was released the following year.

1970: The Doors’ singer Jim Morrison was found guilty in Miami of exposing himself onstage during a concert the previous year though he was acquitted on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior.

1969: Credence Clearwater Revival reached the top of the U.K. Singles Chart for the first and only time with “Bad Moon Rising” which spent three weeks on top.




Birthdays:

Chuck Panozzo - Bassist for Styx born in 1948

John Panozzo - Drummer for Styx born in 1948

Nuno Bettencourt - Guitarist for Extreme born in 1966

Ben Shepherd - Bassist for Soundgarden born in 1968

21 Sept 2017


World Gratitude Day



Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st September. The celebration of Gratitude Day allows both individual citizens and organisations within wider society to celebrate the broad meaning of gratitude in a variety of ways.

Origins

The celebration started in 1965 in Hawaii when an international gathering decided that it would be a good idea to have one day per year to formally express gratitude and appreciation for the many wonderful things to be found in the world. Following the meeting in Hawaii, many attendees marked Gratitude Day on 21st September 1966 when back in their own countries. Ever since then, the number of people celebrating Gratitude Day across the world has grown and grown.




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International Day of Peace



The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a holiday observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was first celebrated in 1982, and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people. In 2013 the day was dedicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to peace education, the key preventive means to reduce war sustainably.

To inaugurate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City). The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa, and was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan, as "a reminder of the human cost of war"; the inscription on its side reads, "Long live absolute world peace"

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September 21 Birthdays





Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor - (1954 - 2015) (61)




Stephen King - 70




Bill Murray - 67




Faith Hill - 50




Liam Gallagher - 45




Leonard Cohen - (1934 - 2016) (82)




Luke Wilson - 46




Don Felder - 70








September 21st


2009: Eddie Van Halen made a cameo appearance on the season premiere of the seventh season of Two and a Half Men. Van Halen was quoted saying “I typically shy away from these requests as I’m not an actor, but Charlie Sheen and I are friends & since it was a scene with him, I agreed.”

2001: The benefit concert America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast on 35 U.S. television stations with performers such as Bruce Springsteen, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Sting, & Neil Young appearing, raising $30 million for the United Way’s September 11th telethon fund.

1991: Dire Straits entered the U.K. Album Chart at number one with their sixth and final album On Every Street which spent one week on top.

1985: Dire Straits reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first and only time with “Money for Nothing” which spent three weeks at number on top of the chart.

1984: Rush filmed their concert at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens which would later be released as Grace Under Pressure Tour 1984.

1980: Elton John left longtime label MCA to sign a six year contract with David Geffen’s new label Geffen Records. He returned to MCA after his contract expired.

1979: Cheap Trick released their fourth studio album Dream Police which went on to reach number six on the Billboard 200 Album Chart & sell one million copies in the U.S.

1968: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower”. It went on to peak at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, making it Hendrix’s only top forty single in the U.S.

1968: Deep Purple’s debut single, a cover of Joe South’s “Hush” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart which was their first top ten single in the U.S.



Birthdays:

Don Felder - Guitarist for The Eagles born in 1947

Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor - Drummer for Motorhead born in 1954

Liam Gallagher - Singer of the rock band Oasis

22 Sept 2017


Business Women's Day



Since the 1940s, women have been playing an increasingly larger role in the world of business. These days, women have practically equal footing to men when it comes to business and there are a large number of female company owners and bosses.

The American Business Women’s Association is a national professional association for women, established by Kansas City businessman, Hilary Bufton, Jr. On Sept. 22, 1949, Mr. Bufton and three Kansas City businesswomen incorporated the American Business Women’s Association. “It was my feeling all women were seeking and deserved equal business opportunities.” He later wrote, “They had gained tremendous business knowledge during World War II, through necessity, and I felt a new organization for all businesswomen was needed.”

This special day celebrates the contribution that women make in the business world and focuses on ways to give women more equality. The first ever Business Women’s Day was celebrated in 1983 when a joint Congressional resolution was passed.

A number of special events are held on this day, including seminars, meetings, and other events that encourage business women from around the world to network and share their experiences.




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National Elephant Appreciation Day



Many annual celebrations have a long, storied history and carry huge global significance. Is Elephant Appreciation Day one of them? Probably not.

Created in 1996 by Mission Media, a graphics and publishing company, the day’s origins are largely based on owner Wayne Hepburn’s personal fascination with elephants. His interest, in turn, began when he received an elephant paperweight as a gift from his daughter. Despite its somewhat ridiculous back story, the day has received some official recognition.

That said, elephants are certainly worthy of some appreciation from all of us. They are, after all, the largest land mammals in the world and sadly, many species of elephants face the threat of extinction, due to environmental factors and the ivory trade.

So what should you do to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day? Well, just about anything elephant-themed. A trip to the zoo, a family viewing of Dumbo – the possibilities are endless.

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September 22 Birthdays




Joan Jett - 59




Scott Baio - 57




Debby Boone - 61




Bonnie Hunt - 56




David Coverdale - 65









September 22nd


2010: Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler joined American Idol to be a judge for its tenth season which began the following January.

2005: Jimmy Page was made an honorary citizen of Rio de Janeiro for his work in helping its street children. In 1998, Page opened Casa Jimmy which had supported over 300 children.

2003: Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora were announced as co-owners of the Arena Football League expansion team the Philadelphia Soul.

1995: Kansas singer & keyboardist Steve Walsh was charged with DUI, possession of cocaine and driving with a suspended license in Atlanta after crashing his car on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard at 4 p.m.

1992: While taping an edition of MTV Unplugged Bruce Springsteen decided to go electric instead reportedly due to Springsteen was unhappy with the touring band’s rehearsals of the acoustic arrangements.

1992: Def Leppard were forced to postpone concerts in Las Cruces, NM & Tucson, AZ after their sound-equipment truck was found abandoned. The truck driver Herschel Williams had attempted to rob an appliance store and was later charged with drug possession and causing criminal damage in Las Cruces.

1985: The first Farm Aid benefit concert took place in Champaign, IL to raise money for American family farmers. Artists on the bill included Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and John Mellencamp.

1982: The Who kicked off their farewell tour at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD. They would later begin touring on and off again in 1989.

1972: David Bowie kicked off his first North American tour at Public Hall in Cleveland. This tour was in support of Bowie’s concept album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.



Birthdays:

David Coverdale - Singer for Whitesnake and Deep Purple born in 1951

Joan Jett born in 1960

23 Sept 2017


International Rabbit Day



Poachers and cosmetic manufacturers beware: International Rabbit Day is definitely not for you! Held on the fourth Saturday or Sunday of September, this annual celebration of the long-eared, short-tailed mammal is not just in the name of the millions of bunnies kept as pets across the Western world, but aims to promote a serious message about animal welfare. On International Rabbit Day we are encouraged to consider, not only the companionship offered by our favourite hutch-dwellers, but the various ways in which rabbits are harmed by medical and cosmetic testing, hunting, fur farming and, of course, casseroling. Yes, there is a serious side to International Rabbit Day but you may not be surprised to learn that events are somewhat sporadic – so let your bunny out of its hutch and give it an extra carrot or two (and be sure to plan chicken for the family roast).



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Checkers Day



Checkers Day doesn’t have anything to do with the popular board game; rather, it commemorates the famous ‘checkers‘ speech made by Richard M. Nixon in 1952 after he received an adorable Cocker Spaniel as he sought election in 1952.

Politicians are banned from taking donations for their own use so, when he was accused of this by rivals, like many others seeking election, Nixon faced allegations that he had misused donations for election expenses and syphoned these off for his personal use.

Rather than shy away from these allegations, Nixon decided to address these head-on during a 30-minute TV debate.

However it was not his use of financial details that led to this speech becoming one of the most celebrated in US history, rather it was the introduction of Checkers, the Cocker Spaniel, to the public which made it memorable. Voters were won over when Nixon told them about his children’s love for Checkers.

“Our little girl named it Checkers and, you know, the kids, like all kids, love the dog and I just want to say this right now, that regardless of what they say about it, we’re gonna keep it.”

Still, that’s no reason not to have a game or two of checkers – and you’ll probably have more fun anyway.

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September 23 Birthdays




Bruce Springsteen - 68




Ray Charles - (1930 - 2004) (73)




Mickey Rooney - (1920 - 2014) (93)




Karl Pilkington - 45




Julio Iglesias - 74




Jason Alexander - 58




Neal Smith - 69








September 23rd


2010: Heart guitarist & singer Nancy Wilson filed for divorce from her husband of 22 years, film director Cameron Crowe. Wilson cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce & listed June 15th, 2008 as the separation date.

2006: Neil Young received the Artist of the Year award at the fifth annual Americana Honors and Awards in Nashville. Young was honored for his album Living With War which criticized the policies of George W. Bush’s presidential administration.

1997: The Rolling Stones kicked off their tour in support of Bridges to Babylon at Soldier Field in Chicago.

1991: Guns N’ Roses announced that guitarist Izzy Stadlin was leaving the band. Gilby Clarke would shortly replace him.

1989: Skid Row peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 Album Chart with their self-titled debut album which went on to sell five million copies in the U.S. On the same day they peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “18 and Life” which was their first top ten single in the U.S.

1980: David Bowie opened a three month run on Broadway taking over the title role in The Elephant Man.

1980: Bob Marley performed his final concert at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh. Marley collapsed onstage during the concert. Two days before this, Marley collapsed while jogging in New York City’s Central Park and was told to immediately cancel his tour.

1970: After a Rolling Stones concert at the Paris Olympia, Mick Jagger met his future wife Bianca Perez-More Macias for the first time. They would get married the following year and divorce in 1979.

1969: In Illinois’ The Northern Star newspaper, a story ran claiming that Paul McCartney died on November 9, 1966 in a car crash and had been replaced by a British look-alike named William Campbell. McCartney later came out of seclusion to deny it.



Birthdays:

Neal Smith - Drummer for Alice Cooper born in 1947

Bruce Springsteen born in 1949

24 Sept 2017


Pony Express Day



Pony Express Day celebrates those brave souls who made up the unique mail delivery system of the same name. Back in the days of the wild west, there was no Fed Ex, no Postal Service that ran that far west, no planes, and delivery by ship was likely to take months if it ever got there at all. Seeing this need for a specialized delivery service, Leavenworth and Pike’s Peak Express Company took an opportunity to expand into this void. From this important decision was born one of the most iconic pieces of American History, whose influence is felt in hundreds of Pony Express Day Festivals throughout the American Midwest.

History

The Pony Express existed for 18 months between the days of April 3, 1860 to October 1861. In these days there was no air mail, no great American Highway, all there was was hundreds of miles of wide open spaces with not much in between but animal filled wilderness and bandito filled hollows. During this time, if you wanted to send a letter or small package from anywhere East past the gateway of St. Joseph, Missouri, there was only one way to go. The Pony Express was a massive employer for it’s time, with up to 80 young riders employed at any given stage, with stringent requirements on their age, size, and weight.

The Pony Express preferred to employ the youngest riders they could, in part for their resilience, and in part for how light they were. The lighter a man was the longer the horse could run and the more cargo the rider could carry, and since the horses were put to go full tilt for 10 to 15 miles at a stretch before changing, this was of vital importance. The rider changed out every 75 to 100 miles, but the mail never so much as slowed even in the worst of weather. While the average trip from coast to coast (On Horseback!) took 10 days, when they delivered Lincoln’s Inaugural Address, the trip was made in a mere 7 days and 17 hours.




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Punctuation Day

Quote:“Why does punctuation matter? Some people find inspiration in cooking their families and their dogs. Others find inspiration in cooking, their families, and their dogs.”

Let’s face it, punctuation saves lives. It may sound a little strange to say that, but when you think of the effect that just the humble comma can have on the meaning of a sentence, it becomes readily apparent that there are some really strong arguments for learning to use them properly. For instance, you really don’t want to say “Let’s eat Grandma!” when you mean “Let’s eat, Grandma!” The first means you’re suggesting you eat your sweet old granny, the second invites her to come dine with you, see the difference? Punctuation Day shares this wisdom with the world, as well as the wisdom of all the other forms of punctuation.

History of Punctuation Day

Punctuation Day was established by Jeff Rubin, founder of the day and organizer of www.nationalpunctuationday.com. Punctuation can be tricky for some people, those who struggle to know when it’s appropriate to use a colon, or a set of brackets, or even an ellipsis. You thought we were going to talk about the period, the comma, and the semi-colon? Of course we are, but these are commonly known about forms of punctuation, and not everyone knows that the world of grammatical structure spreads beyond these commonly used (though commonly misunderstood) forms.

Punctuation Day was established to help reinforce these lessons we learned in elementary school, and to reinforce their use and to show just how important they can be to ensure that what you write is properly interpreted as what you mean. That doesn’t mean that the world of punctuation is all peaceful and orderly though! Sometimes you run into rogue sectors that argue whether or not things like the Oxford Comma are valid. Believe us, it is, anyone who says otherwise is a heathen.

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September 24 Birthdays




Jim Henson - (1936 - 1990) (53)




F. Scott Fitzgerald - (1896 - 1940) (44)




Joe Greene - 71




Shawn Crahan - 48




Linda McCartney - (1941 - 1998) (56)










September 24th


1998: Steven Tyler threw out the first pitch at the Montreal Expos-St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

1998: Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler was sentenced to 150 days in jail for two counts of battery & probation violation from a conviction the previous year.

1994: Eric Clapton was the musical guest on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live where he performed “I’m Tore Down” and “Five Long Years”.

1993: Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler collected $2.5 million from his former band after suing them for wrongful dismissal. He claimed that he was thrown out due to his heroin habit after they encouraged him to start using it.

1991: Nirvana released Nevermind a record many say was responsible for bringing alternative rock to a large mainstream audience. It would enter the Billboard 200 Album Chart at 144, peaking at number one in January 1992.

1989: The group Chopped Liver performed on the L’Chai-To Life telethon in Los Angeles, which featured Bob Dylan on the recorder alongside actor Harry Dean Stanton.

1979: The Eagles released their sixth studio album The Long Run which would go to reach number one on the Billboard 200 album chart & sell seven million copies in the U.S.

1977: Styx released “Come Sail Away” which went on to peak at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart making it their second top ten single in the U.S.

1966: Jimi Hendrix arrived in London along with his manager Chas Chandler, formerly of The Animals. On the flight from New York City, Hendrix changed the spelling of his name from Jimmy to Jimi.



Birthdays:

Linda McCartney born in 1941

Jerry Donahue - Guitarist for Fairport Convention born in 1946

Shawn Crahan - Drummer for Slipknot born 1969

25 Sept 2017


World Pharmacists Day



World Pharmacists Day was the brainchild of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), with the council of this organization voting to establish the event in the late 2000s during a conference they staged in Istanbul, Turkey. The aim of the day is to bring attention to pharmacies and the positive benefits they offer when it comes to health and FIP encourages all its members to get involved to make the event a success.

Each year the organization announces a different theme so that associations and individuals in the pharmaceutical industry can put together national campaigns or local projects to showcase the good work they do in helping to improve the health of people around the world. This can include giving lectures, holding exhibitions, or organizing an activity day for adults and kids to demonstrate the many ways that a pharmacy can help them.



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National Psychotherapy Day



If you tell someone that you are celebrating Psychotherapy Day they will probably say ‘you need your head examined’ or some other joking remark, or maybe they will say that people who can afford psychotherapy don’t need a special day. Psychotherapy Day was founded in 2012 by a group of professionals and students and is designed to combat misconceptions and raise awareness of the vital work that is done by therapists in helping the one in four people who suffer from mental illness as well as those with emotional problems. The colour turquoise is worn to show support for Psychotherapy Day and can be combined with their logo of a turquoise counselling chair on a black background. It is an ideal time to talk, write, read or blog about psychotherapy in order to break down stigmas and worries, to volunteer or donate to community mental health centres and to share psychotherapy research.

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September 25 Birthdays




Will Smith - 49




Mark Hamill - 66




Catherine Zeta-Jones - 48




Michael Douglas - 73




Christopher Reeve - (1952 - 2004) (52)




Barbara Walters - 88




Heather Locklear - 56






Jamie Hyneman - 61








September 25th


2006: Steven Tyler made a cameo appearance on Two and a Half Men playing himself as a noisy, obnoxious neighbor.

1993: Nirvana were the musical guest on the season premiere on Saturday Night Live where they performed “Heart-Shaped Box” and “Rape Me”.

1992: During an Ozzy Osbourne concert at the State Fair Grandstand in Oklahoma City, two fans were stabbed & twenty were arrested. Sharon Osbourne would blame this on the availability of alcohol at the concert.

1990: Dave Grohl, former drummer for Washington DC based band Scream auditioned to be Nirvana’s new drummer & was offered the job immediately.

1981: The Rolling Stones kicked off their world tour in support of Tattoo You in Philadelphia, PA. This was the first rock and roll tour to have a sponsor, which would later become the norm in the touring industry.

1980: Led Zeppelin drummer John Bohnam was found dead as a result of asphyxiation from vomit after excessive vodka consumption the previous night. He was 32 years old.

1972: Black Sabbath released their fourth album Black Sabbath Vol. 4 which went on to reach number thirteen on the Billboard 200 Album Chart and sell one million copies in the U.S. The album was originally titled Snowblind which was changed by their record label Warner Bros. at the last minute.

1971: Deep Purple reached number one on the U.K. Album Chart for the first time with Fireball which spent one week on top of the chart.

1967: The Doors released their second album Strange Days which went on to reach number three on the Billboard 200 album chart and sell one million copies in the U.S.

1965: The Yardbirds peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Heart Full of Soul” which was their second and final top ten single in the U.S.

26 Sept 2017


National Johnny Appleseed Day



There’s a story from the early days of America, discussing this near mythical figure that travelled the wilds of America spreading apple seeds everywhere he went. He was known and lauded for his kind, generous ways, and the importance he placed on the apples. To this day he is depicted in stories and song as the man who made apples an American institution, and is one of the most beloved characters in its mythology and history.

History of Johnny Appleseed Day

What many people don’t know is that Johnny Appleseed was no mere legend, but was in fact a missionary known by the name of John Chapman. Born in Leominster, Massachussets in 1774. While the most common display of the man who would be known as Johnny Appleseed is of him randomly spreading apple seeds everywhere, the truth of his methods were a bit more pragmatic. He traveled throughout Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and the lands that would become West Virginia planting nurseries. He would fence them in and leave them in the care of a neighbor who would then sell shares in the trees, and then come back every year or two to tend them.

His very first nursery was built on the bank of Brokenstraw Creek, south of Warren Pennsylvania, but dozens more were to follow. His work wasn’t focused just on apples, however. He had a deep and abiding love for animals of all kinds, including insects. He may have been one of the first ethical vegetarians, and spent much of his life taking pains not to harm animals. One popular story about him recounts his attitudes towards animals:

Quote:“One cool autumnal night, while lying by his camp-fire in the woods, he observed that the mosquitoes flew in the blaze and were burned. Johnny, who wore on his head a tin utensil which answered both as a cap and a mush pot, filled it with water and quenched the fire, and afterwards remarked, “God forbid that I should build a fire for my comfort, that should be the means of destroying any of His creatures.”

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Batman Day



If you are of the opinion that there are not enough days set aside to celebrate fictional vigilantes, who dress up as flying creatures in order to tackle crime, then we agree with you. Fortunately, there is one such date set aside every year – Batman Day.

The purpose of Batman Day is to celebrate the anniversary of the character’s first ever appearance, which was in Detective Comics #27 way back in May 1939. Since those early comic book appearances, Batman has grown into one of the world’s best-loved and most recognisable fictional characters, and is the focal point of television shows, animated cartoons, video games and Hollywood blockbusters.

Do you possess some Batman-related comic books, video games or DVDs? Are you the proud owner of a Batman fancy dress costume that rarely gets used?

Whatever the case, why not find a way to celebrate Gotham City’s greatest detective?

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September 26 Birthdays




Serena Williams - 36




Olivia Newton-John - 69




John Chapman - (1774 - 1845) (70)




Rich Piana - (1970 - 2017) (46)




Nev Schulman - 33




Craig Chaquico - 62










September 26th


1999: Deep Purple played at London’s Royal Albert Hall accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

1997: Bryan Adams taped his appearance on MTV Unplugged at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The concert featured students from the Juilliard School being conducted by Michael Kamen.

1995: AC/DC released their twelfth international studio album Ballbreaker which was their first album with drummer Phil Rudd since 1983’s Flick of the Switch. The album went on to peak at number four on the Billboard 200 Album Chart and sell two million copies in the U.S.

1991: The original lineup of Jane’s Addiction performed their farewell concert at the Aloha Tower in Honolulu, HI. There would go on to be multiple Jane’s Addiction reunions in 1997, 2001 and 2003, but the original lineup didn’t reunite until April of 2008.

1991: Southside Johnny filmed his music video for “It’s been a Long Time” with 500 fans and friends in attendance at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. The video featured appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Steven Van Zandt, who ended up jamming together onstage for over an hour.

1989: Paul McCartney kicked off his first world tour in ten years at the Drammenshallen in Drammen, Norway. Throughout this tour, McCartney performed several Lennon/McCartney songs live for the first time

1987: The Grateful Dead peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Touch of Grey” which was their first and only top ten single in the U.S.

1981: Bruce Dickinson replaced Paul Di’Anno as the singer for Iron Maiden. Dickinson would leave the band in 1993 and rejoin in 1999.

1970: Free’s third studio album Fire and Water entered the Billboard 200 Album Chart where it eventually peaked at number seventeen.



Birthdays:

Bryan Ferry - Singer for Roxy Music born in 1945

Craig Chaquico - Guitarist for Jefferson Starship born in 1954