On This Day September 10th

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September 10th is the 253rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 112 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

1509 – An earthquake called "The Lesser Judgment Day" hits Constantinople.

1608 – John Smith is elected council president of Jamestown, Virginia.

1776 – American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.

1813 – The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

1846 – Elias Howe was granted a patent for the sewing machine.

1918 – Russian Civil War: The Red Army captures Kazan.

1932 – The New York City Subway's third competing subway system, the municipally-owned IND, is opened.

1936 – First World Individual Motorcycle Speedway Championship, Held at London's (England) Wembley Stadium

1960 – At the Summer Olympics in Rome, Abebe Bikila became the first sub-Saharan African to win a gold medal, winning the marathon barefoot.

1977 – Hamida Djandoubi, convicted of torture and murder, is the last person to be executed by guillotine in France.

2002 – Switzerland, traditionally a neutral country, becomes a full member of the United Nations.

 

Birthdays

1588 – Nicholas Lanier, English singer-songwriter and lute player (d. 1666)

1753 – John Soane, an English architect and academic, designed the Royal Academy and Freemasons' Hall (d. 1837)

1788 – Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes, French archaeologist and author (d. 1868)

1839 – Isaac K. Funk, American minister and publisher, co-founded Funk & Wagnalls (d. 1912)

1864 – Carl Correns, German botanist and geneticist (d. 1933)

1886 – H.D., American poet, novelist, and memoirist (d. 1961)

1892 – Arthur Compton, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1962)

1908 – Raymond Scott, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (d. 1994)

1925 – Boris Tchaikovsky, Russian pianist and composer (d. 1996)

1941 – Christopher Hogwood, English harpsichord player and conductor, founded the Academy of Ancient Music (d. 2014)

1950 – Joe Perry, American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

1963 – Randy Johnson, American baseball player

1974 – Ben Wallace, American basketball player

 

Holidays and Observances

National Anti-Junk Light Day       

In our modern world, artificial light is ubiquitous, but not all light is equal. "Junk light," a term encompassing various harmful artificial light sources, poses significant health and well-being risks. Blue light emitted by screens disrupts our sleep patterns, leading to insomnia and sleep disorders. Glare from unshielded outdoor lights, like streetlights and headlights, causes discomfort and safety hazards. Flickering, common in low-quality lighting, can result in eye strain and headaches, while light pollution affects the environment and our connection to the night sky.

Several strategies can be employed to combat the adverse effects of junk light. Use devices with blue light filters to minimize sleep disruption. Install well-designed, shielded, and energy-efficient lighting to reduce glare and pollution. Limit screen time before bedtime to ensure better sleep quality. Support dark sky initiatives to preserve natural darkness and opt for warm white LED bulbs for a more soothing indoor environment. Recognizing the dangers of junk light and implementing these measures can lead to improved sleep, greater eye comfort, and a healthier relationship with artificial light.

 

Others Include

Day of the Homeland    

Gibraltar National Day   

Grandparents Day          

Harvest Moon Festival (South Korea)

Hug Your Hound Day     

National Pet Memorial Day         

St. George's Caye Day (Belize)

Swap Ideas Day

White Balloon Day          

World Suicide Prevention Day

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