On This Day September 14th

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September 14 is the 257th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 108 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

1682 – Bishop Gore School, one of the oldest schools in Wales, is founded.

1723 – Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena lays down the first stone of Fort Manoel in Malta.

1752 – The British Empire adopted the Gregorian calendar, skipping eleven days (the previous day was September 2).

1812 – Napoleonic Wars: The French Grande Armée enters Moscow. The Fire of Moscow begins as soon as Russian troops leave the city.

1901 – U.S. President William McKinley dies after being mortally wounded on September 6 by anarchist Leon Czolgosz and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.

1917 – The Russian Republic formally replaces the Russian Empire.

1954 – In a top-secret nuclear test, a Soviet Tu-4 bomber drops a 40-kiloton atomic weapon just north of Totskoye village.

1958 – The first two German post-war rockets, designed by the German engineer Ernst Mohr, reach the upper atmosphere.

1984 – Joe Kittinger is the first to fly a gas balloon across the Atlantic Ocean alone.

1994 – The Major League Baseball season is canceled because of a strike.

2001 – Historic National Prayer Service held at Washington National Cathedral for the September 11 attacks victims. A similar service is held in Canada on Parliament Hill, the largest vigil ever had in the nation's capital.

2015 – The first observation of gravitational waves is made, announced by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations on February 11, 2016.


Birthdays

938 – Sahib ibn Abbad, Persian scholar and statesman (d. 995)

1618 – Peter Lely, Dutch-English painter (d. 1680)

1713 – Johann Kies, German astronomer and mathematician (d. 1781)

1816 – Mary Hall Barrett Adams, American book editor and letter writer (d. 1860)

1843 – Lola Rodríguez de Tió, Puerto Rican poet, abolitionist, and women's rights activist (d. 1924)

1879 – Margaret Sanger, American nurse and activist (d. 1966)

1898 – Ernest Nash, German-Italian photographer and scholar (d. 1974)

1902 – Alice Tully, American soprano and philanthropist (d. 1993)

1910 – Rasuna Said, Indonesian women's rights campaigner and national hero (d. 1965)

1921 – Paul Poberezny, American pilot and businessman, founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (d. 2013)

1930 – Allan Bloom, American philosopher and academic (d. 1992)

1936 – Walter Koenig, American actor, producer, and screenwriter

1949 – Steve Gaines, American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Lynard Skynard (d. 1977)

1949 – Ed King, American guitarist and songwriter. Lynard Skynard  (d. 2018)

1983 – Amy Winehouse, English singer-songwriter (d. 2011)

Holidays and Observances

National Food Is Medicine Day

Malnutrition, a widespread global issue, affects millions of people, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. It results from various complex factors, and its consequences can be severe, ranging from stunted growth in children to increased mortality rates. One primary cause of malnutrition is inadequate access to a diverse and balanced diet. Many individuals and communities need more resources to acquire the nutritious foods needed for proper health. Poor sanitation and hygiene practices can also contribute to malnutrition by increasing the risk of infections that deplete the body's nutrients.

To combat malnutrition effectively, a multi-faceted approach is essential. First and foremost, improving access to nutritious foods is crucial. Promoting the cultivation of easy-to-grow, nutrient-rich crops like legumes, leafy greens, and fruit trees can significantly impact communities' diets. Education on nutrition and hygiene practices is equally vital to ensure that people understand the importance of a balanced diet and how to prevent infections that exacerbate malnutrition. Furthermore, initiatives that address broader social determinants of health, such as poverty reduction and access to clean water and healthcare, are essential in the fight against malnutrition. Collaboration between governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and communities is critical to implementing sustainable solutions and ending this global challenge. By addressing the root causes and promoting comprehensive solutions, we can work towards a world where malnutrition is no longer a threat to the well-being of millions.

Others Include

Are You Okay Day

Gobstopper Day

National Coloring Day

National Cream Filled Donut Day

National Eat a Hogie Day

National Live Creative Day

National Noel Day

National Rosa Tequila Day

National School Pictures Day

National Sober Day

National Virginia Day


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