On This Day September 16th

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September 16 is the 259th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 106 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

1620 – A determined band of 35 religious dissenters – Pilgrims set sail for Virginia from Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower, jubilant at the prospect of practicing their unorthodox brand of worship in the New World.

1701 – James Francis Edward Stuart, sometimes called the "Old Pretender," becomes the Jacobite claimant to the thrones of England and Scotland.

1776 – American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Harlem Heights is fought.

1822 – French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel, in a "note" read to the Academy of Sciences, reports a direct refraction experiment verifying David Brewster's hypothesis that photoelasticity (as it is now known) is stress-induced birefringence.

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

1908 – The General Motors Corporation was founded.

1945 – World War II: The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong ended.

1959 – The first successful photocopier, the Xerox 914, is introduced in a demonstration on live television from New York City.

1992 – The trial of the deposed Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega ends in the United States with a 40-year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering.


Birthdays

1615 – Heinrich Bach, German organist and composer (d. 1692)

1823 – Francis Parkman, American historian and author (d. 1893)

1853 – Albrecht Kossel, German physician and biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1927)

1875 – James Cash Penney, American businessman and philanthropist, founded J. C. Penney (d. 1971)

1888 – W. O. Bentley, English race car driver and engineer, founded Bentley Motors Limited (d. 1971)

1925 – B.B. King, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (d. 2015)

1927 – Peter Falk, American actor (d. 2011)

1937 – Vince Naimoli, American businessman and philanthropist (d. 2019)

1955 – Robin Yount, American baseball player and coach

1981 – Alexis Bledel, American actress

Holidays and Observances

Raise Your Steins and Don Your Lederhosen: It's Oktoberfest Time!


Get ready to party Bavarian-style because Oktoberfest, the world's grandest beer bash, is back! Held in the heart of Munich, Germany, from late September through early October, this colossal celebration is all about embracing the spirit of Bavaria, and it's not to be missed. The epicenter of the revelry is the Theresienwiese, affectionately known as the "Wiesn," where the real magic happens.


Picture this: massive beer tents that can hold thousands of merry souls, each hosted by a different Munich brewery, serving up the finest Bavarian brews. Grab a pretzel, sink your teeth into a juicy sausage, and sway to the lively folk tunes while wearing your finest lederhosen or dirndl. It's a sight to behold as locals and tourists unite in a vibrant dance of tradition and camaraderie.


But Oktoberfest isn't just about beer and food; it's an extravaganza of Bavarian culture. From colorful parades and amusement rides to the contagious energy of the Schuhplattler dance, there's no shortage of entertainment. So, whether you're a beer aficionado, a foodie, or just someone looking for an unforgettable party, Oktoberfest in Munich promises an experience like no other. Prost (cheers) to an epic celebration of beer, bratwurst, and Bavarian fun! 



Others Include

Abergavenny Food Festival

Batman Day

Collect Rocks Day

International Eat An Apple Day

International Red Panda Day

Malaysia Day

Maldives: Qaumee Dhuvas

Mayflower Day

Mexican Independence Day

National Dance Day

National Gymnastics Day

National Play-Doh Day

National Tattoo Story Day

National Trail of Tears Commemoration Day

Papua New Guinea Independence Day

Responsible Dog Ownership Day

World Barber Day

European Mobility Week

Oktoberfest


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