On This Day September 27th

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September 27th is the 270th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 95 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

1066 – William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme River, beginning the Norman conquest of England.

1540 – The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) receives its charter from Pope Paul III.

1777 – American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia.

1825 – The world's first public railway to use steam locomotives, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, is ceremonially opened.

1903 – "Wreck of the Old 97": an American rail disaster in which 11 people are killed; it later becomes the subject of a popular ballad.

1908 – Production of the Model T automobile begins at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit.

1930 – Bobby Jones wins the (pre-Masters) Grand Slam of golf.

1942 – Last day of the Matanikau action on Guadalcanal as United States Marines barely escape after being surrounded by Japanese forces.

1998 – The Google Internet search engine retroactively claims this date as its birthday.

2014 – The eruption of Mount Ontake in Japan occurs.

Birthdays

1598 – Robert Blake, English admiral (d. 1657)

1643 – Solomon Stoddard, American pastor and librarian (d. 1729)

1722 – Samuel Adams, American philosopher and politician, fourth Governor of Massachusetts (d. 1803)

1840 – Thomas Nast, German-American cartoonist (d. 1902)

1885 – Harry Blackstone, Sr., American magician (d. 1965)

1917 – Benjamin Rubin, American microbiologist (d. 2010)

1934 – Wilford Brimley, American actor (d. 2020)

1947 – Meat Loaf, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (d. 2022)

1953 – Mata Amritanandamayi, Indian guru, and saint

1982 – Lil Wayne, an American rapper, producer, and actor

2002 – Jenna Ortega, American actress

Holidays and Observance

Ancestor Appreciation Day

 Our journey to honor our ancestors and leave a legacy begins with delving into family records, uncovering the stories locked in birth certificates, marriage licenses, and cherished old photographs. These artifacts provide the threads with which we weave our family's unique tapestry, connecting us to our roots and history.

 Genealogy research becomes the heart of our quest, guiding us through digital platforms like Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. As we piece together the puzzle of our lineage, we unearth remarkable stories – immigrant ancestors crossing oceans and pioneers taming wild lands. These discoveries ignite pride and connect us to their enduring struggles and triumphs.

 To preserve our heritage for future generations, we create a family tree to visually represent our lineage and record oral histories, capturing the wisdom and nostalgia in our grandparents' voices. Family recipes, passed down through generations, find a place in a cherished cookbook filled with flavors and anecdotes. Our labor of love ensures that our ancestors live on, their stories echo in our descendants' hearts, and our family's unique tapestry continues to be woven through time.

Others Include

Banned Websites Awareness Day 

Crush a Can Day 

Global Day of Student Prayer 

Google's Birthday 

Morning Show Hosts Day 

National Chocolate Milk Day 

National Corned Beef Hash Day 

National Women's Health & Fitness Day 

See You at the Pole ( Meet at the Flag Pole for prayer)

World School Milk Day 

World Tourism Day


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