On This Day September 5th

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September 5th is the 248th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 117 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1622 – A hurricane overruns a Spanish fleet bound from Havana to Cadiz and sinks the ship Atocha. Only five men are rescued, but 260 passengers and 200 million pesos are buried with the Atocha under 50 feet of water.

1666 – Great Fire of London ends: Ten thousand buildings, including Old St Paul's Cathedral, are destroyed, but only six people are known to have died.

1698 – To Westernize his nobility, Tsar Peter I of Russia imposed a tax on beards for all men except the clergy and peasantry.

1774 – First Continental Congress assembles in Philadelphia.

1836 – Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

1882 – The first United States Labor Day parade was held in New York City.

1887 – A fire at the Theatre Royal, Exeter, kills 186, making it the UK's deadliest-ever building fire.

1905 – Russo-Japanese War: In New Hampshire, United States, the Treaty of Portsmouth, mediated by US President Theodore Roosevelt, ended the war.

1942 – World War II: Japanese high command orders withdrawal at Milne Bay, the first major Japanese defeat in land warfare during the Pacific War.

1957 – Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista bombs the revolt in Cienfuegos.

1970 – Jochen Rindt becomes the only driver to posthumously win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship (in 1970) after being killed in practice for the Italian Grand Prix.

1991 – The current international treaty defending Indigenous peoples, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, comes into force.

 

Birthdays

1500 – Maria of Jever, ruler of the Lordship of Jever (d. 1575)

1638 – Louis XIV, king of France (d. 1715)

1667 – Giovanni Girolamo Saccheri, Italian priest, mathematician, and philosopher (d. 1733)

1774 – Caspar David Friedrich, German painter and etcher (d. 1840)

1833 – George Huntington Hartford, American businessman (d. 1917)

1847 – Jesse James, American outlaw (d. 1882)

1874 – Nap Lajoie, American baseball player and manager (d. 1959)

1897 – Arthur Nielsen, American market analyst, founded ACNielsen (d. 1980)

1902 – Darryl F. Zanuck, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1979)

1918 – Fred McCarthy, American cartoonist and monk (d. 2009)

1929 – Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor.

1942 – Werner Herzog, German actor, director, producer, and screenwriter

1947 – Chip Davis, American pianist, songwriter, and producer

1953 – Victor Davis Hanson, American historian and journalist.

1998 – Mac Jones, American football player.

 

Holidays and Observances

Telephone Tuesday

The Tuesday, After Labor Day: A Busy Day for Business

 The Tuesday following Labor Day in the United States is a day that holds significant importance on the business calendar. This day, which typically falls on the first Tuesday of September, marks the end of the summer season and signals a surge in business activity across various sectors. The reasons for this heightened business buzz are multifaceted and can be attributed to several key factors.

 As Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September, it symbolizes the unofficial end of summer. Many employees take advantage of this long weekend to embark on vacations, reducing workplace staffing levels. However, the arrival of the Tuesday after Labor Day sees a return to normalcy as employees return from their summer getaways, contributing to increased productivity.

 In tandem with the end of summer, the school year in the United States typically commences around Labor Day. This prompts a surge in consumer demand for school-related supplies and apparel, further stimulating business activity. Retailers, in particular, experience a rise in sales as parents and students prepare for the academic year ahead.

 For many businesses, this day marks the commencement of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. It's a pivotal period for strategic planning, budgeting, and setting year-end goals. Companies may also launch new products and marketing campaigns in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season, driving business endeavors into high gear.

 The Tuesday after Labor Day is a pivotal moment for businesses, signifying the transition from the laid-back summer season to a period of increased activity and focus. As employees return from vacations, students head back to school, and companies gear up for the year's final stretch, this day captures the essence of renewed energy and opportunity in the business world. It's a time when businesses seize the momentum generated by the changing seasons and set their sights on a successful year-end.

 

Others Include

Another Look Unlimited Day

International Day of Charity

National Act Dumb. Day

National Be Late for Something Day

National Cellulite Day

National Cheese Pizza Day

National Child Protection Week

National Shrink Day

Saint Teresa Canonisation Day in Albania

World Samosa Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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