On This Day September 21st

 OTD

September 21st is the two hundred-sixty-fourth day of the year, and there are 101 days remaining until the end of the year.

 

Event

 1170 – The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Norman invaders.

1776 – Part of New York City is burned shortly after being occupied by British forces.

1780 – American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold gave the British the plans to West Point.

1792 – French Revolution: The National Convention abolishes the monarchy.

1843 – The crew of schooner Ancud, led by John Williams Wilson, takes possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the Chilean government.

1933 – Salvador Lutteroth established Mexican professional wrestling.

1942 – The Boeing B-29 Superfortress makes its maiden flight.

1972 – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos begins authoritarian rule by declaring martial law.

1981 – the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female Supreme Court justice.

2001 – America: A Tribute to Heroes is broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks.

 

Birthdays

1452 – Girolamo Savonarola, Italian priest and philosopher (d. 1498)

1840 – Murad V, Ottoman sultan (d. 1904)

1873 – Papa Jack Laine, American drummer and bandleader (d. 1966)

1903 – Preston Tucker, American engineer and businessman, designed the Tucker Sedan (d. 1956)

1912 – Chuck Jones, American animator, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2002)

1934 – Leonard Cohen, Canadian singer-songwriter and poet (d. 2016)

1943 – Jerry Bruckheimer, American film and television producer.

1947 – Stephen King, American author and screenwriter

1954 – Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, English rock drummer (d. 2015)

1990 – Rob Cross, English darts player  

 

 Holiday Spotlight

 Responsible Dog Ownership Day

Our furry friends have been with us for a really long time, but how did they go from being wild to living in our homes? The topic of doggy domestication and evolution from wolves is a hotly debated one. Scientists believe that domestication occurred around 40,000 years ago, with early dogs accompanying migrating humans and evolving into the diverse breeds we see today. The process of domestication is unclear, with theories suggesting capturing wolf pups or self-domestication. The American Kennel Club (AKC) maintains a registry of purebred dogs and hosts Responsible Dog Ownership Days annually to promote educational events.

 

Holidays And Observance.

 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day  

Batman Day  

Big Whopper Liar Day  

Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids  

Escapology Day

International Banana Festival

International Coastal Cleanup Day  

International Day of Peace

International Eat an Apple Day  

International Red Panda Day  

Locate An Old Friend Day

Miniature Golf Day

National Chai Day

National Clean-Up Day  

National Dance Day  

National Farm Safety Day for Kids

National Gymnastics Day  

National Museum Day  

National Myositis Awareness Day

National Pecan Cookie Day

National Seat Check Saturday   

National Singles Day  

National Thank A Police Officer Day  

Pause the World Day

Peace One Day

Puppy Mill Awareness Day  

Responsible Dog Ownership Day  

Software Freedom Day  

World Alzheimer's Day

World Gratitude Day

World Miniature Golf Day 

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