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Category: Anniversaries & Historic Events


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This category covers historical events that fall on or near a specific day (or sometimes a month). It may be a birthday, a death day, a patent filing, or an event in the news. .

Dot Day, Intl. (2009): September 15

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International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration, originated when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book ‘The Dot’ on September 15, 200...

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Greenpeace Day, Intl. (1971): September 15

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Today marks the anniversary of the creation of Greenpeace on September 15, 1971. It is a celebration of enthusiasm for the environment and its creatures. Seventeen activists founded Greenpeace to combat o...

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Grito de Dolores (MX)(1810): September 15

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INDEPENDENCE BEGINS WITH A SHOUT EL GRITO DE DOLORES IN MEXICO Grito de Dolores is a pivotal event in Mexican history, marking the beginning of the country's struggle for independence from Spanish rule....

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Hispanic Heritage Day (1821): September 15

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Hispanic Heritage Day falls on September 15 and initiates National Hispanic Heritage Month. What started as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 was expanded to a month under President Ronald Reagan. By Augus...

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Hispanic Heritage Month (1821): September...

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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Latinos to the culture, prosperity, and history of the United States. What began as a week-long celebration became a national month with the passin...

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Independence Day (CR)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Costa Rica gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day (GT)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Guatemala gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day (HN)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Honduras gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day (NI)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Nicaragua gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day (SV)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, El Salvador gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Anne Dudley Bradstreet Day, (US-ME)(1672):...

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Anne Dudley Bradstreet was one of the first female poets and an acclaimed writer and voice for the women of her time. She lived from 1612 until September 16, 1672. Anne Dudley Bradstreet Day honors her...

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Independence Day (MX)(1810): September 16

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September 16 is Independence Day in Mexico. In 1810, Mexicans ended the Spanish rule and colonization of their land, which had lasted for over three centuries. The leader of the uprising was a small tow...

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Independence Day (PG)(1975): September 16

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On September 16, 1975, Papa New Guinea gained its independence from Australia. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Jotijot, Gurgadi (S)(1574/1581): September...

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Amar Das Ji, the third of ten gurus, died on this day in 1574. Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth guru, died on this day in 1581.

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Malaysia Day (MY)(1963): September 16

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On September 16, 1963, the Malaysian Federation was founded. Today is a national holiday.

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Mayflower Day (1620): September 16

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Mayflower Day on September 16, 1602, commemorates the departure of the Mayflower from Plymouth, England, bound for America. On the Mayflower were 102 passengers seeking religious freedom in the New World.

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Oklahoma Land Race (1893): September 16

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The Oklahoma Land Race was held on September 16, 1893. Otherwise known as the Land Run of 1893 or the Cherokee Strip Land Run, it would become the most extensive land run in United States history. More t...

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Owain Glyndŵr Day (1400): September 16

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Owain Glyndŵr (1359 - 1415) was a resistance leader in Wales. His day, September 16, is the day he was named Prince of Wales in 1400.

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Ozone Layer Day, World (1987): September 1...

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World Ozone Layer Day raises awareness about the condition of the ozone layer. It commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer on this day in 1987 (resoluti...

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Play-Doh Day, Ntl. (1955): September 16

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National Play-Doh Day honors the iconic modeling clay-branded Play-Doh on the anniversary of its release as a toy, September 16, 1955. Originally marketed as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s, it was rec...

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