List of days of the year

30 September - Panama Canal Zone Last Day of Operation 1979


The Panama Canal Zone was an unincorporated territory of the United States from 1903 to 1979, centered on the Panama Canal and surrounded by the Republic of Panama. The zone consisted of the canal and an area generally extending five miles (8.0 km) on each side of the centerline, excluding Panama City and Colón, which otherwise would have been partly within the limits of the Zone. Its border spanned three of Panama's provinces. 

In 1904, the Isthmian Canal Convention was proclaimed. In it, the Republic of Panama granted to the United States in perpetuity the use, occupation, and control of a zone of land and land under water for the construction, maintenance, operation, sanitation, and protection of the canal. From 1903 to 1979, the territory was controlled by the United States, which had purchased the land from the private and public owners, built the canal and financed its construction. The Canal Zone was abolished in 1979 on 30 September, as a term of the Torrijos–Carter Treaties two years earlier; the canal itself was later under joint U.S.–Panamanian control until it was fully turned over to Panama in 1999

On September 30, 1979, the Canal Zone ceased to exist, and its stamps consigned to the status of 'dead country'. This has not lessened the attraction its stamps and covers hold for collectors. Happy to let you all know i have a cover of last dat of operation .Enjoy the beauty of the cover which is dispalyed above. 

The cancellation of the cover is of "BALBOA" its a multimodal (ship-to-train) terminal, called the Pacific Terminal, connected to Colón by the Panama Canal Railway.

30 September - Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) in 1935


Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. Originally known as Boulder Dam from 1933, it was officially renamed Hoover Dam for President Herbert Hoover by a joint resolution of Congress in 1947.

Since about 1900, the Black Canyon and nearby Boulder Canyon had been investigated for their potential to support a dam that would control floods, provide irrigation water and produce hydroelectric power. In 1928, Congress authorized the project. The winning bid to build the dam was submitted by a consortium called Six Companies, Inc., which began construction of the dam in early 1931. Such a large concrete structure had never been built before, and some of the techniques were unproven. The torrid summer weather and lack of facilities near the site also presented difficulties. Nevertheless, Six Companies turned the dam over to the federal government on  01 March 1936, more than two years ahead of schedule.

Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States by volume (when it is full).[6] The dam is located near Boulder City, Nevada, a municipality originally constructed for workers on the construction project, about 30 mi (48 km) southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The dam's generators provide power for public and private utilities in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Hoover Dam is a major tourist attraction; nearly a million people tour the dam each year. The heavily traveled U.S. Route 93 (US 93) ran along the dam's crest until October 2010, when the Hoover Dam Bypass opened.

28 September - Lata Mangeshkar born in 1929

 


Lata Mangeshkar born 28 September 1929 is an Indian playback singer and music director. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India.She has recorded songs in over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages, though primarily in Marathi, Hindi, Bengali and Assamese.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was bestowed on her in 1989 by the Government of India. In 2001, in recognition of her contributions to the nation, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour and is only the second vocalist, after M. S. Subbulakshmi, to receive this honour.[5] France conferred on her its highest civilian award, the Officer of the Legion of Honour, in 2007.

She is the recipient of three National Film Awards, 15 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards, two Filmfare Special Awards, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and many more. In 1974, she became the first Indian to perform in the Royal Albert Hall.

To celebrate this melodious queen, S. Tome E Principe issued a commemorative postage stamp in 2009.

#LataMangeshkar #HappyBirthdayLataMangeshkar #HAPPYBIRTHDAYlata 

28 September - Shaheed Bhagat Singh birth anniversary


Bhagat Singh born 28 September 1907 Lyallpur, western Punjab, India [now in Pakistan]—died 23 
March 1931, Lahore [now in Pakistan] was an Indian socialist revolutionary whose two acts of dramatic violence against the British in India and execution at age 23 made him a folk hero of the Indian independence movement.

In 1928 Bhagat Singh plotted with others to kill the police chief responsible for the death of Indian writer and politician Lala Lajpat Rai, one of the founders of National College, during a silent march opposing the Simon Commission. Instead, in a case of mistaken identity, junior officer J.P. Saunders was killed, and Bhagat Singh had to flee Lahore to escape the death penalty. In 1929 he and an associate lobbed a bomb at the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi to protest the implementation of the Defence of India Act and then surrendered. He was hanged at the age of 23 for the murder of Saunders.

Tributes to the legendary freedom fighter on his birth anniversary. 

His courage, bravery and sacrifice for the nation will continue to inspire us.

#BhagatsinghJayanti #BhagatSingh #HindustanZindabad #BharatMataKiJai #InquilabZindabad #happybirthdaybhagatsingh

26 September - Manmohan Singh born in 1932


Manmohan Singh born 26 September 1932 is an Indian economist, academic, and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. The first Sikh in office, Singh was also the first prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to be re-elected after completing a full five-year term.

Born in Gah (now in Punjab, Pakistan), Singh's family migrated to India during its partition in 1947. After obtaining his doctorate in economics from Oxford, Singh worked for the United Nations during 1966–69. He subsequently began his bureaucratic career when Lalit Narayan Mishra hired him as an advisor in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. During the 1970s and 1980s, Singh held several key posts in the Government of India, such as Chief Economic Advisor (1972–76), governor of the Reserve Bank (1982–85) and head of the Planning Commission (1985–87).

25 September - World Pharmacist Day

 



World Pharmacist Day is observed globally on 25th September every year. This day is celebrated to create awareness about the role of a pharmacist in improving health. The day was an initiative of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) along with the council of this organization.


#WorldPharmacistDay #Pharmacist #PharmacistDay #askyourpharmacist  #pharmacy #worldpharmacyday2020 #indianpharmacist  

25 September - Deendayal Upadhyaya birth in 1916

 


Deendayal Upadhyaya (25 September 1916 – 11 February 1968) was an Indian politician and thinker of right-wing Hindutva ideology espoused by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and leader of the political party Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), the forerunner of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Upadhyaya started the monthly publication Rashtra Dharma in the 1940s, while involved with the RSS, to spread Hindutva ideology. He was briefly president of the BJS from December 1967 into 1968. He contested the Lok Sabha election in 1963 and lost. He died under mysterious circumstances near Mughalsarai Junction railway station in February 1968. After 50 years of his death, that railway station was renamed after him as "Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction" by the government in 2018.

#DeenDayalUpadhyay #पंडित_दीनदयाल_जयंती  #panditdeendayalupadhyaya #FridayMotivation #FridayThoughts #FridaysForFuture

25 September - Frank Anthony born in 1908


Frank Anthony (25 September 1908 – 3 December 1993) was a prominent leader of the Anglo-Indian community in India, and was until his death their nominated representative in the Parliament of India except 6th and 9th Lok Sabha. He served as the president of the All India Anglo-Indian Association.

He was also the founder of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) which operates the ICSE board of Education in India.

23 September - International Day of Sign Languages


 

The International Day of Sign Languages celebrates and promotes the use of Sign Languages. According to the United Nations, there are nearly 72 million deaf people around the globe, 80% of these people live in developing countries. There are over 300 different sign languages, among them the International Sign Language. The observance occurs every year on September 23rd.

22 September - USA National Elephant Appreciation Day


National Elephant Appreciation Day is celebrated on every year on September 22. The Elephant is all the way a fascinated by all age groups. Adore the elephants as it is the largest land animal on this mother earth. Observe this day to educate the humankind that elephants are under the threat of extinction. Celebrating the National Elephant Appreciation Day is an honor for its characteristics, and it is also vital to bring awareness among the people about the plight of the terrestrial mammal.

Postage stamps and postal history of British Columbia



The postage stamps and postal history of British Columbia started in 1860 with the issue of a single brownish-rose stamp depicting Queen Victoria in profile and denominated as 2½ pence. It was issued jointly by Vancouver Island and British Columbia as each colony had insufficient postal trade to justify printing separate stamps. In 1862, Vancouver Island adopted decimal currency and sold the stamp for 5 cents, before issuing its own 5 and 10 cent stamps in September 1865. Meanwhile, British Columbia had increased the postal rate to 3 pence but continued to use the unified stamp. In November 1865, British Columbia issued its own stamps and the unified stamp became invalid. In 1866, the two colonies were united as British Columbia.

In 1860, the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia issued a postage stamp inscribed with the names of both British Columbia and Vancouver Island. The British Colony of Vancouver Island (also known as Vancouver's Island) was established in 1849, after the Hudson's Bay Company founded Fort Camosack (later Fort Victoria) in 1843.

The Fraser River Gold Rush of 1858 caused an influx of settlers to the mainland, via Vancouver Island, and after this, British Columbia was made a new colony on the mainland. In 1866, the two colonies were united as British Columbia and, in 1871, this became a province of Canada.

21 September - Gratitude Day

 


Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st September. The celebration of Gratitude Day allows both individual citizens and organisations within wider society to celebrate the broad meaning of gratitude in a variety of ways. World Gratitude Day has been designed to bring the whole world together in a day that is all about being thankful. World Gratitude Day joins organizations, nationals, and individuals in sharing their gratitude in a number of different ways. 

21 September - Malta Independence Day


Independence Day is one of the five national holidays in Malta. It celebrates the day the country gained independence from the United Kingdom on 21 September 1964. Throughout its existence, Malta had a long and complex history which resulted in the island being ruled by a plethora of foreign rulers. Such rulers include the likes of the “Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Normans, Sicilians, Swabians, Aragonese, Hospitallers, French, and British”.Malta's final ruler, Britain, granted Malta self-governance after Malta's brave resistance to the Axis powers and loyalty to Britain during World War Two, which did allow for the movement for independence to grow more in popularity.Malta attained independence from the British Empire and joined the Commonwealth of Nations in 1964 and declared itself a republic a decade later,known as Republic Day.

The Maltese people greatly celebrate the occasion with many activities and ceremonies. The number of activities change every year, but there won't ever be a shortage of them. “There are numerous parades, festivals, musical performances, and cultural events all over the island of Malta and the smaller island of Gozo”.Every Sunday during the months of March to December, the “In Guardia Parades”, a series of historical re-enactments of past battles by veteran reenactors, is played.

21 September - International Day of Peace


 

International Day of Peace seeks to promote peace among nations and peoples. Peace is recognized as both an innate state of being, and a dynamic evolutionary process wherein constructive growth can occur and the children of this and future generations may gain hope for a better world to inherit.

International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in 1981. In 2002, the United Nations declared it a permanent holiday. Through education and public awareness events, the UN endeavors to strengthen the ideals of peace among all of the world's inhabitants. International Day of Peace is observed on September 21st each year. On this day, the UN urges all hostilities to stop, worldwide.

20 September - Cannes Film Festival in 1946


The 1st annual Cannes Film Festival was held from 20 September to 5 October 1946. Twenty-one countries presented their films at the "First Cannes International Film Festival", which took place at the former Casino of Cannes. Only one year after the end of World War II, most of the films were about the war.There arose several technical issues, such as the tarpauline cover blowing away in a storm on the day before the winners were to be announced, the reels of Hitchcock’s Notorious shown in reverse order, and George Sydney’s The Three Musketeers projected upside-down.

During the first festival, the jury was made up of one representative per country, with French historian Georges Huisman as the Jury President. With more emphasis on creativity than in competitiveness, eighteen nations presented their films. Eleven of them tied for the first Grand Prix of the International Festival.

19 September - National Gymnastics Day

 



National Gymnastics Day is celebrated on September 19 of this year. One must possess the physical strength to battle in any situation. At the same time, the person must also have a flexible body. Gymnastics is a classic sport for both the gender that provides both physical strength and flexibility. The National Gymnastics Day is celebrated as a way to encourage the gymnasts and bring awareness about the sport among others to actively participate.

All gymnasts, coaches, gymnastics clubs and fans are invited to celebrate the sport with USA Gymnastics!.

19 September - The Battles of Saratoga in 1777

The Battles of Saratoga (September 19 and October 7, 1777) marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign, giving a decisive victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War. British General John Burgoyne led a large invasion army southward from Canada in the Champlain Valley, hoping to meet a similar British force marching northward from New York City and another British force marching eastward from Lake Ontario; the southern and western forces never arrived, and Burgoyne was surrounded by American forces in upstate New York. He fought two small battles to break out which took place 18 days apart on the same ground, 9 miles (14 km) south of Saratoga, New York. They both failed.

18 September - Tiffany & Co established in 1837


Tiffany & Co. (colloquially known as Tiffany's) is an American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer headquartered in New York City.It sells jewelry, sterling silver, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, water bottles, watches, personal accessories, and leather goods.Tiffany is known for its luxury goods, particularly its diamond and sterling silver jewelry.It markets itself as an arbiter of taste and style.[11] These goods are sold at Tiffany stores, and through direct-mail and corporate merchandising.

Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 by the jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany and became famous in the early 20th century under the artistic direction of his son Louis Comfort Tiffany. The company operates retail outlets in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Japan, Europe and the United Arab Emirates. In 2018, Tiffany had 93 stores in the US and 321 stores worldwide; net sales totaled US$4.44 billion.

In November 2019, LVMH announced its purchase of Tiffany & Co for $16.2 billion, with the deal expected to close in June 2020.

Tiffany operates 326 stores globally in countries such as the United States, Japan, Europe, and Canada, as well as the Latin America and Pacific Asia regions.

18 September - James Henry Scullin born in 1876


James Henry Scullin (18 September 1876 – 28 January 1953) was an Australian Labor Party politician and the ninth Prime Minister of Australia. Scullin led Labor to government at the 1929 election. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 transpired just two days after his swearing in, which would herald the beginning of the Great Depression in Australia. Scullin's administration would soon be overwhelmed by the economic crisis, with interpersonal and policy disagreements causing a three-way split of his party that would bring down the government in late 1931. Despite his chaotic term of office, Scullin remained a leading figure in the Labor movement throughout his lifetime, and served as an éminence grise in various capacities for the party until his retirement in 1949.

17 September - Australian Citizenship Day

 


Australian Citizenship Day is celebrated each year on 17 September.Managed by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), Australian Citizenship Day is an opportunity for all Australian citizens, whether by birth or by choice, to reflect on the meaning and importance of their citizenship. The day is used as an opportunity to think about what unites all Australians, to take pride in Australia's democratic values and to celebrate the role citizens play in shaping the nation.

17 September - Narendra Damodardas Modi born in 1950

 



Narendra Damodardas Modi born 17 September 1950 is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament for Varanasi. Modi is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist volunteer organisation. He is the first prime minister outside of the Indian National Congress to win two consecutive terms with a full majority and the second to complete more than five years in office after Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Dear Modiji,
Wishing you a very happy B'day and many returns of the day. May God bless you with happiness, health and long successful life.

#RespectYourPM #HappyBdayNaMo #NarendraModi #HappyBirthdayPMModiji 




16 September - Lauren Bacal born in 1924


Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske; September 16, 1924 – August 12, 2014) was an American actress known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks. She was named the 20th-greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute and received an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009 "in recognition of her central place in the Golden Age of motion pictures".

Bacall began her career as a model before making her film debut as a leading lady in To Have and Have Not (1944) at the age of 19. She continued in the film noir genre with appearances with Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep (1946), Dark Passage (1947), and Key Largo (1948), and she starred in the romantic comedies How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) with Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable, and Designing Woman (1957) with Gregory Peck. She co-starred with John Wayne in his final film The Shootist (1976) by Wayne's personal request. She also worked on Broadway in musicals, earning Tony Awards for Applause (1970) and Woman of the Year (1981). She won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996).

Bacall died on August 12, 2014, one month before her 90th birthday, at her longtime apartment in The Dakota, the Upper West Side building near Central Park in Manhattan.According to her grandson Jamie Bogart, Bacall died after suffering a massive stroke.She was confirmed dead at New York–Presbyterian Hospital.

15 September - Greenpeace Day or National Greenpeace Day


 

Greenpeace Day or National Greenpeace Day is commemorated on September 15 of every year. Have you ever closed the leaking pipe or switched off the lights when not needed or reduced the plastic usage? If so, then you are a green-life supporter and eco-conscious person who actively involved in the saving the planet. If you are genuinely concerned about the environment, then this day is for you. Any form of small contributions to the mother earth is a kind of involvement in the movement, and that marks the celebration of Greenpeace Day. The observance of the day is not only for those environmental concerns but is also for all of us who wanted the world a better place to live in the near future. Greenpeace movement is a world famous campaign organization that deals with the environmental and ecological

15 September - Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie


Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie (née Miller) was a renowned English writer, known for her prolific output of detective novels, short stories, and plays. Born on  15 September 1890, in Torquay, Devon, England, Christie became one of the most successful and widely read authors in the world. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Crime."

Here are some key points about Agatha Christie:

  1. Prolific Author: Agatha Christie wrote a staggering number of works, including 66 detective novels, 150 short stories, and 19 plays. Her books have been translated into numerous languages, making her one of the best-selling authors in history.

  2. Famous Characters: Two of her most famous fictional detectives are Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Hercule Poirot, a Belgian detective, appeared in many of her novels, while Miss Marple, an amateur sleuth, featured in others.

  3. Debut Novel: Christie's first novel, "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," was published in 1920 and introduced readers to Hercule Poirot. The novel marked the beginning of her successful writing career.

  4. Classic Mysteries: Many of Christie's works are considered classics of the mystery genre, and her ingenious plots and unexpected twists have captivated readers for decades.

  5. "Murder on the Orient Express": One of Christie's most famous novels, "Murder on the Orient Express" (1934), features Hercule Poirot solving a murder on the luxurious train. The book is celebrated for its clever resolution.

  6. "And Then There Were None": Another highly acclaimed work is "And Then There Were None" (1939), a mystery novel where a group of strangers is lured to an island, and the plot unfolds as they are mysteriously killed one by one.

  7. Playwright: Apart from novels and short stories, Agatha Christie wrote several successful plays. "The Mousetrap" holds the record for the longest continuous run in the history of the West End of London.

  8. Personal Life: Agatha Christie married Colonel Archibald Christie in 1914, and they had one daughter, Rosalind. The couple divorced in 1928. In 1930, she married the archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan.

  9. Damehood: In 1971, Agatha Christie was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her contributions to literature.

  10. Legacy: Agatha Christie's works continue to be popular, adapted into numerous films, television series, and stage productions. Her impact on the mystery genre and her ability to craft intricate plots have left an enduring legacy in literature.

Agatha Christie passed away on 12 January 1976, but her works remain timeless, captivating new generations of readers and viewers.

14 September - Hindi Diwas celebration

 


Hindi Diwas was celebrated annually in India on September 14 of every year. Hindi Diwas or Hindi Divas is created to promote and develop the Hindi language in the Indian Country. Hindi Diwas is celebrated by organizing the feasts, events, competitions and other services on that day. Hindi Divas will also serve as a patriotic reminder to Indian peoples of their common roots and unity. The Hindi language is considered to be the mother language of India, and it is the most widely spoken language in India. The original day of adopting Hindi as the official language is observed as Hindi Diwas or Hindi Divas.

14 September - Anukulchandra Chakravarty birth anniversary


Anukulchandra Chakravarty (14 September 1888 – 27 January 1969) popularly known as Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra, was a religious leader and the founder of Satsang, in Deoghar.

Chakravarty died on 27 January 1969. The Government of India released a commemorative postage stamp, in 1987.

13 September - Jatindra Nath Das death anniversary


 Jatindra Nath Das  (27 October 1904 – 13 September 1929), also known as Jatin Das, was an Indian independence activist and revolutionary. He died in Lahore jail after a 63-day hunger strike.

Jatindra Das was born in 1904 at Calcutta. He joined the Anushilan Samiti, a revolutionary group in Bengal, at a young age and also participated in Gandhi's Non-Cooperation movement in 1921

13th September - Pedro Alvarez Cabral arrived in Calicut in 1500


On 13th September 1500, Pedro Alvarez Cabral, a Portuguese explorer and navigator arrived in Calicut and opened the first European factory in India.

Cabral, who is also considered the discoverer of Brazil, is remembered for carrying out the first consequential exploration of the northeast coast of South America, which he eventually annexed for Portugal. In 1500, Cabral was chosen to lead an expedition to India using Vasco Da Gama’s newly discovered route around Africa. The aim of this journey was to bring back valuable spices from India while establishing trade relations with the country in the process; considering the fact that the spice trade was dominated by the Arab, Italian and Turkish merchants.


 

14 September - Virajanand Dandeesha death anniversary

Virajanand Dandeesha, also known as the blind sage of Mathura was the celebrated teacher of Arya Samaj founder Dayanand Saraswati. He was a scholar and teacher of Sanskrit grammar and Vedic literature.
Virajanand was born in Kartarpur near Jalandhar in the year 1778 in a Mohyal family. At the age of five, he lost his eyesight from an attack of small pox. Soon thereafter his father, who had initiated him into the rudiments of Sanskrit learning died. Leaving him to the mercy of his elder brother and sister-in-law at very young age. As they did not treat him well, the temperamental Virjanand soon left their home.
His wanderings took him to Rishikesh where he led a life of meditation and austerity for about three years. Tradition has it that Swami Virjanand left Rishikesh for Hardwar at the instance of a divine command. At Hardwar, he came in contact with The swami Purnanand Giri, a Sanskrit scholar who initiated him into 'sanyas'. Purnanand created in him a deep love for Sanskrit grammar and for the "arsha" Shastras (scriptures authored by Rishis). Soon, he began to master other branches of Sanskrit literature, and also took up teaching others.


Virjanand died on 14 September 1868, at the age of 90. On 14 September 1971, the Post and Telegraph Department of India released a stamp in his honor depicting the swami in a sitting posture.

25th September - Shikshak Parv is being celebrated from 8th September in 2020 to 25th September

 


Shikshak Parv is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the Teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Various Webinars, Virtual Conferences, and Conclaves on various aspects of National Education Policy 2020 are being organised across the country.

Ministry of Education is organising this two day conclave on the 10th and 11th September as a part of the Shiksha Parv.

Latest update :

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall address the Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” under the National Education Policy- 2020 (NEP-2020) at 11 AM on the 11th September 2020, through video conferencing.

Reference https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-to-address-the-conclave-on-school-education-in-21st-century-551336

09 September - Teddy Bear Day

 



Teddy Bear Day is celebrated on September 9, a day to draw out all your teddy bears and thank them for their company, the fun times you have had with them, and for all the days and nights they comforted you. Also, don’t forget to give your Teddy a big hug and apologize for all the roughhousing your poor teddy bear may have had to go through in your childhood. Today teddy bears are a simple toy for children of all ages. The stuffed toy has also become a part of children’s literature and movies and popular culture. 

 #teddybear #fluffybear #TheodoreRoosevelt  #NationalTeddyBearDay #TeddyBearDay #nationalteddybearday #bear #daysoftheyear #teddybearday2020

09 September - William the Conqueror death in 1087


William I (1028 – 9 September 1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. He was a descendant of Rollo and was Duke of Normandy from 1035 onward. His hold was secure on Normandy by 1060, following a long struggle to establish his throne, and he launched the Norman conquest of England six years later. The rest of his life was marked by struggles to consolidate his hold over England and his continental lands and by difficulties with his eldest son, Robert Curthose.

08 September - Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala born in 1914


Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala (8 September 1914 – 21 July 1982) was a Nepali politician and a prolific writer, who was born in India. He was the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1959 to 1960. He led the Nepali Congress, a social democratic political party.

Koirala was the first democratically elected and 22nd Prime Minister of Nepal. He held the office for 18 months before being deposed and imprisoned at the instruction of King Mahendra. The rest of his life was spent largely in prison or exile and in steadily deteriorating health.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest political personalities of Nepal, Koirala was a staunch supporter of democracy. He asserted that guarantees of individual liberty and civil and political rights alone were not sufficient in a poor country like Nepal; democratic socialism was the solution to Nepal's underdevelopment.

08 September - Birth anniversary of Sivananda Saraswati

 


Sivananda Saraswati (or Swami Sivananda; 8 September 1887 – 14 July 1963) was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a proponent of Yoga and Vedanta. Sivananda was born Kuppuswami in Pattamadai, in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. He studied medicine and served in British Malaya as a physician for several years before taking up monasticism. He lived most of his life near Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh.

He was the founder of the Divine Life Society (DLS) in 1936, Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy (1948) and author of over 200 books on yoga, Vedanta, and a variety of subjects. He established Sivananda Ashram, the headquarters of the DLS, on the bank of the Ganges at Sivanandanagar, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Rishikesh.

Sivananda Yoga, the yoga form propagated by his disciple Vishnudevananda, is now spread in many parts of the world through Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. These centres are not affiliated with Sivananda's ashrams, which are run by the Divine Life Society.

A tribute on his #birth #anniversary today of Sivananda Saraswati. 

#SwamiSivananda  #spiritual #SivanandaAshram #Rishikesh #Divine 

08 September - International Literacy Day



8 September was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO's General conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries.

#InternationalLiteracyDay #ILD2020

 

07 September - National Salami Day USA

 



National Salami Day is celebrated on 7th September and this day honors the delicious and spicy salami.  It is a cured Italian sausage that is accompanied with an ultimate cheese and wine, usually made of fermented and air-dried meat. The word salami is the plural of the Italian word “salame“, which originated from the Italian word for salt. Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and Hungary,  have their varieties of salami. The types of salami differ with the size and taste, The most famous varieties of salami are pepperoni, chorizo, and soppressata

06 September - USA National Read a Book Day

 


National Read a Book Day has recognized annually on September 6th. While these bookish days may seem similar, National Read a Book Day invites us all to grab a book we might enjoy and spend the day reading. Don’t keep it to yourself. Share the experience!  Read aloud either to children or grandparents. Read to your pets or your stuffed animals and plants. Reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress. Older adults who spend time reading show a slower cognitive decline and tend to participate in more mentally stimulating activities over their lifetime. Books are an inexpensive entertainment, education and time machine, too.

Whether you are a fan of fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, history, medical literature, little stories, or any of the hundreds of genre of literature out there, here are some ways you can celebrate National Read a Book Day, Read that book you have always been expecting to pick up and read.

05 September - Teachers' Day

Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general.

The idea of celebrating Teachers' Day took root in many countries during the 19th century; in most cases, they celebrate a local educator or an important milestone in education. This is the primary reason why countries celebrate this day on different dates, unlike many other International Days. For example, Argentina has commemorated Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's death on 11 September since 1915;[1] while in India Guru Purnima is traditionally observed as a day to venerate teachers, the birthday of the second president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (5 September) is also celebrated as Teacher's Day since 1962.

Many countries celebrate World Teachers' Day, established by UNESCO in 1994, on 5 October as their Teachers' Day.

#teachersday #TeacherisGod #teacher #inspire #teachersfromindia

04 September - Sir Dadabhai Naoroji Dordi born in 1825


 

Sir Dadabhai Naoroji Dordi (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917) also known as the "Grand Old Man of India" and "Unofficial Ambassador of India" was an Indian Parsi scholar, trader and politician who was a Liberal Party member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895, and the first Asian to be a British MP,notwithstanding the Anglo-Indian MP David Ochterlony Dyce Sombre, who was disenfranchised for corruption. Naoroji was one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress.His book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India brought attention to the draining of India's wealth into Britain. In it he explained his wealth drain theory. He was also a member of the Second International along with Kautsky and Plekhanov. Dadabhai Naoroji's works in the congress are praiseworthy. In 1886,1893 and 1906, i.e., thrice was he elected as the president of INC.

In 2014, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg inaugurated the Dadabhai Naoroji Awards for services to UK-India relations.India Post dedicated stamps to Naoroji in 1963, 1997 and 2017.

#DeshKiDharohar #DadabhaiNaoroji  #Dadabhai 

03 September - Uttam Kumar birth anniversary

 


Uttam Kumar (born Arun Kumar Chatterjee; 3 September 1926 – 24 July 1980) was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Bengali cinema.

The legendary Bengali Actor of Calcutta, Uttam Kumar (Guru, Mahanayak as fans say), widely regarded as one of the Greatest actors ever in India, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, singer, music composer, playback singer who predominantly worked in Indian Cinema. Though he was a commercial success and widely accepted as the Greatest Actor of Bengali film, he also achieved great critical appreciations for his natural way of acting.

03 September - USA celebrates Skyscraper Day

 

In USA Skyscraper Day comes on September 3 of every year. The architecture of tall buildings has become so commonplace in cities around the globe that the general public gives little thought to the visionaries responsible for building a town’s unique skyline. Skyscraper day provides the opportunity to learn more about the architects who commit a dream to paper and the construction crews that make it a reality.

At the beginning of the 20th century, New York City was a centre for the Beaux-Arts architectural movement, attracting the talents of such great architects as Stanford White and Carrere and Hastings. As better production and engineering technology became available as the century progressed, New York City and Chicago became the focal point of the competition for the tallest building in the world. Each city’s striking skyline has been composed of numerous and varied skyscrapers, many of which are icons of 20th-century architecture.



#construction #architecture #skyscraper

02 September - World Coconut Day

 


World Coconut Day: World Coconut Day is observed on 2 September with an to create awareness about the importance of the coconut across the world. World Coconut Day is celebrated by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) and its member states every year.

World Coconut Day 2020 aims to encourage investments and promote the development of the coconut industry in the member countries of APCC. The World Coconut Day is celebrated to make the people understand that Coconut has a vital role in poverty reduction. 

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02 September - Vivekananda Rock Memorial inaugurated in 1970

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India.It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock.According to local legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kumari performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva. A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India.The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea. The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam.

The Vivekananda Memorial was inaugurated on 2 September 1970, by the then President VV Giri.

01 September - Srila Prabhupada founder ISKON born in 1896


Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami (1 September 1896 – 14 November 1977) or Srila Prabhupada, born Abhay Charan De, was an Indian spiritual teacher and the founder-preceptor of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness(ISKCON), commonly known as the "Hare Krishna Movement". Members of the ISKCON movement view Bhaktivedānta Swāmi as a representative and messenger of Krishna Chaitanya

He has been described as a charismatic leader who was successful in acquiring followers in many countries including the United States, Europe and India.His mission was to propagate throughout the world Gaudiya Vaishnavism, a school of Vaishnavite Hinduism that had been taught to him by his guru, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati.After his disappearance in 1977, ISKCON, the society he founded based on a form of Hindu Krishnaism using the Bhagavata Purana as a central scripture, continued to grow. In February 2014, ISKCON's news agency reported reaching a milestone of distributing over half a billion of his books since 1965. His translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gītā, titled Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, is considered by ISKCON adherents and many Vedic scholars as the finest translation into the English Language of Vaishnavism literary works.


 #HappyBirthdaySrilaPrabhupada #Prabhupada #ISKON #iskontemple #ACBhaktivedantaSwamiPrabhupada  #ShriKrishna #स्वामी_प्रभुपाद

National Memorial Monument Cellular Jail, Port Blair


The Cellular Jail, also known as Kālā Pānī (Hindi for black waters), was a colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The prison was used by the British for the express purpose of exiling political prisoners to the remote archipelago. Many notable independence activists, including Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, were imprisoned here during the struggle for India's independence. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument

01 – 07 September National Nutrition Week (NNW)

 


National Nutrition Week (NNW) is an annual nutrition event organised by Food and Nutrition Board within Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. The week highlights the importance and role of the right nutrition for the human body.

National Nutrition Week was launched by Food and Nutrition Board in 1982 and is observed throughout the country in the first week of September which is September 1 – 7