01 September - Formation of ANZUS in 1951

 

The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty, or ANZUS Treaty, was an agreement signed in 1951 to protect the security of the Pacific. Although the agreement has not been formally abrogated, the United States and New Zealand no longer maintain the security relationship between their countries.

ANZUS was overshadowed in late 2021 by AUKUS, a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It involves cooperation in nuclear submarines that New Zealand did not support. Australia and New Zealand, "are poles apart in terms of the way they see the world....I think this alliance underlines that they’re going in very different directions,” said Geoffrey Miller, an international analyst at the Democracy Project in New Zealand.

01 September - The Liberty Bell installed in 1752

 

The bell arrived in Philadelphia on September 1, 1752, but was not hung until March 10, 1753.

The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Originally placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the bell today is located across the street in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The bell was commissioned in 1752 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from the London firm of Lester and Pack (known subsequently as the Whitechapel Bell Foundry), and was cast with the lettering "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof", a Biblical reference from the Book of Leviticus (25:10). The bell first cracked when rung after its arrival in Philadelphia, and was twice recast by local workmen John Pass and John Stow, whose last names appear on the bell. In its early years, the bell was used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens about public meetings and proclamations.

After World War II, Philadelphia allowed the National Park Service to take custody of the bell, while retaining ownership. The bell was used as a symbol of freedom during the Cold War and was a popular site for protests in the 1960s. It was moved from its longtime home in Independence Hall to a nearby glass pavilion on Independence Mall in 1976, and then to the larger Liberty Bell Center adjacent to the pavilion in 2003. The bell has been featured on coins and stamps, and its name and image have been widely used by corporations. 

01 September - Adi Granth installed for the first time at Harimander Sahib

 

The Adi Granth (Punjabi: ਆਦਿ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ), its first rendition, was compiled by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan (1564–1606). Its compilation was completed on 29 August 1604 and first installed inside Golden Temple in Amritsar on 1 September 1604.

Shri Guru Granth Sahib, is the principal scripture of Sikhism. It was written by the Six gurus of Sikhism and is itself regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal living Guru. Adi Granth, the first rendition, was compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan ji. The tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh ji, added one shloka, dohra mahala 9 ang, 1429 and all 115 hymns of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. This second rendition came to be known as Sri Guru Granth Sahib. After Guru Gobind Singh's martyrdom in 1708, Baba Deep Singh and Bhai Mani Singh prepared many copies of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib for distribution.

Elevation of Adi Granth to Shri Guru Granth Sahib

In 1708 Guru Gobind Singh Ji conferred the title of "Guru of the Sikhs" upon the Adi Granth. The event was recorded in a Bhatt Vahi (a bard's scroll) by an eyewitness, Narbud Singh, who was a bard at the Rajput rulers' court associated with gurus. A variety of other documents also attest to this proclamation by the tenth guru. Thus, despite some aberrations, Sikhs since then have accepted Shri Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture, as their eternal-living Guru, as the embodiment of the ten Sikh Gurus.

01 September - Thomas J. Bata death anniversary

 

Thomas J. Bata was a prominent Canadian businessman and a member of the Bata shoe manufacturing family. He was born on September 17, 1914, in Zlín, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), and he passed away on September 1, 2008.

Thomas J. Bata is best known for his significant contributions to the global footwear industry and for expanding his family's shoe manufacturing business, Bata Shoes, into an international conglomerate. Under his leadership, Bata Shoes became one of the world's largest and most successful shoe companies.

Bata was not only known for his business acumen but also for his innovative approaches to management, marketing, and retail. He introduced concepts like self-service shoe stores, standard shoe sizing, and large-scale production methods, which revolutionized the footwear industry.

Throughout his life, Thomas J. Bata was involved in various philanthropic activities, supporting education, culture, and social development. He established the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada, which houses an extensive collection of footwear artifacts from around the world.

Thomas J. Bata's legacy continues through his contributions to the business world, his innovative ideas, and his dedication to improving the lives of people through entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

01 September - National Nutrition Month India (1 to 31 September)

 

National Nutrition Month is being celebrated across the country to mark the fight against malnutrition.

During this month, various programmes have been organized by the Women and Child Development Ministry to spread broad awareness on the issues related to malnutrition like stunting, under-nutrition, anaemia and low birth weight in children. 

The Nutrition Month will also focus on adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers to eliminate the deficiencies prevailing in the health sector. 

The decision to celebrate September as the National Nutrition Month every year was taken during the second meeting of National Council on India's Nutrition Challenges under the Poshan Abhiyaan held in July 2018.

With the aim to bring down stunting of children in the age group of 0-6 years from 38 per cent to 25 per cent by 2022, POSHAN Abhiyaan

The ministry is working on eight focused themes like optimal breast feeding, growth monitoring, hygiene and sanitation, food fortification and girls' education, diet and marriage at right age etc. to achieve improvement in nutritional status of children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers. 

The ministry is trying to reach about 11 crore women and children during this month through various grass-root activities, with the convergence of different ministries.

01 September - Ginger Cat Appreciation Day celebrated in USA

 

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day is a day dedicated to celebrating and showing love for ginger or orange-colored cats. It is observed on September 1st each year.

Ginger cats, also known as orange cats or red cats, have a distinct coat color that ranges from pale yellow to deep reddish-orange. They are beloved for their striking appearance and unique charm.

On Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, cat lovers around the world come together to honor and appreciate these wonderful feline companions. It's a time to celebrate the beauty, personality, and special qualities of ginger cats.

Remember, Ginger Cat Appreciation Day is a lighthearted and fun occasion to express admiration for ginger cats and promote their well-being. Whether you're a ginger cat owner or simply appreciate their beauty, this day provides an opportunity to celebrate and show your love for these fabulous felines.

01 September - Poona Guest House established 1935

 

The Special cover and cancellation was released on 06 December 2023 during the PunPex exhibition held in Pune.

History:

When Nanasaheb Sarpotdar came to Pune from the Konkan, he arrived with hopes to contribute to Marathi cinema. He soon started the Aryan Film Studio in Peshwe Park, and over the course of his life, made 49 silent films. He is also credited with introducing actresses like Lalita Pawar and Durga Khote to the industry. Although Pune was a thriving hub for cinema, the film industry was not a reliable source of income, so Sarpotdar started the Poona Refreshment House in 1935 on the ground floor of a building on Laxmi Road. He also realised that artists from all over Maharashtra came to Pune to contribute to cinema, but they did not have many places to stay in, so he decided to expand his refreshment house to a guest house.

He soon bought the upper storeys of the same building and started a guest house with 14 rooms. In the adjoining rooms, he set up a dining hall. Initially, snacks were served on the ground floor and meals on the upper floor. But with time, the ground floor was sold off, and the upper floor housed a restaurant-cum-dining-hall. As its popularity grew, the guest house hosted veteran artists like Bal Gandharva, Shahu Modak, Madhu Apte, Dada Kondke, and P.L. Deshpande, and came to be known as kalakaranche maherghar, or a maternal home to artists.

Today, this guest house is called Poona Guest House (PGH). The dining hall, which is named Alpopahar, is frequented by people from all over the city. PGH maintains its legacy of supporting cinema and still has rooms reserved for aspiring artists.

PGH may have not changed much in terms of ambience, location, or its mission to support cinema. However, it has undergone some changes in its menu. The limited menu that it started off with has diversified to include dishes from all over Maharashtra. The guest house believes that this diversification showcases their regional pride, and is not merely a matter of business. The goal was to serve simple yet delicious Maharashtrian food to the public. The owners noticed that there was a rage for Konkani food like dadpe pohe (uncooked flattened rice mixed with grated coconut, raw onions, and spices) and Kolhapuri and Marathwada-Vidarbha items like wada bhaat (spiced rice with lentil fritters). Hence, they expanded the menu and introduced combination meals, which are more pocket-friendly.

Today, PGH is famous for its thali (a platter including many small servings of items, to be considered as one wholesome meal), ukidiche modak (sweet rice dumpling stuffed with a saran, which is a mixture of coconut, jaggery, and cardamom), thaalipeeth (multigrain flatbread), and dadpe pohe. The thali generally has a bhakri (flatbread made with coarse grains), two vegetables dishes made using village recipes, thecha (a spicy condiment made using green chillies), and two rassa bhaajis (gravies).

Above details taken of website : https://map.sahapedia.org/article/Poona-Guest%20House/2789

01 September - the first triangular postage stamp was issued in the Cape of Good Hope in 1853

 

On 1 September 1853, the first triangular postage stamp was issued in the Cape of Good Hope, which was a British colony at the time. The triangular shaped stamp, which became known as the Cape Triangular, was the first stamp to be issued in Africa. It was the world's first triangular stamp.

Stamps were first issued by the colony on 1 September 1853. The two stamps that were issued were a one penny in brick-red and a four pence in blue. The unusual shape of the stamps was probably inspired by the large triangular obliterator used by the Cape Revenue Department from 1839. The stamps were printed by Messrs Perkins, Bacon & Co in London. The original die for these stamps was cut by William Humphrys, an engraver employed by Perkins Bacon.Sheets of a special handmade paper, measuring 282 mm by 536 mm, were used to print 240 stamps per sheet. The stamps were issued imperforate. The rate of postage within the colony was 4d for a half ounce letter and 1d for a newspaper.

01 September - Indian Oil Corporation merger in 1964

 

Indian Oil Corporation Limited is a Government of India undertaking formed in 1964 by the merger of Indian Oil Company Limited with Indian Refineries Limited. The Corporation has five divisions including the Refineries Division.

The strength of Indian Oil springs from its experience of operating the largest number of refineries in India and adapting a variety of refining processes coupled with state-of-the-art refining technology.

Refineries form the backbone of the Indian economy. Indian Oil refineries cater to the demand of petroleum products in the country, of which Motor Spirit, Diesel and Aviation Fuel, constitute the major part of transportation fuels, and kerosene and LPG for households fuels. In addition, some special products, such as lube oil base stocks and wax are also produced. The refineries also produce & supply polymers and petrochemicals for downstream plastic and petrochemical industries.