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.