WIFE APPRECIATION DAY
Wife Appreciation Day on the third Sunday in September provides an opportunity for spouses to show appreciation to their wives. #WifeAppreciationDay
NATIONAL CHAI DAY
On September 21, the aroma filling the room comes from ancient spices, perfectly steeped into a cup of delicious tea is because it's National Chai Day. This beverage holiday celebrates the strong, satisfying tea that is ordered at cafes across the country. #NationalChaiDay
NATIONAL NEW YORK DAY
As we continue our tour of the states, September 21 brings us to National New York Day, honoring the Empire State. New York is the 11th state to join the Union and we think the state is entitled to some amazing occades! #NationalNewYorkDay
NATIONAL PECAN COOKIE DAY
Each year on September 21, people across the United States celebrate National Pecan Cookie Day. This delicious cookie can be eaten and enjoyed morning, noon and night. If you're a pecan snacker, another pecan related celebration is National Pecan Day on April 14. #NationalPecanCookieDay
Coming on September 22, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY
NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY
NATIONAL BROWN BUTTER DAY
NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY
NATIONAL GIRLS' NIGHT
NATIONAL FAMILY DAY
HOBBIT DAY
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY
NATIONAL CENTENARIAN'S DAY
NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE DAY
NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY
DEAR DIARY DAY
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
CAR FREE DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 21
Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791) - Signer of the Declaration of Independence and American Flag designer.
Preston Tucker (1903-1956) - Designer of the Tucker Sedan.
Henry Beachell (1906-2006) - Biologist, botanist, and plant breeder who developed a hybrid rice that saved millions of people around the world from starvation.
Karl Slover (1918-2011) - Actor fondly remembered as one of the Munchkins in The Wizard of Oz.
Bernard Silver (1924-1963) - Co-inventor of the barcode.
Larry Hagman (1931-2012) - Actor who played J.R. Ewing on the t.v. series Dallas.
Stephen King (1947-Still Living) - Famous author dubbed "The King of Horror."
Bill Murray (1950-Still Living) - Critically acclaimed actor and comedian (Caddyshack, Stripes, Groundhog, and Ghostbusters).
Anne Burrell (1969-2025) - Chef and television host.
Memorable Events for September 21
1895 - Duryea Motor Wagon Company becomes the first American automotive producer.
1922 - President Harding signs a joint resolution to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
1928 - The first issue of My Weekly Reader is published.
1957 - Perry Mason premieres on t.v.
1970 - Monday Night Football premieres on ABC--Browns (31) vs. Jets (21).
1981 - Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved as the first female Supreme Court justice.
