NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH & FITNESS DAY
On the last Wednesday in September, National Women’s Health & Fitness Day promotes the largest event for women's health of all ages. #WomensHealthFitnessDay
WORLD DENSE BREAST DAY
We highlight World Dense Breast Day on the last Wednesday in September to raise awareness about the importance of breast screening, breast density, and other screening tests women should consider after their mammogram. #WorldDenseBreastDay
NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY
On September 24 we are serving up a tasty dessert to celebrate National Cherries Jubilee Day. Smitten with this simply elegant dessert, cherry lovers celebrate this sweet holiday with delight. #CherriesJubileeDay
NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY
National Punctuation Day commemorates all punctuation on September 24. A period, a comma, a semicolon, a question mark, and an exclamation point are examples of some of the punctuation used in writing. They separate sentences and their elements to clarify meaning. Without them, meaning would be lost or up for interpretation. #NationalPunctuationDay
Coming on September 25, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL DAUGHTER'S DAY
NATIONAL OPEN THE MAGIC DAY
NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY
NATIONAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR DAY
NATIONAL TUNE-UP DAY
NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY
NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY
MATH STORYTELLING DAY
NATIONAL ONE-HIT WONDER DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 24
Sarah Knauss (1880-1999) - Supercentenarian who lived to be 119 years old.
Franklin Clarence Mars (1883-1934) - Founder of the Mars, Inc.
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) - Author of the novel The Great Gatsby.
Audra Lindley (1918-1997) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Helen Roper in the sitcom Three's Company.
Jim Henson (1936-1990) - Creator of The Muppets.
Joe Greene (1946-Still Living) - NFL defensive linemen also referred to as "Mean Joe Greene."
Memorable Events for September 24
1789 - The offices of the Attorney General and the Supreme Court are created.
1906 - President Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.
1920 - Babe Ruth becomes the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs in a season.
1935 - Earl and Weldon Bascom hold the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.
1952 - Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, UT.
