GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY DAY
On the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day honors the mothers, fathers, and families of fallen military service members. Also known as National Gold Star Mother’s Day, the day serves as a reminder of the losses suffered by military families. #GoldStarMothersDay
NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY USA
The entire family gets involved with National Family Health And Fitness Day on the last Saturday in September. #FamilyHealthAndFitnessDayUSA
NATIONAL DRINK BEER DAY
National Drink Beer Day toasts that malty elixir on September 28. Just as the Oktoberfest season comes to an end, the day reminds us to enjoy the world's most popular adult beverage. #DrinkBeerDay
NATIONAL GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY
National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. Join us as we acknowledge and celebrate the importance of a good neighbor. #GoodNeighborDay
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
Each year on September 28 strawberry lovers get to enjoy their favorite fruit in the form of pie on National Strawberry Cream Pie Day. #StrawberryCreamPieDay
NATIONAL NORTH CAROLINA DAY
As we near the last of the original 13 colonies, National North Carolina Day recognizes the 12th state to join the Union. Let's give a shout-out to North Carolina for the spirit of the Tar Heel State! #NorthCarolinaDay
Coming on September 29, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY
NATIONAL VFW DAY
URBAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 28
Alvan Wentworth Chapman (1809-1899) - Physician and botanist who was a pioneer in the study of flora (plants) in the Southeast.
Isabel Pell (1900-1951) - American socialite who went to France to become a member of the French Resistance during World War II.
William S. Paley (1901-1990) - Founder of CBS.
Ed Sullivan (1901-1974) - Entertainer and host of the Ed Sullivan Show.
Al Capp (1909-1979) - Cartoon illustrator best known for creating the comic strip Li'l Abner.
Emmett Chapman (1936-2021) - Guitarist who invented the Chapman Stick (10 and 12 string guitar strip).
Jeffrey Jones (1946-Still Living) - Actor with supporting roles in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Beetlejuice, The Hunt for Red October.
Mira Sorvino (1967-Still Living) - Award winning actress in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Sound of Freedom, and Human Trafficking.
Memorable Events for September 28
1787 - Congress sends the Constitution to state legislatures for approval.
1850 - The Navy abolishes flogging as punishment.
1892 - The first night football game is played in Mansfield, PA.
1919 - The fastest MLB game is played when the Giants beat the Phillies 6-1 within 51 minutes.
1951 - CBS makes the first color televisions available for sale to the general public.
1974 - First Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy.
1975 - Congress passes a bill to authorize admission of women into military academies.
1976 - Congress passes Toxic Substances Control Act.
