NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY
On September 9th, National Teddy Bear Day honors the history of one of childhood's favorite toys. We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. No matter what kind of teddy bear you had, the day is a perfect time to celebrate your childhood friend! #NationalTeddyBearDay
NATIONAL ANTS ON A LOG DAY
The second Tuesday in September each year celebrates National Ants On A Log Day. This snacky food holiday recognizes this iconic and healthy food snack enjoyed by millions of people across the USA and around the world. #NationalAntsOnALogDay
CARE BEARS™ SHARE YOUR CARE DAY
Care Bears™ Share Your Care Day is celebrated annually on September 9. Care Bears are on a mission to spread caring and sharing around the world, and encourage fans to spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun and happiness to those you love everyday! #ShareYourCare
NATIONAL WIENER SCHNITZEL DAY
On September 9th, celebrate a traditional Austrian dish with National Wiener Schnitzel Day. This breaded recipe is made with veal. #WienerSchnitzelDay
Coming on September 10, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL TV DINNER DAY
NATIONAL SWAP IDEAS DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 9
Delilah Beasley (1872-1934) - The first Black female newspaper columnist (Oakland Tribune).
Harland David "Colonel" Sanders (1890-1980) - Founder of KFC.
Bruno E. Jacob (1899-1979) - Founder of the National Speech and Debate Association (National Forensic League).
Otis Redding (1941-1967) - Considered one of the greatest pop singers of all time.
Dennis Ritchie (1941-2011) - Computer scientist who created the "C" programming language.
Tom Wopat (1951-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Luke in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Adam Sandler (1966-Still Living) - Actor in hit movies, such as Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2, and The Longest Yard.
Henry Thomas (1971-Still Living) - Child actor who played Elliott in the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Memorable Events for September 9
1791 - Washington, D.C. is named after President Washington.
1836 - Ralph Waldo Emerson publishes his essay Nature.
1850 - California is admitted as the 31st state to join the Union.
1956 - Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1957 - President Eisenhower signs the first Civil Rights Bill since Reconstruction.
1965 - Congress established the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
1966 - President Johnson sings the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act into law.
