NATIONAL COFFEE DAY
Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29 be sure to observe National Coffee Day! #NationalCoffeeDay
NATIONAL VFW DAY
On September 29, National VFW Day honors the men and women devoted to this valuable organization and those members who have served our nation. #NationalVFWDay
URBAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE DAY
On September 29, Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day celebrates the 101 urban national wildlife refuges in the United States. That is nearly 1/5 of the country's total refuges. #UrbanNationalWildlifeRefugeDay
Coming on September 30, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL AI IN WORK DAY
ORANGE SHIRT DAY
NATIONAL LOVE PEOPLE DAY
NATIONAL CHEWING GUM DAY
NATIONAL HOT MULLED CIDER DAY
NATIONAL MUD PACK DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 29
Mercator Cooper (1803-1872) - The first American sea Captain to visit Japan and Antarctica.
Louis J. Weichmann (1842-1902) - Chief witness in the trial of the assassination of President Lincoln.
Caroline Yale 91848-1943) - Educator who revolutionized the teaching of hearing-impaired students.
Joseph Banks Rhine (1895-1980) - Botanist and parapsychologist (study of paranormal claims).
Gene Autry (1907-1998) - Entertainer known as "The Singing Cowboy".
George W. Jenkins (1907-1996) - Founder of Publix.
Vincent DeDomenico (1915-2007) - Founder of the Napa Valley Wine Train and co-creator of Rice-a-Roni.
Stan Berenstain (1923-2005) - Author, illustrator and creator of the children's book series The Berenstain Bears.
Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022) - Considered to be "rock 'n' roll's first great wild man".
Larry Linville (1939-2000) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Major Frank Burns on M*A*S*H.
Mike Post (1944-Still Living) - Composer best known for his television theme music for The A-Team, NYPD Blue, The Rockford Files, Quantum Leap, Magnum, P.I., Hill Street Blues, and all Law and Order series'.
Andrew Dice Clay (1957-Still Living) - Popular 80s stand up comedian.
Adam Segal (1968-Still Living) - Cybersecurity expert.
Memorable Events for September 29
1789 - The Department of War first establishes a "regular army."
1916 - John D. Rockefeller becomes the world's first billionaire.
1923 - The first American Track and Field Championships for women are held.
1941 - Joe Louis TKOs Lou Nova (6 rounds) for the heavyweight boxing title.
1982 - This sitcom Cheers premieres on NBC.
1994 - The House votes to end lobbyists buying meals and entertainment for Congress.
1996 - The Nintendo 64 debuts in U.S.
2021 - Fish and Wildlife Service declares 23 species of bird, fish and other wildlife extinct.
