NATIONAL DAUGHTER'S DAY
When it comes to offspring, National Daughter's Day on September 25 reminds us of the young women and girls in our lives. Today, spend time with your daughter or someone you think of as a daughter. #NationalDaughtersDay
NATIONAL OPEN THE MAGIC DAY
Every year on September 25, teachers and parents worldwide read a picture book (or many!) to celebrate National Open the Magic Day. This National Day celebrates read alouds, picture books, the love of reading, and students who struggle to find their reading voice. Picture books are for everyone so get ready for your confetti moment. #OpenTheMagicDay
NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY
Dia de la Quesadilla
National Quesadilla Day on September 25 encourages us to pull a chair up to the table and eat some authentic Mexican food. While it's not a sandwich or a taco, the quesadilla satisfies snack cravings while also completing a meal. #NationalQuesadillaDay
NATIONAL RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR DAY
National Research Administrator Day on September 25 recognizes the contributions made by administrators every day. #ResearchAdministratorDay
NATIONAL TUNE-UP DAY
National Tune-Up Day on September 25 reminds homeowners to prepare for the winter heating season. A heating system tune-up saves energy and reduces heating costs, plus keeps you and your family safe during the winter months. #NationalTuneUpDay
NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY
National Comic Book Day on September 25 honors the art, artists, and stories of comic books. Fans, collectors, readers, and artists come together to celebrate the day with events across the country. #NationalComicBookDay
NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY
National Lobster Day on September 25 honors the taste of a seafood favorite--the lobster. Whether you like it naked, dipped in butter or love it in your soup, lobster is a seafood delicacy to be enjoyed by all. #NationalLobsterDay
MATH STORYTELLING DAY
On September 25 we are telling stories for Math Storytelling Day in hopes to encourage others to tell stories through math, too. Today, let's appreciate all the ways math enhances our daily lives. #MathStorytellingDay
NATIONAL ONE-HIT WONDER DAY
Let's turn up the volume and bring back memories on September 25 to celebrate National One-Hit Wonder Day. Today, we honor all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once. #OneHitWonderDay
Coming on September 26, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY
NATIONAL DUMPLING DAY
NATIONAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER DAY
NATIONAL BRAVE DAY
NATIONAL JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY
NATIONAL SHAMU THE WHALE DAY
NATIONAL GAY MEN’S HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 25
William Le Baron Jenney (1832-1907) - Architect who is considered the "Father of the Skyscraper."
Melville Reuben Bissell (1843-1889) - Inventor of the carpet sweeper.
Thomas Hunt Morgan (1866-1945) - Biologist, geneticist, and embryologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1933) for discoveries the role that chromosomes play in heredity.
Clara Stover (1882-1975) - Co-founder of Russell Stover Candies.
May Sutton (1886-1975) - The first American woman to win Wimbledon singles title (1905).
William Faulkner (1897-1962) - Author who wrote Sound and Fury - Nobel 1949.
Ethel Rosenberg (1915-1953) - American communist.
Barbara Walters (1929-2022) - Journalist and author who was a pioneer for women in broadcasting.
Ken Forsse (1936-2014) - Toy creator of Teddy Ruxpin.
Michael Douglas (1944-Still Living) - Critically acclaimed actor.
Anson Williams (1949-Still Living) - Actor best known for his role as Warren "Potsie" Weber on Happy Days.
Burleigh Drummond (1951-Still Living) - Drummer for the rock band Ambrosia.
Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Superman.
Mark Hamill (1951-Still Living) - Actor best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise.
W. Daniel Hillis (1956-Still Living) - Founder of the supercomputer manufacturer and artificial intelligence company Thinking Machines Corporation.
Scottie Pippen (1965-Still Living) - Considered one of the greatest small forwards in the NBA of all time.
Chris Owen (1980-Still Living) - Actor known for his quirky role as Chuck "Sherminator" Sherman in the American Pie franchise.
Memorable Events for September 25
1789 - Congress passes 12 constitutional amendments, 10 of which become known as the Bill of Rights.
1804 - The 12th Amendment is established for the procedure of electing the President and Vice President of the U.S.
1867 - Congress creates the first all-black university (Howard University).
1890 - Congress establishes Sequoia National Park.
1904 - Charles Follis becomes first American Black to play professional football on an integrated team.
1912 - The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is founded in NY City.
1926 - Henry Ford announces an 8 hour work day, 5 days a week at Ford Motor Company.
1974 - Dr. Frank Jobe performs first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery on MLB player Tommy John.
