NATIONAL V-J DAY
On September 2nd, National V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) recognizes Allied Forces' victory over Japan during World War II. Officials announced the surrender of Japan to the Allies on August 15, 1945. The official signing of surrender took place on September 2, 1945, officially ending World War II. #NationalVJDay
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY POPSICLE DAY
National Blueberry Popsicle Day on September 2nd also kicks off National Blueberry Popsicle Month. Scheduled in the midst of the dog days of summer, it's a delicious way to cool off. Purchase a box of blueberry-flavored Popsicles or make your own. Either way, the treat will be a tasty one! With the end of summer at hand, now is the time to celebrate this National Day. #BlueberryPopsicleDay
NATIONAL ANOTHER LOOK UNLIMITED DAY
National Another Look Unlimited Day on the day after Labor Day provides an opportunity for Fall cleaning. #AnotherLookUnlimitedDay
Coming on September 3, 2025
National Days
U.S. BOWLING LEAGUE DAY
NATIONAL WELSH RAREBIT DAY
September 2nd Celebrated History
1789
Over a year after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, Congress created the Treasury Department. With the third Cabinet office created, President George Washington placed Alexander Hamilton in charge as Secretary of Treasury.
1901
While laying out his foreign policy at the Minnesota State Fair, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt quoted the West African proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." It became known as "Big Stick diplomacy." Following his election to the presidency, he applied his Big Stick diplomacy to foreign policy and would later win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize.
1912
The Boy Scouts of America honor their first Eagle Scout with a medal ceremony. Arthur Eldred earned 21 merit badges in his journey to Eagle Scout, Boy Scout's highest honor.
1931
Bing Crosby makes his solo radio debut in his series called "15 Minutes With Bing Crosby." Soon after, the performer launched into an international music and film career.
1936
Flying in their Breguet Br. 19 TF Super Bidon named Point d' Interrogation (Question Mark), aviators Dieudonné Costes and Maurice Bellonte complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight by plane. Their journey began in Paris, France, and ended at Long Island, NY.
September 2nd Celebrated Birthdays
Lucretia Hale - 1820
Lucretia Peabody Hale is an American novelist also noted for her children's book. Some of her stories include The Peterkin Papers. She also contributed to the book Six of One by Half a Dozen of the Other: An Every Day Novel by Harriet Beecher Stow.
Albert Spalding - 1850
After a career as a professional baseball player, Spalding opened a sporting goods store. He also published Spalding's Official Baseball Guide.
Romare Bearden - 1911
The talented artist is best known for his work depicting African American culture. He's also the author of the book Lil Dan, the Drummer Boy.
Arnold Greenberg - 1932
Greenburg launched the Snapple Beverage Corp with two business partners. The business's original name in 1972? Unadulterated Food Products. However, they changed the name to Snapple after one of their failed products.
Glenna Sue Kidd - 1933
Glenna Sue Kid played four seasons in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Though she was only a teenager when she joined the league, her phenomenal pitching did not go unnoticed. Kid's arsenal of pitches was in demand making her popular with the fans.
C. Wilson Markle Jr. - 1938
Markle is credited with inventing the film colorization process. In 1987, a patent for the process was issued under US Patent No. 4710805.
Christa McAuliffe - 1948
In 1985, McAuliffe was selected as an astronaut for the NASA Teacher in Space Project. On January 28, 1986, she along with 6 other crew members perished when the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight.
