NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL DAY
On the second Sunday in September, National Pet Memorial Day offers a moment to remember pets who have passed. #NationalPetMemorialDay
NATIONAL LIVE CREATIVE DAY
On September 14th, National Live Creative Day encourages us to let the world see our creativity all day long! #LiveCreativeDay
NATIONAL SOBER DAY
National Sober Day on September 14 encourages us to celebrate sober life and brings awareness to addiction. The entire day focuses on showing support for anyone living in sobriety. Not only that, but the observance sets a standard for the whole world that being sober is okay. Show your friends and family on the road to recovery by spending the day sober as well. #NationalSoberDay
NATIONAL PARENTS DAY OFF
All parents deserve a day off and on September 14, National Parents Day Off brings an opportunity for parents to recharge and get some much-deserved recognition. #NationalParentsDayOff
NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY
National Eat a Hoagie Day on September 14 promotes a sandwich which is also known as a grinder, sub or hero. You can also order a po'boy, torpedo or an Italian sandwich to celebrate! #NationalHoagieDay
NATIONAL CREAM-FILLED DONUT DAY
National Cream-Filled Donut Day on September 14 recognizes one of our favorite foods--the donut. Today, we are bringing your favorite to another level by introducing you to delicious cream inside your donut to create a burst of flavor with each bite. #CreamFilledDonutDay
NATIONAL HUG YOUR HOUND DAY
On the second Sunday in September, National Hug Your Hound Day dedicates a furry hug to our canine companions. All day long, be sure to give your pooch your full attention. Even spend the day much the way your dog spends it. #NationalHugYourHoundDay
NATIONAL VIRGINIA DAY
On September 14, National Virginia Day recognizes one of the original 13 colonies and the 10th state to ratify the Constitution. On National Virginia Day, we explore the people, the places, and the flavors that have developed long before European settlers arrived. #NationalVirginiaDay
Coming on September 15, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY
NATIONAL CHEESE TOAST DAY
NATIONAL TACKLE KIDS CANCER DAY
NATIONAL ONLINE LEARNING DAY
NATIONAL NEONATAL NURSES DAY
NATIONAL LINGUINE DAY
NATIONAL CREME DE MENTHE DAY
NATIONAL FELT HAT DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 14
Jeremiah Dummer (1643-1718) - Silversmith who printed the first paper currency for the 13 colonies.
Margaret Sanger (1879-1966) - Nurse who opened the first birth control clinic in the U.S. and founder of Planned Parenthood.
William H. Armstrong (1911-1999) - Author of the critically-acclaimed novel Sounder.
Rubby Sherr (1913-2013) - Physicist and co-inventor of key components of the first nuclear weapon.
Lawrence Klein (1920-2013) - Economist who created the first computer models to forecast economic trends.
Cornelius "Nini" Harp (1939-2013) - Doo-wop singer of Blue Moon.
Steve Gaines (1949-1977) - Musician and Lynyrd Skynyrd band member who died in a plane crash with other band members.
Robert Francis Prevost (1955-Still Living) - Pope Leo XIV.
Wendy Thomas (1961-Still Living) - Namesake of the Wendy's fast food chain.
Memorable Events for September 14
1716 - The first lighthouse in American colonies is lit at Boston Harbor.
1814 - Francis Scott Key writes the poem Defence of Fort McHenry (later used as the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner).
1886 - George Anderson patents typewriter ribbon.
1901 - VP Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in as President after President William McKinley dies after being mortally wounded.
1937 - President D. Roosevelt bans U.S. ships from trading arms with China or Japan.
1975 - Pope Paul VI canonized the first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton.
1994 - The MLB season is canceled because of a strike.
