CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of the United States and those who have become United States citizens. On this day, members of the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787. #ConstitutionDay or #CitizenshipDay
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY
National Professional House Cleaners Day on September 17 recognizes Professional Cleaners for the necessary and skillful trade they provide every day. In homes and businesses across the country, Professional Cleaners create healthier environments. #ProfessionalHouseCleanersDay
NATIONAL MONTE CRISTO DAY
On September 17, National Monte Cristo Day recognizes the indulgent and delicious sandwich made of ham and cheese. Unlike a grilled ham and cheese, the Monte Cristo is the premier version of a grilled ham and cheese. #MonteCristoDay
NATIONAL APPLE DUMPLING DAY
National Apple Dumpling Day on September 17 honors a sweet delight of Autumn. With fall fast approaching, this food holiday comes at the height of apple harvests. #AppleDumplingDay
National Days
NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY
NATIONAL PAWPAW DAY
AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS AND AGING AWARENESS DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 17
David Dunbar Buick (1854-1929) - Founder of the Buick Motor Company.
Henry McCarty (1859-1881) - Wild West gunman also known as the alias William H. Bonney or Billy the Kid.
J. Willard Marriott (1900-1985) - Founder of the Marriott Corporation.
Oswald Garrison Villard Jr. (1916-2004) - Electronics engineer who invented the over-the-horizon radar.
Hank Williams (1923-1953) - Country singer/musician of hits like Cold Cold Heart, Hey, Good Lookin', and Your Cheatin' Heart.
John Ritter (1948-2003) - Actor fondly remembered for his comedic role as Jack in the sitcom Three's Company.
Steve Sanders (1952-1998) - Musician with the distinct baritone voice for the Oak Ridge Boys.
Charles Martinet (1955-Still Living) - Voice actor of Mario in Nintendo video games.
Kyle Chandler (1965-Still Living) - Actor who played coach Eric Taylor in t.v. series Friday Night Lights.
Memorable Events for September 17
1630 - The city of Boston, MA, is founded.
1787 - The U.S. Constitution is signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.
1849 - Abolitionist Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery.
1920 - The NFL is organized as the American Professional Football Association.
1964 - The sitcom Bewitched premieres on t.v.
1965 - WWII sitcom Hogan's Heroes premiers on t.v.
1972 - M*A*S*H premiers on t.v.
