Today is...
National Hot Mulled Cider Day!

Hot mulled cider is a delicious drink perfectly suited for crisp September afternoons. Apple cider is produced using a cider press and is a time-honored favorite of the autumn season.
To make mulled cider, slowly add brown sugar to apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Add other ingredients such as nutmeg, allspice, orange juice, and lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Strain out the spices, pour into a mug, and add a cinnamon stick.
Enjoy National Hot Mulled Cider Day as you sip on your homemade brew!

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Today is also Family Day

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 30 1630 - John Billington was hanged for murder. He was the first criminal to be executed in the American colonies. 1777 - The Congress of the United States moved to York, PA, due to the advancing British forces. 1935 - "The Adventures of Dick Tracey" debuted on Mutual Radio Network. 1938 - The Munich Conference ended with a decision to appease Adolf Hitler. Britain and France allowed Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland to be annexed by the Nazis. 1982 - "Cheers" began an 11-year run on NBC-TV. The show ended on August 19, 1993. 1992 - George Brett of the Kansas City Royals reached his 3,000th career hit during a game against the California Angels. ______________________________________________________ "It is not enough to be a hard-working person. Think: what do you work at?" --Henry David Thoreau

Today is...
National Chocolate Milk Day!

Celebrate National Chocolate Milk Day! Who doesn't crave a nice, tall glass of frothy chocolate milk? Until the 1820s, drinking chocolate was fairly uncommon and no one knew how to produce a smooth chocolate taste in liquid form. In 1828 the Van Houten company in Amsterdam invented the cocoa pressing method. This produced a light, fluffy chocolate powder that could be easily dissolved in water or milk. Today, chocolate milk is a popular beverage for people of all ages.
Chocolate milk has surprising restorative properties. In 2006, the dairy industry conducted a study and discovered that chocolate milk helps athletes with muscle recovery. It provides nine essential nutrients, making it both delicious and nutritious!
Pour yourself a nice tall glass of chocolate milk in honor of National Chocolate Milk Day!

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Today is also Native American Day & National Corned Beef Hash Day & World Tourism Day

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 27 1954 - The "Tonight!" show made its debut on NBC-TV with Steve Allen as host. 1959 - The Japanese island of Honshu was hit by Typhoon Vera. Nearly 5,000 people were killed. 1964 - The Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed "I Get Around." 1983 - Larry Bird signed a seven-year contract with the Boston Celtics worth $15 million. The contract made him the highest paid Celtic in history. 1998 - Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals set a major league baseball record when he hit his 70th home run of the season. ______________________________________________________ "We only live for ourselves when we live for others." --Leo Tolstoy

Today is...
Love Note Day!

The practice of writing and sending love letters has a long and illustrious history. Famous romantics like Lord Byron and William Shakespeare penned sonnets and odes, and inspired generations of young lovers to do the same.
A love note is any written expression of emotion addressed to a loved one. It can be short or long, formal or casual, poetry or prose. In Germany, love notes are delicately painted by hand on high quality paper and are considered folk art.
Love Note Day is the perfect time to recognize the people that you love. Send a modern-day love note by using one of our beautiful free eCards to let your loved ones know just how much they mean to you!

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Today is also Shamu the Whale Day & Simchat Torah

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 26 1908 - Ed Eulbach of the Chicago Cubs became the first baseball player to pitch both games of a doubleheader and win both with shutouts. 1918 - During World War I, the Meuse-Argonne offensive against the Germans began. It was the final Allied offensive on the western front. 1950 - U.N. troops recaptured the South Korean capital of Seoul from the North Koreans during the Korean Conflict. 1960 - The first televised debate between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy took place in Chicago, IL. 1962 - "The Beverly Hillbillies" premiered on CBS-TV. 1981 - The Boeing 767 made its maiden flight in Everett, WA. 1986 - The episode of "Dallas" that had Bobby Ewing returning from the dead was aired. 1998 - MTV Russia debuted at midnight. The first video shown on the network was Mummy Troll's "Vladivostock 2000." ______________________________________________________ "Happiness is not the end of life: character is." --Henry Beecher Ward

Today is...
National Comic Book Day!

These creative and inventive books have been entertaining children and adults alike for more than 200 years!
While comic books have quite a storied history, they reached massive popularity in the late 1930s. By the mid 1940s, comic books were outselling traditional books. From Spider-Man to Batman to Superman, we all know a little something about these sketched panel books.
To celebrate National Comic Book Day, take a few minutes to catch up on your favorite comic or watch a movie based on your favorite series!

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Today is also Crab Meat Newburg Day

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 25 1789 - The first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten of the amendments became the Bill of Rights. 1890 - The Sequoia National Park was established as a U.S. National Park in Central California. 1953 - Liberace made his debut at Carnegie Hall for a sellout crowd. 1954 - Elvis Presley appeared live on "Grand Ole Opry" and performed "Blue Moon of Kentucky." 1965 - Willie Mays, at the age of 34, became the oldest man to hit 50 home runs in a single season. He had also set the record for the youngest to hit 50 ten years earlier. 1981 - Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court when she was sworn in as the 102nd justice. ______________________________________________________ "Weary the path that does not challenge." --Hosea Ballou

Today is...
National Cherries Jubilee Day!

Celebrate National Cherries Jubilee Day! Cherries jubilee is a classic flambé dessert made with cherries and liqueur (typically kirsch or brandy), served over vanilla ice cream.
The original recipe is attributed to French chef Auguste Escoffie who prepared the dish for one of Queen Victoria's jubilee celebrations. It is unclear whether it first appeared at the Golden Jubilee in 1887 or the Diamond Jubilee in 1897, but it quickly became one of the most fashionable desserts of the era. For many years, cherries jubilee was a standard menu item at America’s finest restaurants, reaching the peak of its popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. 
If you're looking for a dessert for a dinner party (even if it's not on National Cherries Jubilee Day), try making this vintage dish to impress your guests!

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Today is also Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving & National Punctuation Day

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 24 1934 - Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee player. 1938 - Don Budge became the first tennis player to win all four of the major titles when he won the U.S. Tennis Open. He had already won the Australian Open, the French Open and the British Open. 1955 - Judy Garland made her TV debut on the "Ford Star Jubilee" on CBS. 1961 - "The Bullwinkle Show" premiered in prime time on NBC-TV. The show was originally on ABC in the afternoon as "Rocky and His Friends." 1977 - "The Love Boat" debuted on ABC-TV. 1982 - Prince's "1999" single was released. 1998 - The U.S. Federal Reserve released into circulation $2 billion in new harder-to-counterfeit $20 bills. ______________________________________________________ "We are never so happy, nor so unhappy, as we suppose ourselves to be." --La Rouchefoucauld

Today is...
Checkers Day!

Celebrate Checkers Day! Surprisingly, Checkers Day (also known as Dogs in Politics Day) is not named for the classic game.
On September 23, 1952, vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon gave a speech to address growing public concern about his use of campaign funds. He assured the public that he had not misused the funds, but that he intended to keep one gift—a little dog that the Nixon children named Checkers. The “Checkers speech” was a political triumph and the public responded with overwhelming support.
In honor of this day, challenge a friend to a game of checkers!

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September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

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History for September 23 1779 - John Paul Jones, commander of the American warship Bon Homme, was quoted as saying "I have not yet begun to fight!" 1845 - The Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York was formed by Alexander Joy Cartwright. It was the first baseball team in America. 1952 - The first Pay Television sporting event took place. The Marciano-Walcott fight was seen in 49 theaters in 31 cities. 1962 - New York's Philharmonic Hall opened. It was the first unit of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The hall was later renamed the Avery Fisher Hall. 1962 - "The Jetsons" premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first program on the network to be carried in color. 1969 - It was reported by "The London Daily Mirror" that Paul McCartney was dead. It was the first time the rumor was printed. ______________________________________________________ "Change is an easy panacea. It takes character to stay in one place and be happy there." --Elizabeth Clarke Dunn

Today is...
National Punch Day!

National Punch Day—is one of our favorite holidays here at Punchbowl.com! The word “punch” allegedly comes from the Hindustani word “panch,” which means “five.” In the early 1600s, sailors and employees of the British East India Company brought a new exotic drink from India to England. The beverage was made with five ingredients—spirits, lemon, sugar, water, and tea.
Punch spread from country to country and became one of the most popular party drinks in the world. Today there are hundreds of different punch recipes. Many of them still incorporate the five key ingredients: base (alcohol), citrus, sugar, water, and spice.
Mix up your favorite concoction for National Punch Day and serve it in a beautiful punch bowl!

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September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History for September 20 1953 - Jimmy Stewart debuted on the radio western "The Six Shooter" on NBC. 1973 - The Roxy Theater opened in Los Angeles, CA. The opening acts were Elton John, Carole King and Jackson Browne. 1984 - "The Cosby Show" premiered on NBC-TV. 1995 - AT&T announced that it would be splitting into three companies. The three companies were AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and NCR Corp. ______________________________________________________ "For people to live, they must learn to kneel." --Fyodor Dostoevsky

Today is...
International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Ye who desires to talk like a pirate, look nae further for today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Tell all ye mateys with a free pirate-themed eCard! You can also blog like a pirate, tweet like a pirate, and just let ye true pirate shine.

Believe it or not, this fun holiday started in 1995 by two regular guys playing a game of racquetball. They started to yell encouragement to each other in pirate speak ("Arrr!") and had so much fun speaking in pirate lingo that they decided to create a new holiday. For seven years they celebrated this holiday on their own. Then, in 2002, their story was told in a nationally syndicated newspaper.

Today, International Talk Like a Pirate Day has a pretty big following. So gather round me hearties, and learn how you can talk like a pirate all day long! "Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!"

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September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History for September 19 1893 - In New Zealand, the Electoral Act 1893 was consented to giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote. 1957 - The U.S. conducted its first underground nuclear test. The test took place in the Nevada desert. 1970 - "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" premiered on CBS-TV. 1983 - The final episode of "M*A*S*H" was aired on CBS-TV. ______________________________________________________ "People wish to be settled; only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them." --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today is...
National Cheeseburger Day!

Fire up the grill or head to your favorite restaurant because today is National Cheeseburger Day! 

There are several theories about the origins of the cheeseburger. One story claims that the cheeseburger was created between 1924 and 1926 by a chef named Lionel Sternberger. As the story goes, a homeless man dining at Sternberger's restaurant in Pasadena, California, suggested the addition of a slice of cheese to his hamburger order. Sternberger complied, eventually added it to his menu, and the rest is history. 

Today, cheeseburgers are a staple at restaurants and backyard celebrations all across the country. Hungry yet? Enjoy a delicious cheeseburger in honor of National Cheeseburger Day!

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Today is also Sukkot

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History for September 18 1789 - Alexander Hamilton negotiated and secured the first loan for the United States. The Temporary Loan of 1789 was repaid on June 8, 1790 at the sum of $191,608.81. 1810 - Chile declared its independence from Spain. 1965 - The first episode of "I Dream of Jeannie" was shown on NBC-TV. The last show was televised on September 1, 1970. 1998 - The FDA approved a once-a-day easier-to-swallow medication for AIDS patients. ______________________________________________________ "Contrary to what we usually believe, the best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times--although such experiences can be enjoyable, if we have worked hard to attain them. The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile." --Mihaly Csikszentmihayli

Today is...
Citizenship Day!

Citizenship Day (also known as Constitution Day) marks the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. It also recognizes all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.
The origin of this holiday dates back to 1940 when "I am an American Day" was celebrated on the third Sunday in May. In 1952, Congress moved the date to September 17 and renamed it “Citizenship Day.” In 2004, the official name changed to “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.”
To celebrate this holiday, schools around the country receive federal funding to provide lessons about the Constitution. Take a moment today to reflect on the Constitution and what it means to be a U.S. citizen!

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Today is also National Apple Dumpling Day

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History for September 17 1796 - U.S. President George Washington's Farewell Address was read before the U.S. Congress. 1862 - The Battle of Antietam took place during the American Civil War. More than 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing. The Rebel advance was ended with heavy losses to both armies. 1972 - "M*A*S*H" premiered on CBS-TV. 1983 - Johnny Bench, of the Cincinnati Reds, retired after 16 years as a catcher. ______________________________________________________ "I can but think that the world would be better and brighter if our teachers would dwell on the duty of happiness as well as the happiness of duty; for we ought to be as bright and genial as we can, if only because to be cheerful ourselves is a most effectual contribution to the happiness of others." --Sir John Lubbock

Today is...
National Guacamole Day!

We all know and love guacamole as a party snack, but there's more to guacamole than meets the eye. Guacamole is made from avocados, which are packed with more than twenty vitamins, contain "good fats" that reduce cholesterol, can help fight cancer, and can be used as a substitute for butter or shortening in baking.
You can purchase pre-made guacamole at your local supermarket or buy some ripe avocados to make your own. Cinco de Mayo, Fourth of July, Super Bowl Sunday, and Easter each account for approximately five percent of annual avocado sales. Have no fear, avocado trees produce up to 400 fruits a year so there should be plenty to go around. Happy National Guacamole Day!

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Today is also Mexican Independence Day & Mayflower Day & National Play-Doh Day

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History for September 16 1620 - The Mayflower departed from Plymouth, England. The ship arrived at Provincetown, MA on November 21st and then at Plymouth, MA, on December 26th. There were 102 passengers onboard. 1630 - The village of Shawmut changed its name to Boston. 1924 - Jim Bottomley knocked in 12 runs in a single game setting a major league baseball record. 1974 - U.S. President Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for draft-evaders and deserters during the Vietnam War. 1988 - Tom Browning pitched the 12th perfect game in major league baseball. 1994 - Two astronauts from the space shuttle Discovery went on the first untethered spacewalk in 10 years. ______________________________________________________ "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude." --Dennis Waitley