September 23

Scott Winters September 23, 2025 0 Comments

A quick look at Today in History, check out some Celebrity Birthdays, and find out what Days of the Year to celebrate.

TODAY IN HISTORY:

1806 – Lewis and Clark returned to St. Louis, MO, after exploring the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

1845 – The first baseball team in the United States, The Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York, was formed by Alexander Joy Cartwright.

1846 – The planet Neptune was discovered by astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle.

1875 – Billy the Kid was arrested for the first time for stealing a basket of laundry. He broke out of jail and later had a rap sheet that included 21 murders

1889 – Nintendo Koppai (it later become Nintendo Company, LTD) was founded. At the time they weren’t making video games (obviously), but instead they produced the playing card game Hanafuda.

1911 – Pilot Earle Ovington made the first official airmail delivery in American under the authority of the United States Post Office Department.

1930 – Flashbulbs were patented by Johannes Ostermeier.

1934 – The first ever Detroit Lions game was played at the University of Detroit Stadium. (They won!) The team had just moved to Detroit, MI from Portsmouth, OH, where they were called the Spartans.

1951 – The first transcontinental telecast was broadcast to the west coast. The show, “Crusade for Freedom”, was broadcast by CBS from New York, NY.

1962 – The animated TV series “The Jetsons” premiered on ABC. It was the first color television program to be carried on the network.

1969 – The movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” premiered in theaters. The film was based loosely on fact. The movie tells the story of Wild West outlaws Robert LeRoy Parker, known as Butch Cassidy (played by Paul Newman), and his partner Harry Longabaugh, the “Sundance Kid” (played by Robert Redford),

1992 – The TV show “Mad About You”, starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt, debuted.

1994 – The movie “The Shawshank Redemption” premiered in theaters.

1998 – Jamie Lee Curtis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1999 – Siegfried & Roy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1999 – NASA announced that it had lost contact with the Mars Climate Orbiter.

2002 – The first public version of the web browser Mozilla Firefox (“Phoenix 0.1”) was released.

2009 – The TV show “Modern Family” debuted on ABC. It remained on the air for 11 seasons.

2019 – Walmart.com started selling Pumpkin Spice Spam. Two 12 ounce cans cost $8.98.

2020 – A grand jury in Kentucky declined to indict three police officers for the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in a drug raid gone wrong, which lead to nationwide protests in the U.S.

BIRTHDAYS:

Sonny Vaccaro – 86 years old (1939) – Businessman

Sila María Calderón – 83 years old (1942) – Puerto Rican-American businesswoman and politician, 12th Secretary of State of Puerto Rico

Paul Petersen – 80 years old (1945) – Actor, singer, author, and activist

Mary Kay Place – 78 years old (1947) – Actress

Neal Smith – 78 years old (1947) – Drummer and songwriter

Bruce Springsteen – 76 years old (1949) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

George Garzone – 75 years old (1950) – Saxophonist and educator

Mark Bego – 73 years old (1952) – Author

Dennis Lamp – 73 years old (1952) – Baseball player

Jim Morrison – 73 years old (1952) – Baseball player and manager

Rosalind Chao – 68 years old (1957) – Actress

Tony Fossas – 67 years old (1958) – Cuban-American baseball player and coach

Marvin Lewis – 67 years old (1958) – Football player and coach

Larry Mize – 67 years old (1958) – Golfer

Jason Alexander – 66 years old (1959) – Actor, singer, and voice artist

Kurt Beyer – 65 years old (1960) – Wrestler

Chi McBride – 64 years old (1961) – Actor

Larry Krystkowiak – 61 years old (1964) – Basketball player and coach

Bill Phillips – 61 years old (1964) – Businessman and author

Pete Harnisch – 59 years old (1966) – Baseball player and coach

LisaRaye McCoy – 58 years old (1967) – Actress, model, fashion designer, and First Lady of the Turks and Caicos Islands

Lucia Cifarelli – 55 years old (1970) – Singer-songwriter and keyboard player

Ani DiFranco – 55 years old (1970) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Sean Spicer – 54 years old (1971) – Political aide, 30th White House Press Secretary

Jermaine Dupri – 53 years old (1972) – Rapper and producer

Matt Hardy – 51 years old (1974) – Wrestler

Layzie Bone – 51 years old (1974) – Rapper

Kip Pardue – 49 years old (1976) – Actor and model

Rachael Yamagata – 48 years old (1977) – Singer-songwriter and pianist

Anthony Mackie – 47 years old (1978) – Actor

Ricky Davis – 46 years old (1979) – Basketball player

Bryant McKinnie – 46 years old (1979) – Football player

Matt Kemp – 41 years old (1984) – Baseball player

Anneliese van der Pol – 41 years old (1984) – Dutch-American entertainer

Joba Chamberlain – 40 years old (1985) – Baseball player

Chris Johnson – 40 years old (1985) – Football player

Hasan Minhaj – 40 years old (1985) – Comedian, actor, and television host

Chris Volstad – 39 years old (1986) – Baseball player

Skylar Astin – 38 years old (1987) – Actor and singer

Brandon Jennings – 36 years old (1989) – Basketball player

Melanie Oudin – 34 years old (1991) – Tennis player

Napheesa Collier – 29 years old (1996) – Basketball player

John Collins – 28 years old (1997) – Basketball player

TODAY IS:

Redhead Appreciation Day: With fiery locks that ignite every room they enter, these individuals add a vibrant hue to life, proving that uniqueness is captivating.
Za’atar Day: Make your own blend of the za’atar herb (a type of thyme) and other spices and enjoy some za’atar-based foods and new cuisines with friends or family.
International Day of Sign Languages: It's the expressive art of communicating through movement and gesture, a language that can be felt and seen by all.
Celebrate Bisexuality Day: Fly a bisexual flag, join a parade or event, help educate others, be yourself and most importantly be supportive of any bi people in your life.
National Field Marketer’s Day:
National Great American Pot Pie Day:
Education Technology Day: Make use of education technology by enrolling in an online class, playing an educational game, and learning more about the technology that helps the world learn.
National Apple Cider Vinegar Day:
National Snack Stick Day: Satisfy cravings with artisanal delights, marrying the rich essence of cured meats in compact, flavorful snack indulgences.
National Checkers Day: Nixon used his dog Checkers to bolster his public image amidst accusations of donation scandal. But maybe it’s better to celebrate with a simple game of checkers.
Restless Legs Awareness Day: Learn and help raise awareness about Restless Leg Syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects the sleep and comfort of many, from minor to life-altering.
National AFM Day:
Go With Your Gut Day:
Innergize Day:
First Day of Autumn:
Fall Equinox: As nature transitions, daylight and darkness find balance, marking a moment of cosmic equilibrium and changing landscapes with vibrant hues.
Teal Talk Day:
International Week of Deaf People: Promoting understanding and inclusion enhances communication, fosters empathy, and empowers those with hearing loss in our communities.
Rtveli:
Sea Otter Awareness Week:
National Eye Health Week:
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week:
National Older Workers Employment Week:
Fiesta de San Pacho:
National Jeans for Genes Day:
National Surgical Technologists Week:
National Coding Week:
National Indoor Plant Week :
Small Pet Rodent Awareness Week : Embracing a tiny companion, discover joy in caring for a pocket-sized friend, adding warmth to daily life.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Join an event, forum, or exhibition for Hispanic Heritage Month, and appreciate the art, history, and cultural offerings of this rich and expansive heritage.
World Mitochondrial Disease Week:
Deaf Dog Awareness Week :
National Construction Appreciation Week :
Farm Animal Awareness Week:
World Reflexology Week: Highlighting the benefits of this holistic therapy promotes understanding of its role in enhancing well-being and relaxation.
National Parent Teacher Home Visits Week: Building bridges through educator and family interactions, strengthening support networks to nurture student growth and achievement.
Thinking of You Week: Surprising a loved one with heartfelt words in the mail can uplift spirits and remind them they're cherished beyond measure.
International Week of Happiness at Work: You spend so much time working, it’s important to cultivate happiness there. Take the pledge to make your office life happier for you and those around you.