Fact 1: Star Trek Anniversary
On September 14, 1978, the first ever Star Trek convention was held in Detroit, making this date an iconic moment for Trekkies around the globe.
Fact 2: The Origin of the National Anthem
"The Star-Spangled Banner" officially became the National Anthem of the United States on September 14, 1814. The song was composed by Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.
Fact 3: The World's Heaviest Onion
The world’s heaviest onion was grown by Peter Glazebrook from the UK, weighing 8.5 kg (18 lb 11.84 oz) and was exhibited at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show in England on September 14, 2012.
Fact 4: Concorde Flies Again
On September 14, 1977, the Concorde made its first transatlantic journey since a devastating crash earlier that year. The journey was from London to New York and took around 3 hours 32 minutes.
Fact 5: Legendary Composer's Birthday
Amy Beach, an American composer and pianist, born in 1867, became the first woman to compose a full-length symphony. She was born on September 14 making this day a notable day in the history of classical music.
Fact 6: Google.com acquisition
On September 14, 1997, the search engine giant, Google, officially registered the domain name www.google.com. This date marks a significant achievement towards the domination of internet-based technologies.
Fact 7: A Day for Eating Cream Filled Donuts
September 14 is celebrated as National Cream-Filled Donut Day in the United States. Enjoy this sweet treat on this day!
Fact 8: National Pet Memorial Day
September 14 is also National Pet Memorial Day, a day to honor and remember beloved pets who have passed away. Pet lovers across America commemorate this day by sharing pictures and stories of their late furry friends.
Fact 9: An Online Dictionary’s Birthday
Merriam-Webster launched its online dictionary on September 14, 1996, becoming one of the first dictionaries to do so and sparking a new era of language and knowledge sharing.
Fact 10: Sound Recording's Big Step
On September 14, 1887, Emile Berliner filed a patent for his gramophone, a device that would play sound from flat disc records, dramatically changing the way people listen to music.
Fact 11: World’s Oldest Message in a Bottle Found
After 108 years and 138 days, the world’s oldest message in a bottle was found on September 14, 2016, near Wedge Island in Western Australia.
Fact 12: Historic Wind Speeds Recorded
On September 14, 1939, a record wind speed of 372.8 km/h (231.7 miles per hour) was recorded during a typhoon in Japan’s Ishigaki Island, making it the highest recorded wind speed.
Fact 13: A Practical Use for Zippers
The first practical use of zippers in fashion occurred on September 14, 1912. The ‘placket fastener’ was used on a pair of boots, according to the New York Times.
Fact 14: Swimmer’s Successful English Channel Crossing
On this day in 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, breaking a record with her time of 14 hours and 39 minutes.
Fact 15: Napoleon's Failed Russia Invasion
Napoleon Bonaparte started retreating from Moscow on September 14, 1812, marking a significant point in his unsuccessful invasion of Russia.
Fact 16: Pop Singer Amy Winehouse's Birthday
September 14, 1983, is the birthdate of Amy Winehouse. The talented British singer-songwriter was universally acclaimed for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and wonderfully soulful music.
Fact 17: International Sudoku Day
September 14 can also be a fun day for puzzle lovers since it is officially recognized as International Sudoku Day, celebrating the popular number puzzle game.
Fact 18: The Discovery of the Planet Neptune
On September 14, 1846, nearly a year after its actual discovery, astronomers finally confirmed the existence of the eighth planet, Neptune.
Fact 19: A New State Joins the USA
On September 14, 1901, the U.S. Congress approved the entry of the 46th state, Oklahoma, to the United States of America.
Fact 20: Enactment of The National Security Act
On this day in 1947, the National Security Act was implemented in the United States. This act led to the creation of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), among other major changes.