Lazy Moms Day:

(excerpted from http://sherrifoxman.typepad.com/daily_party_dish/2010/09/lazy-moms-day.html)

I love this one. September 3rd is National Lazy Mom’s Day. As far as I can tell, this is a day like Mother’s Day, but when Mom is expected to do NOTHING. If that isn’t a reason to celebrate, then I don’t know what is! It can’t be a coincidence that this fabulous holiday falls just after the kids have gone back to school.

Uncle Sam:

(excerpted from http://www.answers.com/topic/uncle-sam)

Uncle Sam is the cartoon embodiment of the government of the United States of America, a character who appeared in newspapers and magazines beginning in the first part of the 19th century. The commonly accepted version of his origin, or at least the best explanation anyone’s been able to supply, is that he was modelled after Samuel Wilson, a meat purveyor to the United States army during the War of 1812. Known as “Uncle Sam,” Wilson put his initials on his goods. The initials U.S. were also taken to stand for United States. Over the years Uncle Sam evolved into a tall, white-haired man with beard, sporting patriotic colors and a top hat. The most common modern image can be traced to his depiction by James Montgomery Flagg from 1916, for a military recruitment poster calling “I Want YOU For the U.S. Army.”

Skyscraper Day:

(excerpted from http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/September/skyscraperday.htm)

Skyscraper Day is a day to appreciate and admire the world’s tallest skyscrapers.

Skyscrapers are truly engineering and architectural marvels. In many crowded cities, space is in short supply, and real estate prices are ever increasing. Building “up” becomes more and more logical. As technical capabilities in construction improved, skyscrapers have become taller and taller. In addition, there is a certain prestige to have one of the tallest structures in the world in your city.

National Welsh Rarebit Day:

(excerpted from http://www.mypunchbowl.com/holidays/national-welsh-rarebit-day)

If you’ve never had Welsh rarebit before, you’re probably wondering what it is! Welsh rarebit is a dish traditionally made by pouring cheese sauce mixed with ale over buttered toast. The first recorded use of the term was in 1725, though the origin of the word is unknown. It is thought that it was used as a slur against the notoriously poor Welsh because cheese and rabbit were the only foods they could afford.

Today, Welsh rarebit is a popular dish in Europe and around the world. If you’ve never had Welsh rarebit before, National Welsh Rarebit Day is a great opportunity to try it for the first time!

Casual Day:

(excerpted from http://www.casualday.co.za/)

Casual Day 2010 is on Friday 3 September! So, laugh a little, give a little! Wear your frown upside down, give everyone a reason to smile and support persons with disabilities!

Australia Flag Day:

(excerpted from http://www.aussie-info.com/identity/nationalflag.php)

On 28 August 1996, The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sir William Deane, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, declared that 3 September in each year would be observed as “Australian National Flag Day” throughout Australia and in the external Territories of Australia.

Whilst Australian National Flag Day will not be a public holiday, it will be a day “to commemorate the day in 1901 when Australia’s National Flag was first flown.

Merchant Navy Remembrance Day (Canada):

(excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Merchant_Navy)

After the war, Canadian Merchant Navy veterans were denied veterans benefits and official recognition for decades. This was not corrected until the 1990s and many individual cases remain unresolved. An important gesture in 2001 was the creation of Merchant Navy Remembrance Day by the Canadian Parliament which designated September 3 as a day to recognize the contributions and sacrifice of Canadian merchant mariners.[2] Monuments to the Canadian Merchant Navy were erected in several Canadian cities, including at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Similar to the CMM Veterans status, World War II United States Merchant Marine Veterans were also denied veterans benefits and status until 1988.

Today in History:

1783 Treaty of Paris signed

(excerpted from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/9/3)

The American Revolution officially comes to an end when representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France sign the Treaty of Paris on this day in 1783. The signing signified America’s status as a free nation, as Britain formally recognized the independence of its 13 former American colonies, and the boundaries of the new republic were agreed upon: Florida north to the Great Lakes and the Atlantic coast west to the Mississippi River.

1777 The Stars and Stripes flies

(excerpted from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-stars-and-stripes-flies)

The American flag is flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Maryland. Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the stars and strips banner raised as a detachment of his infantry and cavalry met an advance guard of British and Hessian troops. The rebels were defeated and forced to retreat to General George Washington’s main force near Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania.

Celebrity Birthdays:

(excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_White)

Shaun Roger White (born September 3, 1986) is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He rides regular stance, twelve and negative three degrees on his board.

At the 2006 Winter Olympics, White won gold in the halfpipe. After his first run in qualifications, White was almost out of competition, scoring only 37.7. On his second run, he recorded a score of 45.3. In the finals, White recorded a score of 46.8 (50 is the highest possible score) to win. Fellow American Danny Kass won the silver with a points total of 44.0.

(excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Sheen)

Carlos Irwin Estévez (born September 3, 1965), known professionally as Charlie Sheen, is an American actor. His character roles in films have included Chris Taylor in the 1986 Vietnam War drama Platoon, Jake Kesey in the 1986 film The Wraith, and Bud Fox in 1987 film Wall Street. His career also included more comedic films, such as Major League, the Hot Shots! films, and Scary Movie 3 and 4. On television, Sheen is known for his roles on two sitcoms: as Charlie Crawford on Spin City, and as Charlie Harper on Two and a Half Men.

VJ Day:

(excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VJ_Day)

Victory over Japan Day (also known as Victory in the Pacific Day, V-J Day, or V-P Day) is a name chosen for the day on which the Surrender of Japan occurred, effectively ending World War II, and subsequent anniversaries of that event. The term has been applied to both the day on which the initial announcement of Japan’s surrender was made in the afternoon of August 15, 1945 in Japan, and because of time zone differences, to August 14, 1945 (when it was announced in the United States, Western Europe, the Americas, the Pacific Islands, and Australia), as well as to September 2, 1945 when the signing of the surrender document occurred.

August 15th is the official V-J Day for the UK while the official US commemoration is September 2nd. The name, V-J Day, had been selected by the Allies after they named V-E Day for the victory in Europe.

On September 2, 1945 a formal surrender ceremony was performed in Tokyo Bay, Japan aboard the battleship USS Missouri. In Japan, the day usually is known as the “memorial day for the end of the war” (終戦記念日, Shūsen-kinenbi?); the official name for the day, however, is “the day for mourning of war dead and praying for peace” (戦歿者を追悼し平和を祈念する日, Senbotsusha wo tsuitōshi heiwa wo kinennsuru hi?). This official name was adopted in 1982 by an ordinance issued by the Japanese government.

National Blueberry Popsicle Day:

(excerpted from http://www.mypunchbowl.com/holidays/national-blueberry-popsicle-day)

Blueberry Popsicles are a delightful summer treat! Popsicles were first invented in 1905 by an eleven year old named Frank Epperson. He first named his creation “Epsicle,” but it was changed to Popsicle eighteen years later.

By 1965, 34 different flavors of Popsicles were being produced, including blueberry. To celebrate National Blueberry Popsicle Day, purchase a blueberry Popsicle or make your own to enjoy!

National Beheading Day:

(excerpted from http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/September/beheadingday.htm)

National Beheading Day is today. Hold onto your hat. And, make certain to keep your head screwed on tight.

Every once in a while, we happen upon a special day that has no apparent rhyme or reasoning. We can’t imagine why someone would create this day. It defies logic. But, National Beheading Day is very prolific on the net. So, therefore, it warrants a few (very few) words.

Throughout histroy, beheadings have occurred. The list is long, including commoners and Kings. The most notable king to be beheaded was Charles I of England in 1645.

While this is a big day, don’t go crazy and lose your head.  In addition to protecting your neck, we suggest you spend this day reading about famous beheadings.

Calendar Adjustment Day:

(excerpted from http://www.answers.com/topic/calendar-adjustment-day)

Pursuant to the British Calendar Act of 1751, Britain (and the American colonies) made the “Gregorian Correction” in 1752. The Act proclaimed that the day following Wednesday, Sept 2, should become Thursday, Sept 14, 1752. There was rioting in the streets by those who felt cheated and who demanded the 11 days back. The Act also provided that New Year’s Day (and the change of year number) should fall Jan 1 (instead of Mar 25) in 1752 and every year thereafter. As a result, 1751 only had 282 days. See also: “Gregorian Calendar Adjustment: Anniversary” (Feb 24, Oct 4).

Vietnam: Independence Day:

(excerpted from http://www.answers.com/topic/vietnam-independence-day)

Ho Chi Minh formally proclaimed the independence of Vietnam from France and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on this day in 1945. National holiday.

India: Krishna Janmashtami:

(excerpted from http://www.answers.com/topic/india-krishna-janmashtami)

Hindu holiday. Birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu in his human incarnation as Krishna. Because there is no one universally accepted Hindu calendar, this holiday may be celebrated on a different date in some parts of India, but it always falls in August or September.

Today in History:

1969 First ATM opens for business

(excerpted from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/9/2)

On this day in 1969, America’s first automatic teller machine (ATM) makes its public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York. ATMs went on to revolutionize the banking industry, eliminating the need to visit a bank to conduct basic financial transactions. By the 1980s, these money machines had become widely popular and handled many of the functions previously performed by human tellers, such as check deposits and money transfers between accounts. Today, ATMs are as indispensable to most people as cell phones and e-mail.

1789 Congress founds US Treasury

(excerpted from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-founds-us-treasury)

On this day in 1789, the United States Treasury Department is founded.

The institution’s roots can be traced to 1775, when America’s leaders were looking for ways to fund the Revolutionary War. Their solution–issuing cash that doubled as redeemable “bills of credit”–raised enough capital to fuel the revolution. but also led to the country’s first debt. The Continental Congress attempted to reign in the economy, even forming a pre-Constitutional version of the Treasury. Neither this move, nor the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which enabled the U.S. to seek loans from foreign countries, proved effective. The debt kept mounting, while war notes rapidly deflated in value.

With the ratification of the Constitution in 1789, the American government established a permanent Treasury Department in hopes of controlling the nation’s debt. President George Washington named his former aide-de-camp, Alexander Hamilton, to head the new office. The former New York lawyer and staunch Federalist stepped in as Secretary of the Treasury on September 11. Hamilton soon outlined a practical plan for reviving the nation’s ailing economy: the government would pay back its $75 million war debt and thus repair its badly damaged public credit.

Celebrity Birthdays:

(excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Bradshaw)

Terry Paxton Bradshaw (born September 2, 1948), also known by the nickname “Mr. Steel Arm”, is a former American football quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). He played 14 seasons. He is a football analyst and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday. In a six-year span, he won four Super Bowl titles with Pittsburgh (1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979), becoming the first quarterback to do so, and led the Steelers to eight AFC Central championships. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989, his first year of eligibility.

A tough competitor, Bradshaw had a powerful – albeit at times erratic – arm and called his own plays throughout his football career. His physical skills and on-the-field leadership played a major role in Pittsburgh Steelers history. During his career, he passed for more than 300 yards in a game only seven times, but three of those performances came in the post-season, and two of those in Super Bowls. In four career Super Bowl appearances he passed for 932 yards and 9 touchdowns, both Super Bowl records at the time of his retirement. In 19 postseason games he completed 261 passes for 3,833 yards.

(excerpted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Harmon)

Mark Harmon (born September 2, 1951) is an American actor who has been starring in U.S. television programs and films since the mid-1970s, after a career as a collegiate football player with the UCLA Bruins. Since 2003, Harmon has starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the CBS series NCIS.

(excerpted from http://www.answers.com/topic/christa-mcauliffe-2010-calendar)

Sept 2, 1948. Christa McAuliffe, a 37-year-old Concord, NH, high school teacher, was to have been the first “ordinary citizen” in space. Born Sharon Christa Corrigan at Boston, MA, she perished with six crew members in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion Jan 28, 1986. See also: “Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion: Anniversary” (Jan 28).

Birthday Greetings:

Happy Birthday Gina Honkus!