September 15th is the day we officially celebrate World Afro Day and Make A Hat Day.
We are now on the 259th day of the year, congratulations for making it this far! There are only 107 days remaining in 2024.
You’re going to be surprised by the number of interesting things that happened on September 15 in history. Historical events related sport, technology and movies are just a few things that you’re about to discover right here.
Did you know that on this day in 1997, the domain google.com was registered by Larry Page and Sergey Brin? The name originated from a misspelling of “googol,” which is a 1 followed by 100 zeros.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 15th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on September 15 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2024
Parts of Central and Eastern Europe were catastrophically flooded as they were struck by Storm Boris.
The floods displaced thousands of people across Europe, with some regions receiving more than three months’ worth of rain overnight.
2019
The UK’s prime minister Boris Johnson compared himself to The Hulk in his efforts to steer the country out of the European Union.
2018
A sea swimmer in his mid-twenties was bitten and killed by a shark near Newcomb Hollow Beach, Massachusetts, US.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Tom Hardy. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1984
Prince Harry
British
Prince
Age:
40 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1977
Tom Hardy
English
Actor
Age:
47 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1946
Tommy Lee Jones
American
Actor
Age:
78 years old
Born In:
Texas, USA
1986
Heidi Pratt
American
TV Personality
Age:
38 years old
Born In:
Colorado, USA
Quotes
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been said on this day throughout history.
1933
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.
Special Holidays
If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.
World Afro Day
They’re big, they’re bold, and boy, do they make a statement! Afros may not be as fashionable anymore, but that just means they’re overdue a comeback! So if you’ve got the hair for it, tease it out into an afro today! Otherwise, you’d better be out there complimenting afros today!
National Make A Hat Day
Hats don’t just have to have a function; they can also be used to make a statement or just to have a little bit of fun! Whether you go all out and make a proper hat or simply fold a piece of paper into a crown, get involved with National Make A Hat Day today!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
By using big data, Wal-Mart determined that people stock up the most on strawberry Pop-Tarts and beer before a hurricane.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on September 15 shares the same star sign, Virgo.
Virgos’ minds can work in mysterious ways. For example, they’re able to process information in a detailed, well-organized structure and can quickly identify errors or inconsistencies that generally go unnoticed by others.
People born in September all have the Sapphire birthstone. Sapphires are associated with royalty and romance. They’re said to symbolize fidelity and the soul.
If you were lucky enough to be born on this day, you were likely conceived around December 23rd, the year before.
Babies conceived on this day will be due around June 8, 2025.
