September 21st is Escapology Day and International Day of Peace.
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This day in history was a very important one in many areas including construction, inventions, literature, independence and so much more. Here you’re going to find out what events happened on this day that made history.
Did you know that on this day in 1937, English author J. R. R. Tolkien released his critically acclaimed book “The Hobbit”? It was met with almost universal approval and paved the way for The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 21st in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on September 21 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2023
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch stepped down as the chair of Fox and News Corp at the age of 92, choosing to pass the reins to his son, Lachlan.
2022
The Netflix limited series about the life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was released.
“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” followed the infamous Milwaukee serial killer, aiming to tell the gruesome story through the experience of his victims.
2019
Widespread forest fires in Indonesia caused the skies to turn red.
The fires destroyed 800,000 acres of land in just the first eight months of 2019 alone.
2018
A report published claimed that the fossils of Dickinsonia were the oldest animals to roam the planet.
The report explains that they were alive 558 million years ago, making them one of the first animals to live on earth.
2017
A Jellyfish was discovered and became the first-known animal that sleeps and doesn’t have a brain.
2016
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan gave $3 billion to fight and end all diseases.
Donations would be made over a decade to further medical research to try and end all diseases by the end of the century.
2007
The survival movie “Into the Wild,” starring Emile Hirsch, premiered at the Rome Film Festival.
2007
Actor George Clooney crashed on a motorcycle.
The accident happened at 3:00 am, and he suffered a broken rib and a few scratches.
2003
After 14 years in space, NASA’s Galileo spacecraft was intentionally destroyed in Jupiter’s atmosphere.
The Galileo spacecraft was a space probe designed to study Jupiter and its moons. Launched on October 18, 1989, it became the first spacecraft to orbit an outer planet. Galileo’s mission was initially planned to last eight years but managed to keep functioning until it all but ran out of fuel. It was only due to this that it was crashed into Jupiter’s atmosphere, as it would not be able to be controlled anymore without fuel.
1776
The Great Fire of New York ended.
The fire occurred on the West Side of New York City, located on the southern end of the island of Manhattan. The fire destroyed between 10-25% of buildings in the city. It is unknown how the fire started, but as it happened in the early days of the revolutionary war, it is assumed that it was deliberately started.
Famous Births
If today’s your birthday, you share this special day with Stephen King! Here are other famous people born on this day.
1989
Jason Derulo
American
Singer
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
Florida, USA
1950
Bill Murray
American
Actor
Age:
74 years old
Born In:
Illinois, USA
1990
Christian Serratos
American
Actress
Age:
34 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1934
Leonard Cohen
Canadian
Singer
Died On:
Nov 7, 2016 (Age 82)
Born In:
Quebec, Canada
1983
Maggie Grace
American
Actress
Age:
41 years old
Born In:
Ohio, USA
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
International Escapology Day
Escapology is the art of escaping entrapment in a highly theatrical manner, often involving some incredibly high-risk stunts. Escapology day celebrates these daredevils and the crazy acts they do, so watch some videos of escape artists today, or better, go and see a live show!
International Day of Peace
Today we celebrate International Day of Peace, a UN-sanctioned holiday that encourages forces worldwide to lay down their arms, at least for 24 hours. It’s more than that, though, as today we look for ways to be more peaceful with our neighbors.
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Fun Fact Of The Day
Mickey Mouse was the first-ever cartoon character to talk. In the 1929 episode, The Karnival Kid, Mickey’s first words were “Hot dogs!”
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the star sign of Virgo.
Virgo is an earth sign historically represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture. Virgos tend to be logical, practical, and well-organized. They’re one of the most careful signs of the zodiac and always pay attention to even the most minor details.
Those of you that were born in September have the Sapphire birthstone. In the middle ages, priests believed that wearing sapphires would protect them against temptation, evil and impure thoughts. They were known as the stone of protection, which symbolized truth, faithfulness, and heaven.
People born on September 21 were likely conceived the previous year on December 29.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around June 14, 2025.
