September 26th is also known as Human Resource Professional Day and Johnny Appleseed Day.
Welcome to the 270th day of the year! We’re slowly getting through the year, and now have only 96 days remaining in 2024.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate this day as we spend a few moments learning about some of the important historical events that happened on September 26th throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 1949, the iconic Hollywood sign was changed to how we know it today? It initially said “Hollywoodland,” but the “land” was removed during renovations.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 26th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on September 26 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2019
The World Health Organization announced that they would give measles vaccinations to 800,000 children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This announcement was made after reports showed that 3,500 people died each year from the disease.
2004
Ed Whitlock became the world’s first person over the age of 70 to run a marathon in under 3 hours.
He completed the 26.2 miles at the Toronto Marathon in just 2 hours, 54 minutes, and 48 seconds.
1996
Nintendo released Super Mario 64, one of their most iconic Mario games.
Super Mario 64 was the first 3D Mario game. Not only was it the reason for the Nintendo 64’s wild success as a console, but it was the direct inspiration for the concept of 3D platformer games, much like its predecessors were for 2D platformers.
1969
The Beatles released Abbey Road, the last album they recorded before breaking up.
It wasn’t their last album, though. “Let It Be” was recorded before Abbey Road but released later in 1970. Their infighting got so bad that John Lennon didn’t perform on some of the album’s tracks and quit the band before it was released.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Christina Milian? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1988
Lilly Singh
Canadian
Comedian
Age:
36 years old
Born In:
Ontario, Canada
1948
Olivia Newton-John
British-Australian
Singer
Died On:
Aug 8, 2022 (Age 73)
Born In:
England, UK
1981
Christina Milian
American
Actress
Age:
43 years old
Born In:
New Jersey, USA
1984
Nev Schulman
American
Television Presenter
Age:
40 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
Quotes
What is your favorite quote from September 26th? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day in history.
2011
I think you can have 10,000 explanations for failure, but no good explanation for success.
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Lyricist
2008
I didn’t grow up in the ocean, as a matter of fact – er, near the ocean. I grew up in the desert. Therefore, it was a pleasant contrast to see the ocean.
George W. Bush
American Politician
1859
The savage in man is never quite eradicated.
Henry David Thoreau
American Naturalist
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Johnny Appleseed Day
Born on this day in 1774, Johnny Appleseed is best known for planting apple trees all over the US. Celebrate this real-life folk hero today by using apples in any way you can. Brew some cider, bake an apple pie, press some fresh apple juice or even plant a new apple tree!
Human Resource Professional Day
We go about our regular work day with little thought about one particular team that really keeps everything shipshape around the office. These mighty humans rarely get the praise they deserve for keeping everyone sane and organized, so make sure you thank HR today!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Australians use nearly twice as much coal per person as Americans and five times as much as the rest of the world.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on September 26th shares the same zodiac sign, Libra.
Libra is represented by the scales. The scales are the only inanimate object out of all the zodiacs, and just like scales, Libras are obsessed with symmetry and have a passion for perfect balance.
For those of you born in September, you have the Sapphire birthstone. Sapphires are associated with royalty and romance. They’re said to symbolize fidelity and the soul.
If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around January 3 in the same year.
A baby that is conceived on September 26, 2024, will be due around June 19, 2025.
