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Astrological SignThe Astrological Sign for September 3 is Virgo. Birth Flower of the MonthThe Birth Flower(s) for the Month of September are:
BirthstoneThe Birthstone(s) for September is Sapphires:
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Quote of the DaySeptember 3rd is the Birth of Anna, Duchess of Bedford, Creator of Afternoon Tea! Americans don't practice this custom, but in Countries like the U.K. and Australia, it is customary to have Afternoon Tea! A cup of tea and a mini-meal to help you make it to dinner time. In addition to tea, it is customary to serve cut up small sandwiches, scones with jam or cream, sweet pastries and cakes. We lived in Australia for four years and this is a custom that I LOVE! Just taking a break from the events of the day, to unwind and relax with a cup of tea, a snack, and perhaps a good book, or the company of a friend! Recipe of the Day or aHealthy Diet Habit Tip of the DayA healthy weight loss meals guide will allow you to plan healthy meals. Weight loss is an extremely complicated process. Scientists are just beginning to understand the systems involved in weight loss and weight gain, and your hormones that store and release fat. Many different theories abound that try to help you lose weight. They mostly fail. Studies seem to show that you need to eat healthy carbohydrates, healthy proteins, healthy fats, unlimited non-starchy veggies, and fruit. Not too difficult of a Lifestyle Solution! Let’s go with that and make a generic weight loss meal guide. The 12 months of the year are linked to the Moon's orbit around Earth. Why are there 12 months? What do the month names mean? UTC – Coordinated Universal TimeCoordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the basis for civil time today. This 24-hour time standard is kept using highly precise atomic clocks combined with the Earth's rotation. Flag of the United States flown in battle for the 1st time at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware, a skirmish during American Revolutionary War On September 3, Would You Believe?Britain and the British Empire (including the American colonies) adopt the Gregorian Calendar, losing 11 days. People riot thinking the government stole 11 days of their lives 36 BC Battle of Naulochus: Admiral of Octavian, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa defeats son of Pompey, Sextus Pompeius, ending Pompeian resistance to the Second Triumvirate Roman General Marcus AgrippaRoman Emperor Augustus Caesar
Royal Coronation1189 Richard the Lionheart is crowned in Westminster. 30 Jews are massacred after the coronation - Richard ordered the perpetrators be executed King of England Richard the Lionheart
Appointment of Interest1501 Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres appointed Governor of the Indies by Spanish Queen Isabella I Queen of Castile Isabella I of Castile
Victory in Battle1650 Battle of Dunbar; Oliver Cromwell's English New Model Army defeats Scottish force in surprise attack English Military and Political Leader Oliver Cromwell
Gregory Conquers Julius Caesar1752 Britain and the British Empire (including the American colonies) adopt the Gregorian Calendar, losing 11 days. People riot thinking the government stole 11 days of their lives Pope Gregory XIII with the calendar that was to make his name
French Revolution1791 French Revolution: The new French Constitution, declaring France a constitutional monarchy, is passed by the National Assembly Politician and Revolutionary Georges Danton
Historic Event1838 Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery disguised as a sailor Abolitionist Frederick Douglass
US Men's Tennis Open1881 1st US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport R.I.: Richard Sears wins inaugural event beating William E. Glyn 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 Tennis Player Richard SearsMusic History1881 Anton Bruckner completes his 6th Symphony Composer Anton Bruckner
Boxing Title Fight1908 Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne in a warmup fight for his famous title bout with Jack Johnson Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion Tommy Burns
Music Concert1912 Arnold Schoenberg's "Funf Orchesterstucke" (Five Pieces for Orchestra) premieres in London at a Promenade Concert Composer and Painter Arnold Schoenberg
Historic Event1914 Cardinal Giacome della Chiesa becomes Pope Benedict XV 258th Pope Benedict XV
Historic Event1916 US President Woodrow Wilson signs Adamson Act, providing an 8-hour day on interstate railroads, preventing a national railroad strike 28th US President Woodrow Wilson
US Men's Tennis Open1918 US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills NY: Robert Lindley Murray successfully defends title; beats Bill Tilden 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 Tennis Player Bill TildenSigning of the Treaty of Versailles1919 President Woodrow Wilson set out on a tour of the USA to rouse public opinion behind the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations The Treaty of Versailles is signed in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, Paris
Sports History1928 Future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Ty Cobb records his 4,189th and final career hit, as a pinch hitter for Philadelphia A's in 6-1 loss v Washington Senators MLB Legend Ty Cobb
Baseball Record1932 A's first baseman Jimmie Foxx smashes his 50th & 51st home runs to become only 3rd player to reach 50 in a MLB season; joins Babe Ruth & Hack Wilson MLB Hall of Fame 1st Baseman Jimmie Foxx
Historic Event1940 Adolf Hitler orders an invasion of Great Britain for Sept 21 (Operation Seelöwe/Sealion) Dictator of Nazi Germany Adolf Hitler
Historic Event1944 68th and last transport of Dutch Jews (including Anne Frank) from Westerbork leaves for Auschwitz concentration camp Jewish Victim & Diarist of the Holocaust Anne FrankNazi Physician Eduard Wirths
Sports History1950 Giuseppe "Nino" Farina wins inaugural Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by taking out the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in an Alfa Romeo; wins by 3 points from Juan Manuel Fangio Auto Racer Juan Manuel Fangio
Historic Event1953 French minister François Mitterrand, resigns due to colonial policy 21st President of France François Mitterrand
Baseball Record1957 Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn sets an NL record for a left-hander with 41st shut-out; beats Cubs, 8-0 Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Warren Spahn
Historic Event1964 US attorney general Robert F. Kennedy resigns Historic Event1964 Wilderness Act signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson 36th US President Lyndon B. Johnson
Catholic Encyclical1965 Pope Paul VI publishes encyclical Mysterium Fidei Pope Paul VI
#1 in the Charts1966 Donovan hits #1 with "Sunshine Superman" Musician DonovanContract of Interest1966 Future Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr signs his first NHL contract with the Boston Bruins; 2 year deal paying a then record $70,000 plus signing bonus Ice Hockey Legend Bobby Orr
Election of Interest1967 Nguyen Van Thieu elected President of South Vietnam under a new constitution President of South Vietnam Nguyen Van ThieuSweden Switches to Driving on the Right Hand Side1967 Sweden begins driving on right-hand side of road (Dagen H) Kungsgatan, Stockholm, on Dagen H (switch-over day)
Music History1970 Bill Haley & His Comets reject $30,000 for 15 date tour of Australia Father of Rock 'n' Roll Bill HaleyHistoric Event1970 Indonesian president Suharto visits Netherlands 2nd President of Indonesia Suharto
World Record1972 American swimmer Mark Spitz wins coveted 100m gold medal in world record 51.22 at the Munich Olympics; completes the freestyle sprint double having already won 200m in world record 1:52.78 Swimmer Mark Spitz
Baseball Record1972 Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron earns his 6,135th total base to break Stan Musial’s MLB record in an 8-0 home defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Player Hank AaronMLB Legend Stan Musial
Telethon1973 Jerry Lewis' 8th Muscular Dystrophy telethon Comedian Jerry LewisSports History1974 Future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame guard Oscar Robertson retires; leaves NBA with 26,710 points, 9,887 assists & 7,804 rebounds in 1,040 games NBA Player Oscar Robertson
Baseball Record1975 Dodgers 1st baseman Steve Garvey begins his NL record 1,207 consecutive game streak in a 13-2 loss v Cincinnati Reds Baseball Player Steve Garvey
Film & TV History1986 Alan Ayckbourn's "Woman in Mind" premieres in London Playwright and Director Alan Ayckbourn
Sports History1989 American tennis star Chris Evert beats 15-year-old Monica Seles 6-0, 6-2 in a 4th round match for her 101st and last US Open singles victory Tennis Legend Chris EvertTennis Player and Nine-Time Major Champion Monica Seles
Musical Finale1989 Stephen Sondheim's musical "Into the Woods" closes at Martin Beck Theater, NYC, after 764 performances and 3 Tony Award wins Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim
Baseball Record1990 White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen tops Dave Righetti's MLB record with 47th save in Chicago's 4-2 win v Royals; Thigpen finishes season with 57 saves |