On This Day – September 25th

As the northern hemisphere heads deeper into fall, September 25th seems like just another day for many of us. However, for people around the world and throughout history, it is one of the most important dates of the year. Here are some of the most interesting things about September 25th – whether or not it is already personally important for you at the same time!

On this day

1The Treaty of York was signed.

In 1237, the Treaty of York was signed between King Henry III (England) and King Alexander II (Scotland). The treaty established a boundary between the two nations, which has been mostly unchanged ever since!

2Vasco Nuñez de Balboa made history.

In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Nuñez de Balboa crossed the Panama Isthmus. In doing so, he became the first recorded European to ever see the Pacific Ocean.

3The birth of the remote control took place!

In 1906, Leonardo Torres Quevedo successfully demonstrated the Telekino at Bilbao, building a boat from the shore in front of a huge crowd! It was indeed considered to be the birth of the remote control – and now you know who to thank for not having to get up and change the TV channel manually!

4Henry Ford changed the workweek for good.

In 1926, motoring mogul Henry Ford announced that there would, from then on, be an 8-hour, 5-day work week for the workers at the Ford Motor Company. For many of us, that is still the case for workers across the West – though there are continued rumblings about a four-day workweek quietly emerging!

5Sandra Day O’Connor became an integral part of the Supreme Court.

In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as a US Supreme Court Justice. She was the first woman ever to do so!

Special Days Falling on September 25th

September 25th is a great day for celebrations and commemorations for people all over the world! Check out these holidays taking place today.

International Ataxia Awareness Day

If you are not familiar with Ataxia, it is a word used to describe a group of disorders. People with ataxia generally have difficulties walking, speaking, and swallowing. It is a rare disorder, which is why it is so important to spread awareness about it today – make sure to read up on the condition, and to learn how you could make a difference, even if it is a small donation to help toward research.

World Dream Day

Dreams link us all, whether awake or asleep. We all dream every night, even if we don’t always remember them! Some of us aspire to realize our dreams, understand them, or just share and enjoy how strange they can be! But why do we dream? What do our dreams mean? Today is the perfect day to find out – why not start keeping your own dream journal, for example?

World Pharmacists Day

Without pharmacists, where would we be? Probably all sick and bedbound! And today is the perfect day to thank pharmacists and medicine providers for all that they do. So, head to your local pharmacy, and be sure to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication to your well-being!

This month in history

Bob Dent made euthanasia history. In 1996, an Australian cancer patient was the first to commit suicide with legal assistance. He died by lethal injection under voluntary euthanasia – though, to this day, the concept of euthanasia remains highly controversial.

Famous Birthdays on September 25th

• Francesco Borromini, Italian sculptor and architect, born 1599
• Claude Perrault, French physician and architect, born 1613
• Barbara Walters, American journalist, born 1929
• Catherine Zeta-Jones, Welsh actor, born 1969
• Donald Glover, American actor and rapper, born 1983

If you were born on September 25th…

…you’re a Libra! You’re a very social person and tend to be the life of the party! You are also very intelligent although you can be a little indecisive at times. So, let us help you with your next decision.

You should absolutely head over to our Libra facts page to learn more about yourself! In the meantime, keep on keeping the peace – as the scales suggest, you’re an adept arbitrator between argumentative people!