Day of the year
September 21
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September 21 Zodiac Sign
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Element: Earth
analyticaldiligentpracticalloyaldetail-oriented
Birthstone
Sapphire
Birth Flower
Aster
Season
Summer
Numerology 3
A number of creativity, expression, and joyful communication.
September 21: This Day in History
- 1792— The French First Republic was proclaimed by the National Convention after the monarchy was abolished.
- 1937— J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was published by Allen & Unwin in London.
- 1937— The 'Battle of Cable Street' anniversary — though actually October 4, 1936, the Hobbit publication is the major September 21 event.
- 1981— Sandra Day O'Connor was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the first female Justice of the Supreme Court.
- 2011— Troy Davis was executed in Georgia despite widespread international protests and serious doubts about his guilt.
Famous Birthdays on September 21
- Stephen King (1947) — prolific horror and fiction novelist
- Bill Murray (1950) — comedian and actor known for Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day
- Ricki Lake (1968) — actress and talk show host
- Faith Hill (1967) — country music singer
- Luke Wilson (1971) — actor known for Old School and Legally Blonde
What Happens on September 21?
International Day of Peace (UN)World Alzheimer's Day
Did You Know? September 21 Fun Facts
- Stephen King has published over 65 novels and 200 short stories; he initially threw the manuscript for Carrie in the trash before his wife retrieved it.
- The International Day of Peace has been observed on September 21 since 2002, when the UN General Assembly formally adopted it.
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