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September 24th marks a day of diverse festivities and celebrations spanning various aspects of culture, language, and cuisine. From the entertainment industry in India to the meticulous world of writing, there is a little something to tickle everyone's fancy.

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Two glasses and a jug of horchata with cinnamon

National Horchata Day

#Beverage

Appreciating the unique and refreshing flavors of the traditional drink.

Punctuation marks symbols typography set

National Punctuation Day

#Education

Celebrating the importance of proper punctuation for clear communication.

Bollywood cinema sign on a red curtain

World Bollywood Day

#Movies#Culture

Honoring the vibrant Indian film industry and its global cultural impact.

Interesting Facts of September 24th

  1. 1. On September 24, 622 CE, the Islamic prophet Muhammad completed his Hijra from Mecca to Medina, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar (1 AH, Anno Hegirae).
  2. 2. September 24, 1789, was a significant day in the United States legal history, as the Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law, establishing the U.S. federal judiciary and the Supreme Court.
  3. 3. The first airship powered by a steam engine, created by Henri Giffard, flew from Paris to Trappes on September 24, 1852. The trip covered about 17 miles and was a major milestone in aviation history.
  4. 4. The Honda Motor Company was founded on September 24, 1948, by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa in Japan, and it went on to become a leading global automobile and motorcycle manufacturer.
  5. 5. On September 24, 1960, the USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched, revolutionizing naval military capabilities.