Merchant Navy Day is observed annually on September 3. In recognition of their sacrifice in World War I, King George V bestowed the title of Merchant Navy on British merchant seafarers. They are often regarded as the forgotten and invisible navy community. Modern-day merchant seafarers are responsible for the U.K.’s imports, including food and other daily products and goods. On this day, the Red Ensign is flown across the country to honor the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy.
Spalding Baseball Day
It is Spalding Baseball Day on September 2. It is a day celebrated on the birthday of Albert Goodwill Spalding. Spalding was an American pitcher, manager, and baseball executive from Byron Illinois that co-founded the A.G. Spalding & Brothers sporting goods company. In 1877, he set the trend of wearing a baseball glove. Between 1871 and 1878, Spalding played many major league baseball matches. He was a highly successful player with a very high win rate as both a pitcher and a hitter. Even after retirement, Spalding was active in management. He wrote the first set of official baseball rules.
Pierce Your Ears Day
We celebrate Pierce Your Ears Day on September 2 every year. This holiday spreads awareness about ear piercing, including the ritual and historical aspects of this body modification. It is one of the things practiced by people worldwide for various reasons. Some do it as a fashion statement; others do it to honor their ancestors. Many do it on a whim because it sounded like a clever idea at the time. Regardless of the motivation, ear piercing has been part of human history for a long time. People of different races, backgrounds, and genders have pierced their ears for millennia.