SEPTEMBER
Labor Day Holiday: It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.
Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events.1
September 8, 1504: Michelangelo’s David is unveiled in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Commissioned when the sculptor was in his 20s, the statue stands 13.5 feet and represents the Biblical David of “David and Goliath” fame.2
September 9, 1776: The United States came into existence as the Continental Congress changed the name of the new American nation from the United Colonies.3
September 7, 1963: The Professional Football Hall of Fame was dedicated in Canton, Ohio. Why Canton? Well, the NFL was founded there in 1920, the Canton Bulldogs were a top-tier team, and the citizens of the city campaigned and organized heavily to earn the designation.4
September 11, 2001: The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred as four large passenger jets were hijacked then crashed, killing nearly 3,000 persons.5
References
1 http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day
2 http://www.italianrenaissance.org/michelangelos-david/
3 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-renames-the-nation-united-states-of-america
4 http://www.profootballhof.com/visit/hall-of-fame-history/
5 http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks