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Calendar day; September 4, 2014

September 4, 2014

Thursday, the 4th of September, 2014 is the 247th day in 2014 and in the 36th calendar week.

General Events:

Newspaper Carrier Day
September 4, 2014 in the USA

Newspaper Carrier Day takes place on September 04, 2014. Newspaper Carrier Day is celebrated in the United States and honors Barney Flaherty, the first newspaper carrier (or paperboy) hired in 1833, as well as all current newspaper carriers. It is celebrated on September 4, the anniversary of Flaherty’s hiring by Benjamin Day, publisher of the New York Sun. It is also observed by The Armidale Express, NSW, Australia.

Newspaper delivery is the last stage of newspaper circulation consisting of distributing newspapers to those who are interested in owning a paper. One method of distributing newspapers is selling newspapers on the street, or in favorable locations, either by a “newsboy” or at a news stand, or in vending machines, but newspaper delivery generally refers to delivery to subscribers on a regular route, usually by bicycle or automobile.

Where is Newspaper Carrier Day?
Nationwide USA

National Wildlife Day
September 4, 2014 in the USA

Colleen Paige a Pet Lifestyle Expert created National Wildlife Day in 2006, in memory of wildlife conservationist and rescuer, Steve Irwin, for his eternal love of all animal species and all he taught about the amazing animals we share this planet with.

Today is a celebration of all the amazing creatures in nature. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the many endangered species in this country and around the world.

Do you have a zoo or animal sanctuary in your area? It’s quite possible that people in your community are already working hard to preserve animal life and educate the public about conservation. National Wildlife Day is a great day to visit your local zoo, adopt a pet, donate to your favorite animal shelter, or volunteer to help in any way you can. Help make a difference!

Where is National Wildlife Day?
Nationwide USA

Historical Events on 4th September:

476 – Romulus Augustulus, last Western Roman Emperor, is deposed by Odoacer, ending the Roman Empire in Western Europe

1609 – Navigator Henry Hudson discovers island of Manhattan [or Sep 11]

1618 – “Rodi” avalanche destroys Plurs, Switzerland, 1,500 killed

1682 – English astronomer Edmund Halley sees his namesake comet

1833 – 1st newsboy hired (Barney Flaherty, 10 years old-NY Sun)

1870 – 3rd French Republic proclaimed as French overthrow their king

1884 – Britain ends its policy of penal transportation to New South Wales in Australia.

1886 – Apache Chief Geronimo surrenders ending last major US-Indian war

1888 – George Eastman patents 1st roll-film camera & registers “Kodak”

1893 – English author Beatrix Potter first tells the story of Peter Rabbit