1767 - Puzzle Invented
On September 15, 1767, London Mapmaker and Engraver John Spilsbury made the first jigsaw puzzle as a tool for teaching geography to his students. He glued a map to a sheet of wood and cut around the borders of the countries with a fine bladed handsaw.
- Puzzle Activity Pages
- Geography Puzzles for Kids by Dave Fisher, About.com Guide to Puzzles.
1857 - William Howard Taft's Birthday
William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930) was the 27th President of the United States. He served one term. While he was in office New Mexico and Arizona entered the Union, the Sixteenth Amendment was ratified, he supported Dollar Diplomacy and the Antitrust Policy. After his presidency, he was appointed Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
- William Howard Taft Printables
- William Howard Taft Biography by Martin Kelly, About.com Guide to American History
1928 - Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin
Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin from an already discarded, contaminated Petri dish.
- Moldy Oldies - grow your own mold
- Learn more about Alexander Fleming's discovery - article by Jennifer Rosenberg, guide to 20th Century History
- Germs and Hand Washing - Learn more about germs
Make a Hat Day
September 15th is Make a Hat Day. What a fun day! Make yourself a fun hat, be creative. Make a newspaper hat, a sock hat, a top hat or whatever you can think up. Then wear your hat or give it away to somebody special.
For September 1-15, click on the squares below.
For September 16-30 Holidays, go to September Events 16th - 30th
For an overview, go to September Fundays Calendar
