1927 - Babe Ruth Sets Home Run Record
On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season breaking his own home run record. This record held until 1961 when Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in one season, followed by Mark McGuire with 62 in 1998, then Barry Bonds with 63 in 2001. Also on this day in 1934, Babe Ruth played his last game for the New York Yankees.
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
September 30th is National Hot Mulled Cider Day. Mulled cider is sweet cider heated with spices and citrus fruit and tastes yummy on a cool autumn day.
- How to Make Hot Mulled Cider by Kim Knox Beckius, About.com Guide to New England Travel
- What is Mulled Apple Cider? by Lindsey Goodwin, Coffee/Tea Guide
- Extremely Spiced Apple Cider - A step-by-step recipe complete with pictures by Lindsay Goodwin
Archaeopteryx Fossil Discovery Announced
On September 30, 1861, Hermann von Meyer announced the discovery of a Archaeopteryx specimen found near Langenaltheim. The Archaeopteryx is an extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds.
- Dinosaur Printables
- Archaeopteryx Profile by Bob Strauss, About.com Guide to Dinosaurs
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