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September 16

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: This day is observed to raise awareness about the depletion of the ozone layer and the steps that need to be taken to protect it.

World Play-Doh Day: This day is celebrated to honor the popular modeling compound that has been a favorite among children and adults alike for over 60 years.

International Day of Democracy: This day is observed to promote and uphold the principles of democracy, such as participation, freedom of expression, and the rule of law.

National Step Family Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the unique challenges and strengths of stepfamilies, as well as the bond between stepparents and stepchildren.

Global Goalkeeper Award: This day is celebrated to recognize and honor individuals or organizations that are making significant contributions towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.


1620: The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers and crew on board, heading for the New World.

1908: General Motors is founded in Flint, Michigan, by William C. Durant.

1940: The Selective Service Act is signed into law by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, requiring all men between the ages of 21 and 45 to register for military service.

1961: The World Wildlife Fund is founded by a group of conservationists in Switzerland.

1978: An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale strikes northeastern Iran, killing over 25,000 people and injuring another 30,000.

1992: The trial of the four police officers charged with the beating of Rodney King begins in Los Angeles, California.

2007: Mercenaries employed by the private security company Blackwater Worldwide kill 17 Iraqi civilians in Baghdad’s Nisour Square.

2013: A terrorist attack at the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, kills at least 67 people and injures over 175 others.

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