Newspaper carriers date back to the early 1800s. On September 10, 1833, 10-year-old Barney Flaherty became the first newspaper carrier. Benjamin Day, publisher of The New York Sun, hired Barney Flaherty to sell papers for his penny press. The only job requirement, was that he had to show that he could throw a newspaper into the bushes.

Now, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, but the "Carrier Day" tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars.

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The singer/songwriter died at his home in California September 4, 2023 at the age of 80

He had been suffering with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease

You Should Be Dancing would be on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

The band "Stories"

, from New York City, would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks, with Brother Louie

At that time, buildings that had more floors than the surrounding buildings were called skyscrapers. These days, buildings must have at least 40 or more floors to be designated as skyscrapers.

Skyscraper Day is held every year on September 3^rd.

, but you can still celebrate it by climbing or taking the elevator/lift up a skyscraper and by acknowledging the architectural and engineering feats that make such buildings possible.

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Honkey Tonk Women would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks

, thus, officially ending World War II.

Between 50- to 80-million lives were lost during World War II. These numbers include both military and civilian lives. More than 50 countries took up arms. The war consumed entire cities, and was fought on every continent except Antarctica. Even those who maintained isolationist stances held sympathies for one side or another.

The formal signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender took place on board the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. At that time, President Truman declared September 2^nd to be the “official” V-J Day. However, over the years, many citizens of the United States celebrated August 14^th as V-J Day in conjunction with the European observation on August 15th.

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Born September 1, 1957 in Havana Cuba

She has sold over 120 million records worldwide

Born September 1, 1946 near Manchester England

He would form the Bee Gees with his brothers, and would be one of the most successful songwriters in history

Get Down Tonight, the band’s first #1, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

Where Did Our Love Go would spend 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

, but does it matter? Who really needs an excuse to pack up a picnic lunch and enjoy it with family/friends/coworkers in the park. Seriously, if you usually have lunch at your desk at work, why not head outside for your lunch break and having your meal under the Sun? You have a little more time? Then grill outside in the yard or take a portable grill to the park. This day is about enjoying the last days of summer and getting some fresh air – what better excuse than to eat while you’re doing it!

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Brandy would spend 1 week atop the Billboard Singles Chart

Check out the video to see a bonus, Kenny Rogers from 1972

. That’s when soldiers in the Prussian Wars used a piece of knotted fabric to hold together their shirts. The modern shape of the bow tie was finalized in 1870, and since then, has only seen minor changes in shape and width ever since.

The early 20^th century saw a prominence of bow tie usage that was so prevalent that it might as well have been a uniform. This popularity diminished sharply, though, during the World Wars, when fabric was scarce and bow ties submitted to less “structured” looks. And while they’ve ebbed and flowed in popularity over the years, they are coming to prominence yet again – and not just with a tux. These elusive sharp accessories are being sported by political leaders, intellectuals, chefs, and famous men and women alike, and for good reason. They look awesome!

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We need your help.

Over the past week, nine dogs have arrived at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA under difficult circumstances, creating a sudden and serious shortage of available kennel space. And while we will always find a way to care for an animal who needs us, right now we desperately need adopters to help us make room.

Bella (brindle) and Luna (white), two pit bull mixes, arrived painfully thin. With regular meals and care, they have already gained approximately ten pounds each, while their former owner now faces charges related to their condition. Diesel, a German Shepherd Dog, was allegedly abandoned by his family, with charges also pending. Six black Lab/Pit mixes were removed from another residence in a case that remains under investigation.

That’s nine dogs in one week, on top of those already in our care and the normal stream of animals coming through our doors.

If you've been thinking about adopting, this is the time we truly need you to come meet them. Bella, Luna, Diesel and the six Lab/Pittie mixes all have sponsored adoption fees, and there are many other wonderful dogs here waiting for someone to take them home.

Every dog adopted right now does two things. First, it changes the life of the dog who gets to leave with you, and second—but equally as important—it opens a kennel for another dog who may desperately need that space tomorrow. We don't know who that next dog will be. We just need to make sure there is room when they get here.

Please, come meet our dogs. Help us make that room.

The Theme from the movie Grease Topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

? That works out to about 100 individual bananas per person! Bananas are high in fiber and potassium. These properties can help prevent calcium loss, ulcers, high blood pressure, and certain kinds of cancer.

Funniest use of a banana took place in the movie Beverly Hills Cop, when Eddie Murphy stuck a few in the cop’s tailpipe.

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart would spend 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

It would be the trio’s first #1

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. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help us out in countless ways. They are watchdogs for our safety. They lead the blind. Dogs aid in search and rescue, and they seek out bombs and drugs.

The second goal of National Dog Day is to rescue dogs in need. On occasion, dogs need us to save them from homelessness and abuse. The goal of the National Dog Day foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs a year. Lend a hand to help a dog in need today, or any day.

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Best of my Love would end up spending 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

Born August 25, 1949 in Haifa Israel

Co-founded Kiss in 1973

As for where this glorious concoction came from,

 rather than an ice cream parlor back in 1904. The inspired invention of 23-year-old pharmacist apprentice David Evans Strickler (who enjoyed experimenting with new soda fountain sundaes in his free time), this dessert combo caught on like wildfire among the college crowd in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It became so popular that they could charge customers double the price of a normal sundae, which was 5 cents at the time. The split is a variation of the traditional ice cream sundae and is usually served in a special dish called a banana boat.

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