The Calendar – Page 4 – [P]ingcognito

FEATURED IMAGE CREDIT: Joseph of Cupertino, Italian Conventual Franciscan friar who is honored as a Christian mystic and saint by Marie-Lynn with Midjourney

Good Boy in Chief, **Bark Twain**, explains the day!

Well, now, let’s set our sights on September 18, another day with its own share of significance.

For starters, in the Christian calendar, September 18 is the Feast of St. Joseph of Cupertino. Old Joseph, bless his heart, was a bit of an unusual saint. He’s known for his knack for levitation, which means he had a habit of defying gravity and floating around like a helium balloon. So, folks on this day remember him and his heavenly acrobatics.

In the world of science, September 18 carries some weight too. On this day in 1851, the first issue of The New York Times was published. Now, that’s a newspaper that’s been dishing out the news for well over a century, keeping folks informed about what’s happening in the world.

And if you’re a fan of literature, you might be interested to know that on September 18, 1709, Samuel Johnson was born. He’s the fella who penned that famous dictionary of the English language. He gave us definitions and meanings that still stick around today.

So, September 18, it’s a day when the saints take flight, the presses start rolling, and the wordsmiths get to work. It’s a day to appreciate the quirky and the profound, all rolled into one.

Ah, September 28th, another day worth talkin’ about. Let’s dive right in, shall we?

On the feast day front, we’ve got Saint Wenceslaus’ day. He was a Duke of Bohemia back in the 10th century, known for his piety and kindness. I reckon folks remember him with a bit of reverence.

Now, for a historical tidbit, on this day in 1066, William the Conqueror set sail from Normandy to conquer England. That journey led to the famous Battle of Hastings, and it changed the course of English history forever. Imagine packin’ your bags for a conquest like that!

Speaking of conquerors, in 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, a Spanish explorer, sailed into what’s now known as San Diego Bay. He was one of the first Europeans to set foot on the west coast of what we now call the United States. Quite the explorer, if you ask me.

As for notable figures born on September 28th, well, you’ve got Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher whose sayings and teachings have influenced folks for centuries. And let’s not forget the brilliant French writer, Prosper Mérimée, known for bringin’ us the tale of Carmen, a story that’s been adapted into operas, films, and more.

Now, in terms of cultural observances, September 28th might not be a holiday, but it’s right there in the midst of autumn. The leaves are rustlin’, the air is crisp, and folks start thinkin’ ’bout Thanksgiving, which is just ’round the corner.

So, there you have it, September 28th, a day with its own unique blend of history, saints, explorers, and thinkers. Just goes to show, every day’s got its own story to tell.