At Credo we understand the need for libraries to write interesting social media content to engage your users and raise awareness of valuable resources and services. That’s why we’ve created this monthly blog post with social media posts featuring interesting observances, trivia, this-day-in-history, and humor that your library can copy/paste to its own feed with no attribution necessary.
P.S.: the images here are all in the public domain (mostly from Pixabay and Wikimedia Commons), so feel free to take advantage of them when you post!
September 1
Bobby Fischer beat Russian chess champion Boris Spassky in the most publicized world title match ever played #onthisday in 1972. Fun fact: “Checkmate” comes from the Persian phrase “Shah Mat,” meaning “the King is dead.” Learn more at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/columency/chess/0Â
September 1
Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea” was first published #onthisday in 1952. Learn more about the novelist, short-story writer, and journalist at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Hemingway
September 2
Great Britain switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar #onthisday in 1752. Many people mistakenly believed that this meant their lives would be shortened by 11 days! Learn more about calendars at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=calendar
September 3
Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery disguised as a sailor #onthisday in 1838. Did you know: Douglass did not smile for the camera because he wanted to counter the “happy slave” caricature? Learn more about the famed abolitionist at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Frederick%20DouglassÂ
September 4
Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray while filming at the Great Barrier Reef #onthisday in 2006. Honor the Australian wildlife expert and conservationist’s efforts to protect endangered species by learning more about them at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=endangered%20species
September 5Â
“On the Road” was published #onthisday in 1957. Fun fact: Jack Kerouac typed his book on a 120-foot scroll of paper. Learn more about the author and his “Bible of the Beat Generation” at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=On%20the%20Road
September 6
Bibliophiles, rejoice! It’s National Read a Book Day! 📚 Did you know 35% of Americans wish they had more time to read? Put aside the entire day to catch up on your TBR! Learn about the history of books at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Books
September 7
Grandma Moses was 67 when she picked up painting, a reminder that you’re never too old to pick up something new! Celebrate Grandma Moses Day by learning all about the American painter at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/penbdw/moses_grandma_1860_1961/0Â
September 8
Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence #onthisday in 1504. A masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, David was created in marble between 1501 and 1504. Learn more about the Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=MichaelangeloÂ
September 9
John Lennon released his iconic “Imagine” album #onthisday in 1971. The title track has become a worldwide anthem for peace. Learn more about the musician at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=John%20LennonÂ
September 11
Commemorate Patriot Day by reflecting on the devastating attacks that took nearly 3,000 lives #onthisday. Learn more at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=9-11
September 13
The first New York City Marathon took place #onthisday, held entirely in Central Park. Learn more about the origin of marathons in ancient Greece at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Marathon
September 14
Francis Scott Key penned the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” #onthisday in 1814. It later became “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Learn more about the War of 1812 at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=War%20of%201812
September 17
Citizens of Gotham, it’s Batman Day! Channel your inner superhero by learning more about the crime-fighting caped crusader at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=Batman
September 18
The first issue of the New York Daily Times (renamed The New York Times in 1857) was published #onthisday in 1851. Learn more about the country’s “newspaper of record” at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/sagejournalism/new_york_times_the/0
September 19
New Zealand became the first country to grant all women the right to vote #onthisday in 1893. Learn more about the island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/heliconhe/new_zealand/0
September 20
Ferdinand Magellan set sail on his quest to circumnavigate the globe #onthisday in 1519. He was killed en route by a poisoned arrow in the Philippines. Discover more about the Portuguese navigator at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/sagegeography/magellan_ferdinand_1480_1521/0
September 22
India and Pakistan cease-fire went into effect #onthisday in 1965. Learn more about Pakistan’s history at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/columency/pakistan/0
September 23
#Onthisday in 1980, Bob Marley played his last gig ever in Pittsburgh. He died eight months later of cancer. Learn more about the reggae icon at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Bob%20Marley
September 24
Jupiter Hammon advocated for emancipation in a speech at a meeting of the African Society in NY #onthisday in 1786. Learn more about the history of abolitionism in the U.S. at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Abolitionism&searchPhrase=Emancipation%20of%20Slaves
September 25
The Bathukamma Festival, a celebration that honors the Goddess Parvati’s blessings on the season’s harvest, begins on this day. Learn more about Hinduism at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Hinduism
September 26
The Parthenon in Athens was damaged during an attack by the Venetian army trying to eject Turks #onthisday in 1687. Learn more about the iconic temple to the goddess Athena at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Parthenon
September 27
Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” was published #onthisday in 1962. It warned about the devastating effects of chemical pesticides and launched an environmental movement. Learn more about the marine biologist and author at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Rachel%20Carson
September 28
Alexander Fleming returned to his lab from vacation and discovered a mold-killing bacteria that would lead to the world’s first antibiotic #onthisday in 1928. Learn more about the pioneering bacteriologist at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Alexander%20Fleming
September 29
Get your heart pumping and celebrate World Heart Day! Fact: 90% of heart disease is preventable through a healthier diet, exercise, and not smoking. Learn more about cardiovascular disease at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?searchPhrase=cardiovascular%20disease
September 30
Mozart’s performance of “The Magic Flute” debuted #onthisday in 1791, two months before he died. Learn more about the Austrian composer and performer at Credo Reference. https://search.credoreference.com/search/all?concept=Wolfgang%20Amadeus%20Mozart
