September birthdays share interesting moments in history, including the record set by astronaut Frank Rubio, use of electricity, the writing of the U.S. national anthem, and more.
This Month in History
In 1814, Francis Scott Key watched the Battle of Baltimore from a guarded vessel. What he saw inspired him to write a poem which later became the U.S. national anthem.
In 1882, Thomas Edison created a viable use for electricity when he serviced 59 New York homes.
- 1882 – The first Labor Day celebration took place in New York, where up to 20,000 people paraded through lower Manhattan.
- 1890 – Sequoia National Park was established and became the second government park in the United States.
In 2023, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio spent 371 days in space aboard the International Space Station, the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut.
History of Labor Day
More than 140 years ago, a movement began to recognize American workers.