Hello, fellow time travelers! Welcome to September 15th, where history, random thoughts, and future events all come together in one hilarious mishmash of a blog. Sit back, relax, and let’s wander through this totally normal day—because who needs ordinary when you can have September 15th?
1. Napoleon Returns to France (1796): The Short Emperor Who Could
On this day in 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte made his triumphant return to France after his victory in Italy. He was a man with a complicated legacy, one part brilliant strategist, one part “please don’t joke about my height, I’m very sensitive about it.” Napoleon’s time in the spotlight changed the world—and his ego probably inspired millions of “short man” memes to come. Still, you’ve got to give the guy credit. He conquered half of Europe, and yet, here we are, obsessing over his height. Maybe we should focus on his hats instead—those were magnificent.
Random thought: If Napoleon lived today, would he be the type of guy constantly posting gym selfies with the caption, “Still winning!”?
2. Agatha Christie’s Mysterious Birthday (1890)
Agatha Christie, queen of mystery and crime novels, was born on September 15th, 1890. She’s the mastermind behind Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, two detectives who solved cases with nothing but a magnifying glass and a smug sense of superiority. If you’ve ever tried to guess the ending of one of her books and failed miserably, you’re in good company. Agatha once said, “The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes.” Which is great advice if you’re into clean plates and murder plots.
Pro tip: In honor of Agatha, go ahead and attempt to solve the mystery of why your laundry keeps disappearing into the void. Who needs Poirot when you’ve got detective skills?
3. The Great Moon Hoax (1835): Fake News, 19th Century Style
On this day in 1835, the Great Moon Hoax fooled a bunch of people into thinking there were bat-like creatures living on the moon. Yes, this was back when people thought anything in a newspaper had to be true—imagine that! This hoax, printed in the New York Sun, claimed astronomers had discovered entire civilizations on the moon, complete with winged humanoids, bizarre creatures, and lush landscapes.
Now, before we laugh too hard at 19th-century folks, let’s just remember the time we all believed the internet rumor about the earth being flat (looking at you, Kyrie Irving). Still, it’s nice to know that even in the 1800s, people were gullible enough to believe in lunar Batmen.
Random question: If you found out there were bat-people on the moon, would that be more or less terrifying than our current world situation?
4. National Felt Hat Day: Bring Back the Fedora!
Today is National Felt Hat Day, the perfect excuse to wear a fedora or any other felt hat you have lying around. Once upon a time, everyone wore hats—now, we have baseball caps and, occasionally, a beanie when we’re feeling rebellious. But in the good ol’ days, hats were everything. They signified class, style, and the subtle message of “I’m too busy to bother with my hair.”
Random idea: Let’s make felt hats cool again. If we can bring back vinyl records, surely the fedora deserves a shot at redemption, right? (Just don’t wear it indoors. There are rules.)
5. Upcoming Event: International Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th)
Ahoy, matey! Get your pirate lingo ready because International Talk Like a Pirate Day is just around the corner on Thursday, September 19th. This is your annual chance to sound like a pirate without being judged — or, at least, without as much judgment. Bust out those “Arrr!”s and “Shiver me timbers!” for a day of confusing your coworkers and delighting small children.
Pro tip: For full immersion, add “yarrr” to all your emails next Tuesday. “Yarrr, please see attached.” “Yarrr, can we move the meeting to 3 PM?” Bonus points if you dress up as a pirate on your Zoom calls. What are they going to do — mutiny?
Quote of the Day
Let’s turn to Oscar Wilde for today’s dose of wisdom. Wilde once said:
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”Which is the perfect reminder to embrace your weirdness. Whether you’re out there talking like a pirate, wearing a felt hat, or solving crimes like Poirot, just do you. Life’s too short to be ordinary when you can be a quirky, hat-wearing, Napoleon-channeling genius.
Pun for the Day:
Great Hide and Seek players are really hard to find.
Final Random Thought:
Why is it that socks always go missing in the laundry, but never the ones with holes? You’ll lose every fancy, cozy pair you own, but that single threadbare sock you’ve had since college? It’s eternal. Maybe this is what Agatha Christie should’ve been writing about — a mystery so perplexing, not even Miss Marple could solve it.
That wraps up our whirlwind tour of September 15th! Whether you’re honoring Napoleon’s victories, reading some Agatha Christie, or simply trying to avoid stepping on the Lego you missed while cleaning, remember to keep things light, weird, and fun.
Until next time, enjoy your hats, channel your inner detective, and may your socks finally find their long-lost partners.
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