International Day of Charity
What do you think of when you hear the word 'charity'? For Christians it is something more than philanthropy or giving to worthy causes. Nor is it an alternative to… Read More »International Day of Charity
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1936: Death in Hobart Zoo of the last Tasmanian tiger in captivity
"On this day in 1936, the last known survivor of the thylacine species, better known as Tasmanian tigers, is said to have died in captivity in Hobart, Australia, having only… Read More »1936: Death in Hobart Zoo of the last Tasmanian tiger in captivity
National Threatened Species Day
"National Threatened Species Day is commemorated across the country on 7 September to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. The day also celebrates the amazing work… Read More »National Threatened Species Day
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
"The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year with September. The September 8… Read More »Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
International Literacy Day
"International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8 September, is an opportunity for Governments, civil society and stakeholders to highlight improvements in world literacy rates, and reflect on the world's remaining… Read More »International Literacy Day
Saint Peter Claver
"When he was 29 years old, Peter left his home in Spain and went to Cartagena (in what is now Colombia), South America. There he continued his studies and was… Read More »Saint Peter Claver
World Suicide Prevention Day
Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, World Suicide Prevention Day provides the opportunity for people across the globe to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. World Suicide… Read More »World Suicide Prevention Day
2001: ‘9/11’: Terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington D.C., killing nearly 3,000 people
"On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of… Read More »2001: ‘9/11’: Terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington D.C., killing nearly 3,000 people
1843: Battle of One Tree Hill near Toowoomba, QLD, between Aboriginal landowners and European settlers
"In the early years of European settlement on the Darling Downs relations between the two races were mostly friendly. However, by the 1840s relations had turned sour. The European settlers… Read More »1843: Battle of One Tree Hill near Toowoomba, QLD, between Aboriginal landowners and European settlers
2007: Adoption by the UN of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007, by a majority of 144 states in favour,… Read More »2007: Adoption by the UN of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples