September 26th is... Shamu the Whale's Birthday,
Johnny Appleseed's Birthday, Record Player Released, Love Note Day, Rocky Horror Picture Show Debuted, Beverly Hillbillies Debuted
PLUS - interesting books to read and free printables, papercrafts, kid crafts, activities and coloring pages...
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Shamu the Whale's Birthday (1985)
- Did you know that killer whales live in all oceans of the world? Most are found near the Arctic and Antarctic where it's icy cold.
Read: Shamu: The 1st Killer Whale in Captivity (Famous Firsts: Animals Making History)
-- Animals have been an influential part of science, technology, and travel throughout time. Shamu: The 1st Killer Whale in Captivity provides readers information on orcas, background on Shamu, a chronology of Shamu's life, and how her captivity influenced history. Colorful graphic art, fast facts, and a glossary will bring the historic animal to a younger audience.
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• SeaWorld and Busch Garden Teacher's Guides
• Orca Whale Shamu coloring page
• Whales Activities, Worksheets, Printables, and Lesson Plans
• Orca Whale Papercraft
• Whale Crafts and Activities for Kids
• Easy Origami Whale Craft for Kids
Johnny Appleseed's Birthday
- Johnny Appleseed, born John Chapman (September 26, 1774 – February 18, 1845), was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Celebrate this day by serving your family a fantastic apple dish in honor of this legendary man and his apple trees.
Record Player Released (1887)
- The origin of recorded audio is frequently attributed to Edison, yet Emile Berliner invented the flat-disc Gramophone that was the precursor to the modern record.
Love Note Day
- A love note is a way to express your feelings to your loved one in written form. It can be as short, long, or fancy as you wish.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Debuted
- The film The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in the United States at the United Artist Theatre in Westwood, California on September 26, 1975.
Beverly Hillbillies Debuted
- The Beverly Hillbillies made its debut in 1962 and lasted almost a full decade. The show is one of the most popular and successful television sitcoms in history.
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