September 23, 2024
was
Checkers Day
Celebrate Checkers Day! Surprisingly, Checkers Day (also known as Dogs in Politics Day) is not named for the classic game.
On September 23, 1952, vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon gave a speech to address growing public concern about his use of campaign funds. He assured the public that he had not misused the funds, but that he intended to keep one gift—a little dog that the Nixon children named Checkers. The “Checkers speech” was a political triumph and the public responded with overwhelming support.
In honor of this day, challenge a friend to an in-person or virtual game of checkers!
- September 23, 2024 is also Bi Visibility Day | Bisexuality Day | Oktoberfest
- September is National Hispanic American Heritage Month | National Organic Harvest Month | National Piano Month