Congress passes the Judiciary Act of 1789, establishing a strong federal court system with the powers it needs to ensure the supremacy of the Constitution and federal law. The new Supreme Court will have a chief justice and five associate justices.

Facts, Folklore, and Everything You Need to Know About the Fall Equinox

Catherine Boeckmann

What Is the Autumnal Equinox?

The autumnal equinox is an astronomical event that marks the start of autumn (or “fall”). In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox occurs in September; in the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs in March. 

What Is an Equinox?

During an equinox, the Sun crosses what we call the “celestial equator”—an imaginary extension of Earth’s equator line into space. The equinox occurs precisely when the Sun’s center passes through this line.

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun crosses the equator going from north to south, this marks the autumnal equinox; when it crosses from south to north, this marks the vernal equinox. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the reverse.

After the autumnal equinox, days become shorter than nights as the Sun continues to rise later and nightfall arrives earlier. This ends with the winter solstice, after which days start to grow longer once again. 

The word “equinox” comes from Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, ”night.” On the equinox, day and night are roughly equal in length.

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Autumn has caught us in our summer wear.
–Philip Larkin, British poet (1922–86)

Autumn days come quickly, like the running of a hound on the moor.
–Irish proverb

Fall Weather

It is the summer’s great last heat, 
It is the fall’s first chill: They meet. 
–Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt

Another definition of fall is “nights of below-freezing temperatures combined with days of temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21°C)”. From here on out, the temperatures begin to drop.

→ Find 12 months of long-range weather predictions in the latest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac!

For the complete article: almanac.com

Compulsive lying, if not addressed, can easily ruin a relationship and why do we need to lie in the first place. Compulsive lying can be dealt with through counseling or therapy. But, like any addictive behavior (and/or personality disorder), getting someone to admit they have a problem with lying is the difficult part.

We must all sort out the lies from their source …and right now our Democracy depends on it.

Again, #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica

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World Rhino Day: Day, history, significance © Provided by Newsable Asianet News

World Rhino Day, observed on September 22nd each year, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the dire plight of rhinoceroses and the urgent need for their conservation. This day serves as a call to action for individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide to come together to protect these magnificent creatures and their natural habitats. In this article, we will delve into the history, significance, and ongoing conservation efforts that make World Rhino Day a crucial event in the global calendar.

World Rhino Day was first established in 2010 by Lisa Jane Campbell, founder of the nonprofit organization “Rhino Horn is Not Medicine.” The date, September 22nd, was chosen to coincide with the birthday of a white rhinoceros named “Rhinoceros” who was born at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda. This symbolic day aimed to celebrate these ancient creatures and draw attention to the alarming threat of extinction they face due to poaching, habitat loss, and illegal trade in their horns.

Significance of World Rhino Day

World Rhino Day holds immense significance as it brings to the forefront the critical issues surrounding rhino conservation. Rhinos are among the most endangered species on the planet, with their populations dwindling at an alarming rate. By highlighting their plight, this day encourages governments, wildlife organizations, and the public to take concrete steps to protect these gentle giants.

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On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which sets a date for the freedom of more than 3 million enslaved in the United States and recasts the Civil War as a fight against slavery.

When the Civil War broke out in 1861, shortly after Lincoln’s inauguration as America’s 16th president, he maintained that the war was about restoring the Union and not about slavery. He avoided issuing an anti-slavery proclamation immediately, despite the urgings of abolitionists and radical Republicans, as well as his personal belief that slavery was morally repugnant. Instead, Lincoln chose to move cautiously until he could gain wide support from the public for such a measure.

In July 1862, Lincoln informed his cabinet that he would issue an emancipation proclamation but that it would exempt the so-called border states, which had slaveholders but remained loyal to the Union. His cabinet persuaded him not to make the announcement until after a Union victory. Lincoln’s opportunity came following the Union win at the Battle of Antietam in September 1862.

On September 22, the president announced that enslaved people in areas still in rebellion within 100 days would be free.

For the complete article: history.com

READ MORE: America’s History of Slavery Began Long Before Jamestown 

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Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation

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HISTORY

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September 22, 2022

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September 24, 2021

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November 24, 2009