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What happened on September 27th?
The world’s youth demand change
Matthew Jones
September 27, 2024
2019 International Climate Change Protests End
On September 27th, 2019, protesters around the world concluded a week of demonstrations, demanding urgent action on climate change. The protests, led by activists and students, brought global attention to environmental degradation and the need for systemic change. Spanning multiple countries, the movement underscored the public's growing frustration with government inaction on the climate crisis, reshaping global discussions on sustainability and environmental policy.
The photo, taken by Anders Hellberg on 31st of August, 2018, shows Greta Thunberg outside the Swedish parliament building where she started a school strike for the climate.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on September 27:
2008 ─ Chinese astronaut Zhai Zhigang completed China's first spacewalk, marking a milestone in the nation's space program.
1996 ─ The Taliban seized Kabul, cementing their control of Afghanistan's capital city.
1964 ─ The Warren Commission released its findings on the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy, concluding he was killed by a lone gunman.
1962 ─ Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was published, igniting the modern environmental movement.
1954 ─ The Tonight Show premiered, becoming a staple of American late-night television.
1938 ─ President Franklin Roosevelt appealed to Adolf Hitler for peace in an effort to prevent another world war.
1918 ─ British forces launched a major offensive against the Hindenburg Line during World War I.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On September 27, we’re singing to:
Cosimo de’ Medici (1389) ─ Influential ruler of Florence, whose patronage of the arts and architecture helped shape the Renaissance.
Gwyneth Paltrow (1972) ─ Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like Shakespeare in Love and Iron Man.
Lil Wayne (1982) ─ Rapper and entrepreneur who revolutionized hip-hop with his prolific output and unique style.
Avril Lavigne (1984) ─ Canadian singer-songwriter who became a pop-punk icon with hits like “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi.”
Jenna Ortega (2002) ─ Actress recognized for her roles in Wednesday and You, becoming a rising star in film and television.
🪦Who Died Today?
On September 27, we’re saying goodbye to:
Ram Mohan Roy (1833) ─ Indian religious and social reformer, often called the Father of Modern India for his role in progressive reforms.
Hugh Hefner (2017) ─ Publisher and entrepreneur who founded Playboy magazine, leaving a lasting cultural and business legacy.
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