The word "today" was generally written as two words until the 16th Century, then as "to-day" until the early 20th Century. Learn something about everything with our daily dose of bite-sized facts! Today is Thursday, September 24, 2026. It’s the 267 th day of the year, and we’re on week 39. Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day! Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today! We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day! Historical Events The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history. Large pieces of plastic polystyrene were found in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Many were confused about how the debris had ended up 1,000 miles away from the North Pole. American rock band “Nirvana” released their second album called Nevermind. The album features two of the band's most famous songs, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are." Almost 50,000 Jews were transported to Israel, known as Operation Magic Carpet. Operation Magic Carpet was part of a relocation scheme from Yemen. Yemenite Jews had more accessible access to Israel when most of Yemen became part of the Ottoman Empire, so relocation began. Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships. These are just our highlighted events, but if you'd like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below! Famous Birthdays Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you're not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day. Manx actor Joe Locke was born on September 24, 2003, in Douglas, Isle of Man. He is 23 years old today! American actor Erik Stocklin was born on September 24, 1982, in Freehold Township, New Jersey, USA. He is 44 years old today! American actor Ian Bohen was born on September 24, 1976, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA. He is 50 years old today! Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here's what's been said on this day in history. I call again for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the return of the sausages… the hostages. British Politician Today's Holidays Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here's two of today's special holidays you can participate in. National Cherries Jubilee Day This sweet yet refreshing dessert was invented for Queen Victoria of England’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and has been a favorite among royalists ever since! So if you’ve got some cherries on hand, why not taste history today by making your very own cherries jubilee? National Punctuation Day The written word rapidly degenerates into word soup when you miss a few commas, periods, or apostrophes. While there’s no need to be too pedantic about punctuation, having a basic understanding of it is crucial! So celebrate today by correcting everyone’s lousy punctuation.

Shower Thoughts Don't you just love it when you're taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, " how many balloons would it take to float a human? " We all have these strange thoughts at random times - and here are our shower thoughts of the day. Fact Of The Day A large survey of U.S. musicians found that only about 6% of their income came from recorded music, with the rest coming from live shows, teaching, or other work. Check out our daily facts page for fresh, random facts updated every day! Fast Facts About Today Day of Week Thursday Day of Year Day 267 Week Number Week 39 Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous Leap Year 2026 is not a leap year 2026 is not a leap year Zodiac Sign Libra Birthstone Sapphire Birth Flower Aster Every date has its own story. From headline-making moments in history to notable birthdays, seasonal traditions, and small daily curiosities, this page is a quick reminder that there’s always something worth learning. Check back anytime you want a fresh snapshot of what makes today truly unique. Continue Reading Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." The Fact Site , 3 Feb. 2023, www.thefactsite.com/day/today/. Accessed 24 Sept. 2026. Ward, L. (2026, September 24). Facts & Events That Happened Today In History. The Fact Site. https://www.thefactsite.com/day/today/ Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." The Fact Site , September 24, 2026. https://www.thefactsite.com/day/today/. Popular On This Day About The Author Luke Ward is the owner of The Fact Site. He has over 14 years of experience in researching, informative writing, fact-checking, SEO & web design. In his spare time, he loves to explore the world, drink coffee & attend trivia nights. Help Us Fact Check Accuracy is a continuous process. While we work hard to keep every detail correct and up to date, information can change, and mistakes can happen. If you notice anything that doesn’t seem right, we’d really appreciate your help. Please let us know using the form below, and our team will review it as soon as possible. Search For Facts About... Search For Facts About...