Ask a Stupid Question Day
Ask a Stupid Question Day is celebrated annually on September 28th in the United States. It originated in the 1980s as a way to encourage students to ask more questions in class without fear of embarrassment or ridicule. Teachers noticed that students were often hesitant to ask questions because they were afraid of sounding “stupid,” so the day was created to dispel that fear and create an open learning environment.
Here are some significant historical events, births, and deaths that occurred on September 28th:
Historical Events:
1066 – William the Conqueror Invades England:
William, Duke of Normandy, landed in England, marking the start of the Norman Conquest. This led to the Battle of Hastings and William becoming King of England.
1542 – Discovery of California:
Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, sailing for Spain, became the first European to set foot in what is now California.
1928 – Discovery of Penicillin:
Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, which revolutionized modern medicine.
1963 – Whiskey Rebellion Ends**:
The U.S. government suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax protest in Pennsylvania, marking the first significant challenge to federal authority.
1970 – Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser Dies:
The sudden death of Nasser, a prominent figure in the Arab world and president of Egypt, shocked the region.
Famous Birthdays:
Confucius (551 B.C. – 479 B.C.):
Chinese philosopher, teacher, and politician, whose teachings influenced the culture and society of East Asia.
Georges Clemenceau (1841 – 1929):
French statesman who served as Prime Minister of France during World War I.
Marcello Mastroianni (1924 – 1996):
Italian actor, best known for his work in La Dolce Vita and 8½.
Brigitte Bardot (1934):
French actress, model, and singer who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and 1960s.
Notable Deaths:
Louis Pasteur (1895):
French chemist and microbiologist, known for developing the process of pasteurization and vaccines for diseases like rabies.
Miles Davis (1991):
American jazz musician, one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz.
Ferdinand Marcos (1989):
Former President of the Philippines, known for his authoritarian rule, martial law, and widespread corruption.
