August, 2010 Bizarre and Unique Holidays
Month:
- National Blueberry Month
- National Anti-Boredom Month
- Unlucky Month for weddings
- National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- National Hot Dog Month
This Day in History; The image of "Uncle Sam", a symobl of America, was first used. (1813)
Skyscraper Day
When : September 3rd
Skyscraper Day is a day to appreciate and admire the world's tallest skyscrapers.
Skyscrapers are truly engineering and architectural marvels. In many crowded cities, space is in short supply, and real estate prices are ever increasing. Building "up" becomes more and more logical. As technical capabilities in construction improved, skyscrapers have become taller and taller. In addition, there is a certain prestige to have one of the tallest structures in the world in your city.
|
Building |
Country |
Height(Feet) |
Year Built |
|
| 1. |
Taipei 101 |
Taipei, Taiwan |
1,671 |
2004 |
| 2. |
Petronas Tower 1 |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
1,483 |
1998 |
| 3. | Petronas Tower 2 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1,483 | 1998 |
| 4. |
Sears Tower |
Chicago, Il |
1,451 |
1974 |
| 5. |
Jin Mao Building |
Shanghai, China |
1,381 |
1999 |
| 6. |
Two International Finance |
Hong Kong, China |
1,362 |
2003 |
| 7. |
CITIC Plaza |
Guangzhou, China |
1,283 |
1996 |
| 8. |
Shun Hing Square |
Shenzhen, China |
1,260 |
1996 |
| 9. |
Empire State Building |
New York, New York |
1,250 |
1931 |
| 10. |
Central Plaza |
Hong Kong, China |
1,227 |
1992 |
A Tall Debate: There is some disagreement over how to measure the height of skyscrapers. At issue, is whether to measure the height of flagpoles and antenna atop most tall buildings.
Have a very happy Skyscraper Day.
Origin of Skyscraper Day:
We found no factual information about this special day. But, we do find skyscrapers to be fascinating.
Reader Comments:.
"Skyscraper day is on September 3rd because that is Louis H. Sullivan's birthday (1856), the architect credited with the first skyscrapers." Nathan Bird, Sparks, Nevada
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Be Late For Something Day
When : Always September 3rd
Be Late For Something Day is a great day to be a procrastinator. If you are among the millions of us who never seem to be able to stay on schedule, then you will certainly enjoy today.
Being late for something as a common occurrence. It's caused by a whole host of reasons. Some are intentional, some are not. Fall behind schedule early in the day today, and you will be late for everything that follows. Doctors and lawyers are notoriously late for something....their appointment with you! It's proper to be "fashionably late" for parties.
Important Note: We hope you thoroughly enjoy and participate in this day. But, whatever you do, don't' be late for dinner!
It is easy and natural to enjoy this special day. All you have to do is be late for something. That's easy for procrastinators. And, perhaps its easy for you.
Origin of Be Late For Something Day:
We found no factual information about this special day. There are a number of procrastinator's clubs and groups. We suspect that one of them created this special day, and ...... is still thinking about documenting this day.
If you have any information about this holiday, please email us.
