Andrews McMeel Almanac for September 06, 2024

On this day in history

* In 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. * In 1836, American inventor Samuel Morse demonstrated the telegraph for the first time. * In 1943, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. * In 1961, Hurricane Carla made landfall in Texas, causing widespread damage. * In 1997, Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris, France.

Today's birthdays

* Actors Idris Elba and Zendaya are both turning 38 today. * Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is turning 30 today. * Former President Barack Obama is turning 63 today.

Today's events

* The U.S. Open tennis tournament begins in New York City. * The Toronto International Film Festival begins in Toronto, Canada. * The Venice Film Festival begins in Venice, Italy.

Today's holidays

* Labor Day (United States) * Independence Day (Brazil) * National Grandparents Day (United States)

Today's weather

* **New York City:** Mostly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees Fahrenheit. * **Los Angeles:** Sunny, with a high near 75 degrees Fahrenheit. * **Chicago:** Partly cloudy, with a high near 70 degrees Fahrenheit. * **Houston:** Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85 degrees Fahrenheit. * **San Francisco:** Mostly sunny, with a high near 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Today's quote

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” - Albert Einstein