Post by Cory Sigler on Sept 24, 2005 13:02:20 GMT -5
As found in the Masonic Dictionary website
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September: This Day In Masonic History
September 1
In this date in 1752 a new lodge was established at Fredericksburg and it would be this lodge that would initiate George Washington.
September 2
On this day in 1666, the Great Fire of London began. This fire destroyed St. Paul's Church, which was rebuilt by sir Christopher Wren, whom many contend was a Freemason.
September 3
Clement XIII publishes "Ut Primum" directed against the "ENCYCLOPEDIE" of Diderot and d'Alembert.
September 4
St. John's Lodge No. 9 in the State of Washington was Chartered on this day in1860.
September 5
Brother Sam Houston elected president of the republic of Texas on this day in 1836.
September 6
The Marquis de Lafayette, a Masonic brother and contemporary of George Washington was born on this day in 1757.
September 7
On this day in 1859, the first masonic funeral in British Columbia was held in Victoria for Brother Samuel Hazeltine a Government Steamboat Inspector, who died from injuries received in a marine accident at Victoria.
September 8
On this day in 1966, Star Trek premiered on TV. Now this has nothing to do with Freemasonry, but come on man, Star Trek.
September 9
Leo Tolstoy was born on this day. His most famous novel, War and Peace would contain passages on Freemasonry. An example follows:
"Yes, I belong to the Brotherhood of the Freemasons," said the stranger, looking deeper and deeper into Pierre's eyes. "And in their name and my own I hold out a brotherly hand to you."
September 10
On this day in 1823 Simon Bolivar was named President of Peru. Brother Bolivar is remembered as one of South America's greatest generals.
September 11
On this date in 2000 a ceremonial proclamation was issued by the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of D.C. and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of D.C. acknowledging the mutual recognition established by the two bodies in 1999.
September 12
It was on this day in 1826 that William Morgan was abducted by Freemasons who took him to Fort Niagara. According to some claims, Morgan was murdered. Other accounts state that Morgan was given $500 to start a new life elsewhere. Whatever the truth, Morgan was never seen again, although his abduction would be a catylist in the formation of the anti-masonic party.
September 13
The monument to the memory of William Morgan was erected on this day in 1882 at Batavia, New York. The monument still stands to this day.
September 14
The Grand Lodge of Oregon was formed on this day in 1851.
September 15
The Grand Lodge of Oregon was formed on this day in 1851.
September 16
On this day in 1974, Gerald Ford, the most recent President who was a Freemason, granted amnesty for Vietnam War deserters.
September 17
The Grand Lodge of Michigan was formed on this day in 1844.
September 18
On this day in 1911, the cornerstone was laid for the Detroit Masonic Temple. The Detroit Temple is the largest Masonic Temple in the world.
Brother George Washington laid the cornerstone to the U.S. Capital in Masonic style on this day in 1793. The silver trowel he used is today housed in a replica lodge room in the George Washington Masonic Memorial at Alexandria, Virginia.
September 19
On this day in 1881, President James Garfield was assassinated. Brother Garfield was initiated into Freemasonry 20 years previously in Magnolia Lodge No. 20, Columbus, Ohio. He was the 7th Mason to serve as President of the United States.
September 20
The United Grand Lodge of England issued a warrant to African Lodge No. 459 on this day in 1784. This was the start of Prince Hall Masonry. African Lodge No. 459 is still in existence today.
September 21
On this day in 1880, three Colleges, chartered within the previous ten months by the Society in Scotland, united to form The Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis (Rosicrucian Society of the United States), a Masonic body.
September 22
Brother Irving Berlin died on this day in 1989.
September 23
The Grand Lodge of Nebraska was formed on this day in 1786.
September 24
Brother Harry S. Truman was elected the 97th Grand Master of Missouri Masons on this day in 1940. He held the position until October 1st, 1941.
September 25
On this day in 1865, Pope Pius IX issues the Bull, "Multiplices Intern," which was in opposition to Freemasonry.
September 26
It was on this day in 1872 that the AAONMS was organized in New York City. That organization is best known by the name of Shriners.
September 27
On this day in 1915, Brother Rudyard Kipling's only son, John, was killed at the Battle of Loos in Belgium, He was 18. It is a tragedy, Bro. Rudyard never recovered from.
September 28
On this day in 1916 a single reel silent film entitled, "Bobby Bumps Starts a lodge" is released. The film contains references to an apron, a goat and the Third Degree.
September 29
On this day in 1907 Freemasons lay the cornerstone for the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.
September 30
On this day in 1452 Johann Gutenberg publishes his famed Bible.
On this day in 1791 Bro. Mozart's opera, "The Magic Flute" premiers in Vienna
- Source: MasonicDictionary.com
www.masonicdictionary.com/
September: This Day In Masonic History
September 1
In this date in 1752 a new lodge was established at Fredericksburg and it would be this lodge that would initiate George Washington.
September 2
On this day in 1666, the Great Fire of London began. This fire destroyed St. Paul's Church, which was rebuilt by sir Christopher Wren, whom many contend was a Freemason.
September 3
Clement XIII publishes "Ut Primum" directed against the "ENCYCLOPEDIE" of Diderot and d'Alembert.
September 4
St. John's Lodge No. 9 in the State of Washington was Chartered on this day in1860.
September 5
Brother Sam Houston elected president of the republic of Texas on this day in 1836.
September 6
The Marquis de Lafayette, a Masonic brother and contemporary of George Washington was born on this day in 1757.
September 7
On this day in 1859, the first masonic funeral in British Columbia was held in Victoria for Brother Samuel Hazeltine a Government Steamboat Inspector, who died from injuries received in a marine accident at Victoria.
September 8
On this day in 1966, Star Trek premiered on TV. Now this has nothing to do with Freemasonry, but come on man, Star Trek.
September 9
Leo Tolstoy was born on this day. His most famous novel, War and Peace would contain passages on Freemasonry. An example follows:
"Yes, I belong to the Brotherhood of the Freemasons," said the stranger, looking deeper and deeper into Pierre's eyes. "And in their name and my own I hold out a brotherly hand to you."
September 10
On this day in 1823 Simon Bolivar was named President of Peru. Brother Bolivar is remembered as one of South America's greatest generals.
September 11
On this date in 2000 a ceremonial proclamation was issued by the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of D.C. and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of D.C. acknowledging the mutual recognition established by the two bodies in 1999.
September 12
It was on this day in 1826 that William Morgan was abducted by Freemasons who took him to Fort Niagara. According to some claims, Morgan was murdered. Other accounts state that Morgan was given $500 to start a new life elsewhere. Whatever the truth, Morgan was never seen again, although his abduction would be a catylist in the formation of the anti-masonic party.
September 13
The monument to the memory of William Morgan was erected on this day in 1882 at Batavia, New York. The monument still stands to this day.
September 14
The Grand Lodge of Oregon was formed on this day in 1851.
September 15
The Grand Lodge of Oregon was formed on this day in 1851.
September 16
On this day in 1974, Gerald Ford, the most recent President who was a Freemason, granted amnesty for Vietnam War deserters.
September 17
The Grand Lodge of Michigan was formed on this day in 1844.
September 18
On this day in 1911, the cornerstone was laid for the Detroit Masonic Temple. The Detroit Temple is the largest Masonic Temple in the world.
Brother George Washington laid the cornerstone to the U.S. Capital in Masonic style on this day in 1793. The silver trowel he used is today housed in a replica lodge room in the George Washington Masonic Memorial at Alexandria, Virginia.
September 19
On this day in 1881, President James Garfield was assassinated. Brother Garfield was initiated into Freemasonry 20 years previously in Magnolia Lodge No. 20, Columbus, Ohio. He was the 7th Mason to serve as President of the United States.
September 20
The United Grand Lodge of England issued a warrant to African Lodge No. 459 on this day in 1784. This was the start of Prince Hall Masonry. African Lodge No. 459 is still in existence today.
September 21
On this day in 1880, three Colleges, chartered within the previous ten months by the Society in Scotland, united to form The Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis (Rosicrucian Society of the United States), a Masonic body.
September 22
Brother Irving Berlin died on this day in 1989.
September 23
The Grand Lodge of Nebraska was formed on this day in 1786.
September 24
Brother Harry S. Truman was elected the 97th Grand Master of Missouri Masons on this day in 1940. He held the position until October 1st, 1941.
September 25
On this day in 1865, Pope Pius IX issues the Bull, "Multiplices Intern," which was in opposition to Freemasonry.
September 26
It was on this day in 1872 that the AAONMS was organized in New York City. That organization is best known by the name of Shriners.
September 27
On this day in 1915, Brother Rudyard Kipling's only son, John, was killed at the Battle of Loos in Belgium, He was 18. It is a tragedy, Bro. Rudyard never recovered from.
September 28
On this day in 1916 a single reel silent film entitled, "Bobby Bumps Starts a lodge" is released. The film contains references to an apron, a goat and the Third Degree.
September 29
On this day in 1907 Freemasons lay the cornerstone for the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.
September 30
On this day in 1452 Johann Gutenberg publishes his famed Bible.
On this day in 1791 Bro. Mozart's opera, "The Magic Flute" premiers in Vienna
- Source: MasonicDictionary.com
