National Beheading Day
About National Beheading Day
When is National Beheading Day Celebrated? This holiday is always observed on September 2
WARNING: Heads will roll! Certainly, you’re level-headed. You’ve got a good head on your shoulders. So, keep it there. National Beheading Day is today. On this September 2 holiday, hold onto your hat. And, make certain to keep your head screwed on tight.
Every once in a while, we happen upon a special day that has no apparent rhyme or reasoning. We can’t imagine why someone would create this day. It defies logic. But, National Beheading Day is very prolific on the net. So, therefore, it warrants a few (very few) words.
Throughout history, beheadings have occurred. The list is long, including commoners and Kings. The most notable king to be beheaded was Charles I of England in 1645.
While this is a big day, don’t go crazy and lose your head. In addition to protecting your neck, we suggest you spend this day reading about famous beheadings.
National Beheading Day Trivia: Who said “Off with their heads!”? This phrase spoken by the Queen of Hearts in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Famous Beheadings
Unfortunately, history is filled with beheadings and decapitations. Sadly, they continue to this day. Beheadings are undeniably a horrible way to perform an execution. Yet, there really isn’t a good way to execute someone, and the outcome is the same. Throughout history, there have been numerous famous beheadings. Here are some of the most famous ones:
- One of the earliest beheadings occurred in China. In 227 B.C. Huan YI (Fan Wuji), a traitorous Qin general, was beheaded.
- In 610, Byzantine Emperor Phocas was beheaded after Hercilius defeated him in a civil war.
- In 1536, Catholic Pope Clement VII denied King Henry VII of England an annulment from his wife. In response, King Henry VIII had his wife Queen Anne Boleyn convicted of bogus charges and then beheaded.
- In 1793, King Louis XVI and his wife Queen Marie-Antoinette were guillotined during the French Revolution.
- In 1967, actress Jane Mansfield was almost completely decapitated when the car she was driving hit a truck. Here car went under the higher body of a truck.
National Beheading Day Quotes
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – – Nelson Mandela
“Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile. Never take the lead – but aim to do something big.” – – Den Xiaoping
How to Celebrate National Beheading Day
Above all, keep your wits about you and a cool head. Then, we are certain you will get through this day successfully. Here are some ways to make sure you keep your head attached today:
- You’ve got a good head on your shoulders. So, we strongly recommend that you keep it there.
- Certainly keep a level head while doing any tasks or activities.
- Read about famous beheadings.
- Become an advocate against beheading as a form of execution.
History and Origin of National Beheading Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we found no factual information about this special day. However, this holiday goes back many years.
We have absolutely no doubt that today IS NOT a National Day. If Congress or the President had declared this a National day, the American public would have their heads.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
More September 2 Holidays
Besides National Beheading Day, here are some other September 2 holidays for you to celebrate and enjoy:
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