September 2, 2022 - Fall Hat Month | National College Colors Day

Welcome to September 2nd, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate topping things off and showing our true colors. The image of the bowler derby immediately calls to mind British gentlemen walking around the streets of London. But this chapeau was conceived for the countryside. Edward Cook, a British politician, wanted a hat that was well suited for hunting. The traditional hats at the time were tall and would be knocked off when walking or riding through trees. Cook wanted something that fit closer to the head and the hat makers at James Lock & Co created the perfect cap—the bowler. So why is it called a bowler? Because London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler got the credit for inventing it…even though it was Lock & Co. During Fall Hat Month, celebrate by dusting off your favorite chapeau, no matter how fancy or casual it may be. Fall is back and with it comes college football. The season can lead to heated arguments as friends and families cheer on their favorite teams. This fierce team loyalty even extends to the United States Armed Forces. The Army and Navy are usually on the same side. Except for once a year when the Army Navy matchup takes place, possibly the fiercest rivalry in college sports. These teams have gone head to head over 120 times, with the Navy winning most of them. Even sitting Presidents have attended the games between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen, and the stands are usually full of either black, gold and gray or navy blue and gold. On National College Colors Day, celebrate your team spirit with the colors of your choice. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Da Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices