Many people would think of Confucius (孔子), whose birthday was September. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.

很多人都会想到诞辰在九月的孔子。虽然他生活在2000多年前，人们仍然铭记和尊敬他对现代教育的贡献。

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As it happened so many years ago, I don't remember the details.

因为年岁久远，当时的具体情况已记不清了。

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I remember a promise that was made many years ago between a young man and his bride on their wedding day, and I remember the unspoken promise that was made between a father and his daughter.

我记得许多年前一名年轻男子与他的新娘在结婚那天许下的誓言，我记得一个父亲和他女儿之间无言的承诺。

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Many years ago, while living in Japan, I remember one small town pretty much shut down during the Little League National Championships.

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