October
1
Child Health Day: In the United States raises people’s awareness of how they can protect and develop children’s health.
Karl Marx's "Das Kapital," published in 1867
Yosemite National Park forms (1890)
First appearance of "In God We Trust" on U.S. paper currency (1957)
Inauguration of NASA (1958)
Lucy Show premieres (1962)
2
International Day of Non-Violence: the day is Mohandas Gandhi’s birthday, a global day that promotes non-violence through education and public awareness.
National Custodial Workers Day: A day that recognizes all of the hard work that gets put into keeping our buildings sparkling clean.
Thurgood Marshall sworn in as the first African-American Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1967)
Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz first published in 1950 (ended February 13, 2000)
3
Techies Day: This day honors technicians and technology all around the world.
Hurricane hits Haiti leaving 100,000 injured and 5,000 dead (1968)
4
Soviet Union launches the satellite SPUTNIK (1957)
World Animal Day: Supports good conditions for endangered species and other animals.
1st day of NYC subway, 350,000 people ride 9.1 mile tracks (1904)
5
National Diversity Day: A day to celebrate and embrace who we are but also to learn and reflect on different cultures and people.
Walk to School Day: In the United States schools participate by having everyone walk to school.
World Teacher Day: A day to celebrate the role teachers have in providing quality education at all levels.
Brazil adopts its Constitution (1988)
6
Thomas Edison shows his 1st motion picture (1889)
National German American Day
National Storytelling Festival: An international gathering of storytellers and listeners held annually in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
7
"American Bandstand" premieres (1957)
“Route 66" premieres (1960)
Disney World opens in Orlando (1971)
8
Native American Day: the second Monday in October has been celebrated since 1990 in South Dakota.
Columbus Day
9
Leif Erikson Day
Cirio de Nazare (Brazil)
National Face Your Fears Day: Today is the day not to be afraid and face any fears head on.
10
1st non Indian settlement in Oklahoma (1802)
18th modern Olympic games open in Tokyo (1964)
11
General Pulaski Memorial Day (a hero of the American Revolution)
Panama adopts constitution (1972)
1st space walk by US woman (Dr. Kathryn D Sullivan in 1984)
200,000 gays march for civil rights in Washington (1987)
National Coming Out Day (United States) part of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Awareness Month
12
Farmers’ Day
Jacqueline Hansen runs women's world record marathon with a time of 2:38:19. (1975)
Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall on Caribbean island he names San Salvador (likely Watling Island, Bahamas). The explorer believes he has reached East Asia. (1492)
Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice," published in London (1609)
First celebration of Columbus Day in the USA held in New York (1792)
1st women's medical school (Women's Medical College of Penns) opens in 1850
13
The United States Senate rejects ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) in 1999.
Mary Ludwig Hays born 1754. She is said to be a Revolutionary War Heroine.
Universal Music Day
14
Peace Corps Birthday
Martin Luther King Jr wins Nobel Peace Prize (1964)
Race riots in Springfield Mass (1969)
Winnie the Pooh is published by A.A. Milne (1964)
15
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
White Cane Safety Day, which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of blind and visually impaired individuals
16
Boss Day
Dictionary Day
Charlotte Bronte's book "Jane Eyre" published (1847)
"Gordo" comic strip (by Gus Arriola) 1st appears in newspapers (1941)
World Food Day - A worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed year-around action to alleviate hunger.
17
Black Poetry Day (Langston Hughes Poems)
"Hair" premieres on Broadway (1967)
The Colbert Report first airs (2005)
The United States population reaches 300 million. (2006)
18
Alaska Day: The anniversary of the transfer of the territory and the raising of the US flag at Sitka on this day in 1867.
Little Orphan Annie’s Birthday (Comic strip character in 1922)
19
2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of Hundred Year War (1453)
Martin Luther King, Jr. arrested in Atlanta sit-in (1960)
20
President Hoover died
Kenyatta Day celebrates the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya (Jomo Kenyatta), known as the founding father of Kenya (1963-1978)
21
The Sons of Liberty erected a 112 foot tall pole with a Union Jack flag, including the words "Liberty and Union". Also nailed to the pole was a declaration of the rights of the colonists as free and independent people. (1774)
Women were allowed to vote in France for the first time (1945)
22
Cuban Missile Crisis
Make a Difference Day is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. Started in 1990. [We celebrate this at St. Norbert College and help out De Pere area!]
National Stuttering Awareness Day
23
Mother-In-Laws’ Day (2002)
National Mole Day is celebrated in honor of Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 1023)
24
United Nations Day - This day recognized the United Nation organization and all who serve and participate in this world organization.
The United States stops child labor laws (1938)
25
World Pasta Day
Lee National Denim Day- A fundraiser created by Lee Jeans to support the Women's cancer programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
26
Eid al-adha (Islamic, Muslim) or Feast of Sacrifice; celebrates Abraham’s willingness to listen to God
The Erie Canal, linking Lake Erie with the Hudson River, was completed. (1825).
End of Pony Express in 1861. It had lasted 18 months bringing mail from Missouri to California by horseback; then replaced by the telegraph.
President Bush signed the Patriot Act (2001)
27
Navy Day
Mother-In-Law Day (or observed on the 4th Sunday of October)
Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday (1858)
28
Dedication of the Statue of Liberty (1886)
International Animation Day - Proclaimed in 2002 by the ASIFA as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation.
29
United States Wall Street Crash (1929)
Hermit Day: Spend time by yourself, for yourself.
30
President John Adams’ Birthday (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826)
National Candy Corn Day
31
Halloween
Reformation Day (Christian Protestant) –Started by Martin Luther in 1517
Nevada admitted as 36th state (1864)
4th Olympic games ends in London (1908)
The world population reaches 7 billion inhabitants according to the United Nations (2011)
1
Child Health Day: In the United States raises people’s awareness of how they can protect and develop children’s health.
Karl Marx's "Das Kapital," published in 1867
Yosemite National Park forms (1890)
First appearance of "In God We Trust" on U.S. paper currency (1957)
Inauguration of NASA (1958)
Lucy Show premieres (1962)
2
International Day of Non-Violence: the day is Mohandas Gandhi’s birthday, a global day that promotes non-violence through education and public awareness.
National Custodial Workers Day: A day that recognizes all of the hard work that gets put into keeping our buildings sparkling clean.
Thurgood Marshall sworn in as the first African-American Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1967)
Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz first published in 1950 (ended February 13, 2000)
3
Techies Day: This day honors technicians and technology all around the world.
Hurricane hits Haiti leaving 100,000 injured and 5,000 dead (1968)
4
Soviet Union launches the satellite SPUTNIK (1957)
World Animal Day: Supports good conditions for endangered species and other animals.
1st day of NYC subway, 350,000 people ride 9.1 mile tracks (1904)
5
National Diversity Day: A day to celebrate and embrace who we are but also to learn and reflect on different cultures and people.
Walk to School Day: In the United States schools participate by having everyone walk to school.
World Teacher Day: A day to celebrate the role teachers have in providing quality education at all levels.
Brazil adopts its Constitution (1988)
6
Thomas Edison shows his 1st motion picture (1889)
National German American Day
National Storytelling Festival: An international gathering of storytellers and listeners held annually in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
7
"American Bandstand" premieres (1957)
“Route 66" premieres (1960)
Disney World opens in Orlando (1971)
8
Native American Day: the second Monday in October has been celebrated since 1990 in South Dakota.
Columbus Day
9
Leif Erikson Day
Cirio de Nazare (Brazil)
National Face Your Fears Day: Today is the day not to be afraid and face any fears head on.
10
1st non Indian settlement in Oklahoma (1802)
18th modern Olympic games open in Tokyo (1964)
11
General Pulaski Memorial Day (a hero of the American Revolution)
Panama adopts constitution (1972)
1st space walk by US woman (Dr. Kathryn D Sullivan in 1984)
200,000 gays march for civil rights in Washington (1987)
National Coming Out Day (United States) part of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Awareness Month
12
Farmers’ Day
Jacqueline Hansen runs women's world record marathon with a time of 2:38:19. (1975)
Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall on Caribbean island he names San Salvador (likely Watling Island, Bahamas). The explorer believes he has reached East Asia. (1492)
Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice," published in London (1609)
First celebration of Columbus Day in the USA held in New York (1792)
1st women's medical school (Women's Medical College of Penns) opens in 1850
13
The United States Senate rejects ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) in 1999.
Mary Ludwig Hays born 1754. She is said to be a Revolutionary War Heroine.
Universal Music Day
14
Peace Corps Birthday
Martin Luther King Jr wins Nobel Peace Prize (1964)
Race riots in Springfield Mass (1969)
Winnie the Pooh is published by A.A. Milne (1964)
15
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
White Cane Safety Day, which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of blind and visually impaired individuals
16
Boss Day
Dictionary Day
Charlotte Bronte's book "Jane Eyre" published (1847)
"Gordo" comic strip (by Gus Arriola) 1st appears in newspapers (1941)
World Food Day - A worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed year-around action to alleviate hunger.
17
Black Poetry Day (Langston Hughes Poems)
"Hair" premieres on Broadway (1967)
The Colbert Report first airs (2005)
The United States population reaches 300 million. (2006)
18
Alaska Day: The anniversary of the transfer of the territory and the raising of the US flag at Sitka on this day in 1867.
Little Orphan Annie’s Birthday (Comic strip character in 1922)
19
2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of Hundred Year War (1453)
Martin Luther King, Jr. arrested in Atlanta sit-in (1960)
20
President Hoover died
Kenyatta Day celebrates the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya (Jomo Kenyatta), known as the founding father of Kenya (1963-1978)
21
The Sons of Liberty erected a 112 foot tall pole with a Union Jack flag, including the words "Liberty and Union". Also nailed to the pole was a declaration of the rights of the colonists as free and independent people. (1774)
Women were allowed to vote in France for the first time (1945)
22
Cuban Missile Crisis
Make a Difference Day is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. Started in 1990. [We celebrate this at St. Norbert College and help out De Pere area!]
National Stuttering Awareness Day
23
Mother-In-Laws’ Day (2002)
National Mole Day is celebrated in honor of Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 1023)
24
United Nations Day - This day recognized the United Nation organization and all who serve and participate in this world organization.
The United States stops child labor laws (1938)
25
World Pasta Day
Lee National Denim Day- A fundraiser created by Lee Jeans to support the Women's cancer programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
26
Eid al-adha (Islamic, Muslim) or Feast of Sacrifice; celebrates Abraham’s willingness to listen to God
The Erie Canal, linking Lake Erie with the Hudson River, was completed. (1825).
End of Pony Express in 1861. It had lasted 18 months bringing mail from Missouri to California by horseback; then replaced by the telegraph.
President Bush signed the Patriot Act (2001)
27
Navy Day
Mother-In-Law Day (or observed on the 4th Sunday of October)
Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday (1858)
28
Dedication of the Statue of Liberty (1886)
International Animation Day - Proclaimed in 2002 by the ASIFA as the main global event to celebrate the art of animation.
29
United States Wall Street Crash (1929)
Hermit Day: Spend time by yourself, for yourself.
30
President John Adams’ Birthday (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826)
National Candy Corn Day
31
Halloween
Reformation Day (Christian Protestant) –Started by Martin Luther in 1517
Nevada admitted as 36th state (1864)
4th Olympic games ends in London (1908)
The world population reaches 7 billion inhabitants according to the United Nations (2011)