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Flower - Calendula (signifies cheerfulness and friendship)
Alternate Flowers - Marigold, Cosmos
Birthstone - Opal (signifies hope and innocence)
Alternate Birthstone - Pink Tourmaline
October Name Origin - October is Latin for eighth (it was originally the eighth month)
October 1
Send a Smile Day - Send a happy e-card, postal mail card or text message to someone who needs it. See Smile Poems and Quotes.
National Homemade Cookie Day - See Cookie Scrapbook Ideas.
Less Than Perfect Day - It is difficult to go through life trying to make things perfect, everyone makes mistakes. That's how we learn. This is a good time to accept that there is no such thing as a perfect day. See Perfectionism Quotes.
Compact Disc Birthday - The first music CD was released on this day in 1982. It was Billy Joel's 52nd Street.
International Day of Older Persons - This was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990. See Growing Older Poems and Quotes.
Model T Birthday - The Ford Model T was introduced on this day in 1908. See Car Poems and Quotes.
Postcard Birthday - The first postcards were issued on this day in 1869 in Vienna, Austria. See Postal Poems and Quotes.
Special Delivery Birthday - The post office began special delivery mail service in the United States in 1885. See Postal Poems and Quotes.
World Vegetarian Day - The North American Vegetarian Society was established on this day in 1977. See Vegetable Poems and Quotes.
Walt Disney World Day - Walt Disney World opened on this day in 1971 in Orlando, Florida. See Amusement Park Poems and Quotes.
World Series Birthday - The first Major League baseball World Series started on this day in 1903. The Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. See Baseball Poems and Quotes.
Yosemite National Park Anniversary - Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 with the help of naturalist John Muir.
Birthday of President Jimmy Carter (born in 1924) - He was the thirty-ninth president.
Autumn Astronomy Day 2022 - This is also celebrated in the spring. See The Astronomical League and Sun, Moon and Star Poems and Quotes.
Lee National Denim Day 2021 (first Friday) - This is a fundraiser for breast cancer research. See Denim Poems and Quotes.
World Smile Day® 2021 (first Friday) - On this day do something to make someone smile. In 1963 commercial artist Harvey Ball created the now familiar yellow and black smiley face symbol. In 1999 Harvey created World Smile Day® because he felt the commercialization of the symbol had detracted from his original intention of it standing for kindness and happiness. See Smile Poems and Quotes.
International Frugal Fun Day 2022 (first Saturday) - There are many ways to have fun with little or no money. You can get ideas from books at the library or on the internet.
Intergeneration Day 2023 (first Sunday) - This is also known as Bridge the Generation Gap Day. See Bridging the Generation Gap.
October 2
Guardian Angel Day - See Angel Poems and Quotes.
National Name Your Car Day - See Name Your Car Day and Car Poems and Quotes.
National Custodial Worker Day - Thank all those hard workers who keep your surroundings pleasant.
Twilight Zone Birthday - Twilight Zone debuted on this day in 1959.
International Frugal Fun Day 2021 (first Saturday) - There are many ways to have fun with little or no money. You can get ideas from books at the library or on the internet.
Intergeneration Day 2022 (first Sunday) - This is also known as Bridge the Generation Gap Day. See Bridging the Generation Gap.
National Child Health Day 2023 (first Monday) - See The Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
World Habitat Day 2023 (first Monday) - This was designated by the United Nations. See Habitats on WikipediA.
October 3
Look at the Leaves Day - Whether the leaves are starting to turn in your area depends on where you live. See Leaf Poems and Quotes.
Techies Day - With all the electronic equipment we use nowadays, techies are invaluable. See Modern Technology Poems and Quotes.
Captain Kangaroo Anniversary - Captain Kangaroo debuted on this day in 1955.
Family TV Show Day - Unfortunately most TV shows seem to be geared to specific ages but if you do a little research you will find a few suitable for the entire family.
Mickey Mouse Club Birthday - Mickey Mouse Club debuted on this day in 1955.
Intergeneration Day 2021 (first Sunday) - This is also known as Bridge the Generation Gap Day. See Bridging the Generation Gap.
National Child Health Day 2022 (first Monday) - See The Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
World Habitat Day 2022 (first Monday) - This was designated by the United Nations. See Habitats on WikipediA.
October 4
Taco Day (also celebrated on June 12) - I think tacos deserve at least two special days a year.
World Animal Day - This is a day to recognize and be thankful for the way animals enrich our lives. See World Animal Day and Animal Poems and Quotes.
Snoopy's Birthday - Snoopy made his first appearance in a Peanuts cartoon on this day in 1950.
National Golf Day Anniversary - This is sponsored by the PGA as a charitable fund raising event. The date for the event varies by year but the first National Golf Day was held on this day in 1952. See Golf.com and Golf Scrapbook Ideas.
Toot Your Flute Day - Humility is a wonderful trait but once in a while we need to 'blow your own horn', especially when you are looking for a job, trying for a promotion or something like that. On the other hand, since I couldn't find much info on this holiday, it may be in honor of all the flautists out there. See Musical Instrument Poems and Quotes.
Ten-Four Day - In radio operator lingo 'ten-four' signifies an affirmative response.
Birthday of President Rutherford B. Hayes (born in 1822) - He was the nineteenth president.
National Child Health Day 2021 (first Monday) - See The Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
World Habitat Day 2021 (first Monday) - This was designated by the United Nations. See Habitats on WikipediA.
International Walk to School Day 2023 (first Wednesday) - This was started in 2000.
October 5
Do Something Nice Day - Wouldn't it be great if everyone celebrated this day?
Long Walk Day - On June 20, 1970 David Kunst set off to be the first person to walk around the world. Twenty-one pairs of shoes and over four years later he finished his walk on this day in 1974. See Fitness Poems and Quotes.
National Storytelling Day - If there are children in your life, everyday is a good day for storytelling.
National Be Nice to Lawyers Day - Lawyers do not get much respect, until you happen to need one! See Legal Humor.
World Teacher's Day - This was created in 1994. See Teacher Poems and Quotes.
World Series Radio Broadcast Anniversary - The World Series was broadcast on radio for the first time in 1921. The New York Giants beat the New York Yankees five games to three. See Baseball Poems and Quotes.
Birthday of President Chester A. Arthur (born in 1829) - He was the twenty-first president.
Yom Kippur 2022 - This Jewish holiday is also known as the Day of Atonement. It starts twenty minutes before sundown today and ends at nightfall tomorrow.
National Depression Screening Day® 2023 (first Thursday)- See Mental Health America.
International Walk to School Day 2022 (first Wednesday) - This was started in 2000.
October 6
Mad Hatter Day - This date comes from the slip of paper on the Mad Hatter's top hat in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland that says "10/6". Wear a silly hat or do any other silly thing you want to do today. See Hat Poems and Quotes.
Garlic Lovers Day
Talking Motion Picture Birthday - The first motion picture to use spoken dialog was The Jazz Singer, which premiered on this day in 1927. It was created by Warner Brothers using a wax record for the sound and synchronizing the record with the film.
Physician Assistant Day - I am a big fan of physician's assistants. The ones I have been to have taken much more time than a regular doctor. One PA actually diagnosed a rare condition before it got to a critical stage. See Health Care Worker Poems and Quotes.
German-American Heritage Day - On this day in 1683 thirteen German families arrived in Philadelphia and eventually founded Germantown, Pennsylvania. This was designated in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan.
National Depression Screening Day® 2022 (first Thursday)- See Mental Health America.
Lee National Denim Day 2023 (first Friday) - This is a fundraiser for breast cancer research. See Denim Poems and Quotes.
World Smile Day® 2023 (first Friday) - On this day do something to make someone smile. In 1963 commercial artist Harvey Ball created the now familiar yellow and black smiley face symbol. In 1999 Harvey created World Smile Day® because he felt the commercialization of the symbol had detracted from his original intention of it standing for kindness and happiness. See Smile Poems and Quotes.
International Walk to School Day 2021 (first Wednesday) - This was started in 2000.
October 7
Frappe Day - See these Frappe Recipes.
Bathtub Day - Light some candles in the bathroom and take a long relaxing bubble bath or put a pillow on the end of the tub so you can lay back and read a book. See Bubble Bath Scrapbook Ideas.
G-Rated Birthday - It was in 1968 that the Motion Picture Association of America's film-rating system was developed. The G rating (general audiences, all ages admitted) is the only rating that has not changed.
National Depression Screening Day® 2021 (first Thursday)- See Mental Health America.
Lee National Denim Day 2022 (first Friday) - This is a fundraiser for breast cancer research. See Denim Poems and Quotes.
World Smile Day® 2022 (first Friday) - On this day do something to make someone smile. In 1963 commercial artist Harvey Ball created the now familiar yellow and black smiley face symbol. In 1999 Harvey created World Smile Day® because he felt the commercialization of the symbol had detracted from his original intention of it standing for kindness and happiness. See Smile Poems and Quotes.
International Frugal Fun Day 2023 (first Saturday) - There are many ways to have fun with little or no money. You can get ideas from books at the library or on the internet.
October 8
American Touch Tag Day - Tag is one of the oldest and most popular children's games worldwide. Get a group of kids together and have fun.
Children's Day - This was designated by President Bill Clinton in 2000.
Back to Basics Day - See Simple Living -Back to Basics.
Lovable Lawyers Day - Lawyers get a bad rap by the general public but keep in mind that they most likely have friends and family who see their good points. See Legal Humor.
World Egg Day 2021 (second Friday) - This was designated by the International Egg Commission.
National Clergy Appreciation Day 2023 (second Sunday) - See Clergy Scrapbook Ideas.
October 9
National Sneakers Day - I have worn sneakers most of the days of my life, except when I go barefoot. See Shoe Poems and Quotes.
Curious Events Day - This is a day to ponder mysterious things.
Two-way Telephone Conversation Anniversary The first two-way long-distance telephone conversation was on this day in 1876 between Boston and Cambridge. See Phone Poems and Quotes.
Fire Prevention Day - See Fire Safety Tips and Firefighter Poems and Quotes.
Leif Erikson Day - This was designated by Congress in 1963. It is a day set aside to honor Leif Erikson and his fellow Norwegian explorers who were the first Europeans to arrive in North America.
Autumn Astronomy Day 2021 - This is also celebrated in the spring. See The Astronomical League and Sun, Moon and Star Poems and Quotes.
National Clergy Appreciation Day 2022 (second Sunday) - See Clergy Scrapbook Ideas.
Canadian Thanksgiving Day 2023 (second Monday) - This was designated by the Canadian Parliament in 1957.
Columbus Day 2023 (observed second Monday) - Christopher Columbus arrived in America on October 12, 1492. Many Native Americans do not consider this a day to celebrate.
October 10
National Angel Food Cake Day
Tuxedo Day - The tuxedo was introduced at a ball at the Tuxedo Club in New York in 1886.
World Mental Health Day - Designated by The World Federation for Mental Health to promote mental health awareness and education.
U.S. Naval Academy Anniversary - The U.S. Naval Academy was established on this day in 1845. See Navy Poems and Quotes.
National Clergy Appreciation Day 2021 (second Sunday) - See Clergy Scrapbook Ideas.
Canadian Thanksgiving Day 2022 (second Monday) - This was designated by the Canadian Parliament in 1957.
Columbus Day 2022 (observed second Monday) - Christopher Columbus arrived in America on October 12, 1492. Many Native Americans do not consider this a day to celebrate.
October 11
It's My Party Day - Any day is a good day for a party. See Party Poems and Quotes.
'You Go, Girl' Day - This is a day to show appreciation to females who have accomplished something or who are doing a good job at something.
Sausage Pizza Day - Order in a pizza and look at Food Poems and Quotes.
Canadian Thanksgiving Day 2021 (second Monday) - This was designated by the Canadian Parliament in 1957.
Columbus Day 2021 (observed second Monday) - Christopher Columbus arrived in America on October 12, 1492. Many Native Americans do not consider this a day to celebrate.
Emergency Nurses Day 2023 (second Wednesday) - See the Emergency Nurses Association and Nurse Poems and Quotes.
SAVE Today 2023 (second Wednesday) - SAVE stands for Stop America's Violence Everywhere. This day was created in 1995 by the American Medical Association Alliance.
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day 2023 (second Wednesday) - See Teddy Bear Poems and Quotes.
October 12
Destiny Day - If you do not feel that where you are headed is your true destiny, now is the time to change directions.
National Gumbo Day
Old Farmers Day - Without farmers the United States would never have grown and prospered. Thank all farmers, young and old, for all they provide us. See Farm Poems and Quotes.
U.S. Navy Memorial Anniversary - The U.S. Navy Memorial was dedicated on this day in 1991 in Washington D.C. See Navy Poems and Quotes.
Freethought Day - This is observed by freethinkers, humanists and others on the anniversary of the end of the Salem witch trials. See Freethought Day.
Emergency Nurses Day 2022 (second Wednesday) - See the Emergency Nurses Association and Nurse Poems and Quotes.
SAVE Today 2022 (second Wednesday) - SAVE stands for Stop America's Violence Everywhere. This day was created in 1995 by the American Medical Association Alliance.
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day 2022 (second Wednesday) - See Teddy Bear Poems and Quotes.
October 13
Skeptics Day (or so they claim) - This is also listed as January 13th and the first Friday the 13th of the year.
U. S. Navy Birthday - The Continental Congress established the Continental Navy on this day in 1775. See Navy Poems and Quotes.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
- See The Metastatic Breast Cancer Network.
World Egg Day 2023 (second Friday) - This was designated by the International Egg Commission.
Emergency Nurses Day 2021 (second Wednesday) - See the Emergency Nurses Association and Nurse Poems and Quotes.
SAVE Today 2021 (second Wednesday) - SAVE stands for Stop America's Violence Everywhere. This day was created in 1995 by the American Medical Association Alliance.
Take Your Teddy Bear to Work and School Day 2021 (second Wednesday) - See Teddy Bear Poems and Quotes.
October 14
National Dessert Day - See Dessert Scrapbook Ideas.
Bald is Beautiful Day (also celebrated on September 13) - See Baldness Quotes.
Winnie-the-Pooh Anniversary - The first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published on this day in 1926. See Teddy Bear Poems and Quotes.
National FRUMP Day - This day honors all FRUMPS, that is Frugal, Responsible, Unpretentious, Mature Persons.
national lower case day - It is much easier to read an email or text message that has correct capitalization. For those who do not want to take the time to do that at least type in all lower case and not IN ALL UPPER CASE.
Occupational Therapy Day - As designated by President George Bush in 1992. See The American Occupational Therapy Association.
Birthday of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (born in 1890) - He was the thirty-fourth president.
World Egg Day 2022 (second Friday) - This was designated by the International Egg Commission.
October 15
National Mushroom Day - See Fresh Mushrooms - Nature's Hidden Treasure.
National Poetry Day - This is the birthday of the Roman poet, Virgil.
National Grouch Day - Grouches have this day set aside to celebrate, in whatever way grouches celebrate.
Sewing Lovers Day - Get together with other sewing lovers and swap patterns or left over fabric. See Sewing Poems and Quotes.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day - This was designated by House of Representatives Resolution 222 in 2006. See Compassionate Friends, Baby Memorial Albums, and Child Memorial Albums.
White Cane Safety Day - This was created in 1964 to celebrate the independence given to visually impaired people by a white cane.
National Mammography Day 2021 (third Friday) - See The American Cancer Society.
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day 2023 (third Sunday) - Thank your children's Sunday School teacher who works every Sunday morning without pay to give your child knowledge of the bible.
Sweetest Day 2023 (third Sunday) - The first Sweetest Day was in 1921 when candy makers in Cleveland, Ohio gave boxes of candy to the poor and needy. Several other candy makers in different places at different times have done the same thing. Some people today celebrate this as a day for women to give candy to their husbands or boyfriends. Others see it as a day to be extra nice today to those less fortunate than you. Even someone with little time or money can spare a smile or kind word.
October 16
Dictionary Day - Noah Webster, who created the first American dictionary, was born on this day in 1758.
Learn a Word Day - This is a another day created in honor of Noah Webster's birthday. Webster, who created the first American dictionary was born on this day in 1758.
National Boss Day - A card or verbal thanks to your boss is probably more appropriate than a gift for this day. If there are several people employed where you work it would be better to get together and decide what to do rather than let it become a competition to see who give the best gift. See Business Humor.
National Feral Cat Day - My cat, Pixel, came from a feral cat colony that my daughter takes care of with the help of a neighbor. I am very proud of what my daughter has accomplished. When she moved there, cats were all over the neighborhood. Many of them were thin, unhealthy looking with eye infections and other problems. In the first spring there were numerous litters of kittens born, many didn't survive but enough to keep the population growing. She spent a lot of time and money feeding and providing shelter as well as trapping cats. There is a great program in Wichita ran by the humane society called PAL (prevent a litter) that offers low cost spay/neuter and shots at a discount which helped a lot. But she spent a lot of money on other medical care. A few years later you see only a few healthy looking cats and there was only one litter of kittens this past spring. See National Cat Day.
World Food Day - See World Food Day.
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day 2022 (third Sunday) - Thank your children's Sunday School teacher who works every Sunday morning without pay to give your child knowledge of the bible.
Sweetest Day 2022 (third Sunday) - The first Sweetest Day was in 1921 when candy makers in Cleveland, Ohio gave boxes of candy to the poor and needy. Several other candy makers in different places at different times have done the same thing. Some people today celebrate this as a day for women to give candy to their husbands or boyfriends. Others see it as a day to be extra nice today to those less fortunate than you. Even someone with little time or money can spare a smile or kind word.
International Adjust Your Chair Day 2023 (third Monday) - Many people sit in a chair everyday that is not in an ergonomically correct position. This can cause all kinds of problems over the long term, especially if you work at a computer. See Healthy Computing.
October 17
Wear Something Gaudy Day - If you are going to celebrate this day at work it would be best if you let others know about it before hand instead of wondering why you look the way you do.
Black Poetry Day - This day celebrates Jupiter Hammon, the first published African-American poet. Check your public library for the works of Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Margaret Walker, Paul Laurence Dunbar, or your favorite black poet.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - This was started in 1987 in Paris to remember victims of extreme poverty. In 1992 the United Nations General Assembly designated this as a day for governments and others to work together on the issue of poverty.
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day 2021 (third Sunday) - Thank your children's Sunday School teacher who works every Sunday morning without pay to give your child knowledge of the bible.
Sweetest Day 2021 (third Sunday) - The first Sweetest Day was in 1921 when candy makers in Cleveland, Ohio gave boxes of candy to the poor and needy. Several other candy makers in different places at different times have done the same thing. Some people today celebrate this as a day for women to give candy to their husbands or boyfriends. Others see it as a day to be extra nice today to those less fortunate than you. Even someone with little time or money can spare a smile or kind word.
International Adjust Your Chair Day 2022 (third Monday) - Many people sit in a chair everyday that is not in an ergonomically correct position. This can cause all kinds of problems over the long term, especially if you work at a computer. See Healthy Computing.
October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Watch a Squirrel Day - Squirrels can cause damage if they get in your attic and they can be a problem if you put out food for birds. However, they are a lot of fun to watch. I would suggest squirrel proofing your bird feeder and setting up some feeders just for squirrels. See Squirrel Poems.
National Concern About Young People and Violence Day - Any solution concerning young people and violence has to involve parents and teachers as well as legal authorities.
No Beard Day - I am not sure of the origin or purpose of this day. Perhaps it was started by some wife who is tired of getting scratches on her face from her husbands beard.
World Menopause Day - See The North American Menopause Society, Menopause Info and Resources and A Humorous Female View of Aging.
Women in Military Service Memorial - The Women in Military Service for America Memorial was dedicated in 1997.
Alaska Admission Day - Alaska became the 49th state in 19??. It was transferred from Russia to the U.S. in 1867. See Alaska Poems and Quotes.
International Adjust Your Chair Day 2021 (third Monday) - Many people sit in a chair everyday that is not in an ergonomically correct position. This can cause all kinds of problems over the long term, especially if you work at a computer. See Healthy Computing.
October 19
Change Your Life Day - Many of us think about things we could do to change our lives. Today is the day to stop thinking and start doing.
Get Smart About Credit Day (third Thursday) - Many people have no idea the real cost of things they buy on credit when they only pay the minimum monthly payment. The sooner you learn the more money you will have in your pocket to buy other things.
Star-Spangled Banner Debut - The Star-Spangled Banner was first sung in public in 1814.
October 20
Shampoo Day - I couldn't find any info about this day. My favorite shampoo is Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship. I am not allergic to it and it keeps my long hair from being so frizzy or dry.
Suspenders Day - If you prefer suspenders over a belt this is a day to celebrate. Personally I much prefer men with belts instead of suspenders. However, right now I don't care what guys use as long as it keeps their pants up.
International Air Traffic Control Day - See Aviation Poems and Quotes.
National Brandied Fruit Day
World Osteoporosis Day - See The International Osteoporosis Foundation.
National Mammography Day 2023 (third Friday) - See The American Cancer Society.
October 21
Garbanzo Bean Day - Garbanzo beans are also known as chickpeas. I do not like them by themselves but like them quite well in many recipes.
Count Your Buttons Day - I have a large collection of old buttons so it might take me a while to count them. For other people the celebration of this day may only take a few minutes.
Reptile Awareness Day - I don't see the attraction of having a reptile as a pet but I have friends and family members who do. See Reptile Poems and Quotes.
National Mammography Day 2022 (third Friday) - See The American Cancer Society.
October 22
Clean Up the Earth Day - Earth Day only comes once a year so this day was created halfway between to remind us that the concern for the environment is not just a one day thing. See Environment Poems and Quotes.
Eat a Pretzel Day - Read all about pretzels on Wikipedia.
National Nut Day - You can either eat nuts or act nutty, whichever suits you.
National Knee Day - This is another holiday that I can't find any info about. It could be a day to think about your arthritis but I prefer to celebrate by wearing a short skirt.
Parachute Birthday - The first practical parachute was invented by Louis-Sebastian Lenormand in 1783.
Scientific Literature Day - Scientific journals that require peer review for publication are extremely important. People can and do make all kinds of outlandish claims and it would be difficult for the general public to check everything out.
Stuttering Awareness Day - See The Stuttering Foundation®.
Used Car Dealership Birthday - The first used car dealership was opened on this day in London, England in 1897. See Car Poems and Quotes.
Mother-in-Law Day 2023 (fourth Sunday) - This was created in 2002, I assume by someone who is blessed with a good mother-in-law. See In-Law Poems and Quotes.
Make a Difference Day 2022 (fourth Saturday) - This was created by USA Weekend Magazine. This is the day to help your neighbors or help out with local projects in your city or town.
October 23
Do-It-Yourself Day - On this day in 1910, Blanche Scott was the first female to fly solo in an airplane. See Home Improvement Poems and Quotes.
Soccer Player Day - See Soccer Poems and Quotes.
Mole Day - This day is to promote interest in chemistry. The date comes from Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10^23). See the National Mole Day Foundation, Inc.
TV Talk Show Host Day - This is the birthday of Johnny Carson, who hosted The Tonight Show from 1962 - 1992.
Mother-in-Law Day 2022 (fourth Sunday) - This was created in 2002, I assume by someone who is blessed with a good mother-in-law. See In-Law Poems and Quotes.
Make a Difference Day 2021 (fourth Saturday) - This was created by USA Weekend Magazine. This is the day to help your neighbors or help out with local projects in your city or town.
October 24
Hershey Inc. Day - The Hershey Company was incorporated on this day in 1927. See Chocolate Poems and Quotes.
National Bologna Day - This day is very easy to celebrate. Have sandwiches for lunch and dinner and do something fun during the time you would normally be cooking.
40-Hour Work Week Day - On this day in 1938 the Fair Labor Standards Act went into effect. See Business Poems and Quotes.
Transcontinental Telegram Birthday - On this day in 1861 the first transcontinental telegram was sent.
United Nations Day - The official start of the United Nations was on this day in 1945 when the charter was ratified.
Mother-in-Law Day 2021 (fourth Sunday) - This was created in 2002, I assume by someone who is blessed with a good mother-in-law. See In-Law Poems and Quotes.
October 25
World Pizza Maker's Day - Call in a pizza order and look at Food Poems and Quotes.
World Pasta Day - See The National Pasta Association.
National Cartoonists Against Crime Day - This day is in honor of cartoonists who promote crime prevention through their cartoons.
Lung Health Day 2023 (fourth Wednesday) - See The American Association for Respiratory Care so we can all breathe easier.
October 26
National Pumpkin Day - This is the day to select and carve a pumpkin in preparation for Halloween. Don't forget to save the pumpkin seeds for toasting.
Horseless Carriage Day - See Car Poems and Quotes.
Mule Day - The first mules in America arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1785. They were a gift from King Charles III of Spain.
Lung Health Day 2022 (fourth Wednesday) - See The American Association for Respiratory Care so we can all breathe easier.
October 27
Boxer Shorts Birthday - Boxer shorts were introduced in 1901.
Birthday of Dylan Thomas - Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, was born on this day in 1914. He wrote Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night.
Navy Day - This was started in 1922. It is celebrated on the birthday of President Theodore Roosevelt because he was a strong supporter of the Navy. See Navy Poems and Quotes.
Birthday of President Theodore Roosevelt (born in 1858) - He was the twenty-sixth president.
Lung Health Day 2021 (fourth Wednesday) - See The American Association for Respiratory Care so we can all breathe easier.
October 28
Ugly Pickup Truck Day - I enjoy looking at shiny new trucks but I have a special fondness for trucks with 'character' that only come after years of hard work and fun. See Vehicle Poems and Quotes.
National Chocolate Day - See Chocolate Poems and Quotes.
Plush Animal Lovers Day - Plush animals are not just for children, a lot of adults collect stuffed animals as well.
Bring Your Jack-O-Lantern to Work Day
Bill Gates - Microsoft CEO and noted philanthropist, Bill Gates, was born on this day in 1955. See Computer Nerd Humor.
Criminal Fingerprints Day - The first national fingerprint repository was created in 1904 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. See Fingerprinting on WikipediA and Law Enforcement Poems and Quotes.
Separation of Church and State Day - On this day in 1963 the Supreme Court ruled that bible reading in public schools is unconstitutional.
Statue of Liberty Day - The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on this day in 1886.
Ticker-Tape Parade Birthday - The first ticker-tape parade was on this day in 1886. It was not a planned event but a spontaneous response to the dedication of the statue of liberty. Since ticker-tape machines are no longer used the paper in ticker-tape parades is mostly shredded waste office paper. See Parades.
Make a Difference Day 2023 (fourth Saturday) - This was created by USA Weekend Magazine. This is the day to help your neighbors or help out with local projects in your city or town.
October 29
National Cat Day - My cat, Riley, believes everyday should be cat day. See National Cat Day.
Internet Birthday - The first internet transmission of data was on this day 1969 between the University of California in Los Angeles and the Stanford Research Institute. See Internet Safety Tips and Internet Poems and Quotes.
Hermit Day - Curl up with a good book and enjoy a day of peace and quiet.
National Oatmeal Day - Even if you don't like oatmeal for breakfast, there are a lot of great recipes that use oatmeal.
Stock market Crash - On October 24 1929 there was a major dip in stock prices but by afternoon things recovered. Four days later, on the 29th, there was an even larger crash without a recovery. This marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
October 30
Candy Corn Day - Brach's alone sells enough candy corn every year to circle the earth more than four times if the pieces were laid end to end. I wonder how much is purchased because people like it and how much just for decorative purposes or because it is traditional. I also wonder how much gets eaten and how much gets thrown out after it gets stale. See Halloween Poems and Quotes.
Devil's Night - In Detroit, Michigan starting in the 1930's this night was a time for acts of petty vandalism like soaping windows, toilet papering yards, etc. But staring in the 70's the vandalism became destructive and included arson. In 1995 the city organized Angel's Night. They have more than 50,000 volunteers patrolling the streets and a youth curfew starting at 6 p.m. This has greatly reduced the problem.
Mischief Night - In many places this is a night when you might be expected to have things written on your car windows with soap or toilet paper strewn over your shrubs. It is a lot of fun for pre-teens and teens to be able to do things they ordinarily wouldn't but can easily get out of hand. When I was growing up the older kids did these things on Halloween when the younger kids were trick or treating.
Bodybuilders Day - See Exercise and Fitness Poems and Quotes.
Create a Great Funeral Day - This was created in 1999 by author, Stephanie West Allen. Whether you are someone who like to have things done your way or whether you just don't want to burden the loved ones you leave with the task, pre-planning your funeral is a good idea.
Birthday of President John Adams (born in 1735) - He was the second president.
October 31
Halloween - See Halloween Poems and Quotes and Halloween Safety Tips.
National Caramel Apple Day - This was one of my favorite Halloween treats as a child.
Knock-Knock Joke Day - Kids of trick-or-treating age also like knock-knock jokes. So have some ready for the kids who come to your door tonight. For those who don't care for knock-knock jokes here's one you might enjoy telling:
Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Police.
Police who?
Police stop telling knock, knock jokes!
Magic Day - This was created by the Society of American Magicians to commemorate the death of Harry Houdini who was president of that group when he died on this day in 1926.
Increase Your Psychic Powers Day - Whether or not psychic powers are something you have control over I don't know. But you can certainly improve your ability to read others intentions and emotions simply by watching expressions and body language more closely and listening for changes in tone of voice.
Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day - The United Nations Children's Fund was formerly called the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund and that is where the acronym UNICEF comes from. One of their fund raisers is having children trick or treat for UNICEF donations instead of candy.
Mount Rushmore Anniversary - The sculptures on Mount Rushmore were started October 4, 1927 and completed on this day in 1941.
Nevada Admission Day - Nevada became the 46th state in 1907. See Nevada Poems and Quotes.
Month-Long Events
Halloween Safety Month - See Halloween Safety Tips.
Trick of Treat for UNICEF Month - See The United Nations Children's Fund.
Country Music Month - See the Country Music on WikipediA and Music Scrapbook Ideas.
Roller Skating Month - See Skating Poems and Quotes.
Stamp Collecting Month - See Stamp Scrapbook Ideas.
Billiards Awareness Month - See Cue Sports on WikipediA and Pool Quotes.
Class Reunion Planning Month - If your class has a reunion next year, now is the time to start planning. Some things can wait but setting a date, securing a location and compiling a list of current addresses needs to be done months ahead. An email group can be very helpful for brainstorming ideas, but it works better to have a committee of three or four people make the final decisions--and I speak from experience! See Class Reunion Scrapbook Ideas.
Family History Month - For a good starting point in researching your family history go to Cyndi's List.
Clock Month - See Time Poems and Quotes.
Dinosaur Month (started in 1997) - See Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Discover America Month - See Discover America - The Official Travel and Tourism Website of the United States.
Adopt a Shelter Animal Month - See ASPCA.org and Pet Scrapbook Ideas.
Animal Safety and Protection Month - See Doggies.com.
eCard Month - There are many different eCard websites so I won't try to list them. I am sure your friends and family would be happy to receive an eCard no matter which site you choose.
Children's Internet Safety Month - This was designated by the Senate in 2000. See S@fer Internet.
High Tech Month - This was designated by Congress in 1985 as being in October (joint resolution H.J.RES.128), but most calendars now list it in January. See Modern Technology Poems and Quotes.
Computer Learning Month - See Computer Scrapbook Ideas.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Positive Attitude Month - See Optimism Quotes.
Listen to Your Inner Critic Month - This is a tricky one. Many people over forty and those with low self-esteem are overly critical of ourselves. That can lead to depression and missed opportunities. Many people under forty have been given an over-inflated sense of self-esteem (from the current policies of many schools and parenting books). That can lead to disappointments, bankruptcy and other problems (from taking on more than they are capable of and not getting praise for mediocre performance).
Pajama Month - I am not sure why there is a special month to celebrate pajamas. But I guess October was chosen because the weather is getting cool enough that those of us who opt out of pjs either have to start wearing them or turn on the furnace.
Right-Brainers Rule Month - See Your Dominant Brain Type and Its Effect on Study Habits. There are several websites that will help you figure out which side of your brain is dominant.
Communicate with Your Kid Month - It is important to set aside time to talk to your kids without distraction - both as a group and on an individual basis.
Reading Group Month (created by the Women's National Book Association in 2007) - See National Reading Group Month.
Go on a Field Trip Month
Walk to School Month.
Head Start Awareness Month - This was designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1982. Since 1965 the Head Start program has benefited millions of pre-school children. See The National Head Start Association.
Let's Talk Month - This is a campaign coordinated by Advocates for Youth to encourage parents to talk to their children about sexuality and relationships.
Sarcasm Month - Sarcasm can be funny when it is not directed at you or when you know the other person is joking. But be careful of using with children - they often take it seriously.
Clergy Appreciation Month - See Clergy Scrapbook Ideas.
Cosmetology Month - See Hair Related Poems and Quotes.
Diversity Awareness Month - See Poems and Quotes about Tolerance.
Energy Management Month - There are many websites with quick and easy ways to manage your energy use. You will save money and also help the environment.
Fall Car Care Month - See CarCare.org and Car Scrapbook Ideas.
Women's Small Business Month - See Business Networks for Women.
Workplace Politics Awareness Month - See Office Politics.
Crime Prevention Month - See The National Crime Prevention Council.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - This was designated by Congress in 1989.
Remember the Loss of a Child Month - See Compassionate Friends, Baby Memorial Albums, and Child Memorial Albums.
Apple Month (goes through November) - See the U.S. Apple Association and Fruit Poems and Quotes.
Applejack Month - See info about applejack on Wikipedia.
Caramel Month - See CandyAddict.com.
Celebrate Sun Dried Tomatoes Month
Chili Month
Cookie Month - See Cookie Scrapbook Ideas.
Dessert Month - See Dessert Scrapbook Ideas.
Eat Better, Eat Together Month - See Why Families Should Eat Dinner Together.
Go Hog Wild - Eat Country Ham Month - See The National Country Ham Association.
World Hunger Awareness Month
Pasta Month - See The National Pasta Association.
Pizza Month - Order in and look at Food Poems and Quotes.
Popcorn Poppin' Month - Make popcorn in a pan instead of the microwave. Using the fireplace would be even better. See The Popcorn Board and Popcorn Poems.
Pork Month - Time to enjoy barbecue ribs, pulled pork, pork chops, bacon, ham, etc.
Pretzel Month - Read all about pretzels on Wikipedia.
Auto Battery Safety Month - See Battery Safety Tips.
National Dental Hygiene Month - If your teeth have not been professional cleaned in more than a year, please call for an appointment now. That may not seem necessary when you are young and your mouth is healthy but the consequences of not taking care of your teeth and gums when you are young will be major when you are older. See American Dental Hygienists' Association and Teeth Poems and Quotes.
Service Dog Month - See Service Dogs on K9 Web.
Blindness Awareness Month - See Prevent Blindness.org.
Eye Injury Prevention Month - See The Eye Health Center on WebMD.
Glaucoma Awareness Month - As observed by The American Academy of Opthalmology.
Lazy Eye Month - See All About Amblyopia.
Talk About Prescriptions Month - If you get prescriptions from more than one doctor be sure they both know what the other doctor has prescribed. Also let your pharmacy know of any medication you get from another pharmacy or any OTC medication you use. See The National Council on Patient Information and Education.
AIDS Awareness Month - This was designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. See AIDS.org.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (started in 1984)
Campaign for Healthier Babies Month - See National Birth Defects Prevention Network and the March of Dimes website.
Children's Health Month - This was designated by the EPA to promote the awareness of environmental risks affecting children. See Children's Health Protection.
Depression and Mental Health Month - See Mental Health America.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month - This was designated by Congress in 1988. See The Office of Disability Employment Policy.
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month - See The National Down Syndrome Society.
Dryer Vent Safety Month (sometimes listed as January) - See FixItNow.com.
Family Sexuality Education Month - See Talking to Teens About Sex.
Health Literacy Month - The more you know about staying healthy the better your future will be. See Health Literacy Month.org.
Emotional Wellness Month - It is just as important to seek help for an emotional illness as for a physical illness. It is also important to do things that increase your emotional wellness.
Healthy Lung Month - See The American Lung Association so we can all breathe easier.
Family Health Month - See The American Academy of Family Physicians.
Liver Awareness Month - See The American Liver Foundation.
Long-Term Care Planning Month - See The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information.
March for Babies (formerly known as WalkAmerica) - Get more info at the March of Dimes March for Babies® website.
National Medical Librarians Month - See The Medical Library Association.
Orthodontic Health Month - Straight teeth are not just important for cosmetic reasons and better function. I just found out that crooked teeth contribute to gum disease in later life because it is more difficult to effectively floss.
National Physical Therapy Month - I had no idea of the value of physical therapy until I had back surgery last year. I first opted out of therapy to save time, money and trouble. Eventually my lack of progress led me to try it. It not only made me feel better but I quickly got back my strength and mobility. See The American Physical Therapy Association.
Prenatal Infection Awareness Month - This was designated by Group B Strep International.
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month - See The International Rett Syndrome Foundation.
RSV Awareness Month - The Respiratory Syncytial virus may cause only minor cold symptoms in adults but can cause major problems for babies and small children. See KidsHealth.
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month - See The Spina Bifida Association.
Spinal Health Month - See spine-health.
Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month - See The American SIDS Institute and First Candle.
Walk for Diabetes Month - See The American Diabetes Association.
Week-Long Events
Hearing Aid Awareness week
(date varies)
See The International Hearing Society.
National Work From Home Week
(1-7)
Many jobs can be done just as well from home, saving commuting time, office space and gasoline. If you think your job could be done at home, talk to your employer.
National Carry a Tune Week
(week that includes the 7th)
William Billings, first American composer, was born on 7 October, 1746. See Music Poems and Quotes.
Universal Children's Week
(first week)
Children are our future and they deserve to be protected from harm, educated well and brought up to be respectful, responsible adults.
Squirrel Appreciation Week
(first full week)
See Squirrel Poems and Quotes.
Mental Illness Awareness week
(first full week)
See The National Alliance on Mental Illness.
National Newspaper Week
(first full week)
See the National Newspaper Association.
Mystery Series Week
(first full week)
Read the latest book in your favorite mystery series.
Get Organized Week
(first full week)
There are many books and website that will help you get organized. Since everyone is different you many have to consult several sources to find the method that works best for you.
Nuclear Medicine week
(first full week)
No Salt Week
(first full week)
There are a lot of herbs and spices that give food great flavor without salt and are a lot better for you. See these Low-Sodium Recipes.
Financial Planning Week
(first full week)
See the Financial Planning Association and Finance Poems and Quotes.
4-H Week
(first full week)
See 4-H.org.
Spinning and Weaving Week
(first full week)
See the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.
Customer Service Week
(first full week)
This is a week for companies to recognize the importance of customer service employees. See CSWeek.com.
Teller Appreciation Week
(first full work week)
See Money Poems and Quotes.
Drive Safely Work week
(first full work week)
See The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety.
National Fire Prevention week
(week including the 9th)
See The National Fire Protection Association, Fire Safety Tips and Firefighter Poems and Quotes.
National Metric Week
(week including the 10th)
I have never understood why the United States has chosen to keep so many of our measurements so complicated instead of adopting the metric system. So our children have to memorize that there are twelve inches in a foot, sixteen ounces in a pound, etc. instead of simply having everything in multiples of ten. See The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Emergency Nurses Week
(week including the second Wednesday)
See the Emergency Nurses Association and Health Care Worker Poems and Quotes.
National Pet Peeve Week
(second week)
Make a list of your top three pet peeves and compare the list with your friends.
Physician Assistants Week
(second week)
I very much like the physician's assistants I have been to. They usually take more time than doctors. One PA I went to diagnosed a rare condition before it got to an advanced stage. See Health Care Worker Poems and Quotes.
National Wildlife Refuge Week
(second full week)
See the National Wildlife Refuge System to find a refuge near you to visit.
Earth Science Week
(second full week)
This was created by the American Geological Institute.
Home-Based Business Week
(second full week)
Having a home-based business can be very convenient. But do extensive research about a business before getting involved in it as there are a lot of scams out there.
World Rainforest Week
(second full week)
See the Rainforest Action Network.
Improve Your Home Office Week
(second full week)
National Health Care Quality week
(second full week)
See the National Association for Healthcare Quality.
National School Lunch week
(second full school week)
See The School Nutrition Association.
Bone and Joint Decade National Action week
(12 - 20)
See The Bone and Joint Decade for information about dog hip and joint care.
National Food Bank Week
(week including the 16th)
This was created in 1987 to recognize the importance of food banks.
National Health Education week
(third week)
National Business Women's Week
(third week)
This was celebrated in April starting in 1928 and changed to October in 1938. See BPW International.
International Infection Prevention week
(third week)
This was designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. See the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Teen Read Week
(third full week)
This was created by the Young Adult Library Services Association in 1998.
Pharmacy Week
(third full week)
See the American Pharmacists Association.
Radon Action Week
(third full week)
See the Environmental Protection Agency.
Forest Products Week
(third full week)
See the Idaho Forest Products Commission.
Collegiate Alcohol Awareness week
(third full week)
See Talking with Your Teens about Drugs and Alcohol.
National School Bus Safety Week
(third full week)
YWCA Week Without Violence®
(third full week)
This was created in 1995 to promote a violence-free world.
Kids Care Week
(third full week)
This week promotes things children can do to help their community. See Kids Care Clubs.
Character Counts Week
(third full week)
This recognizes the importance of teaching children respect, responsibility and other aspects of good character. See CharacterCounts!®.
Chemistry Week
(third full week)
This was created in 1987 by the American Chemical Society.
Synergy Week International
(third full week)
This week encourages organizations to integrate their resources to achieve high potential success.
Freedom From Bullies at Work Week
(third full week)
See the How to Deal with a Bully in the Workplace.
Medical Assistants Recognition week
(third full week)
See the American Association of Medical Assistants, eMedical Assistants and Health Care Worker Poems and Quotes.
National Drug-Free Work Week
(week starting the third Monday)
See the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance.
Respiratory Care week
(fourth full week)
See The American Association for Respiratory Care.
Give Wildlife a Brake Week
(fourth full week)
If you drive in areas where there is abundant wildlife try to spot animals approaching the roadway to avoid hitting them. This could also save your car, or even your life, if there are deers or other large animals in the area.
See Wildlife in Crisis, Inc.
The Magic of Differences Week
(fourth full week)
The world would be a boring place if we were all alike. Also there wouldn't be much progress since everyone would have the same talents and ideas.
National Save Your Back Week
(fourth full week)
See Spine Health.
Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week
(24-31)
This week promotes educating patients about drug interaction, drug allergies, taking prescriptions correctly, etc. See How to Prevent Prescription Errors.
Peace, Friendship and Goodwill Week
(24-31)
See the International Society of Friendship and Good Will.
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