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October 2005

Holidays, Special Occasions, Observances
and Notable Dates


US Federal Holidays:
Columbus Day - Second Monday in October
  Monday, October 10, 2005


Astrological Signs:
Libra -- September 23 - October 22
Scorpio - October 23 - November 21


Birthstones:
Opal (Traditional - meaning Hope) 
Tourmaline (Modern) 


Flower:
Calendula
The Calendula represents grief and jealousy. 


Monthly Observances:
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month 
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Iams® Dog Foods will celebrate October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month to encourage Americans to visit their local animal shelter, in lieu of pet stores or breeders, when fetching a new canine companion. Source: ASPCA Web site News Release - Click Here 
AIDS Awareness Month (National) 
Auto Battery Safety Month 
Blindness Awareness Month (World) 
American Academy of Ophthalmology Web site: www.aao.org 
Book Month (National) 
National Book Foundation 
Brain Injury Awareness Month (National, US) 
www.biausa.org 
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (National, US) 
www.nbcam.org 
Car Care Month 
Caramel Month 
Car Care Month (National US) 
Child Health Month 
Christmas Seal Month 
Clergy Appreciation Month (Pastor Appreciation Month) 
Source: Click Here 
Clock Month (National, US) 
Something with a clock - Just for fun - Click Here 
Computer Learning Month 
Computer Learning Foundation Web site: www.computerlearning.org/clmact.htm 
Cookie Month 
Cosmetology Month (National, US) 
Country Music Month 
Crime Prevention Month 
Dental Hygiene Month (National, US) 
American Dental Hygienists' Association Web site: www.adha.org 
Dessert Month (National US) 
Dinosaur Month 
Disability Awareness Month (National) 
Disability Employment Awareness Month (National, US) 
www.dol.gov/odep 
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
US Dept. of Health & Human Services - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Web site: Click Here 
Drum Month (International) 
Energy Awareness Month 
Family Health Month 
Family History Month 
Family Sexuality Education Month (National) 
Fire Prevention Month (National) 
Flu & Pneumonia Month 
German American Heritage Month 
Glaucoma Awareness Month (National, US) 
www.preventblindness.org 
Healthier Babies Month (National) 
Healthy Lung Month 
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15, 2005) 
Adult Immunization Awareness Week (National) 
Kitchen & Bath Month 
Learning Disability Awareness Month 
Liver Awareness Month 
www.liverfoundation.org 
Lupus Awareness Month (National) 
www.lupus.org 
Magazine Month (American) 
Medical Librarians Months (National, US) 
www.mlanet.org 
Mental Illness Awareness Week 
Pasta Month 
Pastor Appreciation Month (Clergy Appreciation Month) 
Source: Click Here 
American Pharmacy Month (National, US) 
American Pharmacist Association Web site: www.aphanet.org 
Physical Therapy Month (National, US) 
www.apta.org 
Pickled Pepper Month 
Pizza Month (National 
Polish-American Heritage Month 
Popcorn Poppin' Month (National) 
Source: www.popcorn.org 
Pregnancy & Infant Awareness 
Pretzel Month 
Rollerskating Month 
Sarcastic Awareness Month 
Seafood Month 
SIDS Awareness Month (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 
Spina Bifida Awareness Month (National, US) 
www.sbaa.org 
Spinal Health Month (National, US) 
American Chiropractic Association Web site: www.acatoday.com 
Stamp Collecting Month (US National) 
Since 1981, October has been officially designated as National Stamp Collecting Month. It is an annual event that began in 1981 as a joint venture of the Council of Philatelic Organizations and the United States Postal Service. 
Related Web sites:
American Philatelic Society: www.stamps.org 
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month 
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Web site: www.aium.org 
UNICEF Month 
Vegetarian Month 
Youth Against Tobacco Month 


Weekly Observances:
First Week of October: 
Breastfeeding Week (National, US) is celebrated every year during the first week in October. The significance of this week is that it follows 9 completed months of the year. It therefore represents the end of a pregnancy and the beginning of breastfeeding. Source: www.doh.ie/pressroom/pr20021001.html 
For Your Information - Breastfeeding Week (World) - August 1-7 each year 
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) designates World Breastfeeding Week as August 1-7 each year. In some places, national or local Breastfeeding Weeks are celebrated at other times such as during the month of October. Source: http://209.68.55.220/news/wbw.php 
Customer Service Week (National, US - Observed the first full week of October) 
Customer Service Week is celebrated annually during the first full week in October. Sponsored by the International Customer Service Association, the Help Desk Institute and the Customer Service Group. See official Web site: www.csweek.com for background on the week, celebration tips, sample agendas, puzzles, games and more. 
Gerontological Nurses Week 
www.ngna.org 
Get Organized Week 
Health Care Food Service Week 
Mental Illness Awareness Week 
American Psychiatric Association Web site: www.psych.org 
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Web site: www.nami.org 
Minority Enterprise Week (Observed the first full week in October) 
Newspaper Week (National, US) 
Nuclear Medicine Week 
Society of Nuclear Medicine Web site: www.snm.org 
Outplacement Week (National, US - Observed the first week in October with the first Monday thru Friday.) 
Space Week (World Space Week) 
Celebrated in some 50 nations every October 4-10
Source: www.spaceweek.org 

Second Week of October:
Cystic Fybrosis Awareness Week (US National) 
Emergency Nurses Week October 9-15, 2005 
Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend (October 7-9, 2005) 
www.firehero.org 
Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend - National Observance usually held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, but held in Washington's MCI Center in 2002 due to the large attendance expected in observance of the passing of over 300 firefighters at The World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. 
Fire Prevention Week (National, US) October 9-15, 2005 
NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) since 1922. Source: www.nfpa.org/FPW/index.asp 
Healthcare Quality Week (National, US) October 9-15, 2005 
The High Holidays - October 4 - October 13, 2005 
Nephrology Technologist Week (National, US) (Oct. 10-15, 2005) 
Pet Peeve Week 
School Lunch Week (National) - Observed the week beginning on the second Saturday in October. 
Source: American School Food Service Association Web site: www.asfsa.org/meetingsandevents/nslw 
Teller Appreciation Week 
Source: www.harlandfs.com/NewsAndEvents/tellerapp.asp 
In Oklahoma, this started as Teller Appreciation Week in 1995 from some financial institutions and some have made it Customer Service Appreciation Week to include other frontline employees. Source: www.cocha.org/customer_appreciation_week.asp 
Wildlife Week (National US) 

Third Week of October:
Business Women's Week (National Business Women’s Week) 
October 18-22, 2004 - Source: www.bpwusa.org/content/BPW_USA/SignatureEvents/NBWW2003.htm 
Chemistry Week (National) October 17-23, 2004 
www.chemistry.org/acs 
Food Bank Week (National, US) October 16 - 22, 2005 
Health Education Week (National, US) October 16 - 23, 2005 
Sponsor: National Center for Health Education www.nche.org 
Infection Control Week (International) October 17 - 23, 2005 
Pharmacy Week (National, US) October 16 - 22, 2005 
Reading Week 
Wolf Awareness Week 

Fourth Week of October:
Character Counts Week (US National) 
The Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. www.charactercounts.org 
Official White House Proclamation 2003: www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/10/20031020.html 
Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (National) - October 19-25, 2003 
Source: Inter-Association Task Force On Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues Web site: www.iatf.org/iatf1.htm 
Forest Products Week (US National) - Observed the week beginning on the third Sunday in October each year 
"Recognizing the importance of our forests in ensuring the long-term welfare of our Nation, the Congress, by Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as "National Forest Products Week." Official White House Proclamation 2003 www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/10/20031018-10.html 
Hearing Aid Awareness Week October 23 - 29, 2005 
Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week October 24-30, 2005 
Magic Week - October 25th to 31st 
"National Magic Week" proclaimed by Society of American Magicians. See Web site: www.magicsam.com/magicweek.html. 
Peace, Friendship & Goodwill Week 
Pastoral Care Week October 23 - 29, 2005 
Pharmacy Week - National Pharmacy Week - October 23-29, 2005 
Source: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Web site: www.ashp.org/pr/event 
Radon Week (National) - October 19-25, 2003 
Source: www.healthfinder.gov (Thanks Ariella!) 
Rainforest Week (World) 
Respiratory Care Week October 23 - 29, 2005 
National Red Ribbon Celebration (Campaign to keep kids off drugs) 

Other:

Sukkot - September 30 - October 8, 2004 (October 18 - October 26, 2005) 
For Information, see: Sukkot with aish.com 


Daily Calendar:
October 1: 
International Day for the Elderly (UN) a/k/a International Day of Older Persons 

Observed October 1st every year. Source: Department of Health and Human Resources - Administration on Aging Web site: www.aoa.gov/prof/international/int_day/int_day.asp 

Vegetarian Day (World) - 

Observed October 1st every year. Source: www.hknet.org.nz/VegeWVD.html 

First World Series Baseball Game was played, 1903 

Model T was introduced by Henry Ford, 1908 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Julie Andrews, Actress. Born October 1, 1935. See Web site: www.julieandrews.co.uk 
Tom Bosley 
Jimmy Carter, 1924 - Former US President 
Johnny Cochran, 1937 - Attorney (O.J. Simpson's defense attorney) 
Richard Harris 
Laurence Harvey, born 1928, died 1973. Web site with info, Click Here 
Walter Matthau, Actor, born 1920, died July 1, 2001. Official Web site: www.matthau.com 
Mark McGwire 
George Peppard 
Randy Quaid 
James Whitmore, 1921 
no listings yet 


October 2: 
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" premiered, 1955 
Farm Animal Day (World) 
Observed October 2nd every year. Source: www.hknet.org.nz/VegeWVD.html 
O. J. Simpson was found not guilty in criminal court of brutally murdering his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman, in her California home on June 12, 1994 in the most publicized case in United States history. (The jury found him not guilty on October 2, 1995 after less than 4 hours of deliberation.) 
"Twilight Zone" premiered, 1959 
Walt Disney World opened, 1971 
Peanuts comic strip debuted, 1950 
Source: www.comicartville.com/peanutscomics.htm 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Charlie Brown 
Mahatma Ghandi 
Groucho Marx 
Rex Reed 
Snoopy 
Rock Hudson, died October 2, 1985 from AIDS. 
Harriet Nelson (Ozzie & Harriet) died October 2, 1994 at the age of 85. Born Peggy Lou Snyder in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1909. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet first aired in 1952. For more information, see: parabrisas.com/d_hilliardh.html 


October 3: 
"Captain Kangaroo" premiers, 1955 
Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo and Clarabell The Clown), died January 23, 2004 at the age of 76. See his biography Click Here. 
The "Andy Griffith Show" premieres, 1960 
"Mickey Mouse Club" premieres, 1955 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Chubby Checker - born Ernest Evans on October 3, 1941 in Spring Gulley, South Carolina. He later moved to Philadelphia. He got the name "Chubby Checker" from Dick Clark's wife. See his bio at the official Chubby Checker Web site: www.chubbychecker.com 
Ray Stark, Producer (Funny Girl, Annie, Steel Magnolias & more.) Died January 17, 2004 from natural causes. He was born October 3, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois. 
John (William) Heisman, born October 25, 1869 in Cleveland, Ohio. Died October 3, 1936. (Football Coach, Heisman Trophy is named in his memory.) 
Janet Leigh died October 3, 2004 from inflammation of the blood vessels at the age of 77, (born July 6, 1927.) Best known for the shower scene in the movie Pyscho. She was married to Tony Lee Curtis at one time and was the mother of Jamie Lee Curtis. 


4 October 4: 
National Child Health Day (National Child [Youth] Health Awareness Day) - first Monday in October 
Sponsor: Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
MCHB Web Site: www.mchb.hrsa.gov 
National Child Health Day: A Chance to Nurture Children's Mental Health. Source for 2004 date:
www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/Ca-0044/default.asp 
"The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in October as "Child Health Day" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day." www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/10/20031006-15.html 
"Leave It to Beaver" premiers, 1957 
"Dick Tracy" Comic Strip premiers, 1931 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Rutherford B. Hayes 
Charlton Heston 
Buster Keaton 
Patti Labelle 
Moses 
Susan Sarandon 
Gordon Cooper (astronaut) - died October 4, 2004. Born March 6, 1927. 
Janis Joplan, died October 4, 1970 from a drug overdose at 27 years old. 


5 October 5: 
Jewish New Year - October 4 & 5, 2005 
World Smile Day (not verified for 2004 - official Web site was down on 3/31/04.) 
Source: www.worldsmileday.com 
Techies Day (not verified for 2004 - we are assuming the first Tuesday in October) 
Source: www.techiesday.org 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
no listings yet 
Rodney Dangerfield, comedian, died Tuesday 10/10/04 after heart surgery at the age of 82 (born Nov. 22, 1922.) Official Web site: www.rodney.com 


6 October 6: 
ALA (American Library Association) was founded October 6, 1876 
German-American Day (National, US) October 6 each year 
White House Proclamation: " Each year, on October 6, we recognize German Americans for their many contributions to our Nation..." www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/10/20011005-15.html 
The Jazz Singer, the first talking movie opened on October 6, 1927 
LSD is declared illegal in the US on October 6, 1966 
Physicians Assistant's Day (October 6, 2005) 
Physician Assistant's Day - New Hampshire US 
Source: www.nh-spa.org/paday.htm 
World Habitat Day - Observed the first Monday in October (since 1985.) 
Source: www.unhabitat.org/whd/2004/default.asp 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Carole Lombard, 1908 (actress, silent films - born in Fort Wayne, Indiana - died January 16, 1942) 
Anwar Sadat, 1981 - President of Egypt - assassinated. 


7 October 7: 
Bipolar Awareness Day, October 7, 2004 
Source: NAMI Web site: Click Here 
"Cats" opens on Broadway, 1982 
Depression Screening Day (National) (NDSD) is October 7, 2004 
Source: www.mentalhealthscreening.org/depression.htm 
Source: www.mentalhealthscreening.org/anxiety.htm 
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (October 7-9, 2005) 
www.firehero.org 
First railroad in the US was built in Massachusetts, 1826 
Frappe Day (National) - Observed October 7 each year 
Source: www.allabouticecream.com/History/nationaldays.html 
Poetry Day (National - UK) -Thursday, October 7, 2004 
Source: www.poetrysociety.org.uk/npd/npdindex.htm 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
June Allyson 
John Cougar Mellencamp 
no listings yet 


8 October 8: 
World Egg Day - 2004 
The second Friday of October is World Egg Day each year. Source: American Egg Board www.aeb.org/kidsandfamily/answer_eggs_are_for_celebrating.htm 
Source: www.iowaegg.org/Publications/021007.asp
"The American Heart Association has also lifted any restrictions on the number of egg yolks a person may consume per week. Instead, they recommend that healthy American adults limit cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams (mg) per day." 
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (October 7-9, 2005) 
www.firehero.org 
Firefighters Day (National, US): Proclaimed October 7, 1991 by President George Bush. To read the Proclamation from the Bush Libraries, see http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/research/papers/1991/91100705.html 
Thanksgiving Day (Canada) 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
David Carradine 
Chevy Chase 
Jesse Jackson 
Sigourney Weaver 
Stephanie Zimbalist 
John Hancock, 1793 (born January 12, 1737) - For biography, see USHistory.org 

9 October 9: 
Afghanistan has it's first ever free, democratic elections, October 9, 2004 
Leif Erikson Day 
"To honor Leif Erikson, the brave son of Iceland and grandson of Norway, and to recognize our Nation's Nordic-American heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved on September 2, 1964, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim October 9 of each year as "Leif Erikson Day." Source - Official White House Proclamation www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/10/20021008-9.html 
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (October 7-9, 2005) 
www.firehero.org 
Invasion of North Korea, 1950 
The public was first admitted to the Washington Monument on October 9, 1888. 
The first generator at Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) began transmitting electricity to Los Angeles, California. 
Letters sent to senators Tom Daschle and Patrick Leahy tested positive for Anthrax on October 9, 2001. They were postmarked in Trenton, NJ. 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Scott Bakula, 1954 (Actor) Remember Quantum Leap? 
Jackson Browne, 1948 (Singer) 
Gary Frank, 1950 (Actor) 
Sean Lennon, 1975 (Musician and son of John Lennon) 
Pope Pius XII died on October 9, 1958. He was succeeded by Pope John XXIII. 


10 October 10: 
National Children's Day 2004 (Observed the second Sunday in October) 
Clergy Appreciation Day 2004 
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned on October 10, 1973 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Helen Hayes, 1900 (Actress, born in Washington, DC, died March 17, 1993 in Nyack, New York. Web sites: www.helenhayes.org and www.helenhays.com. 
Tanya Tucker, 1958 
Ben Vereen 
Christopher Reeve (actor and paralysis advocate) died October 10, 2004 from an infection and heart failure at the age of 52. He was born September 25, 1952. Best known for his role as Superman and advocate for paralysis research and stem cell research. He was left paralyzed after a horse-riding accident in 1995. See Web site: www.christopherreeve.org. 


11 October 11: 
Columbus Day 2004 - Observed - US Legal Holiday (date changes each year) 
"Saturday Night Live" premiers, 1975 (George Carlin was the guest host) 
Thanksgiving Day (Canada) 2004 
"Thanksgiving was moved to the second Monday in October because after the World Wars, Remembrance Day (November 11th) and Thanksgiving kept falling in the same week." Source: www.kidzworld.com/site/p2614.htm 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Henry John Heinz 
Eleanor Roosevelt 
Orson Wells, 1985 ("War of the Worlds" and movie director 


12 October 12: 
Bombing of USS Cole, 2000 
Columbus Day (US) - but observed on October 11 in 2004 
Farmers Day 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Susan Anton 
Robert E. Lee (born January 19, 1807; died October 12, 1870) 
Willie (Bill) Shoemaker (Jockey) died October 12, 2003 at the age of 72. Born August 19, 1931. 


13 October 13: 
Navy Day: U. S. Navy established, 1775 
For information (including change of date) see: www.navyleague.org/seapower_mag/oct2001/historical_perspective.htm 
Native American Day (South Dakota - October 13, 2003) 
"South Dakota's 14th annual celebration of Native American Day will be observed on Monday October 13, 2003 at Crazy Horse Memorial, the world's largest sculpture, on US Highway 16/385 just 17 miles from Mount Rushmore." Source: www.crazyhorse.org/events/nativeamericanday.shtml 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Lenny Bruce 
Nancy Kerrigan, 1969 
Marie Osmond, 1959 
Nipsy Russell, 1924 
Paul Simon, 1941 
Margaret Thatcher 
no listings yet 


14 October 14: 
Theodore Roosevelt is shot by saloonkeeper William Schrank in an assassination attempt, October 14, 1912. Source: www.wordiq.com/definition/Theodore_Roosevelt 
Winnie-the-Pooh, by A. A. Milne, is published in 1926. 
Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier (flies faster than the speed of sound), 1947 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Dwight D. Eisenhower (former US President) 
Roger Moore 
William Penn, 1718. He died May 30, 1718. Good Web site: www.2020site.org/penn 
Bing Crosby died October 14, 1977 while playing golf in Spain. (He was born May 3, 1903.) 
Christopher Cross, 1951 


15 October 15: 
"I Love Lucy" premiers, 1951 
Mammography Day - National US 
The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. 
See the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month official Web site: www.nbcam.org/about_mammography.cfm 
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day - October 15th every year 
Source: www.october15th.com 
White Cane Safety Day - Observed October 15th each year 
"On White Cane Safety Day, our Nation renews its dedication to eliminating barriers for every disabled American, especially the blind and visually impaired." "The Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-628) approved on October 6, 1964, as amended, has designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day." - Source - Official White House Proclamation: www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/10/20021011-12.html 
Ramadan - First day of Ramadan 2004 (this date changes from year to year.) 
For more than a billion Muslims around the world - including some 8 million in North America - Ramadan is a "month of blessing" marked by prayer, fasting, and charity." Source: www.infoplease.com/spot/ramadan1.html 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Lee Iacocca 
Linda Lavin 
Penny Marshall 
no listings yet 


16 October 16: 
Boss's Day (National, US) 2004 
Dictionary Day (Noah Webster's Birthday, Father of the Dictionary) 
School Librarian Day 
Sweetest Day 2004 (observed the third Saturday in October) 
World Food Day - October 16, 2005 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Angela Lansbury 
Suzanne Somers 
Noah Webster, Father of the Dictionary, 1758 
Oscar Wilde 
Pierre Salinger (Journalist and John F. Kennedy's Press Secretary.) Died October 16, 2004 from a heart attack. Born June 14, 1925. 


17 October 17: 
Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion, 1931 
Thomas Edison files a patent for the "Optical Phonograph" (movie), 1888 
The musical "Hair" premiers on Broadway, 1967 
Anwar Sadat becomes president of Egypt, 1970 
San Francisco Earthquake, 1989 (registers 7.1 on the Richter scale and hits just before the third game of the World Series at Candlestick Park.) 
Information, photos & video - Click Here 
More photos: www.sfmuseum.net/1989/89photos.html 
Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, 1979 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Robert Atkins, 1930 (famous diet doctor - Atkins Diet) He died April 17, 2003 from a fall. 
Montgomery Clift 
Rita Hayworth 
Margot Kidder, 1948 (Actress) 
Evel Knievel 
Michael McKean, (Actor, Comedian), 1947 
Gary Puckett, 1942 (Musician) 
Jerry Siegel, 1914 (Co-creator of Superman) Died 1/28/1996 
George Wendt, 1948 (actor) 
Frederic Chopin, 1849 (Musician) 
Tennessee Ernie Ford, (Singer, TV personality.) Born February 13, 1919 in Bristol, TN. Died on October 17, 1991 in Reston, VA. Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990. (Thanks Deborah!) 


18 October 18: 
Alaska Day (Observed the same date each year) 
"Alaska Day is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the territory and the raising of the US. flag at Sitka on October 18, 1867." Source: Click Here 
The Grand Ole Opry opens, 1925 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Chuck Berry, 1926 (Musician) 
Peter Boyle, 1935 (Actor) 
Lee Harvey Oswald, 1939 
George C. Scott, 1927 (Actor) 
Inger Stevens, 1934 (Actress) 
Pierre Elliott Trudeau, 1919 (15th Prime Minister of Canada) 
Jean-Claude VanDamme, 1960 
Thomas Edison, 1931 (Inventor) 
Julie London, 2000 (Actress) 


19 October 19: 
Black Monday - Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 22%, 1987 
"Chorus Line" opens at Shubert Theater NYC on October 19, 1975. It ran for 6137 performances. 
The Concorde (supersonic jet) landed in New York City for the first time on October 19, 1977. 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Jack Anderson, 1922 (Columnist) 
Chuck Berry, 1926 (Musician) 
Amy Carter, 1967 (Former President Jimmy Carter & Rosalyn Carter's daughter.) 
Evander Holyfield, 1962 (Boxer) 
John Lithgow, 1945 (Actor) 
Peter Max, 1937 (Artist) 
Robert Reed, 1932 (Actor) Born October 19, 1932. Died May 12, 1992 from complications of AIDS. 
Walt Kelly, 1973 (Cartoonist - Pogo) 
Martha Raye (Actress, Comedienne, Polident commercials.) Died October 19, 1994. Born August 27, 1916. 


20 October 20: 
International Internet Day 
Wednesday 20th October 1999 was the first International Internet Day, celebrating 30 years of the Internet. Source: http://iday.hypermart.net (We have not seen anything else in our research indicating that this is an annual event.) 
Love Your Body Day - October 20, 2004 
A national day of action to speak out against ads and images of women that are offensive, harmful, dangerous, and disrespectful. Sponsored by NOW: www.now.org; www.nowfoundation.org 
Jacqueline Kennedy (former First Lady) married Aristotle Onassis, October 20, 1968. 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Art Buchwald, 1925 (Humorist, Columnist - For Web site with info, Click Here.) 
William (Bill) Christopher, born Oct. 20, 1932 in Evanston, IL. Played Father Francis Mulcahy on the TV Series M*A*S*H. No official Web site found - Click Here for good site. 
Snoop Doggy Dogg, 1972 (Musician) See www.snoop-dogg.com with bio. 
Earl Hindman, born 10/20/42 and died December 29, 2003 of cancer at the age of 61. Actor - played Tim Allen's next door neighbor (whose face was always partially hidden) on the TV Series Home Improvement. Also played on the daytime soap opera, Ryan's Hope, for 16 years. For more info, Click Here. 
Bela Lugosi, 1882 (Actor, best known for his role in the movie Dracula. For good Web site with info - Click Here) 
Mickey Mantle, 1931 (Died 1995) Official Web site: www.themick.com 
Viggo Mortensen, 1958 ("Lord of the Rings") Thanks Ellen! 
Jerry Orbach, Actor - movies, Broadway and TV. Plays Detective Lennie Briscoe on the TV Series Law & Order.) See NBC Web site for bio - Click Here 
Tom Petty, 1950 (Musician - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.) See www.tompetty.com 
Aaron Pryor, 1955 "The Hawk" - World Boxing Champ. Born in Cincinnati. For bio, see www.hawktime.com/id2.html 
Herbert Hoover, 31st US President 1929-1933. Born August 10, 1874 in West Branch, Iowa. Died October 20, 1964 in New York, NY. Married to Lou Henry Hoover. See White House Web site for bio - Click Here. 
Burt Lancaster, Actor. Born November 2, 1913 in NY. Died October 20, 1994 at the age of 80 of a heart attack. Web site with bio - Click Here. 
Ronnie VanZant and Steve Gaines of Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash, 1977 


21 October 21: 
Elton John receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1975 
Jailhouse Rock - movie with Elvis Presley premiered, 1957 
My Fair Lady premiered in theaters in New York, 1964 
Mammography Day (National, US) October 21, 2005 
North Korea and the US sign agreement that North Korea will stop its nuclear weapons program and agree to inspections, 1994. 
Phillies won their first World Series (against Kansas City Royals), 1980 
Edison solved the problem of maintaining a vacuum in the lightbulb constructed by Swan, and on October 21, 1879, he illuminated a carbon filament light bulb that glowed continuously for 40 hours. Source: www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story074.htm 
Note: "On January 27, 1880, Thomas Edison received the historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp that paved the way for the universal domestic use of electric light." - Source: www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=46 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Patty L. Davis, born October 21, 1952. Daughter of former US President Ronald Reagan. 
Carrie Fisher, Actress. Born October 21, 1956. Official Web site: www.carriefisher.com. 
Whitey Ford, 1928 (Baseball player) Official Web site: www.whiteyford.com. 
Dizzy Gillespie, Musician. Born October 21, 1917 in Cheraw, SC; died January 6, 1993 in Englewood, NJ. Web site with info - Click Here. 
Alfred Nobel - Born October 21, 1833 in Stockholm, Sweden. Died December 10, 1896. Founder of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Prize is awarded on December 10th each year, the anniversary of his death. Web site: www.nobelprize.org. 
Judge Judy Sheindlin, Judge & TV personality. Born October 21, 1942. Web site: www.judgejudy.com. 
Fred Berry, Actor - best known for his role as Rerun on TV's What's Happening. Died October 21, 2003. Born March 13, 1951. 
Jack Elam, Actor - best known for his roles in Western films such as Rawhide and Wichita, died October 21, 2003 at the age of 84. 


22 October 22: 
The Beach Boys release "Good Vibrations", 1966 
The Metropolitan Opera House opens in New York, 1883 
Pretty Boy Floyd was shot and killed by police in East Liverpool, Ohio, 1934 
First televised pro football game aired on TV, 1934 (Brooklyn Dodgers won over Philadelphia Eagles 23-14) 
"My Fair Lady" with Audrey Hepburn premiers, 1964 
First recorded parachute jump by Andre-Jacques Garnerin, 1797 
The Rolling Stones release "Get Off My Cloud," 1965 
Young Women's Day of Action (National) 2002 
Observed the fourth Thursday of October. 
Xerox introduced the copy machine, 1938 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Catherine Deneuve, Actress. Born October 22, 1943. 
Joan Fontaine, Actress. Born 10/22/1917.
Annette Funicello, 1942 - born in Utica NY. 
Jeff Goldblum, Actor. Born 10/22/1952 in Pittsburgh PA. See CelebrityWonder Curly Howard, Actor - Three Stooges. Born Jerome Lester Horwitz on October 22, 1903 in New York, died January 18, 1952 after a series of strokes that started in 1946. For bio, Click Here. 
Timothy Leary, Psychologist, philosopher. Born 10/22/1920. Official Web site: www.leary.com 
Christopher Lloyd, Actor. Born 10/22/1938 in Stamford, CT. For info from TVTome, Click Here. 
Lee Meredith, Actress - born 10/22/1947 in River Edge, NJ. 
Pretty Boy Floyd, Gangster. Died 10/22/1934.

23 October 23: 
Beirut Terrorist Attack, 1983 (241 Americans were killed by a suicide bomber) 
The first US championship horseshoe tournament was held in Kellerton, Iowa on October 23, 1915 
The first miniature golf tournament was held in Chattanooga, TN on October 23, 1930. 
Mole Day (National, US) Celebrated annually on October 23rd from 6:02AM until 6:02PM 
The purpose of the National Mole Day Foundation was and continues to be to get all persons, especially students, enthused about chemistry. See official Web site: National Mole Day Foundation, Inc. 
TV Talk Show Host Day (Johnny Carson's birthday) 
"Turn, Turn, Turn" was released by the Byrds, 1965 
Little Stevie Wonder records his first single, "Thank you for Loving Me All the Way," at the age of 12. 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Johnny Carson, 1925. TV personality - talk show host, The Tonight Show. Born October 23, 1925 in Corning IA. Grew up in Norfolk NE. Died January 23, 2005 at the age of 79 from emphysema. Web site: www.johnnycarson.com 
Pele, 1940 (athlete, soccer) 
"Weird" Al Yankovic, 1959 
Fred Berry, actor/comedian (Rerun - "Hey-Hey-Hey") died October 23, 2003 
Marcus Junius Brutus, 42 BC (suicide) 


24 October 24: 
Anniversary of "Black Thursday", 1929 (Investors dump 13 million+ shares on the stock market) 
Mother-In-Law's Day 2004 
The first transcontinental telegraph message, 1861 (Justice Stephen Field of California sends a telegram to President Lincoln.) 
United Nations Day (date stays the same each year) 
The United Nations was formally established, 1945.
Link for the official United Nations Web site: www.un.org 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Sarah Joseph Hale, 1788 (Poet, wrote "Mary Had A Little Lamb") 
Kevin Kline, 1947 (Actor) Born in St. Louis, Missouri. For info, see MovieActors.com Web page Click Here. 
William Penn, 1644 
Anthony van Leeuwenhoek, 1632 (Scientist, developed microscope lenses) 
Gene Roddenberry, 1991 (Creator of "Star Trek.") Dies of a heart attack at the age of 70. 


25 October 25: 
Make A Difference Day (Neighbors helping neighbors) October 23, 2004 
Source: www.makeadifferenceday.com 
The microwave oven was introduced by The Tappan Company, 1955 
John Steinbeck (American author) is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, 1962 
Rolling Stones make their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, 1964 
First US Trademark was given to Averill Chemical Paint Company of NY City, 1870 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Richard Byrd, 1888 
Tony Franciosca, 1928 (actor) 
John (William) Heisman, born October 25, 1869 in Cleveland, Ohio. Died October 3, 1936. (Football Coach, Heisman Trophy is named in his memory.) 
Minnie Pearl, 1912 
Pablo Picasso, 1881 
Helen Reddy, 1941 (singer) 
Marion Ross, 1928 (actress) 
Johann Strauss, 1825 (composer) 
Geoffrey Chaucer, 1400 (poet, died at the age of 57) 
Roger Miller, 1992 (died of cancer) 


26 October 26: 
"Doonesbury" comic strip by Gary Trudeau premiers in 28 US newspapers, 1970 
Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1951 
Erie Canal opens in upstate New York, 1825 
Lung Health Day - October 26, 2005 
President Harry Truman raised the minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents an hour, 1949 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947 
Jackie Coogan, 1915 (actor) 
Charles William Post, 1854 (Post Cereals) 
Pat Sajak, 1947 
Jaclyn Smith, 1947 
William S. Paley, 1990 (Founder of CBS at the age of 89) 


27 October 27:
"Disneyland" TV show premiers on ABC, 1954 
Macy's Department Store in New York City opens, 1858 
Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio get divorced after a nine-month marriage, 1954 
Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday" dress sells at auction for $1.3 million, 1999 (She wore the dress when she sang to John F. Kennedy.) 
New York City's first official subway system began operation on October 27, 1904 in Manhattan. Source: www.panix.com/clay/nyc/query.cgi?H2 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Leif Erickson, 1911. However, Leif Erikson Day is observed October 9th. 
Nanette Fabray, 1922 
Emily Post, 1872 
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, 26th US President, was born October 17, 1858 in New York City. He died January 6, 1919 in Oyster Bay, NY. For bio, Click Here 
Carrie Snodgress, Actress - nominated for Best Actress for her role in Diary of a Mad Housewife. Born 10/27/1946. Died April 1, 2004 at the age of 57 of heart failure while awaiting a liver transplant. For more info, Click Here. 
Dylan Thomas, Writer, Poet - Born October 27, 1914 in Swansea, Wales. Died November 9, 1953 in New York City and was buried in Laugharne, Wales. For bio, Click Here 
Teresa Wright, Actress, 3-time Academy Award winner in the 1940's. Born October 27, 1918 in New York City and grew up in New Jersey. See ReelClassics.com for bio - Click Here 
Rod Roddy (TV personality) died October 27, 2003 of cancer. Born September 18, 1937. Best known for his "Come on Down!" on The Price Is Right. 
Alan "Rocky" Lane (voice of Mr. Ed - the talking horse - and actor in Red Ryder and more) died of bone cancer October 27, 1973. 
Source and excellent bio: www.surfnetinc.com/chuck/alane.htm 


28 October 28: 
Chocolate Day 
Cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney, 1793 (patent was applied for) 
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri was completed, 1965 
Italy invades Greece, World War II, 1940 
Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Cleveland, 1886 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Charlie Daniels, 1936 
Dennis Franz, 1944 
Bill Gates, 1955 
Bruce Jenner, 1949 
Julia Roberts, 1967 
Jonas Salk, 1914 
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29 October 29: 
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) wins his first professional fight, 1960 
First ballpoint pens go on sale at Gimbels in New York for $12.50 each, 1945 
"Bat Out Of Hell" was released by Meat Loaf, 1977 
Crash of Wall Street stock market, Great Depression begins 1929 
Erie PA is hit with earthquake, 1934 
NOW - The National Organization for Women is founded, 1966 
"The Huntley-Brinkley Report" premiers on NBC, 1956 
William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, lands in Chester PA, 1682 
Tell A Story Day - National observance in Scotland 
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/scottish_storytelling_day/registration.html 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Richard Dreyfuss, 1947 
Kate Jackson, 1948 
Winona Ryder, 1971 
Joseph Pulitzer, 1911 
Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618 (executed/beheaded) 


30 October 30: 
Candy Corn Day (National) 
Source: http://hicards.com/platinum/bizarre/10-23.html 
Daylight Standard Time Resumes 2004 (Daylight Savings Time Ends) -- Set clocks BACK one hour. (Spring forward/Fall back.) 
"Daylight time begins in the United States on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October. On the first Sunday in April, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. local standard time, which becomes 3:00 a.m. local daylight time. On the last Sunday in October, clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local daylight time, which becomes 1:00 a.m. local standard time." Source: U. S. Naval Observatory Web site
Mischief Night 
Time clock is patented by Daniel M. Cooper of Rochester, NY, 1894. 
"War of the Worlds" (Orson Welles) is first broadcast, 1938 
www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/www/warworlds/warw.html 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
John Adams, 1735 (Second US President) 
Charles Atlas, 1893 
Harry Hamlin, 1951 
Gracie Slick, 1939 
Henry Winkler, 1945 
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31 October 31: 
Daylight Savings Time ends - move clocks one hour back (Fall back, Spring forward.) - See October 30th above. 
Halloween
Mount Rushmore was completed with 60-foot busts of Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln, 1941. The project took 14 years to complete. 
Benito Mussolini becomes Prime Minister of Italy, 1922 
Nevada Day (Same date each year.) 
First episode of Zorro aired on television 1968. 

Celebrity Birthdays, Death Anniversaries: 
Barbara Bel Geddes (Actress - Miss Ellie on TV Series Dallas.) Born October 31, 1922. 
John Candy, 1950 
Dale Evans, 1912 
Lee Grant, 1930/1927 (Actress) 
Michael Landon, 1936 
1860 - Juliette Low, 1860 (Girl Scouts founder) 
Jane Pauley, 1950 
Dan Rather, 1931 (TV Anchorman - CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes) 
Indira Gandhi - Former Prime Minister of India. Born November 19, 1917. Assassinated October 31, 1984. 
Harry Houdini, Magician. Died October 31, 1926 from peritonitis caused by a ruptured appendix. Buried in Machpelah Cemetery in Queens, New York. He was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary. Source: www.houdini2.com 
River Phoenix, 1993 (at the age of 23) 


What Happened Today In History? 
June 23rd 1911 - Birth: David Ogilvy, advertising whiz (Ogilvy & Mathers) 
June 23rd 1962 - Event: Laos Suvanna Phuma forms govt 
June 23rd 1933 - Birth: Bert Convy, St Louis MO, game show host (Win, Lose or Draw) 

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