NATIONAL HANDBAG DAY
National Handbag Day on October 10 recognizes the versatile and utilitarian bag that goes by many names. Read more...
NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY
National Walk to a Park Day on October 10th encourages us to walk to our local parks. Feel the wind on your face. Take in the fall weather. Visit with neighbors. Play with your children. And appreciate all the benefits green spaces offer communities. Read more...
NATIONAL CAKE DECORATING DAY
National Cake Decorating Day on October 10 recognizes the creative artist who elevates cake design to another level. Join us as we celebrate a yummy food holiday that requires some artistic talent. Read more...
NATIONAL ANGEL FOOD CAKE DAY
National Angel Food Cake Day on October 10 celebrates the delicious, light, and fluffy cake that many home cooks serve with fruit or glazes. Read more...
NATIONAL METRIC DAY
On 10/10, National Metric Day recognizes the metric system, its history, and its benefits. This will be only 1/10th of the information available, but we sure it might even out eventually. Read more...
On Deck for October 11, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL SAUSAGE PIZZA DAY
GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
October 10th Celebrated History
1871
After killing an estimated 300 people and millions of dollars in damage, the Great Chicago Fire is extinguished.
1899
Inventor Isaac R Johnson receives patent No. 634,823 for a folding bicycle frame.
1923
The first dirigible in the U.S. Navy's fleet is christened. Named the USS Shenandoah, the Algonquian word has several meanings, including "Daughter of the Stars."
1933
The inventor received No. 1,929,453 that would later result in a product made from polyvinyl chloride or PVC.
1966
The Simon and Garfunkel duo releases the album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. The album features songs "Homeward Bound" and
"Scarborough Fair."
1980
On this day in 1980, the Very Large Array in Socorro, NM is dedicated. The centimeter-wavelength radio astronomy observatory has been instrumental in numerous discoveries in space.
1986
Asteroid 3753 Cruithne is discovered to be orbiting the Earth. Its unique orbit takes hundreds of years to complete and is impacted by the Sun.
1987
Doug Jarvis completes his 964th consecutive NHL game. The hockey forward achieved this record across three teams; the Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals and Hartford Whalers.
October 10th Celebrated Birthdays
William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield - 1877
The English industrialist established Morris Motors Ltd in 1919 to produce cars and would capitalize on the assembly line to keep prices affordable.
Earle Dickson - 1892
The inventor of the adhesive bandage (U.S. patent No. 1,612,267) worked as a cotton buyer for Johnson & Johnson.
Frederick D. Patterson -1901
Founder of the United Negro College Fund, Patterson also founded the School of Veterinary Medicine at the Tuskegee Institute.
Clare Hollingworth - 1911
The British war correspondent was the first journalist to report German troops massing along Poland's border. She was also the first to break the news of their invasion. The BBC film World on Fire is partly inspired by the scenes Hollingsworth witnessed and reported.
Giant Haystacks - 1946
Born Martin Austin Ruane, the professional wrestler made a name for himself in the 1970s and 1980s.
David Lee Roth - 1954
The hard-rocker is best-known as the lead singer for the band Van Halen.
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