NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY
National Farmer's Day on October 12 offers much-deserved praise to the hard-working farmers across the nation. In the midst of harvest-season, the day pays tribute to the men, women, and families who put food in the grocery stores and on our tables every day. Read more...
NATIONAL SAVINGS DAY
National Savings Day sets aside October 12 to recognize those who value the act of saving and to provide simple steps to show getting started isn't as difficult as it may seem. Read more...
NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE DAY
National Motorcycle Ride Day on the second Saturday in October encourages all motorcyclists in the USA and the world to get out on their motorcycles for a united day of riding. Read more...
NATIONAL GUMBO DAY
On October 12, the menu spotlights National Gumbo Day for food holidays. This heavily seasoned, stew-like dish fills us up on chilly fall days. Read more...
I LOVE YARN DAY
I Love Yarn Day is observed annually on the second Saturday in October. Yarn lovers and crafters around the world rejoice! Read more...
NATIONAL VERMONT DAY
On October 12, The Green Mountain State is recognized on National Vermont Day. This National Day celebrates Vermont as the 14th state to join the Union. Read more...
NATIONAL COSTUME SWAP DAY
On the second Saturday in October, National Costume Swap Day encourages pirates, princesses, dragons, and wizards to trade costumes! Read more...
NATIONAL FREETHOUGHT DAY
Annually on October 12, National Freethought Day encourages people to be free thinkers and base their opinions on facts, science, logic, and reason. Read more...
NATIONAL CHESS DAY
The second Saturday in October recognizes National Chess Day that challenges players mentally while also breaking down barriers through the centuries. Read more...
On Deck for October 13, 2024
National Days
NAVY BIRTHDAY
NATIONAL TRAIN YOUR BRAIN DAY
METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
CLERGY APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL NO BRA DAY
NATIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY
October 12th Celebrated History
1810
Munich celebrates its first Oktoberfest in honor of the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
1901
The Executive Mansion receives a new name. Just weeks into his presidency, President Theodore Roosevelt officially gives the president's residence the name of White House. The new name went into immediate use, appearing on official stationary and in many U.S. newspapers.
1979
Rookie basketballer, Larry Bird, debuts in his first NBA game. The forward scored 14 points for the Boston Celtics against the Houston Rockets.
1979
In the eye of Super Typhoon Tip west of Guam in the Pacific Ocean, the US Air Weather Service recorded the lowest barometric pressure ever documented. The pressure recorded was 870 millibar. That's compared to normal barometric pressure at sea level of 1013.3.
2018
Alexandra Trusova of the Russian Federation completed the first quadruple Lutz by a woman figure skater. The skater's achievement took place during the Junior Grand Prix in Yerevan, Armenia.
October 12th Celebrated Birthdays
Ascanio Sobrero - 1812
In 1846, the Italian chemist discovered nitroglycerine. His discovery would later be used in other applications. Alfred Nobel found that diatomaceous earth easily absorbed the nitroglycerin creating a paste - and later dynamite.
Mary Kingsley - 1862
The explorer and ethnographer wrote two books about her travels - Travels in West Africa and West African Studies. Through her journey and writing, she brought a better tolerance and understanding of West African tribes.
August Horch - 1868
The one-time blacksmith turned shipbuilder founded the Horch & Cie Motorwagen Werke in 1899 in Cologne, Germany. Horch later launched another company we are familiar with today - Audi.
Doris Miller - 1919
The American sailor earned the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As a Cook, Third Class, aboard the USS West Virginia, he aided the wounded and also took control of an unattended 50-caliber anti-aircraft gun, firing on the invading Japanese aircraft.
Art Clokey - 1921
The artist pioneered a style of clay animation known as stop-motion. His best-known characters include Gumby and Pokey from the Gumby adventures.
Jean Nidetch - 1923
In 1963, Nidetch transformed from housewife to businesswoman. She founded the diet company called Weight Watchers, also transforming the habits of dieters around the world. The format of healthful eating plus group support led to a worldwide franchise.
Janet Wiley - 1933
Before joining the South Bend Blue Sox roster in 1949 at the age of 16, Wiley served as the team's bat-girl. She later made her professional baseball debut in the All American Girls Professional Baseball league in 1950 with the Chicago Colleens. The pitcher and outfielder played three years in the league, leaving on a career-ending injury.
Scott O'Grady - 1965
On June 2, 1995, while assigned to a mission supporting NATO ground troops in Bosnia, Captain Scott O'Grady's F16 was shot down. Even though no parachute was seen, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and parachuted to earth. O'Grady avoided the Serbian troops for six days and used his survival skills until he made contact with another F-16 squadron.
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