NATIONAL GROUCH DAY
National Grouch Day on October 15 sends out notices to all the grouches of the world to be their truest grouch. If you are a grouch, today is your special day. According to Sesame Street Magazine, the day celebrates all grouches and their way of life. Read more...
NATIONAL CHEESE CURD DAY
On October 15, National Cheese Curd Day celebrates the velvety goodness of cheese curds. Read more...
NATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DAY
The third Tuesday in October recognizes National Pharmacy Technician Day as an opportunity to thank technicians for their invaluable support and contributions throughout the year. However, the day also explores the technician's role and how vital it is to maintain a safe and efficient health system. Read more...
NATIONAL AESTHETICIAN DAY
On October 15, we shine the spotlight on the skincare professionals who keep us looking our best. It's National Aesthetician Day! Read more...
NATIONAL SHAWARMA DAY
National Shawarma Day on October 15th celebrates the Middle Eastern rotisserie method of cooking meats such as lamb, chicken, and beef and the dishes it makes. Not only does shawarma bring mouth-watering flavour, but it also can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Read more...
NATIONAL I LOVE LUCY DAY
National I Love Lucy Day on October 15 celebrates one of television's all-time greatest shows--I Love Lucy. Read more...
PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS REMEMBRANCE DAY
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15 offers a day of remembrance to parents, family, and friends for pregnancy loss and infant death. Read more...
WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY
National White Cane Safety Day on October 15 celebrates the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. The day marks the importance of recognizing the white cane. The white cane is not only a tool. It also represents the independence of those who are blind worldwide. Read more...
PRO-LIFE DAY OF SILENT SOLIDARITY
On the third Tuesday of October every year, students give up their voice for Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. Read more...
NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15 encourages prevention, testing, and open dialogue concerning HIV and AIDS. Read more...
On Deck for October 16, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL BOSS'S DAY
NATIONAL SPORTS DAY
NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY™
NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY
BRA DAY USA
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DAY
NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY
DEPARTMENT STORE DAY
HAGFISH DAY
October 15th Celebrated History
1860 - Looking out for candidate Abraham Lincoln, eleven-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to him and encouraged him to grow out his whiskers. She wrote: "I have got 4 brother's and part of them will vote for you any way and if you will let your whiskers grow I will try and get the rest of them to vote for you you would look a great deal better for your face is so thin. All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husband's to vote for you and then you would be President." [Sic] Not only did the candidate grow a beard, but he also responded to the insightful supporter.
1895 - Henry D. Perky receives a patent for a method of preparing bread that describes how to make Shredded Wheat. Patent No. 548,086 describes the use of rollers and presses to bake a biscuit that maintains the bran and berry of wheat without over-processing.
1928 - The Graf Zeppelin completes the first commercial passenger flight by an airship when it lands at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States. Four days prior, the ship departed Friedrichshafen, Germany.
1937 - French chef Marcel Boulestin debuts the television show Dish of the Month. He's the first regularly broadcast television chef in history. In the first episode, Boulestin demonstrates how to make a kebab.
1940 - Charlie Chaplin releases the film The Great Dictator starring himself.
1951 - The television sitcom I Love Lucy premieres starring Lucille Ball and Dezi Arnez.
1952 - Children's author E.B. White publishes Charlotte's Web about a relationship between a spider and a pig.
1967 - Located on Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia, the statue is part of the monument called "Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad." It's the world's tallest statue of a woman, towering 279 feet from sword tip to base. Sculpted by Yevgeny Vuchetich, the statue overlooks the memorial complex commemorating one of the bloodiest battles in history.
October 15th Celebrated Birthdays
Isabella Bird - 1831
The world traveler was the first woman elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. She helped establish two hospitals; the Henrietta Bird Hospital in Amristar and the John Bishop Memorial Hospital in Srinigar.
Marion Donovan - 1917
Following her invention of a waterproof diaper cover, Donovan developed the first disposable diaper.
Mario Puzo - 1920
The author and screenwriter is best known for the novel and film The Godfather.
Lee Iacocca - 1924
Following a 32-year career with Ford Motor Company, Iacocca joined the Chrysler Corporation. His notable accomplishments include bringing the iconic sports car, the Mustang, to market for Ford and bringing Chrysler to profitability.
Jeannette Charles - 1927
Since 1974, Charles has portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in films and television.
Penny Marshall - 1943
The actress, director and producer rose to fame in the role of Laverne DeFazio in the television sitcom Laverne and Shirley. Some of her best-known films included A League of Their Own, Renaissance Man and Riding in Cars with Boys.
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