NATIONAL GREASY FOODS DAY
Those watching the scale beware. Augment the diet for National Greasy Foods Day on October 25th. Read more...
NATIONAL MERRI MUSIC DAY
October 25 celebrates National Merri Music Day to honor an innovative sound system and a music concept that began post World War II in Jamaica. Read more...
NATIONAL FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY
National Frankenstein Friday, on the last Friday in October, recognizes author Mary Shelly, the novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, her characters, Dr. Frankenstein and the monster. Dating back to the 1800s, Frankenstein's monster is one of the best-known horror characters of all time. Read more...
NATIONAL PHARMACY BUYER DAY
National Pharmacy Buyer Day recognizes the professionals who help keep the pharmacy shelves stocked. The observance takes place each year on the Friday of the last full week in October. Read more...
NATIONAL BREADSTICK DAY
National Breadstick Day recognizes the delicious goodness of dunkable pieces of warm and tender enjoyment. Observe this celebration annually on the last Friday in October. Read more...
CHUCKY, THE NOTORIOUS KILLER DOLL DAY
Chucky, the Notorious Killer Doll Day is observed annually on October 25th. Read more...
SOUREST DAY
Sourest Day follows on the heels of Sweetest Day. This sourest day of the year is observed annually on October 25th. Read more...
On Deck for October 26, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED
NATIONAL TRICK OR TREAT DAY
NATIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTER DAY
NATIONAL CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DAY
NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY
NATIONAL MINCEMEAT DAY
NATIONAL MULE DAY
NATIONAL TENNESSEE DAY
October 25th Celebrated History
1854
During the Crimean War, Allied troops met the Imperial Russian Army in the Battle of Balaclava. Alfred, Lord Tennyson would immortalize the 600 plus troops who fought in the failed battle in his poem The Charge of the Light Brigade.
1939
DuPont sold the first nylon stockings to its employees in Wilmington, DE before they were sold to consumers.
1940
Davis entered the military in 1898. During his career, he became the first African-American to earn the rank of Brigadier General.
1955
For the first time, home cooks could prepare a meal in a microwave oven designed for home use. At a cost of $1,295, Tappan brought the domestic microwave oven to the market.
2008
At the Rig Technical University of Latvia, 2,208 dancers set a record for the longest contra line.
October 25th Celebrated Birthdays
Helen Blanchard - 1840
The prolific inventor achieved her greatest success with the invention of a zig-zag machine.
Pablo Picasso - 1881
The artist exerted an immense influence on 20th-century art. In a variety of media, Picasso produced more than 20,000 pieces.
Bobby Knight - 1940
The notorious basketball coach started his coaching career in 1964 at West Point. He ultimately coached for Indiana University bringing home 11 Big Ten Conference titles and 3 NCAA championships as well as coaching the 1984 Olympic basketball team to gold. Knight wrapped up his coaching career with Texas Tech University and retired in 2008.
Speech - 1968
Born Todd Thomas, the rapper is a member of the hip-hop group Arrested Development.
Katy Perry - 1984
The award-winning singer-songwriter rose to prominence with hits like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Dark Horse." In 2017, she joined judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie in the re-launch of the singing competition show American Idol.
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