NATIONAL CAT DAY
National Cat Day on October 29th is the purrfect day to give extra attention to your feline friends. Learn more about cats...
NATIONAL HERMIT DAY
National Hermit Day on October 29th recognizes the hermit in all of us. A hermit is a person who lives, to some degree, in seclusion from society. Would you enjoy a hermit lifestyle? ...
NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY
Hearts get healthy on National Oatmeal Day! Not only is oatmeal one of America's favorite breakfast foods, but we also celebrate it annually on October 29th. It's a perfect day to enjoy one of America's favorite breakfast foods. Read more...
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National Days
NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY
NATIONAL WICKED DAY
SPEAK UP FOR SERVICE DAY
NATIONAL PUBLICIST DAY
NATIONAL CAT DAY HISTORY
This day was created by Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, in 2005. Since its inception, it has helped save the lives of more than one million cats.
October 29th Celebrated History
1945
In New York City, Gimbel's began selling the first commercially produced ballpoint pen manufactured by Reynolds International Pen Company. The pen sold for $12.50 each.
1971
After nearly a decade of study, a technique using electricity to heal bone succeeds. The team, led by Dr. Carl T. Brighton developed the treatment for broken bones that resist traditional treatment. Their success came after applying the procedure to a 50-year-old woman.
1991
The Galileo space probe flies by the asteroid Gaspra. During its flyby, the probe captured the first photos of the asteroid, images that revealed large craters along the surface.
2009
John Sandford Hart reaches the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on crutches. His ascent, which took 4 days, 20 hours, and 30 minutes, set a world speed record for climbing the mountain on crutches.
October 29th Celebrated Birthdays
Harriet Powers - 1837
Born into slavery, Powers created intricate quilts representing her life and events from history. In 2015, author Barbara Herkert published Sewing Stories: Harriet Powers' Journey from Slave to Artist.
Carl Djerassi - 1923
The chemist and author contributed to the development of the contraceptive pill.
Bob Ross - 1942
The American painter hosted The Joy of Painting on PBS for 11 years. Through the show, he taught millions of people how to paint landscape paintings.
Melba Moore - 1945
Born into a musical family, Moore rose to fame during the 1970s. The award-winning performer became the first African-American woman cast in the role of Fantine in Les Misérables.
Lee Child - 1954
The author is best known for his Jack Reacher series.
Winona Ryder - 1971
The award-winning actress has appeared in more than 60 films over her 35-year career. From Beetlejuice and Heathers to the television hit Stranger Things, Ryder has played a variety of roles.
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