WORLD SMILE DAY
Each year on the first Friday in October, World Smile Day devotes a day to smiles and spreading random acts of kindness. Read more...
NATIONAL BODY LANGUAGE DAY
During the first Friday in October, National Body Language Day recognizes the significance of nonverbal communication in your life. These are the silent messages you don't realize you're sending in your interactions with others. From a smile to a shoulder shrug, your body is revealing your emotions and thoughts. Read more...
WORLD COLLEGE RADIO DAY
On the first Friday in October, World College Radio Day celebrates the impact these stations have on their students and audiences. The day also invites new listeners to tune in to experience college radio for the first time and aims to raise greater international awareness of the many college radio stations operating worldwide. Read more...
NATIONAL VODKA DAY
National Vodka Day on October 4 recognizes a popular beverage used in a variety of cocktails and mixed drinks. Explore your options this adult beverage day and raise a toast to the celebration. Read more...
NATIONAL GOLF LOVER'S DAY
National Golf Lover's Day on October 4 provides an opportunity for golf enthusiasts to swing down the fairway at least one more time during the season. Read more...
NATIONAL CINNAMON BUN DAY
National Cinnamon Bun Day on October 4 sweetens us up with a Scandinavian pastry. This delicious food holiday happens when a warm bun swirls together a yeasty dough in sugar and cinnamon. Read more...
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY
National Manufacturing Day on the first Friday in October celebrates those who proudly stand behind our goods and services in America. Read more...
On Deck for October 5, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL DO SOMETHING NICE DAY
NATIONAL GET FUNKY DAY
NATIONAL APPLE BETTY DAY
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
NATIONAL RHODE ISLAND DAY
October 4th Celebrated History
1895
In Newport, Rhode Island, Horace Rawlins won the first U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship.
1923
Edwin Hubble discovers the first Cepheid variable star in the Andromeda nebula.
1927
In the Black Hills of South Dakota, artist Gutzon Borglum begins sculpting Mount Rushmore.
1957
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik into orbit ushering in the Space Age. Sputnik is the first artificial satellite launched into space.
1985
Richard Stallman founded the Free Software Foundation in support of the free software movement.
2013
Chris Kent of Sevierville, TN grew the world's largest watermelon. The green giant weighed in at 350.5 pounds (159 kg).
October 4th Celebrated Birthdays
Rutherford B. Hayes – 1822
The 19th president of the United States hailed from Ohio. During his term in office, Hayes oversaw the end of reconstruction of the South. Before his role as president, Hayes served in the Civil War and was elected to Congress.
Damon Runyon – 1880
The writer and journalist is best known for his collection of short stories published in the book Guys and Dolls. The book was made into a Broadway musical in 1950.
Lucy Tayiah Eads – 1888
As the first woman named as chief of the Kanza, also known as the Kaw Nation, Eads served from 1908 to 1934.
Alice Stewart – 1906
The British epidemiologist is one of the first physicians to recognize the effects of radiation from x-rays.
Charlton Heston – 1923
The actor's phenomenal career brought the motion picture world such epic films as Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments and The Planet of the Apes.
Senaida Wirth – 1926
The shortstop played five seasons in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. She made five championship playoffs during her career.
Dick Tracy – 1931
Chester Gould created the crime-fighting comic strip character Dick Tracy which debuted on October 4, 1931, in the Detroit Mirror.
Anne Rice – 1941
The American author is best known for her vampire novels. Her novel Interview with a Vampire was made into a film starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst, Christian Slater, Thandie Newton, and Antonio Banderas.
Tony La Russa – 1944
Following his 10 years as an MLB player, Larussa took on the challenge as coach and manager with the Chicago White Sox. He led the Oakland A's to a World Series title in 1989. While with the St. Louis Cardinals, he led the team to two World Series championships in 2006 and 2011. After leaving the Cardinals, he returned to the White Sox.
Russell Simmons – 1957
In 1984, Simmons co-founded Def Jam Records. He is also an entrepreneur and film producer.
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