NATIONAL DO SOMETHING NICE DAY
Each year on October 5, people across the nation observe National Do Something Nice Day. Read more...
INTERNATIONAL OFF-ROAD DAY
International Off-Road Day celebrates those who live for the grit and love of the off-road. Each year on the first Saturday in October, riders from around the globe gather to enjoy the thrill and freedom of trail riding in their off-road vehicle. Read more...
NATIONAL GET FUNKY DAY
Find your groove and Get Funky on October 5 for National Get Funky Day! Read more...
NATIONAL APPLE BETTY DAY
On October 5, fall ushers in National Apple Betty Day with a sweet aroma of apples baked in cinnamon and oats. Read more...
NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY
The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. This National Day presents opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play. Read more...
NATIONAL RHODE ISLAND DAY
Wrapping up the original 13 colonies, National Rhode Island Day on October 5 recognizes the last colony to join the Union. The Ocean State joined the union on May 4, 1776. Read more...
On Deck for October 6, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL NOODLE DAY
NATIONAL GOE DAY
NATIONAL PLUS SIZE APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL ORANGE WINE DAY
NATIONAL COACHES DAY
NATIONAL GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY
NATIONAL MAD HATTER DAY
October 5th Celebrated History
1921
The New York Giants matchup against the New York Yankees in game 1 of the World Series, the first to be broadcast on radio.
1930
Laura Ingalls completes her transcontinental flight across the United States with her Gipsy Moth biplane. The journey began at Roosevelt Field in New York and ended in Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale, California. The achievement marked the first transcontinental flight completed by a woman.
1947
President Harry Truman addresses the nation via television. In the first presidential television address, Truman called for a reduction in grain usage from farmers and distillers to aid Europeans.
1962
The first James Bond Film, Dr. No, premieres in London. The film starred Sean Connery as 007.
1970
Public Broadcast Service (PBS) beings broadcasting. Throughout its years of operation, PBS has broadcast a variety of shows for all ages. From news and arts to documentaries and dramas, member stations a large portion of the programming. Some of the most popular include Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, PBS NewsHour, The French Chef, Finding Your Roots, Downton Abbey, and Call the Midwife.
1984
Flying aboard Challenger 6, Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space.
2018
Celebrating the company's 45th anniversary, PSI Seminars (USA/Canada) hosted 339 participants in the world's longest trust fall. The event took place in Clearlake Oaks, California.
October 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Chester A. Arthur - 1829
Vice President Chester A. Arthur becomes the 21st President of the United States when after months of suffering President James Garfield succumbs from a gunshot wound inflicted by assassin Charles Guiteau.
Helen Churchill Candee - 1858
The American journalist wrote for such periodicals as Scribner's and The Ladies' Home Journal. In 1921, she was one of the 705 survivors of the RMS Titanic disaster.
Ray Kroc - 1902
In 1961, the American businessman developed McDonald's into a successful franchise platform.
Neil deGrasse Tyson - 1958
The astrophysicist is the director of the Hayden Planetarium. He also hosts and narrates several science television programs such as NOVA ScienceNow and Cosmos.
Maya Lin - 1959
The American architect and designer is best known for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, AL, and the Museum of Chinese in America in New York.
Patrick Roy - 1965
The professional hockey goalie played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche. In 2004, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Kate Winslet - 1975
The English actress is best known for her roles in Titanic and Sense and Sensibility.
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