NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY
In the United States, National Child Health Day occurs each year on the first Monday in October. The day recognizes the care and guidance children need to grow strong and healthy. Read more...
NATIONAL INNER BEAUTY DAY
National Inner Beauty Day on October 7 focuses on raising awareness and supporting victims of human trafficking. Read more...
NATIONAL LED LIGHT DAY
October 7 may be an unusually illuminating day considering it is National LED Light Day. Read more...
NATIONAL CONSIGNMENT DAY
As the seasons change and our lives evolve, so do our styles and budgets. On the first Monday in October, National Consignment Day offers a way to elevate both. The holiday celebrates consignment as the smart, sustainable way to shop, earn money, and extend the life cycle of your items. Read more...
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL DAY
October 7 officially marks the sweet and salty goodness of National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day. Whether they're dipped in dark, milk or white chocolate, be sure to celebrate every mouthwatering pretzel bite! Read more...
NATIONAL PROPANE DAY
It's October 7 on the National Day Calendar and we are celebrating propane suppliers across the country today! National Propane Day gives us the opportunity to dedicate an entire day to a group of small business owners who provide propane to their customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It also allows us to share amazing information about the benefits of using propane. Read more...
NATIONAL FRAPPE DAY
National Frappe Day on October 7 honors a versatile drink with numerous combinations, so there are flavors to suit everyone. Frappes typically are blended drinks made with either coffee or espresso and topped with whipped cream. Read more...
NATIONAL TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AWARENESS DAY
On October 7, National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day brings support and education to the general public about a painful condition. Read more...
On Deck for October 8, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL HERO DAY
NATIONAL FLUFFERNUTTER DAY
NATIONAL PIEROGI DAY
AMERICAN TOUCH TAG DAY
October 7 Celebrated History
1826
The first commercial railway opens. Granite Railway hauled granite from quarries in Quincy, MA to the Bunker Hill Monument. Horses, not steam engines, hauled the granite destined for the Bunker Hill Monument. Gridley Bryant designed the innovative system and portions of the four-mile route remained in use until the 1960s.
1916
Georgia Tech and Cumberland University of Tennessee played the highest-scoring game in American football history. After a record 32 touchdowns by Georgia Tech the final score was 222 to 0.
1959
The far side of the moon gets its own photoshoot when NASA's Luna 3 takes its first photos. It's the first time Earthlings get to view that side of the Moon. Since the Moon's rotation is so slow, the same side always faces the Earth.
1993
Toni Morrison receives the Nobel Prize in Literature. The award-winning author of the Beloved Trilogy brings depth to her characters and sheds light on the less than savory aspects of humanity. Some of her other works include the Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, and God Help the Child.
1996
Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes begin broadcasting the Fox News Channel.
2002
Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts of from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-112 carrying payloads to further equip the International Space Station.
2008
The first predicted near-Earth asteroid strikes the Earth's atmosphere above northern Sudan. While small asteroids like the 2008 TC3 enter the atmosphere throughout the year, this one was identified the day before by Richard Kowalski.
October 7 Celebrated Birthdays
Niels Bohr - 1885
The Nobel Prize-winning physicist led the development of quantum physics.
Alice Dalgliesh - 1893
As an author, Dalgliesh published several books of children's historical fiction, including The Courage of Sarah Noble and The Silver Pencil.
Mildred Earp - 1925
The right-handed pitcher played four seasons with the Grand Rapids Chicks in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Lorna Wing - 1928
Through her work as a psychiatrist, she brought a greater understanding of autism and its spectrums.
Graeme Ferguson - 1929
The filmmaker and innovator launched IMAX Corporation in 1967.
Desmond Tutu - 1931
The Nobel Prize-winning theologian is a South African Anglican cleric.
Yo-Yo Ma - 1955
The critically acclaimed cellist began playing at the age of four and has been awarded 18 Grammys.
Simon Cowell - 1959
The record executive is best known for his roles on the music competition shows America's Got Talent, Britain's Got Talent, American Idol and The X Factor.
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