NATIONAL HANDBAG DAY
What's that one accessory that's part survival kit, part fashion statement, and part mobile command center? It's your handbag, of course! On October 10th, we celebrate this indispensable companion on National Handbag Day, a day to honor the keeper of our secrets, carrier of our essentials, and the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. #NationalHandbagDay
NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY
National Walk to a Park Day on October 10th encourages us to walk to our local parks. Feel the wind on your face. Take in the fall weather. Visit with neighbors. Play with your children. And appreciate all the benefits green spaces offer communities. #WalkToAParkDay
NATIONAL CAKE DECORATING DAY
National Cake Decorating Day on October 10 recognizes the creative artist who elevates cake design to another level. Join us as we celebrate a yummy food holiday that requires some artistic talent. #CakeDecoratingDay
NATIONAL ANGEL FOOD CAKE DAY
Get ready for a heavenly celebration! On October 10, we honor the lightest, airiest, and most ethereal dessert on the planet. It's National Angel Food Cake Day, a time to enjoy the wonderfully fluffy treat that's quite literally the "food of the angels." #AngelFoodCakeDay
NATIONAL METRIC DAY
On 10/10, National Metric Day recognizes the metric system, its history, and its benefits. This will be only 1/10th of the information available, but we sure it might even out eventually. #NationalMetricDay
Coming on October 11, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL SAUSAGE PIZZA DAY
NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE DAY
NATIONAL COSTUME SWAP DAY
I LOVE YARN DAY
NATIONAL CHESS DAY
GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY
Notable Birthdays for October 10
Benjamin West (1738-1820) - Anglo-American painter of the Death of General Wolfe.
Earle Dickson (1892-1961) - Inventor of the Band-Aid.
Helen Hayes (1900-1993) - The first female actress to receive EGOT awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).
Johnny Green (1908 -1989) - Winner of 5 Academy Awards for film score, including Body and Soul and An American in Paris.
Milt Larkin (1910-1996) - Trumpeter and bandleader best known for Down Home Saturday Night.
James Clavell (1921-1994) - Novelist and author who wrote Shogun and King Rat.
Oscar Brown (1926-2005) - Singer and songwriter who discovered the Jackson 5.
John Prine (1946-2020) - Country folk singer-songwriter who is known as one of the best songwriters of his generation.
Nora Roberts (1950-Still Living) - Best-selling novelist who has written over 250 novels.
Gus Williams (1953-Still Living) - NBA guard known as who earned the name "The Wizard" because of his magical moves on the court.
David Lee Roth (1954-Still Living) - Rock singer well known for the song Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody.
Tanya Tucker (1958-Still Living) - Iconic country music singer-songwriter.
Chris Penn (1965-2006) - Actor who played Willard in Footloose.
Zahn McClarnon (1966-Still Living) - Native American actor known for his roles in Longmire, Dark Winds, and Reservation Dogs.
Brett Favre (1969-Still Living) - Retired American NFL quarterback.
Mario Lopez (1973-Still Living) - Actor most recognized for his role as A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1974 -Still Living) - Famous auto racer, team owner and race car broadcaster.
Michael Oliver (1981-Still Living) - Child actor known for his role as Junior in Problem Child.
Memorable Events for October 10
1854 - The U.S. Assay Office opens in New York City, New York.
1965 - John Wesley Hyatt patents the Billiard Ball.
1802 - Federal government opens the first non-Indian settlement in Oklahoma, allowing whites to claim land in the state.
1889 - Barnard College (New York City) opens to allow women to seek a higher in education.
1899 - Inventor Isaac R. Johnson patents the bicycle frame.
1921 - The NFL team the Decatur Staleys (now Chicago Bears) start their first season in the NFL.
1933 - The detergent Dreft goes on sale in stores.
1961 - MLB expands the draft to fill two new teams, the Houston Astros and NY Mets.
1961 - Otis M Smith is appointed to Michigan Supreme Court, becoming the first Black judge in the state's history.
1961 - The Bob Newhart Show premieres on NBC.
1965 - Yale University introduces The Vinland Map documenting early Viking exploration as the first known map of America (created in or around 1440).
1973 - After pleading no contest to tax fraud, US Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns.
1996 - The Holocaust Museum opens in New York City.
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