NATIONAL SAUSAGE PIZZA DAY
That irresistible aroma of sizzling sausage, melty cheese, and baked crust... is there anything better? On October 11th, we pay tribute to a true pizza legend on National Sausage Pizza Day! This delicious food holiday honors the savory, juicy topping that has been a champion of pizzerias and home ovens for generations. Whether it's crumbled over a deep-dish delight or sliced on a crispy thin crust, sausage is the hero topping that always delivers on flavor. #SausagePizzaDay
NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE DAY
National Motorcycle Ride Day on the second Saturday in October encourages all motorcyclists in the USA and the world to get out on their motorcycles for a united day of riding. Use the day to escape on your motorcycle. Have some fun, relieve some stress, and really enjoy the thrills. Freedom is what riding a motorcycle offers. #NationalMotorcycleRideDay
NATIONAL COSTUME SWAP DAY
On the second Saturday in October, National Costume Swap Day encourages pirates, princesses, dragons, and wizards to trade costumes! #NationalCostumeSwapDay
I LOVE YARN DAY
To the knitters, the crocheters, the weavers, and the yarn-curious—this day is for you! The second Saturday in October is I Love Yarn Day, a global celebration of every vibrant skein, soft ball, and cozy hank of yarn waiting to become a masterpiece. It's a day to show off your stash, start a new project, and share the love of fiber arts with the world. #ILoveYarnDay
NATIONAL CHESS DAY
The second Saturday in October recognizes National Chess Day that challenges players mentally while also breaking down barriers through the centuries. #NationalChessDay
GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY
On October 11, you might see General Pulaski Memorial Day on the calendar and ask yourself, "Who was he, and why do we honor him?" The answer is the incredible story of a Polish nobleman who crossed an ocean to fight for American independence, became a trusted general under George Washington, and is celebrated as the "Father of the American Cavalry." This day honors a pivotal, foreign-born hero who gave his life for the cause of American freedom. #GeneralPulaskiMemorialDay
Coming on October 12, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY
NATIONAL SAVINGS DAY
CLERGY APPRECIATION DAY
NATIONAL GUMBO DAY
NATIONAL FREETHOUGHT DAY
NATIONAL VERMONT DAY
Notable Birthdays for October 11
Orson Squire Fowler (1809-1887) - Phrenologist who is most famous for making the octagon-shaped house popular.
Alfred Washington Ellet (1820-1895) - Civil engineer during the Revolutionary War who helped develop troop bridges.
Henry J. Heinz (1844-1919) - Founder of the H. J. Heinz Company.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) - The 26th First Lady of the U.S.
Nathan Farragut Twining (1897-1982) - The first Air Force officer to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Fred Trump (1905-1999) - Real real estate developer and father of Former President Donald Trump.
Charles H Revson (1906-1974) - Founder of the cosmetic company Revlon.
Jean Vander Pyl (1919-1999) - Voice, radio and film actress best known for her voice in the animation as Wilma in the The Flintstones and Ms. George Jetson in the The Jetsons.
Dottie West (1932-1991) - Notable country music singer known for her voice in the duet Here Comes My Baby with Kenny Rogers and What Are We Doin' in Love.
Daryl Hall (1946-Still Living) - Member of the rock band Hall and Oates.
Gary Mallaber (1946-Still Living) - Drummer of the The Steve Miller Band.
George McCorkle (1947-2007) - Guitarist for the Marshall Tucker Band.
Greg Douglass (1949-Still Living) - Guitarist and vocalist The Steve Miller Band.
Paul Sereno (1957-Still Living) - Paleontologist who discovered the Suchomimus, a large theropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period.
Joan Cusack (1962-Still Living) - Actress in Working Girl, SNL, and Addams Family Values.
Luke Perry (1966-2019) - Actor known for his roles as Dylan in Beverly Hills 90210 and Lane Frost in 8 Seconds.
MC Lyte (1970-Still Living) - First female rapper to be a certified gold artist.
Memorable Events for October 11
1614 - The New Netherland Company applies for exclusive trading rights in the northeastern US.
1726 - Benjamin Franklin returns to Philadelphia from England after being stranded there for 18 months after a deal gone wrong with the Governor of Pennsylvania.
1864 - Slavery was abolished in Maryland.
1811 - The first steam-powered ferry (Juliana) begins carrying people across the NY harbor.
1865 - President Johnson paroles Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens under the condition of Stephens not participating any other actions against the US Government.
1881 - David Houston receives his patent for his invention of roll film for cameras.
1883 - The use of 5 timezone systems in North America is agreed upon by the railroad systems in the US and Canada.
1887 - Inventor Alexander Miles patents the elevator.
1890 - The Daughters of American Revolution is founded.
1906 - San Francisco orders segregated schools for all Japanese students in California.
1910 - With the help of pilot Arch Hoxsey, President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane.
1922 - Alaska Davidson becomes the first woman FBI special investigator.
1927 - Lou Gehrig is named the American League MVP.
1929 - JCPenney expands their stores nationwide, making it the only chain to have a store in all 48 states.
1939 - Franklin D. Roosevelt's advisor meets with Albert Einstein to the discuss atomic bomb possibilities.
1939 - The NAACP organizes the Legal Defense & Education Fund.
1950 - The FCC issues CBS the first license to broadcast television in color.
1976 - George Washington (d. 1799) is promoted to General of the Armies of the United States, the only person who has ever been given the rank in military history.
1981 - Unknown musician Prince Rogers (Prince), opens for the Rolling Stones at the LA Coliseum.
1984 - Astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan becomes the first women to walk in space.
1986 - President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland to discuss scaling back i ballistic missiles in Europe.
1992 - Deion Sanders becomes the first professional athlete to play for both the NFL and MLB in the same day.
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