NATIONAL SPORTS DAY
October is prime time for National Sports Day. That's why on October 16, the fans, families, and athletes of all the sports converge to celebrate their favorite athletic events. All disciplines of a sport take the field, from the youngest to the seasoned professional. #NationalSportsDay
NATIONAL GET SMART ABOUT CREDIT DAY
National Get Smart About Credit Day, on the third Thursday in October, promotes learning about good credit. It is a national campaign where volunteer bankers help counsel young people on responsible credit habits. #GetSmartAboutCreditDay
NATIONAL BOSS'S DAY
On October 16, National Boss's Day, also known as National Boss Day or Bosses Day, recognizes the hardworking boss overseeing the workplace. Employees across the United States show appreciation and thankfulness to their bosses. They remember their boss's kindness and fairness throughout the year, too. (If the 16th of October falls on a weekend, then this day is celebrated on the closest working day.) #BossDay
GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS DAY
Get to Know Your Customers Day reminds businesses to reach out to patrons and get to know them better. The day is observed annually on the third Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July, October). #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay
NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY
National Dictionary Day on October 16 defines celebration as it commemorates the birthday of Noah Webster and emphasizes the importance of learning while using dictionary skills and increasing one's vocabulary. #NationalDictionaryDay
NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY
On October 16th, we raise a glass to National Liqueur Day, a time to celebrate one of the most diverse and flavorful categories of spirits. From velvety cream liqueurs to aromatic herbal concoctions, this day honors the creativity and history behind these delightful drinks. #NationalLiqueurDay
DEPARTMENT STORE DAY
On October 16, Department Store Day celebrates a retail institution that transformed how we shop and became a cornerstone of city life. It's a day to appreciate the innovation, spectacle, and unique experiences that department stores brought to the world—many of which we still enjoy today. #DepartmentStoreDay
Coming on October 17, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL PASTA DAY
NATIONAL MULLIGAN DAY
NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY
BLACK POETRY DAY
NATIONAL EDGE DAY
NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER 16
Noah Webster (1758-1843) - The creator of An American Dictionary of the English Language.
Paul Hamilton (1762-1816) - Third Secretary of the Navy whose contributions helped shape current methods of how the Navy handles conflict.
Benjamin Russell (1804-1885) - Journalist and founder of the Columbian Centinel, a Federalist newspaper in Boston.
Lucy Stanton (1831-1910) - One of the first Black women to receive a 4 year degree.
Richard Sears (1861-1943) - The first U.S. National Champion tennis player.
Paul Popenoe (1888-1979) - Founder of relationship counseling for couples and families.
Paul Strand (1890-1975) - Photographer most famous for his Wall Street (1915) image.
Gordon "Goose" Goslin (1900-1971) - Left-handed baseball player known for his ability to drive runs.
Big Joe Williams (1903-1982) - Delta blues singer best known for Baby Please Don't Go and I Got the Blues.
Abraham Nemeth (1918-2013) - Mathematician who created the Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science Notation.
MacKenzie Miller (1921-2010) - Horse trainer and breeder who is best known for training the horse Affirmed, winner of the 1978 Triple Crown.
Charles Dolan (1926-Still Living) - Founder Cablevision and HBO.
Mary Daly (1928-2010) - Theologian and activist whose works centered around religion, feminism, and social justice for women.
Barry Corbin (1940-Still Living) - Actor best known for his characters Maurice Minnifield in Northern Exposure and Coach Whitey Durham in One Tree Hill.
Elizabeth Loftus (1944-Still Living) - Psychologist who provided groundbreaking research in the study of memory and how outside factors contribute to how people remember events.
Suzanne Somers (1946-2023) - Actress best known for her role as Chrissy on Three's Company.
Bob Weir (1947-Still Living) - Guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead.
Lorenzo Carcaterra (1954-Still Living) - Author of Sleepers, which was later turned into a film.
Tim Robbins (1958-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles in Mystic River, Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and Dead Man Walking.
Tamara McKinney (1962-Still Living) - Four-time World Cup winner in the alpine ski racer division.
Wendy Wilson (1969-Still Living) - Singer and co-founder of the group Wilson Phillips.
John Mayer (1977-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer.
MEMORABLE EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 16
1848 - The Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania opens (now known as Drexel University College of Medicine).
1849 - Avery College opens its doors in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to provide education to Blacks.
1854 - Abraham Lincoln delivers his Peoria Speech to publicly criticizes legislation to extend slavery.
1869 - The first indoor plumbing is offered to patrons at the Tremont House (hotel in Boston).
1869 - The "Cardiff Giant" is found in Cardiff, NY, and is said to be petrified man similar to those found in the Bible.
1875 - Brigham Young University is opens in Provo, Utah.
1882 - The Nickel Plate Railroad between NY and Chicago opens for business to transport passengers.
1901 - Booker T. Washington dines at the White House with Teddy and Edith Roosevelt, prompting condemnation from both sides of segregation at the time.
1916 - Nurse Margaret Sanger opens Brownsville Clinic as the first family planning clinic in the U.S.
1923 - Walt and Roy Disney found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
1936 - Lou "The Iron Horse" Gehrig is voted the American League MVP.
1942 - The National Boxing Association freezes all boxing titles held by anyone serving in the armed forces during WWII.
1943 - Chicago opens a new subway system.
1952 - Woolworth's opens in San Francisco, CA.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis begins after President Kennedy is shown pictures of nuclear missiles in Cuba.
1967 - Joan Baez, along with other anti-draft protesters, are arrested in Oakland for protesting in front of the Oakland Induction Center.
1986 - Keith Richards (Rolling Stone guitarist) organizes concert to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Chuck Berry.
1986 - The U.S. government shuts down over a dispute between President Reagan and the House.
2013 - The 16-day government shutdown ends.
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