NATIONAL CAT DAY
National Cat Day on October 29th is the purrfect day to give extra attention, treats, and appreciation to the independent, often hilarious, felines who grace our lives. #NationalCatDay
NATIONAL HERMIT DAY
National Hermit Day on October 29th recognizes the hermit in all of us. This day encourages a temporary retreat to embrace that isolating instinct for mental and emotional renewal. #NationalHermitDay
NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY
Hearts get healthy on National Oatmeal Day! Not only is oatmeal one of America's favorite breakfast foods, but we also celebrate it annually on October 29th. It's a perfect day to enjoy one of America's favorite breakfast foods. #NationalOatmealDay
National Cat Day Facts:
Ancient History - Did you know that Ancient Egyptians revered cats? They were associated with the goddess Bastet (protector of the home) and harming a cat was once a capital offense!
Presidential History - Cats have a long history in the Oval Office! Abraham Lincoln loved cats and brought two (named Tabby and Dixie) to the White House.
Fun Trivia - Forget scratching posts, one cat named Blackie inherited a $12.5 million fortune from his owner in 1988!
Cat Science - Domestic cats developed the ability to meow exclusively to communicate with humans. When they "talk" to other cats, they typically use hisses, purrs, and body language.
How You Can Celebrate National Cat Day Tomorrow!
- The Big Ask: If you're ready for a companion, please adopt, don't shop, and visit a local shelter.
- Support Local: Drop off a donation of food, blankets, or toys to your nearest animal rescue.
- Feline First: Spend at least 15 minutes of uninterrupted, interactive playtime with your own cat (use a wand toy!).
- Photo Challenge: Use the hashtags #NationalCatDay & #CelebrateEveryDay and post a picture of your feline friend on social media!
Coming on October 30, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY
NATIONAL WICKED DAY
NATIONAL PUBLICIST DAY
SPEAK UP FOR SERVICE DAY
Notable Birthdays on October 29
Dan Emmett (1815-1904) - American composer (d. 1904)[50]
Harriet Powers (1837-1910) - Folk artist quilter who told stories through her quilts.
John DeWitt (1881-1930) - Distinguished college football player and Olympic hammer thrower.
Fanny Brice (1891-1951) - Radio actress and creator of The Baby Snooks Show radio show.
William Berenberg (1915-2005) - Physician whose academic studies provided pioneer research for the treatment of cerebral palsy.
Diana Serra Cary (1918-2020) -Child star actress known as Baby Peggy in her films.
Bill Mauldin (1921-2003) - Cartoonist best remembered for his cartoon characters Willie and Joe who represented WWII soldiers.
Neal Hefti (1922-2008) - Composer who wrote music for the t.v. series' The Odd Couple and Batman.
Dick Garmaker (1932-2008) - Former basketball play for the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers.
William Harrison (1933-2013) - Author and screenwriter.
Sonny Osborne (1937-2021) - Bluegrass singer, banjo player and founding member of the Osborne Brothers.
Peter Stampfel (1938-Still Living) - Leading member of the psychedelic folk band Modal Rounders.
Lee Clayton (1942-2023) - Country musician and songwriter who wrote hits for Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson.
Bob Ross (1942-1995) - Painter and host of The Joy of Painting.
Don Simpson (1943-1996) - Producer and screenwriter for the Beverly Hills Cop movies.
Richard Dreyfuss (1947-Still Living) - Actor who starred in Jaws, American Graffiti, and What About Bob?
Kate Jackson (1948-Still Living) - Actress best known for her role as Sabrina Duncan in the t.v. series Charlie's Angels.
Raphael Carl Lee (1949-Still Living) - Distinguided plastic surgeon.
Dan Castellaneta (1957-Still Living) - Voice over actor who is the voice of Homer Simpson on The Simpsons.
Randy Jackson (1961-Still Living) - Youngest brother/member of the Jacksons.
Gerald Morris (1963-Still Living) - Author of The Knights' Tales and The Squire's Tales.
Tyler Collins (1965-Still Living) - R&B singer of the 90s song Girls Nite Out.
Chris Verene (1969-Still Living) - Acclaimed photographer.
Daniel Bernstein (1971-Still Living) - Mathematician, cryptologist, and computer scientist.
Winona Ryder (1971-Still Living) - Actress known for her roles in Beetlejuice, Little Women, and Girl, Interrupted.
Gabrielle Union (1972-Still Living) - Actress known for her roles in Bring it On and Being Mary Jane.
Vonetta Flowers (1973-Still Living) - Olympic bobsledder.
Ben Foster (1980-Still Living) - Actor with credits in 3:10 to Yuma, Alpha Dog, and Lone Survivor.
Memorable Events on October 29
1692 - The Special Court of Oyer and Terminer (Salem witch trials) was dissolved.
1792 - Mount Hood in Oregon is named after Samuel Hood who sighted the mountain first.
1811 - First Ohio River steamboat leaves Pittsburgh for New Orleans.
1863 - General Ulysses S. Grant repels a Confederate attack led by General James Longstreet, opening the supply line into Chattanooga, TN.
1872 -J. S. Risdon patents the metal windmill.
1901 - A nurse named Jane Toppan is arrested for murdering the a family with an overdose of .
1929 - The NY Stock Exchange crashes causing the beginning of the Great Depression.
1945 - The first ballpoint pen goes on sale.
1960 - An airplane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes.
1960 - Cassius Clay's (later Muhammad Ali) wins his first professional fight.
1964 - The American Museum of Natural History in NY is robbed by Murph the Surf and gang.
1966 - National Organization of Women is officially established.
1969 - The first computer-to-computer link is established on ARPANET.
1969 - The U.S. Supreme Court ends school segregation in the country.
1994 - National Museum of American Indian joins the Smithsonian Institution.
1994 - Francisco Martin Duran is arrested after firing shots at the White House in an attempt to assassin President Clinton.
1998 - Astronaut John Glenn blasts off in the Space Shuttle Discovery, making him the oldest oldest person to go into space at that time.
2004 - Al Jazeera broadcasts an excerpt from an Osama bin Laden video admitting the terrorist leader is directly responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S.
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