October 31 in History October 31st is… Girl Scout Founder’s Day Halloween Candy Apple Day Caramel Apple Day National Doorbell Day National Knock-Knock Jokes Day National Magic Day 683 – During the second Second Islamic Civil War and the Siege of Mecca, the Kaaba caught fire and burned down. 1517 – Martin Luther posted his …
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October 30 in History
October 30 in History October 30th is… Candy Corn Day Devil’s Night Haunted Refrigerator (Night) Mischief Night National Publicist Day National Speak Up for Service Day The night before Halloween (October 30) has long been referred to as either Devil’s Night or Mischief Night. It has been referenced for many years as a night where …
October 29 in History
October 29 in History October 29th is… National Cat Day National Hermit Day Oatmeal Day Pit Bull Awareness Day World Stroke Day National Cat Day Everyone knows that the internet is obsessed with cats! We adore looking at their adorable fuzzy little faces and seriously, who doesn’t love watching funny cat videos? Cats have completely …
October 28 in History
October 28 in History October 28th is… Chocolate Day National First Responders Day National Internal Medicine Day Plush Animal Lovers Day 1420 – Beijing became the officially designated the capital of the Ming dynasty in the same year that the Forbidden City, the seat of government, was completed. 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba. 1636 …
October 27 in History
October 27 in History October 27th is… National American Beer Day Black Cat Day National Civics Day Navy Day 312 – Constantine the Great saw the Vision of the Cross. “In this sign, you shall conquer” 1275 – Amsterdam, in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, was founded. 1904 – The first underground New York City …
October 26 in History
October 26 in History October 26th is… National Day of the Deployed National Financial Crime Fighter Day National Mincemeat Day National Mule Day National Pumpkin Day National Tennessee Day 1774 – The first Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia. 1775 – King George III of Great Britain went before Parliament to declare the American colonies in …
October 25 in History
October 25 in History October 25th is… Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day Greasy Food Day Sourest Day 1938 – Archbishop of Dubuque, Francis J. L. Beckman, denounced swing music as “a degenerated musical system, turned loose to gnaw away at the moral fiber of young people.” 1940 – Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. was named …
October 24 in History
October 24 in History October 24th is… Bologna Day Food Day United Nations Day 1901 – Annie Edson Taylor, at age 63, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. 1902 (Volcano Eruption) Santa María. 1926 – Harry Houdini’s last performance took place at the Garrick Theatre in Detroit. 1929 – …
October 23 in History
October 23 in History Avagadro’s number (6.02×10^23) is used as a basic unit of measure in chemistry, more commonly referred to as a Mole. It is observed on October 23rd from 6:02 am to 6:02 pm. October 23rd is… iPod Day Boston Cream Pie Day National Mole Day National TV Talk Show Host Day Swallows …
October 22 in History
October 22 in History October 22nd is… National Color Day National Make a Dog’s Day Nut Day 362 – The temple of Apollo at Daphne, outside Antioch (in modern-day Turkey), was destroyed in a fire. 1746 – The College of New Jersey (renamed Princeton University in 1896) received its charter. 1836 – Sam Houston was …
October 21 in History
October 21 in History October 21st is… National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day National Reptile Awareness Day National Witch Hazel Day 1520 – Ferdinand Magellan discovered a strait now known as the Strait of Magellan in South America. 1797 – The 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution was launched in Boston Harbor. It was the third …
October 20 in History
October 20 in History October 20th is… Brandied Fruit Day National Chicken and Waffles Day Office Chocolate Day National Youth Confidence Day 1720 – Caribbean pirate Calico Jack Rackham, one of the first pirates to use the “Jolly Roger”, was captured by the Royal Navy. 1803 – The United States Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase. …