OCTOBER 11, 2023 | INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD | NATIONAL SAUSAGE PIZZA DAY | NATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSE'S DAY | NATIONAL CURVES DAY | NATIONAL STOP BULLYING DAY | GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY | NATIONAL BRING YOUR TEDDY BEAR TO WORK/SCHOOL DAY | NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY™ | NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO LUNCH DAY | NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
On October 11, the International Day of the Girl seeks to bring awareness and solutions to the unique challenges that girls around the world face every day. Read more...
Food lovers across the country enjoy National Sausage Pizza Day on October 11th each year. Whether served on a thin or thick crust, sausage pizza goes well with other toppings, too. Don't hesitate to add mushrooms and a variety of cheeses. What's even better about sausage pizza are the different kinds of sausage to choose from. Read more...
National Emergency Nurse's Day on the second Wednesday in October recognizes the dedication of ER nurses across the nation and it takes place during Emergency Nurses Week. We take this day to say “thank you” to the emergency room nurses for their hard work, dedication, service, and commitment. As they provide unwavering care to their patients and families, their loyalty to the emergency nursing profession does not go unnoticed. Read more...
National Curves Day on the second Wednesday in October recognizes plus-sized women and men all across the country. Read more...
National Stop Bullying Day on the second Wednesday in October brings together students, faculty, and parents to end bullying. Read more...
General Pulaski Memorial Day on October 11th, honors a Polish hero of the American Revolution. Read more...
National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day provides a day to cuddle up with a sweet childhood toy. Read more...
National Fossil Day promotes the scientific and educational value fossils present to us every day. Not only that, they're just cool! The observance takes place annually on Wednesday of the second full week in October. Read more...
National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day on the second Wednesday in October encourages students to invite their parents to lunch. Parents will visit their children’s school during this event and have a meal with them in the school cafeteria. Read more...
Each year on October 11th, National Coming Out Day encourages civil awareness recognizing and supporting those in the LGBTQ community. Read more...
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October 11th Celebrated History
1811
Invented by John Stevens, the first steam-powered ferry boat begins operations between NYC and Hoboken, NJ.
1881
The Scotland-born inventor immigrated to the Dakota Territory and received U.S. Patent No. 248,179 helping to revolutionize the photography world. At the same time, George Eastman was developing his camera business and bought the rights to Houston's patent for roll-film.
1887
Dorr Eugene Felt patents the first accurate and practical adding machine, patent No. 371496
1890
The heritage organization, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), is founded.
1910
At an event held at Kinloch Field in St. Louis, MO, pilot Arch Hoxsey invites former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt to join him in a short flight. Despite being surprised by the invitation, the adventurous colonel accepts. He flew with Hoxsey in a plane built by the Wright brothers and the quick spin around the sky lasted only 4 minutes.
1958
NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe. However, the spacecraft fails to reach a stable orbit.
1968
NASA launches its first successful manned mission of the Apollo space program from Cape Kennedy.
1975
The comedy sketch show, Saturday Night Live, launches on NBC. Created by Lorne Michaels the show has brought such memorable characters as Gumby, The Church Lady, Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, Roseanne Roseannadanna, Stuart Smalley, Hans and Franz, and Beldar Conehead.
1984
Aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan becomes the first American woman to perform a spacewalk.
October 11th Celebrated Birthdays
George Williams - 1821
In 1844. the English philanthropist and businessman founded the Young Men's Christian Association.
Henry John Heinz - 1844
Condiments became the businessman's billion-dollar idea. It all started with horseradish in Pittsburgh, PA, and led to 57 varieties that we still enjoy today.
Eleanor Roosevelt - 1884
As the 34th First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was a force to be reckoned with. Even before the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt was active in the American Red Cross and supported the League of Women Voters. During her term in the White House, she did more than greet guests and entertain. She was an outspoken advocate for civil liberties and often spoke publicly. Follow the President's death, she served as a spokeswoman in the United Nations.
Harriet Boyd Hawes - 1888
As an archaeologist, Boyd gained recognition for her discovery at Gournia. Along with her discovery, she became the first archaeologist to completely excavate an Early Bronze Age Minoan site.
Dan Evins - 1935
In 1969, the businessman founded Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
MC Lyte - 1970
Born Lana Michele Moorer, the Grammy-nominated rapper became the first woman rapper to release a solo album.
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