OCTOBER 16, 2023 | NATIONAL BOSS’S DAY | NATIONAL SPORTS DAY | NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY | NATIONAL CLEAN YOUR VIRTUAL DESKTOP DAY | GLOBAL CAT DAY | WORLD FOOD DAY | NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY | DEPARTMENT STORE DAY
OCTOBER 16, 2023 | NATIONAL BOSS’S DAY | NATIONAL SPORTS DAY | NATIONAL LIQUEUR DAY | NATIONAL CLEAN YOUR VIRTUAL DESKTOP DAY | GLOBAL CAT DAY | WORLD FOOD DAY | NATIONAL DICTIONARY DAY | DEPARTMENT STORE DAY
On October 16th, 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.) Read more...
October is prime time for National Sports Day. That's why on October 16th, 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. Read more...
National Liqueur Day on October 16th annually celebrates the myriad classes and flavors of liqueur. Read more...
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day encourages everyone to take time to organize their virtual desktop. The observance takes place on the third Monday in October. Read more...
Global Cat Day on October 16th raises awareness surrounding non-lethal feline programs across the country. More than any other shelter animal, cats and kittens face being euthanized at a much higher rate. However, programs such as trap, neuter, and release (TNR) are making it possible for cats to live full and healthy lives right in our neighborhoods. Read more...
World Food Day is held every year on October 16th. On this day, more than 150 countries unite to raise awareness of the issues surrounding poverty and hunger. Read more...
National Dictionary Day on October 16th defines celebration as it commemorates the birthday of Noah Webster. Read more...
On October 16th Department Store Day urges us to consider how department store innovations have impacted shopping in our daily lives. Read more...
On Deck for October 17, 2023
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PRO-LIFE DAY OF SILENT SOLIDARITY
NATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DAY
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October 16th Celebrated History
1846
A dentist named William T.G. Morton performed the first successful use of an anesthetic while performing surgery in the surgical amphitheater of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
1901
Booker T Washington becomes the first African American to dine at the White House when President Theodor Roosevelt invites him to dinner.
1923
The creator of some of the world's most recognizable animated films founded Disney Brothers Cartoons along with his brother Roy. The studio would later be named Walt Disney Company.
1968
Yasunari Kawabata earned the Nobel Prize for literature "for his narrative mastery, which with great sensibility expresses the essence of the Japanese mind," and was the first person on Japanese descent awarded the prize.
1987
In her role as Sarah Webber in the film The Whales of August, Lillian Gish became the oldest actress in a leading role. At the age of 95, the actress's career spanned 75 years.
2002
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina reopens bringing to life the Ancient Library of Alexandria more than 1000 years after its destruction. Once the greatest library in the world full of ancient scrolls and tomes, the library reopened with 250,000 volumes. Today, the library built in the Egyptian city of Alexandria overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is capable of holding over 4.5 million books. The 11 story repository continues to grow its collection.
2016
The KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore hosted 2,241 people all born at the hospital. The participants aged from 7-85 years-old set a world record for the most people gathered for a reunion of people born at the same hospital.
October 16th Celebrated Birthdays
Lucy Stanton - 1831
The first African American woman to graduate from a four-year college. She completed the course at Oberlin College. Both a teacher and abolitionist, Stanton also served as a local president for the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Oscar Wilde - 1854
The poet and playwright is best known for the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray as well as his comedic plays. Plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest, A Woman of No Importance, and An Ideal Husband are some of his most popular writings.
Cecile de Brunhoff - 1903
The bedtime stories she told her children about an elephant named Babar became a worldwide favorite when her husband, Laurent de Brunhoff wrote them down and added illustrations to go with them.
Charles Dolan - 1926
A pioneering cable innovator established packaging, marketing, and syndication platforms. Before founding Cablevision Systems Corporation in 1973, he established The Green Channel which later would be called Home Box Office (HBO). He also created AMC Networks which include the AMC, IFC, and Sundance channels among others.
Henry Jay Lewis - 1932
After becoming the first African American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, Lewis would go on to conduct in every major U.S. orchestra and around the world. His parents recognized his affinity for music early. While he studied a variety of instruments, his true love was the double bass.
Paul Monette - 1945
The poet and gay activist wrote several poetry collections including Love Alone: 18 Elegies for Rog. Along with his partner, Roger Horwitz, he founded The Monette-Horwitz Trust.
Tim Robbins - 1958
The Academy Award-winning actor and director rose to fame in the late 1980s in films like Top Gun and Bull Durham. One of his most memorable roles as Andy Dufresne in the Stephen King film The Shawshank Redemption is alluded to in the Castle Rock television series. In the second season, he plays Reginald 'Pop' Merrill.
John Mayer - 1977
Some of the most popular songs by the singer-songwriter include "Waiting on the World to Change," "Gravity," and "No Such Thing."
Naomi Osaka - 1997
The three-time Grand Slam singles champion is the first Asian player to hold top ranking in professional tennis singles.
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